Clancestry returns in 2026 for over two weeks of extraordinary First Nations storytelling, music, dance, art and culture at QPAC!
An iconic event that has been a part of QPAC’s calendar since 2013, Clancestry is a celebration of identity and connection, providing a platform for both established and emerging First Nations artists to share their stories and talents.
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View the highlights from 2025’s Clancestry below!
What’s On
Discover First Nations brilliance at QPAC!
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The Other Side of MeImage credits: Cheeky Chandler & Alex Abbot, photograph by Paz Tassone. Gary Lang NT Dance Company The Other Side of Me
27 - 28 Feb 2026Cremorne TheatreThe Other Side of Me explores identity, adoption, and belonging through one man’s true-life story of the Stolen Generation.
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Inheritance by Toni JenkeImage Credit: Ange Costes Inheritance by Toni Janke
2 Apr 2026, 7pmCremorne TheatreA bold and deeply moving theatrical experience, Inheritance is a poetic and musical journey into identity, resilience, and the sacred bonds that connect us across time.
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The Drover’s Wife – The Opera The Drover’s Wife – The Opera
13 to 22 May 2026Glasshouse TheatreA monumental new opera based on the play, novel and film by one of Australia’s leading artists, Leah Purcell AM.
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18th Anniversary of the National Apology
Watch NowConcert Hall FoyerThis 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.
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Sheltering Bangarra Dance Theatre Sheltering
9 - 18 Jul 2026Glasshouse TheatreExperience a program of three powerful works: Keeping Grounded, Brown Boys, and Sheoak, which honour the past while looking to the future.
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Capricorn by Aidan Rowlingson
Rent NowDigital StageExplore the tumultuous love story of Sam and Ally in this gripping play that delves into the complexities of relationships, love, and loss.