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!

Friends of QPAC 2025 Membership Gift Certificate
Celebrate a shared love of live performance with your family and friends with a Friends of QPAC 2025 membership gift certificate.
The gift certificate is redeemable for a Friends of QPAC 2025 membership, specifically curated to offer a deeper connection to QPAC and a peek behind the curtain at what it takes to create pure entertainment, connection, and deeper understanding for audiences.
Date night
A chance to spend some quality time with someone special.
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Ensemble Q Black Angels & Red Death Ensemble Q Black Angels & Red Death
19 May 2025, 7pmConcert HallEnsemble Q present a captivating collection of works that explore themes of remembrance, conflict, fantasy, and deep introspection.
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Alison Moyet – KEY Live 2025 Alison Moyet – KEY Live 2025
29 May 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallExperience the unmistakable voice of Alison Moyet live on her highly-anticipated world tour!
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Sjaella – Among the Branches Photo by Lara Müller Sjaella – Among the Branches
10 Jul 2025, 7pmConcert HallRenowned for their mesmerising and crystal-clear singing, don’t miss German a cappella ensemble, Sjaella at their QPAC debut!
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Circa & The Art of Fugue Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Circa & The Art of Fugue
5 Aug 2025, 7pmConcert HallThis extraordinary multi-artform experience combines Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Art of Fugue with contemporary acrobatics.
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Ballet International Gala VI Ballet International Gala VI
6 Aug 2025, 7pmConcert HallThe Ballet International Gala returns to the Concert Hall for its annual sell-out season in August 2025.
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Ensemble Q A Poet’s Love Ensemble Q A Poet’s Love
25 Aug 2025, 7pmConcert HallEnsemble Q present a program full of love, poetry and beauty, with a twist.
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Ray Chen in Recital Ray Chen in Recital
14 Sep 2025, 7pmConcert HallExperience the brilliance of a true violin virtuoso, Ray Chen, in this intimate one-night-only recital.
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The Man From Snowy River in Concert The Man From Snowy River in Concert
27 Sep 2025, 3pm & 7pmConcert HallExperience this classic Australian film in a new light as the Southern Cross Symphony perform the award-winning score live to the film.
Touch the soul
Be moved and nourish your soul.
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Musica Viva Australia The Hollywood Songbook Musica Viva Australia Hollywood Songbook
8 May 2025, 7pmConcert HallBerlin-based Signum Saxophone Quartet and renegade opera star, Ali McGregor, reclaim the Hollywood Songbook in a journey from moody monochrome to vibrant technicolour.
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QSO The Strauss Gala Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Strauss Gala
10 - 11 May 2025Concert HallLeap out of your seat and back in time to an era of golden opulence, as we celebrate 200 years of the king of the Viennese waltz, Johann Strauss II.
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QSO Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique Queensland Symphony Orchestra Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique
16 - 17 May 2025Concert HallIt’s always fun to hear musical comedy from a serious composer, and we’ll be cracking a smile with you in the Concert Hall at QPAC.
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Musica Viva Australia Takács Quartet with Angie Milliken Musica Viva Australia Takács Quartet with Angie Milliken
20 Aug 2025, 7pmConcert HallThe undimmed brilliance of the Takács Quartet shines through masterpieces by Beethoven and Haydn framing a new commission from Australian composer Cathy Milliken.
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Songs For a New World Songs for a New World
4 - 8 Nov 2025Tony Gould GalleryWritten by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, don't miss this moving collection of songs performed by the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre students.
Tell me a story
Take your seat to experience a story.
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Guenther Steiner Unfiltered Live Guenther Steiner Unfiltered Live
18 Mar 2025, 5pm & 7:30pmConcert HallDue to popular demand, an additional early show is on sale now! Fasten your seatbelts for a conversation spanning a decade inside Formula 1, with former Haas F1 team principal.
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Peter and the Starcatcher Peter and the Starcatcher
14 Mar - 6 Apr 2025PlayhouseThis visually stunning production delves into the untold story of Neverland, featuring over 100 unforgettable characters, puppetry, live music, and technical wizardry.
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Breaking the Castle Breaking the Castle
19 - 22 Mar 2025Cremorne TheatreThis extraordinary, often hilarious, true story about the indomitable nature of the human spirit is not to be missed.
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Romeo & Juliet Queensland Ballet Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet
21 - 29 Mar 2025Lyric TheatreThe much-adored Shakespearean ballet is brought to life with passionate choreography, elegant costumes, striking sets, and Prokofiev’s iconic score.
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An Evening In Concert An Evening In Concert
27 - 29 Mar 2025Tony Gould GalleryAn evening of song from the talented third-year Musical Theatre students of Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University.
