QPAC

As part of the 2026 Brisbane Open House program, QPAC is proud to open its doors for a rare behind-the-scenes look at its newest venue, the Glasshouse Theatre, on Sunday, 19 July 2026.

For over 40 years, QPAC has been the home of live performance in Queensland – a place where audiences and artists connect, learn, and share stories. The opening of the Glasshouse Theatre in March 2026 has made QPAC the largest performing arts centre under one roof in Australia, paving the way for QPAC to increase its visitation by an extra 300,000 people to 1.6 million visitors per year.

General public access to front of house spaces (foyers) will be available for free from 9am to 2pm. Information about the building will be available on signage throughout the foyers, offering insights into its architectural and technical innovations. No tickets or pre-booking required.

A limited number of Guided Backstage Tours will also be offered for reservations in advance. See below for more information.

Highlights

Pop-up Talks
Learn more about the Glasshouse Theatre project through free pop-up talks in the Glasshouse Balcony Foyer. No tickets are required but early arrival is recommended.

10:30am
Jayson Blight – Director, Blight Rayner Architecture
Discover the architectural innovations of this one-of-a-kind building from the project's design director.

12noon
Megan Neagle – Executive Project Director, Major Projects, Department of Housing and Public Works
From inspiration to execution: Delivering major projects that shape Queensland’s built environment.