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Just Announced Events at QPAC | Latest Shows & Performances

A Beautiful Noise

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE

From 20 Mar 2027
Lyric Theatre

The untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.

The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams

The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams

9 Jan 2027, 1:30pm & 7pm
Concert Hall

Experience the music of two cinematic legends, Hans Zimmer and John Williams, performed by the Australian Pops Orchestra and conducted by John Foreman.

The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption

28 Apr to 9 May 2027
Glasshouse Theatre

The Shawshank Redemption is a powerful stage production that places you just metres from the action.

Xand van Tulleken

Xand van Tulleken: Make Me Well

5 Dec 2026, 7pm
Concert Hall

Oxford-trained doctor, Fulbright scholar, and BBC presenter Dr Xand van Tulleken takes on the Wild West of the wellness industry in this interactive live show.

For Schools: STEM Career Showdown

19 Mar 2027, 10am
Playhouse

STEM Career Showdown is a high-energy event where STEM professionals go head-to-head to prove why their career is the most exciting, impactful and future-shaping path of all.

An Evening with Guenther Steiner

An Evening with Guenther Steiner

9 Dec 2026, 7:30pm
Concert Hall

The breakout star of Drive to Survive, a team boss whose charm and no-bull honesty won him millions of fans around the globe, is back on stage with his new live show “No Team Orders”.

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

12 to 24 Dec 2026
Playhouse

The award-winning theatrical phenomenon Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns for its ninth triumphant season.

Nicolas Altstaedt

Australian Chamber Orchestra Nicolas Altstaedt

15 Feb 2027, 7pm
Concert Hall

Experience infinite possibility and extraordinary kinetic energy when the world-renowned cellist directs the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

Bach’s St John Passion

Australian Chamber Orchestra Bach’s St John Passion

22 Mar 2027, 7pm
Concert Hall

Leading interpreters of Bach unite for this singular performance of a choral masterpiece.

Arvo Pärt Masterworks

Australian Chamber Orchestra Arvo Pärt Masterworks

19 April 2027, 7pm
Concert Hall

The Australian Chamber Orchestra is joined by the remarkable Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir for a triptych of Pärt’s most iconic work.

Alina Ibragimova Plays Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto

Australian Chamber Orchestra Alina Ibragimova Plays Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto

17 May 2027, 7pm
Concert Hall

The exhilarating virtuoso returns to direct the Australian Chamber Orchestra in a program full of intensity and passion.

Richard Tognetti Directs Mozart

Australian Chamber Orchestra Richard Tognetti Directs Mozart

28 Jun 2027, 7pm
Concert Hall

Witness alchemy at play when pianist Alexander Melnikov joins the Australian Chamber Orchestra for a celebration of Classical titans.

ACO In Motion

Australian Chamber Orchestra ACO In Motion

16 Aug 2027, 7pm
Concert Hall

Experience the Orchestra in full flight in this irrepressible program featuring Death and the Maiden and Different Trains.

Strauss’ Four Last Songs

Australian Chamber Orchestra Strauss’ Four Last Songs

29 Nov 2027, 7pm
Concert Hall

Soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha brings her magnificent voice to Strauss’ exploration of what it means to be human.

Randy Feltface – Gimmick

Randy Feltface – Gimmick

21 Feb 2027, 7:30pm
Concert Hall

Internationally acclaimed comedian Randy Feltface is coming to QPAC with his razor-sharp stand-up show, Gimmick.

Piano Bar

Friday & Saturday Evenings, From 9:30pm
QPAC

Enjoy our intimate Piano Bar, offering a truly enchanting post-theatre experience. 

White China by Therese Collie

Rent Now
Digital Stage

Three generations of women retrace a flooded river to uncover their family's hidden history.

Micky Dolenz

Micky Dolenz: 60 YEARS OF THE MONKEES

6 May 2027, 8pm
Concert Hall

Join Micky Dolenz live for a celebration of 60 years of The Monkees, featuring timeless classics, beloved hits, and stories from his legendary career.

Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie

Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie

14 - 29 Nov 2026
Playhouse

Journey back to London where Sherlock Holmes is drawn into a grisly murder. The clues are all there ... but will you spot them in time?

Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie

For Schools: Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie

14 - 29 Nov 2026
Playhouse

Legendary detective. Deadly adversary. One unforgettable night of theatre for senior students.

For Teachers: Dracula Teacher Connect Night

3 Nov 2026, 5pm
Playhouse Lounge

Shake & Stir Theatre Co & QPAC's Creative Learning Program invite educators to join them for a night of thrilling educational insights.

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. 

SIX the Musical

SIX the Musical

2 Jan - 14 Feb 2027
Playhouse

Final performances added! Divorced. Beheaded. Live! Get Down with the Queens of SIX as they remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into this high-octane phenomenon.

Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical

Coming in 2028
Lyric Theatre

Calling all Revolting Children! Inspired by Roald Dahl’s beloved book, the multi-award winning Matilda The Musical is heading back to QPAC.

Last Words

The University of Queensland Symphony Orchestra Last Words

25 Oct 2026, 2pm
Concert Hall

The University of Queensland Symphony Orchestra is coming to QPAC’s Concert Hall to explore music’s most profound final works by Mahler, Bruckner and Tchaikovsky.

An evening with Anthony Scaramucci

An Evening with Anthony Scaramucci

4 Dec 2026, 7pm
Concert Hall

Join White House insider and The Rest Is Politics: US, host Anthony Scaramucci, for a vital discussion about right, wrong and politics.

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  • QPAC Glasshouse Theatre 2560x1092David Kelly

    Building a brighter future through culture, community and connection

    Wed 2 Sept 2026

    CommBank's sponsorship with QPAC reflects a shared commitment to creating vibrant communities, a sense of belonging and contributing to Brisbane's continued growth as a cultural capital.

  • A Heartwarming Digital Stage Screening

    Fri 28 Aug 2026

    The performing arts have the power to transport an audience to another time and place. For many residents at Arcare Aged Care Pimpama, a recent screening of Heartstrings by Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra did exactly that.

  • The case is reopened: Sherlock Holmes returns to QPAC

    Mon 24 Aug 2026

    QPAC today announced that the case has been reopened, with a homegrown whodunnit, Sherlock Holmes - The Mystery of the Valkyrie returning to QPAC’s Playhouse from 14 to 29 November 2026.

  • DRACULA

    There will be blood: Shake & Stir's cult hit DRACULA returns to QPAC

    Tue 4 Aug 2026

    A decade after it first captivated audiences around the country, the acclaimed production returns to the Australian stage in a co-presentation with QPAC from 27 October.

  • Aphiwe Nyezi as SimbaDaniel Boud

    Disney's THE LION KING will roar into Brisbane in 2026

    Mon 13 July 2026

    Disney's THE LION KING, the world's #1 musical, is coming to Brisbane, bringing with it the spectacle, artistry and unforgettable music that has redefined musical theatre on a global scale.

  • Xavier Rudd

    Xavier Rudd Announced for QPAC Fundraiser

    Fri 3 July 2026

    QPAC today announced Australian singer songwriter Xavier Rudd will perform in the Concert Hall for one night only on Wednesday 26 August to raise funds for HEAL (Home of Expressive Arts and Learning).

  • MinterEllison Dinner – A Cultural and Culinary Collaboration

    Wed 1 July 2026

    QPAC recently welcomed Principal Partner MinterEllison and their valued clients and stakeholders for a bespoke and culturally immersive evening in the newly opened Glasshouse Theatre.

  • ClancestryLewis James Bin Doraho

    Culture, creativity, and family fun lead QPAC's Clancestry in 2026

    Mon 18 May 2026

    QPAC has announced the free program of events for the iconic Clancestry festival, celebrating First Nations art and culture across the Centre in 2026.

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