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Love (and other heart conditions) World Science Festival Brisbane Love (and other heart conditions)
29 Mar 2025, 5pmCremorne TheatreExplore the intersection of love and heart health as experts delve into the science behind romantic love, broken heart syndrome & other heart conditions.
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A Girl’s Guide to World War A Girl’s Guide to World War
8 - 12 Apr 2025Cremorne TheatreCome meet the Aussie women who defied convention, and became decorated war heroes in this smash-hit musical.
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The Dictionary of Lost Words Lisa White The Dictionary of Lost Words
26 Apr - 10 May 2025PlayhousePip Williams’ New York Times bestseller The Dictionary of Lost Words is brought to vivid life in this wildly popular stage adaptation.
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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Brian Greene: The Search for Quantum Reality World Science Festival Brisbane Brian Greene: The Search for Quantum Reality
27 Mar 2025, 7pmConcert HallBrian Greene journeys into the enigmatic realm of the quantum, celebrating the theory’s remarkable achievements and the profound mysteries of the universe.
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Are Old Ways the New Ways in Science? World Science Festival Brisbane Are Old Ways the New Ways in Science?
27 Mar 2025, 6pmCremorne TheatreJoin Rhianna Patrick for a discussion exploring and applying traditional knowledge to enhance our understanding of Queensland’s coast.
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Welcome to the Second Quantum Revolution World Science Festival Brisbane Welcome to the Second Quantum Revolution
28 Mar 2025, 7:30pmCremorne TheatreJoin a panel of experts to discover the cutting-edge research unfolding right now and the incredible possibilities that could shape our future.
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Science Smackdown: The Ultimate Debate World Science Festival Brisbane Science Smackdown: The Ultimate Debate
29 Mar 2025, 8pmConcert HallHosted by ABC's Big Ideas presenter, Natasha Mitchell, this event promises to turn science into a showdown of epic proportions.
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Feeding the Future: Breaking New Ground World Science Festival Brisbane Feeding the Future: Breaking New Ground
29 Mar 2025, 10amCremorne TheatreA panel of experts discuss the new foods, vertical farming, enhancing crop yields, and the potential of synthetic biology to revolutionise food production.
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Download This Show: LIVE World Science Festival Brisbane Download This Show: LIVE
29 Mar 2025, 2pmCremorne TheatreDon’t miss new host Rae Johnston and a panel of experts as they explore the latest in media, culture and technology.
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David Sinclair World Science Festival Brisbane David Sinclair: Why we age and why we don’t have to
29 Mar 2025, 11:30amConcert HallDon't miss Professor David Sinclair's return to Australia as he tackles the question: Why do we age, and why we don’t have to?
Escape
Let your hair down and enjoy some pure entertainment.
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Leigh Sales AM and Annabel Crabb: An Afternoon of Science World Science Festival Brisbane Leigh Sales AM and Annabel Crabb
29 Mar 2025, 4:30pmConcert HallJoin Leigh Sales, Annabel Crabb and an ensemble of scientists celebrating curiosity, innovation, and the sheer joy of scientific discovery.
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Cirque Alice Cirque Alice
10 - 22 Apr 2025Concert HallStep into magical ‘Wonderland’ as Cirque Alice reimagines Lewis Carroll’s classic adventure with breathtaking twists & astonishing, gravity-defying feats.
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QSO Shakespeare’s The Tempest Queensland Symphony Orchestra Shakespeare’s The Tempest
3 May 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallIt’s one thing to hear music inspired by Shakespeare. It’s another thing to hear it performed alongside narration from a living theatre legend, John Bell.
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Australasian Dance Collective – Blue David Kelly Australasian Dance Collective Blue
14 - 17 May 2025PlayhouseCelebrate 40 years of dance with Blue, a triple bill that honours the past, embraces the present, and looks boldly toward the future
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Tina Arena – Don’t Ask Again Tour Tina Arena – Don’t Ask Again Tour
20 - 21 May 2025Concert HallTina Arena returns in 2025 for her encore Don’t Ask Again Tour, playing all her hits this May.
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Art of the Score: The Music of Hans Zimmer Queensland Symphony Orchestra Art of the Score: The Music of Hans Zimmer
23 - 24 May 2025Concert HallJoin us as we celebrate one of the unofficial Kings of Movie Scores: Hans Zimmer.
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Sigur Rós Sigur Rós
27 & 28 May 2025Concert HallNew performance date on Wednesday, 28 May just announced! Experience Sigur Rós live with the Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra as they present their most intimate album yet, ÁTTA.
