logo

QPAC

  • What's On
    • All Events
    • Accessible Performances
    • Clancestry
    • First Nations
    • Digital Stage
    • For Schools
    • Backstage Tours
    • Festivals & Seasons
    • Gift Ideas
  • Visit
    • Accessibility
    • Getting Here
    • Eat & Drink
    • Our Theatres & Spaces
    • Traffic Updates & Notices
  • Engage
    • First Nations Art
    • For Schools
    • Projects & Events
    • Behind the Scenes
    • Community Support Program
  • Support
    • Donate
    • QPAC Foundation
    • Supporters
    • Partnerships
    • Gifts in Wills
    • Membership
  • Secondary Links
    • My Account
    • Gift Certificates
    • Newsroom
    • Contact Us
    • Help
    • About Us
    • Venue Hire
    • Functions
    • Working with Us
Stay up to date with QPAC news. Subscribe to QPAC emails.
QPAC logo
Queensland Government emblem

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors give strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations, both First Nations and non-First Nations peoples, towards creating a better Queensland.

  • …
  • What’s On
  • 2025
  • QPAC After Dark Discovery Tour Experience
Backstage at QPAC
  • Tours

qpacafterdark25 QPAC After Dark Discovery Tour Experience QPAC Tours QPAC After Dark Discovery Tour Experience

13 Jun 2025, 6pm
QPAC
  • Due to high demand, tickets for the QPAC After Dark Discovery Tour have sold out. If you would like to be notified when the next Discovery Tours go on sale, please sign up to our Tours Waitlist here.

  • Due to the nature of a busy performing arts centre, venues and theatres are subject to availability at the time of your tour. Our tours are tailored around our performance schedule.

Sold Out
$55
2 hours
Tour may go over time depending on venue and theatre access on the day, subject to change without notice

Overview

Ready to uncover the secrets of QPAC after hours? Join us for our exclusive QPAC After Dark Discovery Tour Experience, a unique evening experience combining a tour and taste.

Step beyond the curtain and explore the hidden corners of QPAC’s iconic theatres. Led by our expert guides, you will journey through backstage areas, dressing rooms, and wings, gaining rare insight into the inner workings of the performing arts in Queensland.

Enjoy live music and entertainment, soak up the atmosphere on the Melbourne Street Green from 5:30pm prior to your tour. Included in your ticket is a seasonal cheese platter and your choice of wine, local beer, or soft drink, perfect to enjoy as you relax with friends at Storytellers café after your tour.

Spaces are limited, book now and experience the magic of QPAC in a whole new light.

Gluten-free and vegan options available, please email tours@qpac.com.au in advance to request.

What happens if I can’t make my tour?

Due to high demand bookings are final and cancellations will not be eligible for a refund.

What happens if I am late for my tour?

The Tour will depart on time. If you arrive late, please report to Stage Door Concierge in the Pedestrian Tunnel, where staff will advise you how to join the Tour.

What can I bring with me on the tour?

Where possible, limit the bags you bring with you as cloaking facilities are limited. For safety, we suggest you wear flat, enclosed, rubber-soled shoes for this walking tour with steps.

Important Information

Tour Inclusions

  • Tours are conducted in English and are led by our Front of House host.
  • A glass of selected wine, local beer, or soft drink at Storytellers Café.
  • Seasonal cheese platter.
  • Enjoy live music on the Melbourne Street Green from 5:30pm prior to your tour.

Capacity

Max 40 guests

Duration

Tour duration: 2 hours

Meeting Location

Your Tour Guide will meet you on the Ground Level. Please aim to arrive 15 mins prior to the start time to avoid missing the commencement of the Tour. You will need to show the Tour Guide your Tour e-ticket emailed to you.

Tour Information

  • Tours are conducted in English.
  • No hot beverages are permitted on Tour.
  • For safety, flat, closed in shoes must be worn on the Tour.

Accessibility

This is a walking tour with stairs on the tour route. If you have any questions about mobility and access, please contact us on 136 246 prior to booking for the Tour online.

Age Recommendation

Recommended for ages 12+.

Official ticketing service for QPAC

QTIX is our official ticketing service with selected packages sold through authorised resellers only. Read more about purchasing tickets online.

Bring your group to the theatre and receive assistance with available seating allocation.

Make a group booking

Book your school group and receive assistance with available seating allocation.

Make a school booking

Gallery

  • QPAC 40 Birthday Celebration on the Melbourne Street Green
  • Savour a gourmet cheese plate & explore our exquisite wine selection.
  • Costumes from the Bolshoi Ballet
  • Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra member practicing backstage
  • QPAC’s Concert Hall
  • Backstage on the set of the Bolshoi Ballet
  • Backstage at the Bolshoi Ballet
  • Backstage at QPAC
  • Backstage at QPAC

You may also like

  • Annie

    Annie

    Now Playing
    Lyric Theatre

    Experience this beloved musical that has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations.

  • Cluedo

    Cluedo

    7 Jan - 1 Feb 2026
    Playhouse

    The ultimate whodunnit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.

  • Little Shop of HorrorsGraphic Design: Jeff van de Zandt

    Little Shop of Horrors

    Now Playing
    Cremorne Theatre

    A dark comedy musical that follows a nerdy florist who discovers a mysterious plant with a growing appetite for human blood. 

  • Now You See Me Live

    Now You See Me Live

    8 - 18 Jan 2026
    Concert Hall

    Inspired by the blockbuster film franchise, Now You See Me Live is an explosive mix of high-tech illusions and jaw-dropping spectacles. 

  • Ballet Theatre Queenland Alice in Wonderland

    Ballet Theatre Queensland Alice in Wonderland

    22 - 25 Jan 2026
    Concert Hall

    Step through the looking glass and onto the silver screen … a dazzling new reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale by Ballet Theatre Queensland.

  • CATS

    CATS

    6 - 22 Feb 2026
    Lyric Theatre

    Experience the 40th Australian Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS, coming to QPAC in February 2026.

  • QSO Favourites

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra QSO Favourites

    7 Feb 2026, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    This feel-good concert features some of the most recognisable and loved pieces in the classical canon, as voted by last year’s audience.

  • Music on Sundays 1: QSO Favourites

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 1: QSO Favourites

    8 Feb 2026, 11:30am
    Concert Hall

    This feel-good concert features some of the most recognisable and loved pieces in the classical canon in this 90 minute concert.

  • The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

    The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

    12 Feb 2026, 5:45pm & 9pm
    Concert Hall

    Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy.

  • The Great Gatsby

    Queensland Theatre Company and Shake & Stir Theatre Co The Great Gatsby

    12 Feb - 8 Mar 2026
    Playhouse

    Queensland Theatre Company and Shake & Stir Theatre Co brings The Great Gatsby roaring to life in a glittering, gin-soaked world where dreams shimmer then shatter.

  • 18th Anniversary of the National Apology

    13 Feb 2026, from 10:30am
    Concert Hall Foyer

    This event is an opportunity to reflect on the significance of the National Apology, honour the resilience of Stolen Generations and contribute to ongoing journey of truth, healing, and connection.

  • More Evenings with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

    More Evenings with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

    13 Feb 2026, 8pm
    Concert Hall

    Gillian Welch and David Rawlings make an exciting return to Australia for the second leg of their Woodland campaign.

Stay up to date with QPAC news. Subscribe to QPAC emails.
  • 136 246
  • Contact Us
  • Help
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Statement
QPAC logo
Queensland Government emblem

Principal Partner

© 2026 Queensland Performing Arts Trust. All rights reserved.