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!
Warm up this winter at QPAC
Step into a world of bright lights and vibrant stories at QPAC this winter!
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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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Romeo and Juliet The Australian Ballet Romeo and Juliet
15 - 22 Aug 2026Lyric TheatreBe captivated by John Cranko’s interpretation of Shakespeare’s immortal text with The Australian Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet.
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360 ALLSTARS 360 ALLSTARS
30 Jun - 5 Jul 2026PlayhouseBMX, basketball, breaking, acrobatics, drumming and more! This smash hit returns to QPAC bigger and better than ever before!
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A Bee Story A Bee Story
8 - 11 Jul 2026Cremorne TheatreThe award-winning, uniquely Australian, A Bee Story by ARC Circus is the perfect family entertainment.
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BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL
Now PlayingLyric TheatreBeetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! Featuring a story and score that’s out of this Netherworld, don’t miss this touching show about making the most of every Day-O.
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Pride & Prejudice Queensland Theatre Company Pride & Prejudice
10 - 26 Jul 2026PlayhouseA dazzling retelling of Pride & Prejudice returns to QPAC, where Jane Austen’s timeless wit meets a luminous Queensland cast in a ode to romance and independence.
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THE BOOK OF MORMON THE BOOK OF MORMON
31 Jul - 4 Oct 2026Glasshouse TheatreHello again! Brisbane, the Mormons are back! Don’t miss the outrageous musical comedy that has become an international sensation.
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Clancestry 2025Clancestry artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher Clancestry
Clancestry returns from 30 July to 8 August for an extraordinary celebration of First Nations storytelling, music, dance, art and culture.
Date night
A chance to spend some quality time with someone special.
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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.
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Dita Von Teese Dita Von Teese
17 - 19 Aug 2026Concert HallNew show on sale now! Be dazzled by Dita Von Teese’s spectacular new tour, Nocturnelle, featuring sophisticated striptease with the art of illusion.
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The Music and Life of Barbra Streisand starring Melinda Schneider The Music and Life of Barbra Streisand starring Melinda Schneider
21 Aug 2026, 8pmConcert HallExperience a celebration of Barbra Streisand’s legendary career featuring Melinda Schneider.
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Em Rusciano – Addicted to Love Em Rusciano – Addicted to Love
22 Aug 2026, 8pmConcert HallExperience Em Rusciano at her most unfiltered, feral and finely tuned. This is a love story, just not the one we were sold.
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Vivaldi’s Legacy Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Vivaldi’s Legacy
25 Aug 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallA concert of detail, grace, and imagination celebrating the extraordinary Anna Maria della Pietà, Vivaldi’s famed protégé.
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Maestro 7: Symphonic Dances Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 7: Symphonic Dances
25 - 26 Sep 2026Concert HallA celebration of music that moves the body and soul featuring Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances and Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances.
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An Evening Without Kate Bush
21 - 24 Oct 2026Cremorne TheatrePaying a glorious tribute to the music, fans and mythology of one of the most influential voices in pop music.
Touch the soul
Be moved and nourish your soul.
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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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Ocean In Concert with David Attenborough Brisbane Festival Ocean In Concert with David Attenborough
17 Sep 2026, 6:30pmConcert HallExperience a live screening of the stunning nature documentary feature Ocean with David Attenborough, accompanied by Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra.
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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.
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Musica Viva Australia Latvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey Musica Viva Australia Latvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey
4 Nov 2026, 7pmConcert HallThe Latvian Radio Choir spread their wings and soar with recorder queen Genevieve Lacey.
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James Morrison with Special Guest Mahalia Barnes James Morrison with Special Guest Mahalia Barnes
19 Nov 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallAn unforgettable night of swing and soul, this is a concert experience you won’t want to miss!
Tell me a story
Take your seat to experience a story.
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Tom Gleeson Tom Gleeson – Out of Touch
26 Jun 2026, 6pm & 8:30pmConcert HallTom Gleeson is completely out of touch. Come along to the show and take him down a peg.
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PRAMKICKER by Sadie HaslerImage by Lara Furst PRAMKICKER by Sadie Hasler
1 - 4 Jul 2026Cremorne TheatreDon’t miss this vulnerable, potty-mouthed love-letter to modern women set in a G&T-fuelled, anger management session.
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Pride & Prejudice Queensland Theatre Company Pride & Prejudice
10 - 26 Jul 2026PlayhouseA dazzling retelling of Pride & Prejudice returns to QPAC, where Jane Austen’s timeless wit meets a luminous Queensland cast in a ode to romance and independence.
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Abbie Chatfield Loves Men Abbie Chatfield Loves Men
26 Jul 2026, 7pmConcert HallAfter trauma dumping to audiences across Australia, Abbie Chatfield returns to QPAC with a brand-new show dedicated to men.
