QPAC is home to four world-class performance venues and state-of-the-art production facilities, with a fifth venue currently in construction.
Discover essential theatre information for your upcoming performance at QPAC. Our expansive foyers, auditoria, and function areas provide unique settings for corporate events, entertainment, and private functions.
Explore our world-class venues and plan your visit today!
Lyric Theatre
Join us for spectacular performances in our grand 2,000-seat venue, featuring exceptional acoustics and cityscape views. Explore our facilities for a memorable visit.
Concert Hall
One of Australia's most spectacular concert venues. The Concert Hall faces Melbourne Street and is directly opposite the South Brisbane train station on Grey Street.
Playhouse
The Playhouse is at the Russell Street side of QPAC with two entrances facing the South Bank Parklands.
Cremorne Theatre
Experience the magic of the Cremorne Theatre – QPAC's most versatile and intimate venue.
Glasshouse Theatre
A 1500 seat theatre to meet existing audience and producer demand and support continued growth of the performing arts in Queensland.
Melbourne Street Green
The Melbourne Street Green is a vibrant outdoor space that regularly plays host to free performances, festivals and community activities.
Around QPAC
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Looking at South Bank from the air, with Queensland Performing Arts Centre in the foreground.Image credit: Garry Schlatter 
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Performing Arts Car Park (P1), located as part of the Cultural Centre car parks, accessible via Stanley Place. 
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre Main Entrance for Lyric and Concert HallImage credit: Tourism And Events Queensland 
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Cremorne Theatre entrance on the riverside of Queensland Performing Arts Centre.Image credit: Tourism And Events Queensland 
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Concert Hall Foyer at QPACImage credit: Tourism And Events Queensland 
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QPAC Tunnel entrance from the riverside. 
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Playhouse entrance on the riverside of QPAC 
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Cremorne Theatre entrance on the riverside of QPAC 
What's on
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Live at Melbourne Street Green Live at Melbourne Street Green
Friday Evenings, From 5:30pmMelbourne Street GreenLive Acts. Local Talent. Free on Fridays. This is the perfect way to kickstart your weekend with a weekly program of free performances.
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The Nutcracker 2025 Queensland Ballet The Nutcracker 2025
Must close 13 Dec 2025Lyric TheatreBen Stevenson’s The Nutcracker is perfect for the whole family. Queensland Ballet’s festive favourite returns for one last year to enchant audiences with its sparkling winter wonderland.
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Sweet Charity Prospero Arts Concert Series Sweet Charity
11 - 14 Dec 2025Concert HallA classic Broadway musical that tells the story of Charity Hope Valentine, a hopelessly romantic dance hall hostess in New York City.
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Piano Bar
Friday & Saturday Evenings, From 9:30pmQPACAs the curtain falls, QBAR transforms into an intimate Piano Bar, offering a truly enchanting post-theatre experience.
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A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol
12 - 24 Dec 2025PlayhouseThis December, the award-winning stage spectacle – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – is returning!
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The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky
Watch NowDigital StageExplore The Art of the Possible with legendary Australian musician, composer and arts leader Paul Grabowsky.
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A Cracker Kransky Christmas A Cracker Kransky Christmas
16 - 21 Dec 2025Cremorne TheatreThe Kransky Sisters are bringing the party back to QPAC with hits and Christmas carols like you’ve never heard them before.
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Spirit of Christmas featuring the 2024 performersImage by Darren Thomas Spirit of Christmas
17 - 19 Dec 2025Concert HallAn occasion to rejoice and reflect on the year that has passed and embrace the season’s enduring message of Peace, Love and Joy.