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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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Give a lifetime of memories

A gift of live performance can deliver a lifetime of memories for your friend or family member. To help you find a gift, we’ve made a few suggestions below based on occasions and interests.

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The gift that comes with applause!

Perfect for any arts lover, our QPAC Gift Certificate covers blockbuster musicals, elegant opera, gripping theatre, and family-friendly shows. Valid for three (3) years, it offers the flexibility to choose from QPAC's full range of productions. Elevate your gift-giving and let them dive into captivating performances at QPAC!

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’Tis the season

Give loved ones the gift of live theatre this Christmas.

  • Annie

    Annie

    27 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026
    Lyric Theatre

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

  • 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. 

  • Barton & Brodsky

    Barton & Brodsky

    26 Feb 2026, 7pm
    Concert Hall

    William Barton, together with the Brodsky Quartet, is a sensational combination, resulting in a musical feast for audiences.

  • ART

    ART

    11 - 22 Mar 2026
    Playhouse

    Experience this internationally award-winning comedy about friendship, ego, and the chaos a single opinion can cause.

  • Marlon Williams

    On the Banks Marlon Williams

    22 Mar 2026, from 6pm
    Cultural Forecourt, South Bank

    Bringing together country, folk, and pop Marlon Williams returns to Brisbane for a special performance at On the Banks.

  • THE LAST SHIPArtwork: Steph Payne, Photograph: Fabrizio Ferri

    Sting in THE LAST SHIP

    9 Apr - 3 May 2026
    Glasshouse Theatre

    Acclaimed musical THE LAST SHIP, written, composed and starring international music icon Sting, will be presented for the first time in the Southern Hemisphere in QPAC’s magnificent Glasshouse Theatre in 2026.

  • The Drover’s Wife – The Opera

    The Drover’s Wife – The Opera

    13 to 22 May 2026
    Glasshouse Theatre

    A monumental new opera based on the play, novel and film by one of Australia’s leading artists, Leah Purcell AM.

Date night

A chance to spend some quality time with someone special.

  • Love Actually In ConcertLove Actually is a copyright of WT Venture LLC. Licensed by Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    Love Actually In Concert

    20 - 21 Dec 2025
    Concert Hall

    New show on sale now! Celebrate over 20 years of love and laughter as the Southern Cross Symphony perform the unforgettable score live to the film.

  • The Music of John Williams

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Music of John Williams

    27 - 28 Feb 2026
    Concert Hall

    Experience the unforgettable sound of film scores by the iconic John Williams, live with Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

  • Richard Marx

    Richard Marx

    16 Apr 2026, 8pm
    Concert Hall

    Experience the GRAMMY-winning legend as he performs his biggest hits along with brand-new music.

  • La Cenerentola

    Opera Queensland La Cenerentola (Cinderella)

    29 Apr & 2 May 2026
    Concert Hall

    A tale of heart and humour full of clever disguises, unlikely heroes, a midnight ball and the kindness of one very determined young woman.

  • Maestro 3: Rachmaninov & Shostakovich

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 3: Rachmaninov & Shostakovich

    23 May 2026, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Experience Rachmaninov’s beloved Piano Concerto No.2, Shostakovich’s emotional 5th Symphony, and Cathy Milliken’s Catalogue of Sky.

  • Morning Masterworks 3: Beethoven & Dvořák

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 3: Beethoven & Dvořák

    12 Jun 2026, 11:30am
    Concert Hall

    Experience Dvořák’s radiant Cello Concerto and Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No.7 in this 90 minute concert.

  • Al Jardine

    Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds Band

    30 Jun 2026, 8pm
    Concert Hall

    Al Jardine performs all of The Beach Boys’ hits, from radio favourites to hidden gems, a concert experience not to be missed!

  • Italian Serenatas

    Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Italian Serenatas

    2 Jul 2026, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Step into the world of high style and high emotion as Italian baritone Renato Dolcini returns to the Brandenburg stage.

Touch the soul

Be moved and nourish your soul.

  • 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.

  • Musica Viva Australia A Winter’s Journey

    Musica Viva Australia A Winter’s Journey

    19 Feb 2026, 7pm
    Concert Hall

    The incomparable Allan Clayton and Kate Golla set out once again on A Winter’s Journey, warmed by Fred Williams’ glowing visions of Australia.

  • 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 2026
    Cremorne Theatre

    The Other Side of Me explores identity, adoption, and belonging through one man’s true-life story of the Stolen Generation.

  • Music on Sundays 2: Spirit of the Violin

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 2: Spirit of the Violin

    3 May 2026, 11:30am
    Concert Hall

    Experience a violin showcase of electrifying flair featuring music by Tchaikovsky, Waxman, and Galzunov.

