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.
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificates
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!
’Tis the season
Give loved ones the gift of live theatre this Christmas.
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Annie Annie
27 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026Lyric TheatreExperience this beloved musical that has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations.
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Now You See Me Live Now You See Me Live
8 - 18 Jan 2026Concert HallInspired by the blockbuster film franchise, Now You See Me Live is an explosive mix of high-tech illusions and jaw-dropping spectacles.
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Barton & Brodsky Barton & Brodsky
26 Feb 2026, 7pmConcert HallWilliam Barton, together with the Brodsky Quartet, is a sensational combination, resulting in a musical feast for audiences.
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ART ART
11 - 22 Mar 2026PlayhouseExperience this internationally award-winning comedy about friendship, ego, and the chaos a single opinion can cause.
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Marlon Williams On the Banks Marlon Williams
22 Mar 2026, from 6pmCultural Forecourt, South BankBringing together country, folk, and pop Marlon Williams returns to Brisbane for a special performance at On the Banks.
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THE LAST SHIPArtwork: Steph Payne, Photograph: Fabrizio Ferri Sting in THE LAST SHIP
9 Apr - 3 May 2026Glasshouse TheatreAcclaimed 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.
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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.
Date night
A chance to spend some quality time with someone special.
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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 2025Concert HallNew 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.
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The Music of John Williams Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Music of John Williams
27 - 28 Feb 2026Concert HallExperience the unforgettable sound of film scores by the iconic John Williams, live with Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
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Richard Marx Richard Marx
16 Apr 2026, 8pmConcert HallExperience the GRAMMY-winning legend as he performs his biggest hits along with brand-new music.
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La Cenerentola Opera Queensland La Cenerentola (Cinderella)
29 Apr & 2 May 2026Concert HallA tale of heart and humour full of clever disguises, unlikely heroes, a midnight ball and the kindness of one very determined young woman.
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Maestro 3: Rachmaninov & Shostakovich Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 3: Rachmaninov & Shostakovich
23 May 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallExperience Rachmaninov’s beloved Piano Concerto No.2, Shostakovich’s emotional 5th Symphony, and Cathy Milliken’s Catalogue of Sky.
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Morning Masterworks 3: Beethoven & Dvořák Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 3: Beethoven & Dvořák
12 Jun 2026, 11:30amConcert HallExperience Dvořák’s radiant Cello Concerto and Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No.7 in this 90 minute concert.
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Al Jardine Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds Band
30 Jun 2026, 8pmConcert HallAl Jardine performs all of The Beach Boys’ hits, from radio favourites to hidden gems, a concert experience not to be missed!
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Italian Serenatas Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Italian Serenatas
2 Jul 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallStep 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.
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QSO Favourites Queensland Symphony Orchestra QSO Favourites
7 Feb 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallThis feel-good concert features some of the most recognisable and loved pieces in the classical canon, as voted by last year’s audience.
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Musica Viva Australia A Winter’s Journey Musica Viva Australia A Winter’s Journey
19 Feb 2026, 7pmConcert HallThe incomparable Allan Clayton and Kate Golla set out once again on A Winter’s Journey, warmed by Fred Williams’ glowing visions of Australia.
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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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Music on Sundays 2: Spirit of the Violin Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 2: Spirit of the Violin
3 May 2026, 11:30amConcert HallExperience a violin showcase of electrifying flair featuring music by Tchaikovsky, Waxman, and Galzunov.
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An Evening with Fran Lebowitz An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
24 May 2026, 7pmConcert HallFran 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
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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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Maestro 5: Ravel & MacMillan Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 5: Ravel & MacMillan
17 - 18 Jul 2026Concert HallLet the rhythm guide you with Ravel’s sweeping ballet score, Daphnis and Chloé, and James MacMillan’s First Percussion Concerto.
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Musica Viva Australia Paul Lewis: Mozart+
6 Oct 2026, 7pmConcert HallPianist Paul Lewis puts Mozart under the microscope to discover endless new wonders.
Tell me a story
Take your seat to experience a story.
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A Few Good Men Queensland Theatre A Few Good Men
Until 7 Dec 2025PlayhouseAaron Sorkin's gripping courtroom drama ignites the stage with explosive tension and razor-sharp dialogue.