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Southern Cross Soloists – Pearls Southern Cross Soloists Pearls
1 Jun 2025, 3pmConcert HallJoin the Southern Cross Soloists as they perform music of spirit, peace and belief – the pearls of the artform that transcend time and speak to the heart.
One night only
All star performances to suit every taste.
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Country by Candlelight Country by Candlelight
19 Mar 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallDirect from the UK and featuring a cast of world class vocalists, experience the best of country music, performed by candlelight.
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Coldplay by Candlelight Coldplay by Candlelight
20 Mar 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallFeaturing a cast of world class vocalists and an epic live band, prepare for total ‘Paradise’, as you experience Coldplay’s biggest hits, like never before!
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An Evening with Bob Geldof An Evening with Bob Geldof
1 Apr 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallJoin Bob Geldof for an incredible evening as he shares stories of his activist past and also performs his biggest hits!
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Rodrigo y Gabriela Rodrigo y Gabriela
13 Apr 2025, 7pmPlayhouseCatch Grammy-winning guitar duo for a dazzling performance and genre-bending sound.
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Iliza: The Get Ready Tour Iliza: The Get Ready Tour
24 Apr 2025, 7pm & 9:30pmConcert HallDue to popular demand, a second show has been added to Comedy sensation Iliza Shlesinger’s The Get Ready Tour! Don’t miss this fun evening of comedy!
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RocKwiz Live RocKwiz Live
26 Apr 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallFresh off a triumphant national tour, the RocKwiz gang are back for what is sure to be a wild night of entertainment.
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Jameela Jamil Jameela Jamil
27 Apr 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallSpend an evening with the trailblazing Jameela Jamil as she tackles the topics that shape our modern lives with her trademark candour, humour, and passion.
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Mamamia OUT LOUD LIVE 2025 Mamamia Out Loud LIVE 2025
14 May 2025, 7pmConcert HallJoin Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman, and Jessie Stephens for a night out to celebrate 10 years of Australia’s #1 women’s podcast.
Family
Performances the whole family will love.
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Peter and the Starcatcher Peter and the Starcatcher
14 Mar - 6 Apr 2025PlayhouseThis visually stunning production delves into the untold story of Neverland, featuring over 100 unforgettable characters, puppetry, live music, and technical wizardry.
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The Wiggles Bouncing Balls Tour! The Wiggles Bouncing Balls Tour!
3 - 6 Apr 2025Concert HallDue to popular demand, new shows have been released! Experience the magic of this interactive live show set to spark creativity, curiosity and a love of learning.
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Cirque Alice Cirque Alice
10 - 22 Apr 2025Concert HallStep into magical ‘Wonderland’ as Cirque Alice reimagines Lewis Carroll’s classic adventure with breathtaking twists & astonishing, gravity-defying feats.
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The Gruffalo QPAC’s Out of the Box The Gruffalo
17 - 22 Jun 2025Lyric TheatreAfter sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End and Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to QPAC for songs, laughs and scary fun.
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Let’s Dance! QPAC’s Out of the Box Let’s Dance!
17 - 22 Jun 2025Melbourne Street GreenJoin in the fun for an upbeat celebration of music and movement that brings all ages together in one giant dance party.
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Little Chefs Cooking Workshops QPAC’s Out of the Box Little Chefs Cooking Workshops
17 - 21 Jun 2025Lyrebird RestaurantCalling all Little Chefs! Get ready for a delicious adventure where your child can learn the joy of cooking while creating fun, healthy recipes.
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Tree of Hope QPAC’s Out of the Box Tree of Hope
17 - 22 Jun 2025Concert Hall FoyerWhat are you hopeful for? Craft your own Tree of Hope as part of the large scale site installation this Out of the Box 2025 festival season.
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Terika, an artist from Jarjum Life Museum QPAC’s Out of the Box Jarjum Life Museum
17 - 22 Jun 2025QPAC TunnelWelcome to Jarjum Life Museum – a museum made by children – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Jarjum.
Watch it now
Experience the magic right now and gift your loved ones a showstopper on Digital Stage.
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Dame Judi Dench and Gyles Brandreth ‘I Remember it Well’ with Dame Judi Dench
Rent NowDigital StageJoin Dame Judi Dench and her friend Gyles Brandreth on a roller-coaster trip down memory lane.
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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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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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Sir Simon Rattle 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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Workshop facilitator Helen Stephens Justin Harrison Dead Puppet Society Puppet Manipulation Workshop
Digital StageThis unique program guides participants through a series of exercises using common household materials to gain skills in puppetry manipulation and performance.