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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.

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Festivals & Seasons

Experience a year-round extravaganza of the arts at QPAC, where every season brings new and exhilarating performances that will leave you spellbound.

Festivals transport you to realms of creativity and wonder, from the mesmerizing Brisbane Festival to the mind-expanding World Science Festival. Explore the wonders of First Nations culture at Clancestry, where stories and traditions come alive on stage.

Our theatres showcase the very best in drama and storytelling, and the classical music and dance seasons promise to ignite your senses. 

Festivals

On the Banks

On the Banks

In the heart of Brisbane/Meanjin, On the Banks is set to bring a stellar lineup of international and Australian acts to South Bank in March 2026. 

Brisbane Festival

Brisbane Festival

Awakening in spring, Brisbane Festival transforms the city into a stage! This year, QPAC plays host to some of the Festival’s most anticipated works.

Clancestry 2025Clancestry artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher

Clancestry

Clancestry returns from 23 July for over two weeks of extraordinary First Nations storytelling, music, dance, art and culture at QPAC!

QPAC is turning 40

To celebrate, we have a whole year lined up of unforgettable performances, incredible prizes and plenty of ways for you to get involved in the celebrations!

Open Season

Open Season

Winter might be rolling in, but Open Season 2025 is here to heat things up. Back for its biggest and boldest year yet.

World Science Festival Brisbane

World Science Festival Brisbane

World Science Festival Brisbane explores the delicate threads connecting life and the universe, from galaxies to mycelium networks. 

Out of the Box Festival

Out of the Box is a biennial festival for children eight years and under, held at QPAC from 17 - 22 June 2025.

Seasons

ACO 2026

Australian Chamber Orchestra

As part of the 2026 National Concert Season audiences will discover, and rediscover, some of the greatest music ever written.

Camerata 2026 Season

Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra

Join Camerata for a season of uniquely inspiring music with their trademark innovation, passion, and energy, all with no conductor in sight.

Ensemble Q 2025

Ensemble Q

An exciting new series that takes audiences on a unique musical, visual and informative journey. 

Medici Concerts

Sensational pianists and a violinist set to thrill and dazzle audiences with their virtuosity, passion and lyricism

Musica Viva Australia

Musica Viva Australia invites you to look to the sky in 2026 with a season to lift your spirits and expand your horizons.

Opera Queensland

This year's Opera Queensland's season showcases ambitious programming and fresh approaches to what opera can be.

Queensland Ballet 2026

Queensland Ballet

Queensland Ballet’s 2026 season curated under the artistic direction of Ivan Gil-Ortega, celebrates ballet’s power to connect – across generations, disciplines, and cultures. 

Queensland Symphony Orchestra 2026 Season

Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Feel Every Note with a year of bold expression, deep connection and musical storytelling. 

Queensland Theatre Company

Queensland Theatre Company’s 2026 Season champions work that gets under your skin and stays with you. 

Queensland Youth Orchestra

Queensland Youth Orchestra

A world class youth orchestra organisation based in Brisbane, Australia. 

Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre

Be witness to the stars of the future as the students from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre (QAEMT).

Southern Cross Soloists

Southern Cross Soloists

Join the Southern Cross Soloists at QPAC in 2026 as they fill the Concert Hall with grace and beauty.

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