  • An Evening with Fran Lebowitz

    An Evening with Fran Lebowitz

    24 May 2026, 7pm
    Concert Hall

    Fran Lebowitz unleashes her chain-smoking, coffee-drinking New Yorker bite on a world falling ever more deeply into depravity, sucked along in the wake of Trump 2.0

  • Sheltering

    Bangarra Dance Theatre Sheltering

    9 - 18 Jul 2026
    Glasshouse Theatre

    Experience a program of three powerful works: Keeping Grounded, Brown Boys, and Sheoak, which honour the past while looking to the future. 

  • Maestro 5: Ravel & MacMillan

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 5: Ravel & MacMillan

    17 - 18 Jul 2026
    Concert Hall

    Let the rhythm guide you with Ravel’s sweeping ballet score, Daphnis and Chloé, and James MacMillan’s First Percussion Concerto.

  • Musica Viva Australia Paul Lewis: Mozart+

    6 Oct 2026, 7pm
    Concert Hall

    Pianist Paul Lewis puts Mozart under the microscope to discover endless new wonders.

Tell me a story

Take your seat to experience a story.

  • A Few Good Men

    Queensland Theatre A Few Good Men

    Until 7 Dec 2025
    Playhouse

    Aaron Sorkin's gripping courtroom drama ignites the stage with explosive tension and razor-sharp dialogue.

  • Sweet Charity

    Prospero Arts Concert Series Sweet Charity

    11 - 14 Dec 2025
    Concert Hall

    A classic Broadway musical that tells the story of Charity Hope Valentine, a hopelessly romantic dance hall hostess in New York City.  

  • A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    12 - 24 Dec 2025
    Playhouse

    This December, the award-winning stage spectacle – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – is returning!

  • Little Shop of HorrorsGraphic Design: Jeff van de Zandt

    Little Shop of Horrors

    From 3 Jan 2026
    Cremorne Theatre

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi

    An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi

    17 Feb 2026, 7pm
    Concert Hall

    Chef, restaurateur and much-loved author Yotam Ottolenghi returns to QPAC with a feast for all the senses. 

Try something new

See a brand new work or experience a genre you’ve not tried before.

  • Live at Melbourne Street Green

    Live at Melbourne Street Green

    Friday Evenings, From 5:30pm
    Melbourne Street Green

    Live Acts. Local Talent. Free on Fridays. This is the perfect way to kickstart your weekend with a weekly program of free performances. 

  • Piano Bar

    Friday & Saturday Evenings, From 9:30pm
    QPAC

    As the curtain falls, QBAR transforms into an intimate Piano Bar, offering a truly enchanting post-theatre experience.

  • 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.

  • Classic Alchemy

    Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Classic Alchemy

    21 Feb 2026, 7pm
    Concert Hall

    Indulge in an evening where the familiar and unexpected dance side by side. This is Camerata at its unconducted best: vibrant, intimate, & full of passion.

  • The Whitlams with QSO

    The Whitlams with QSO

    6 - 7 Mar 2026
    Concert Hall

    The Whitlams join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in two performances of their renowned symphonic collaboration.

  • Drum Tao: Samurai of the Drum

    Drum Tao: Samurai of the Drum

    13 Apr 2026, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Fusing the thunderous power of taiko drumming with martial arts athleticism, experience the global phenomenon return of Drum Tao.

  • Morning Masterworks 1: Respighi, Higgins & Strauss

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 1: Respighi, Higgins & Strauss

    17 Apr 2026, 11:30am
    Concert Hall

    An imaginative trombone takes centre stage for Gavin Higgins’ Book of Miracles in this 90 minute concert.

  • Revolution Remixed

    Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Revolution Remixed

    29 May 2026, 7pm
    Concert Hall

    Sweeping heroism and heart-stopping intensity are the perfect showcase for Camerata in full force, with all the richness of woodwind and brass on display.

Escape

Let your hair down and enjoy some pure entertainment.

  • Alan Davies

    Alan Davies

    6 - 7 Dec 2025
    Concert Hall

    Critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality, Alan Davies, comes to QPAC!

  • A Cracker Kransky Christmas

    A Cracker Kransky Christmas

    16 - 21 Dec 2025
    Cremorne Theatre

    The Kransky Sisters are bringing the party back to QPAC with hits and Christmas carols like you’ve never heard them before.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody

    Australian Chamber Orchestra Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody

    16 Feb 2026, 7pm
    Concert Hall

    A musical revelation starring pianist Dejan Lazić, with a world premiere from John Luther Adams.

  • Carl Barron

    Carl Barron: Just Wondering Why

    28 Feb - 15 Mar 2026
    Lyric Theatre

    The brand-new show from Australia’s most popular live comedian!

  • Hush

    Southern Cross Soloists Hush

    1 Mar 2026, 3pm
    Concert Hall

    Karin Schaupp joins the Southern Cross Soloists for a luminous journey from day to night, blending dance, song, and calm reflection.

  • Droppin’ Science: De La Soul

    On the Banks Droppin’ Science: De La Soul

    1 Mar 2026, from 6pm
    Cultural Forecourt, South Bank

    Taking it back to the essence, Droppin’ Science is a night dedicated to hip hop in all its forms. From the golden age to the present day.