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Ya’Djin Spirit Women Clancestry Ya’Djin Spirit Women
30 Jul - 1 Aug 2026Cremorne TheatreYa’Djin Spirit Women weaves dance, theatre and film to traverse storytelling, sisterhood and speaking out.
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Jessica Mauboy – The Story of Me Clancestry Jessica Mauboy – The Story of Me
1 Aug 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallExperience an intimate evening with Australian music icon Jessica Mauboy as she shares heartfelt storytelling through music.
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Barragga YanggaImage by David Rogers Clancestry Barragga Yangga
7 Aug 2026, 7pmPlayhouseExperience Barragga Yangga, a moving choral celebration of First Nations language, story and song.
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The Umbilical Brothers The Umbilical Brothers – Speedmouse
15 Aug 2026, 7pmConcert HallAfter smashing countless countries and slaying endless audiences, The Umbilicals’ most beloved show is back
Try something new
See a brand new work or experience a genre you’ve not tried before.
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A Bee Story A Bee Story
8 - 11 Jul 2026Cremorne TheatreThe award-winning, uniquely Australian, A Bee Story by ARC Circus is the perfect family entertainment.
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SaplingsPhotography by Clare Hawley Saplings
15 - 18 Jul 2026Cremorne TheatreA collection of hilarious and heartbreaking stories born from workshops with young people experiencing the youth justice system.
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Permission Granted Permission Granted
23 - 25 Jul 2026Cremorne TheatreWorld-renowned beatboxer Tom Thum has teamed up with keys-sensation Tnee Dyer to give you the cheat codes to turn any sound into music.
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The Music of Video Games Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Music of Video Games
24 - 25 Jul 2026Concert HallFrom Assassin’s Creed to Sonic the Hedgehog and more, experience the most unforgettable video game soundtracks in symphonic force.
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First Gathering from Clancestry 2025Image by Lewis James Media Clancestry First Gathering
31 Jul 2026, 5:45pmCultural Forecourt, South BankCelebrate the First Nations cultures of Brisbane and mark the official opening of Clancestry 2026 with First Gathering.
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GATHAA First Nations MarketsImage by Joe Ruckli Clancestry GATHAA First Nations Markets
1 - 2 Aug 2026, From 10amCultural Forecourt, South BankFeaturing artists, makers and creatives, experience a weekend full of art and workshops.
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Music on Sundays 3: Fanfare & Flight Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 3: Fanfare & Flight
2 Aug 2026, 11:30amConcert HallExperience a journey through proclamation and introspection with music by Copland, Tchaikovsky and more.
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Gunawarra Re-Creation Clancestry Gunawarra Re-Creation
5 - 8 Aug 2026Cremorne TheatreGunawarra Re-Creation is a powerful piece of First Nations theatre sharing culture, memory and healing.
Escape
Let your hair down and enjoy some pure entertainment.
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Isles of Light Australian Chamber Orchestra Isles of Light
22 Jun 2026, 7pmConcert HallA genre-defying voyage from the pastoral majesty of Vaughan Williams to the experimental universe of Kate Bush, directed by British virtuoso Lawrence Power.
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BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL
Now PlayingLyric TheatreBeetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! Featuring a story and score that’s out of this Netherworld, don’t miss this touching show about making the most of every Day-O.
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Opera Queensland Rusalka Opera Queensland Rusalka
25 Jun - 4 Jul 2026Glasshouse TheatreA water nymph longs to live and love as a human and will sacrifice everything to get there.
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Ballet Theatre Queensland Snow White
9 - 12 Jul 2026Concert HallBe transported to the land of fantasy in Ballet Theatre Queensland’s highly acclaimed return season of Snow White!
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Keys to Life with Jayson Gillham and Iyad SughayerImage by Bruce Marshall Keys to Life
22 Jul 2026, 7pmConcert HallExperience two world-class pianists, Jayson Gillham and Iyad Sughayer, in an evening that celebrates music and friendship.
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Dropout Improv Dropout Improv
27 Jul 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallA live improv show that will feature electric performances of short-form improv games, comedy and a whole lot of shenanigans.
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THE BOOK OF MORMON THE BOOK OF MORMON
31 Jul - 4 Oct 2026Glasshouse TheatreHello again! Brisbane, the Mormons are back! Don’t miss the outrageous musical comedy that has become an international sensation.
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Mob MusicImage by Tai Bobongie Clancestry Mob Music
31 Jul & 2 Aug 2026Cultural Forecourt, South BankDon’t miss two nights of jam-packed free live music featuring the sounds of our deadly First Nations artists.
One night only
All star performances to suit every taste.