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Sweet Charity Prospero Arts Concert Series Sweet Charity
11 - 14 Dec 2025Concert HallA classic Broadway musical that tells the story of Charity Hope Valentine, a hopelessly romantic dance hall hostess in New York City.
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A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol
12 - 24 Dec 2025PlayhouseThis December, the award-winning stage spectacle – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – is returning!
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Little Shop of HorrorsGraphic Design: Jeff van de Zandt Little Shop of Horrors
From 3 Jan 2026Cremorne TheatreA dark comedy musical that follows a nerdy florist who discovers a mysterious plant with a growing appetite for human blood.
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Cluedo Cluedo
7 Jan - 1 Feb 2026PlayhouseThe ultimate whodunnit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.
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CATS CATS
6 - 22 Feb 2026Lyric TheatreExperience the 40th Australian Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS, coming to QPAC in February 2026.
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The Great Gatsby Queensland Theatre Company and Shake & Stir Theatre Co The Great Gatsby
12 Feb - 8 Mar 2026PlayhouseQueensland 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.
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An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi
17 Feb 2026, 7pmConcert HallChef, 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.
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Live at Melbourne Street Green Live at Melbourne Street Green
Friday Evenings, From 5:30pmMelbourne Street GreenLive Acts. Local Talent. Free on Fridays. This is the perfect way to kickstart your weekend with a weekly program of free performances.
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Piano Bar
Friday & Saturday Evenings, From 9:30pmQPACAs the curtain falls, QBAR transforms into an intimate Piano Bar, offering a truly enchanting post-theatre experience.
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The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
12 Feb 2026, 5:45pm & 9pmConcert HallPrepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy.
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Classic Alchemy Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Classic Alchemy
21 Feb 2026, 7pmConcert HallIndulge in an evening where the familiar and unexpected dance side by side. This is Camerata at its unconducted best: vibrant, intimate, & full of passion.
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The Whitlams with QSO The Whitlams with QSO
6 - 7 Mar 2026Concert HallThe Whitlams join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in two performances of their renowned symphonic collaboration.
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Drum Tao: Samurai of the Drum Drum Tao: Samurai of the Drum
13 Apr 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallFusing the thunderous power of taiko drumming with martial arts athleticism, experience the global phenomenon return of Drum Tao.
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Morning Masterworks 1: Respighi, Higgins & Strauss Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 1: Respighi, Higgins & Strauss
17 Apr 2026, 11:30amConcert HallAn imaginative trombone takes centre stage for Gavin Higgins’ Book of Miracles in this 90 minute concert.
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Revolution Remixed Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Revolution Remixed
29 May 2026, 7pmConcert HallSweeping 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.
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Alan Davies Alan Davies
6 - 7 Dec 2025Concert HallCritically acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality, Alan Davies, comes to QPAC!
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A Cracker Kransky Christmas A Cracker Kransky Christmas
16 - 21 Dec 2025Cremorne TheatreThe Kransky Sisters are bringing the party back to QPAC with hits and Christmas carols like you’ve never heard them before.
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Ballet Theatre Queenland Alice in Wonderland Ballet Theatre Queensland Alice in Wonderland
22 - 25 Jan 2026Concert HallStep through the looking glass and onto the silver screen … a dazzling new reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale by Ballet Theatre Queensland.
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Music on Sundays 1: QSO Favourites Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 1: QSO Favourites
8 Feb 2026, 11:30amConcert HallThis feel-good concert features some of the most recognisable and loved pieces in the classical canon in this 90 minute concert.
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Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody Australian Chamber Orchestra Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody
16 Feb 2026, 7pmConcert HallA musical revelation starring pianist Dejan Lazić, with a world premiere from John Luther Adams.
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Carl Barron Carl Barron: Just Wondering Why
28 Feb - 15 Mar 2026Lyric TheatreThe brand-new show from Australia’s most popular live comedian!
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Hush Southern Cross Soloists Hush
1 Mar 2026, 3pmConcert HallKarin Schaupp joins the Southern Cross Soloists for a luminous journey from day to night, blending dance, song, and calm reflection.