One night only

All star performances to suit every taste.

  • The Rest Is History Returns

    The Rest Is History Returns

    5 Dec 2025, 6:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are bringing their cult podcast The Rest Is History back to QPAC in December!

  • 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.

  • Jonathan Van Ness – Hot & Healed

    Jonathan Van Ness – Hot & Healed

    25 Feb 2026, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Jonathan Van Ness is bringing his brand-new show Hot & Healed to Australia. A show of unfiltered comedy, wildly entertaining and fun!

  • Barton & Brodsky

    Barton & Brodsky

    26 Feb 2026, 7pm
    Concert Hall

    William Barton, together with the Brodsky Quartet, is a sensational combination, resulting in a musical feast for audiences.

  • Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard F1 Legends

    Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard

    3 Mar 2026, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Join F1 legends Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard for a night of high-octane entertainment.

  • Josh Groban

    Josh Groban: Gems World Tour

    4 Mar 2026, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Get ready for a legendary night of music at Josh Groban: Gems World Tour!

  • Inheritance by Toni JenkeImage Credit: Ange Costes

    Inheritance by Toni Janke

    2 Apr 2026, 7pm
    Cremorne Theatre

    A 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.

  • Paco Peña Flamenco in Concert

    Paco Peña Flamenco in Concert

    9 Apr 2026, 8pm
    Concert Hall

    Paco Peña and his ensemble of gifted dancers, singers, and musicians bring to life the intoxicating rhythms, colours, and sounds of Andalucía.

Family

Performances the whole family will love.

  • The Nutcracker 2025

    Queensland Ballet The Nutcracker 2025

    5 - 13 Dec 2025
    Lyric Theatre

    Ben Stevenson’s The Nutcracker is perfect for the whole family. Queensland Ballet’s festive favourite returns for one last year to enchant audiences with its sparkling winter wonderland.

  • A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    12 - 24 Dec 2025
    Playhouse

    This December, the award-winning stage spectacle – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – is returning!

  • Spirit of Christmas featuring the 2024 performersImage by Darren Thomas

    Spirit of Christmas

    17 - 19 Dec 2025
    Concert Hall

    An occasion to rejoice and reflect on the year that has passed and embrace the season’s enduring message of Peace, Love and Joy.

  • Annie

    Annie

    27 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026
    Lyric Theatre

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

  • 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. 

  • The Riddle of Washpool Gully

    The Riddle of Washpool Gully

    10 - 21 Mar 2026
    Cremorne Theatre

    Combining storytelling with contemporary puppetry and miniature sets, The Riddle of Washpool Gully is a reimagined tale of Australian mythology.   

  • Wolfgang in the Stars

    Digital Stage

    Join Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his loyal circus bear on their journey to seek inspiration for the beloved early masterpiece “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”

Watch it now

Experience the magic right now and gift your loved ones a showstopper on Digital Stage.

  • The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky

    The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky

    Watch Now
    Digital Stage

    Explore The Art of the Possible with legendary Australian musician, composer and arts leader Paul Grabowsky.

  • Dame Sheila Hancock: Old Rage

    Rent Now
    Digital Stage

    Dame Sheila Hancock opens up about her ninth decade in a gloriously irreverent talk celebrating the publication of her latest book, Old Rage.

  • Stephen Fry

    A Night In with Stephen Fry: Troy

    Rent Now
    Digital Stage

    Join Stephen Fry, the multi-award-winning comedian, actor, presenter, and masterful storyteller, for a captivating evening as he tells the passionate and powerful story of Troy.

  • Spirit of Christmas on Digital Stage

    Spirit of Christmas on Digital Stage

    24 Dec 2025, from 5pm
    Digital Stage

    Join us online this Christmas Eve to Boxing Day for QPAC’s Spirit of Christmas, only available on Digital Stage!

  • An Evening with Miriam Margolyes

    An Evening with Miriam Margolyes

    Rent Now
    Digital Stage

    From her iconic roles to her bestselling memoir, Miriam takes you on an extraordinary adventure through her independent mind and experiences.

  • An Evening with Joanna Lumley and Gyles Brandreth

    An Evening with Joanna Lumley and Gyles Brandreth

    Rent Now
    Digital Stage

    Don't miss Gyles Brandreth in conversation with national treasure Joanna Lumley as they discuss her extraordinary life and career, along with performances of her favourite poetry pieces.

  • London Symphony Orchestra In Conversation with Sir Simon Rattle

    Watch Now
    Digital Stage

    Join London Symphony Orchestra Music Director conductor, Sir Simon Rattle in conversation with Martin Buzacott.

  • Shikara Ringdahl, Nick Kirkup, Daniel Kramer and Sumi Jo performing on stage at Festival of Outback Opera 2025Peter Wallis

    Singing in the Night

    Watch Now
    Digital Stage

    Experience Opera like never before with this brand-new documentary from Opera Queensland.

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