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The Gesualdo Six The Gesualdo Six – Wishing Tree
29 Jun 2026, 6:30pmConcert HallEmbark on a captivating journey with UK a cappella ensemble The Gesualdo Six as they perform a superbly curated collection of exquisite vocal consort pieces.
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The Rocketman in Concert
3 Jul 2026, 7pmConcert HallA special tribute to Elton John, one of the bestselling artists of all time. Not to be missed!
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Engelbert Humperdinck: The Celebration Tour 2026 Engelbert Humperdinck: The Celebration Tour 2026
4 Jul 2026, 7pmConcert HallEngelbert Humperdinck returns for an unmissable night of hits and crowd favourites.
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An Evening with Tristan Hughes An Evening with Tristan Hughes
4 Aug 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallPromising his signature warmth and vivid storytelling, don’t miss this opportunity to see Tristan Hughes for the very first time with The Ancients.
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Troy Cassar-Daley Clancestry Troy Cassar-Daley
6 Aug 2026, 7pmPlayhouseJoin legendary Australian artist Troy Cassar-Daley for a raw, honest and deeply personal evening.
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Yothu YindiImage credit: Alan James. This image contains Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have passed away. Clancestry Yothu Yindi
8 Aug 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallCelebrate 40 years of one of Australia’s most successful musical acts, Yothu Yindi, as they close out Clancestry 2026.
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Midlife: Reimagined Hot, Healthy & Unbreakable Midlife: Reimagined
9 Aug 2026, 3pm & 7:30pmConcert HallIf you’re wondering why your body didn’t get the memo on how to behave in midlife, then you need to be in the room.
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Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour
16 Aug 2026, 3:30pm & 7pmConcert HallNew performance just added! Atsuko Okatsuka is an award-winning comedian and actress making waves across the globe with her one-of-a-kind humour, boundless energy, and infectious charm.
Family
Performances the whole family will love.
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360 ALLSTARS 360 ALLSTARS
30 Jun - 5 Jul 2026PlayhouseBMX, basketball, breaking, acrobatics, drumming and more! This smash hit returns to QPAC bigger and better than ever before!
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Camp Culture Clancestry Camp Culture
30 Jul - 1 Aug 2026Cremorne TheatreThis is your roll call to join Camp Culture! An interactive circus show serving up equal parts skill and sass.
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Clancestry for KidsImage by Tai Bobongie Clancestry Clancestry for Kids
1 - 2 Aug 2026, From 10amCultural Forecourt, South BankJoin us for a weekend of creativity and free family fun as we celebrate First Nations art and stories.
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Glow & TellImage by Chloe Morris Glow & Tell
29 - 30 Aug 2026Cremorne TheatreUsing UV light in custom-built tent, the Cremorne Theatre is transformed into a space, where stories and imagined worlds come alive.
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Grossbusters – The Monster Musical Grossbusters – The Monster Musical
2 - 3 Dec 2026PlayhouseGrossbusters is a school musical like no other from students attending distance education and living in remote Queensland.
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Wolfgang in the Stars
Rent NowDigital StageJoin Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his loyal circus bear on their journey to seek inspiration for the beloved early masterpiece “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”
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The Riddle of Washpool Gully The Riddle of Washpool Gully by David Morton
Watch NowDigital StageA heartfelt tale of resilience and wonder, combining puppetry and miniature sets by Dead Puppet Society.
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Dave Burton, Aunty Sharron mirii Bell, Ngoc Phan, and David Morton.The Riddle of Washpool Gully: What Artist Am I? Panel Riddle of Washpool Gully: What Artist Am I? Panel
Watch NowDigital StageThis panel discussion invites students to meet a range of artists and gain insight into their creative careers, pathways, and practices
Watch it now
Experience the magic right now and gift your loved ones a showstopper on Digital Stage.
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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.
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MEDEA Shock Therapy Arts MEDEA
Rent NowDigital StageAward-winning performance makers Shock Therapy Arts put their signature touch on this timely Greek Classic.
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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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Workshop facilitator Helen StephensJustin Harrison Dead Puppet Society Puppet Manipulation Workshop
Rent NowDigital StageThis unique program guides participants through a series of exercises using common household materials to gain skills in puppetry manipulation and performance.
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Workshop facilitator Helen StephensJustin Harrison Dead Puppet Society Puppet Construction Workshop
Rent NowDigital StageDesign and build a basic puppet using easily accessible household materials in this Puppet Construction Workshop.
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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.
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JALI – Q&A with Oliver Twist JALI – Q&A with Oliver Twist
Watch NowDigital StageHear from Rwandan born Australian writer, director, and performer Oliver Twist in this Q&A session following his 2022 performance of JALI on Digital Stage.