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Droppin’ Science: De La Soul On the Banks Droppin’ Science: De La Soul
1 Mar 2026, from 6pmCultural Forecourt, South BankTaking 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.
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The Rest Is History Returns The Rest Is History Returns
5 Dec 2025, 6:30pmConcert HallHistorians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are bringing their cult podcast The Rest Is History back to QPAC in December!
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More Evenings with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings More Evenings with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
13 Feb 2026, 8pmConcert HallGillian Welch and David Rawlings make an exciting return to Australia for the second leg of their Woodland campaign.
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Jonathan Van Ness – Hot & Healed Jonathan Van Ness – Hot & Healed
25 Feb 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallJonathan Van Ness is bringing his brand-new show Hot & Healed to Australia. A show of unfiltered comedy, wildly entertaining and fun!
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Barton & Brodsky Barton & Brodsky
26 Feb 2026, 7pmConcert HallWilliam Barton, together with the Brodsky Quartet, is a sensational combination, resulting in a musical feast for audiences.
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Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard F1 Legends Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard
3 Mar 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallJoin F1 legends Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard for a night of high-octane entertainment.
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Josh Groban Josh Groban: Gems World Tour
4 Mar 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallGet ready for a legendary night of music at Josh Groban: Gems World Tour!
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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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Paco Peña Flamenco in Concert Paco Peña Flamenco in Concert
9 Apr 2026, 8pmConcert HallPaco 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.
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The Nutcracker 2025 Queensland Ballet The Nutcracker 2025
5 - 13 Dec 2025Lyric TheatreBen 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.
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A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol
12 - 24 Dec 2025PlayhouseThis December, the award-winning stage spectacle – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – is returning!
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Spirit of Christmas featuring the 2024 performersImage by Darren Thomas Spirit of Christmas
17 - 19 Dec 2025Concert HallAn occasion to rejoice and reflect on the year that has passed and embrace the season’s enduring message of Peace, Love and Joy.
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Annie Annie
27 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026Lyric TheatreExperience this beloved musical that has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations.
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Now You See Me Live Now You See Me Live
8 - 18 Jan 2026Concert HallInspired by the blockbuster film franchise, Now You See Me Live is an explosive mix of high-tech illusions and jaw-dropping spectacles.
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The Riddle of Washpool Gully The Riddle of Washpool Gully
10 - 21 Mar 2026Cremorne TheatreCombining storytelling with contemporary puppetry and miniature sets, The Riddle of Washpool Gully is a reimagined tale of Australian mythology.
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Wolfgang in the Stars
Digital StageJoin 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.
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The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky
Watch NowDigital StageExplore The Art of the Possible with legendary Australian musician, composer and arts leader Paul Grabowsky.
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Dame Sheila Hancock: Old Rage
Rent NowDigital StageDame Sheila Hancock opens up about her ninth decade in a gloriously irreverent talk celebrating the publication of her latest book, Old Rage.
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Stephen Fry A Night In with Stephen Fry: Troy
Rent NowDigital StageJoin 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.
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Spirit of Christmas on Digital Stage Spirit of Christmas on Digital Stage
24 Dec 2025, from 5pmDigital StageJoin us online this Christmas Eve to Boxing Day for QPAC’s Spirit of Christmas, only available on Digital Stage!
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An Evening with Miriam Margolyes An Evening with Miriam Margolyes
Rent NowDigital StageFrom her iconic roles to her bestselling memoir, Miriam takes you on an extraordinary adventure through her independent mind and experiences.
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An Evening with Joanna Lumley and Gyles Brandreth An Evening with Joanna Lumley and Gyles Brandreth
Rent NowDigital StageDon'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.
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London Symphony Orchestra In Conversation with Sir Simon Rattle
Watch NowDigital StageJoin London Symphony Orchestra Music Director conductor, Sir Simon Rattle in conversation with Martin Buzacott.
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Shikara Ringdahl, Nick Kirkup, Daniel Kramer and Sumi Jo performing on stage at Festival of Outback Opera 2025Peter Wallis Singing in the Night
Watch NowDigital StageExperience Opera like never before with this brand-new documentary from Opera Queensland.
