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  • 2025
  • Cinematic: The Oscars
Cinematic
  • Classical Music

qsocinematic25 Cinematic: The Oscars Queensland Symphony Orchestra Classical Music Queensland Symphony Orchestra Cinematic: The Oscars

24 - 25 Oct 2025
Concert Hall
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$100 - $140 *
* A transaction fee of $7.50 applies.
2 hours 10 minutes
including interval, subject to change without notice

Overview

An iconic collection of Academy Award-winning score

We’re rolling out the red carpet, so you know what that means? It’s time for Cinematic!

Returning for its sixth year in a row, this ever-popular concert is back to entertain audiences with iconic scores from these award-winning films. Grab your first-class ticket to “Tinsel Town” and prepare yourself for an Oscar-worthy selection of musical scores, performed by a live symphony orchestra.

With a sensational selection of nominees, we invite all sci-fi nerds, drama queens, and film buffs to join us for a night of Cinematic spectacle with music from Jaws, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, The Little Mermaid, West Side Story and much more!

As per tradition, our marvellous musicians will be dressed to impress in a symphony of countless movie inspired costumes – can you guess who they are dressed as? Don’t forget to join us on the red carpet before the show to strut your stuff in front of the paparazzi and grab a photo with our fabulous display of costumed celebs. Mark your calendars because it’s the biggest event of the year – it’s Cinematic!

Program

  • John Williams – “Main Title” from Star Wars Suite for Orchestra

  • John Williams – “Shark Theme” from Suite from Jaws

  • John Williams – “Harry’s Wondrous World” from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

  • James Horner – “Excerpts” from Titanic Suite

  • Richard Rodgers – “Edelweiss” from The Sound of Music

  • Leonard Bernstein – “I Feel Pretty” from West Side Story

  • Howard Shore – The Lord of the Rings: Suite from The Fellowship of the Rings

  • Elmer Bernstein – “Theme” from The Great Escape

Interval

  • Hans Zimmer – Pirates of the Caribbean, At World's End

  • John Williams – “Battle of the Heroes” from Star Wars Episode 3

  • John Barry – “Themes” from 007

  • Rachel Portman – “End Titles” from Emma

  • Stephen Schwartz – “Popular” from Wicked

  • Alan Menken – “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid

  • Joe Hisaishi – My Neighbor Totoro

  • Michael Giacchino – “Incredits” from The Incredibles

Important Information

Age Recommendation

This production is recommended for ages 8+.

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Purchase a ticket at QPAC in 2025 and go in the draw to win a Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid, thanks to Hyundai – proud Principal Partner of QPAC.

To enter the competition, submit an entry form via the QPAC 40 Giveaway competition page. Terms and conditions apply.

Concert Hall Visual and Sensory Guide

The Concert Hall Visual and Sensory Guide [PDF, 5MB] provides information on what you can expect while visiting QPAC.

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

Concession

Centrelink issued concession/pension cards accepted, no seniors card accepted.

Child

Children 2 to 18 years. Must be purchased with an adult ticket. 

Student

Full time student, any age, with student card with date on it.

Family

Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children). Tickets must be purchased for the same performance and within the same transaction. Must select “Family” in your basket from the dropdown option.

Great discounts available for groups of 6+.

A-Reserve $113
B-Reserve $97
C-Reserve $80

Make a group booking

Great discounts available for school groups. 1 complimentary ticket for a teacher per 10 school children.

Admission $35 each
Additional Teachers/Adults $35 each

Make a school booking

Education Notes

Suitability: Years 3 to 12

Artists

  • Orchestra Queensland Symphony Orchestra

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