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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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The philosophical theme for the season is “spirituality”, continuing the themes of “humanity” and “nature” of the two previous years.

Music which describes the deep connection to the world beyond, the transcendence of our existence and our need for beauty. This season concludes a three-year arc of interconnected programs.

After exploring the Classical period in 2023 and the Romantic era in 2024, the repertoire for 2025 centers on the 20th Century.

This season, at Queensland Symphony Orchestra allow music to take you on a profound spiritual journey.

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Queensland Symphony Orchestra at QPAC in 2025

Tchaikovsky's Pathétique

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique

16 - 17 May 2025
Concert Hall

It’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.

Art of the Score: The Music of Hans Zimmer

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Art of the Score: The Music of Hans Zimmer

23 - 24 May 2025
Concert Hall

Join us as we celebrate one of the unofficial Kings of Movie Scores: Hans Zimmer.

QSO Art of the Score: The Music of Hans Zimmer

Queensland Symphony Orchestra QSO Education Concert 2025

23 May 2025, 11am & 12:30pm
Concert Hall

Join us as we celebrate one of the unofficial kings of movie scores: Hans Zimmer, in QSO's Education Concert 2025.

QSO Beethoven & Brahms

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Beethoven & Brahms

13 - 14 Jun 2025
Concert Hall

Enjoy Brahm’s concerto that’ll bring down the house and Beethoven’s rip-roaring 5th Symphony.

QSO Cello Dreams

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Cello Dreams

29 Jun 2025, 11:30am
Concert Hall

​It’s dramatic, it’s angst-ridden, it’s thrilling. And Beethoven’s Egmont Overture is just the beginning.

QSO Beethoven & Strauss

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Beethoven & Strauss

11 - 12 Jul 2025
Concert Hall

Feel free to contemplate the meaning of life when you listen to the triumphant tones of Beethoven and Strauss.

QSO Brief Encounter in Concert

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Brief Encounter in Concert

19 Jul 2025, 1:30pm
Concert Hall

The perfect date night, experience one of the greatest romantic films of
all time on the big screen with a live symphony orchestra.

QSO The Royal Organist

Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Royal Organist

26 - 27 Jul 2025
Concert Hall

For those who stare at the empty grand organ atop the QPAC Concert Hall, we have a concert just for you!

QSO Lior & Westlake

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Lior & Westlake

9 Aug 2025, 1:30pm & 7:30pm
Concert Hall

Experience Lior & Westlake's resonant song cycle sourced from ancient Hebrew and Arabic texts, which became an ARIA Award-winning classical album.

QSO Shostakovich Ten

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Shostakovich Ten

19 - 20 Sep 2025
Concert Hall

Rebellion and revolution abound as two composers grapple with the terror and turmoil of the 20th century.

QSO Verdi Requiem

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Verdi Requiem

3 - 4 Oct 2025
Concert Hall

Umberto Clerici and Queensland Symphony Orchestra present Verdi Requiem, a mammoth vocal event in 2025.

QSO Franck & Ravel

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Franck & Ravel

17 - 18 Oct 2025
Concert Hall

Queensland Symphony Orchestra bring to life the music of French musicians Maurice Ravel and Cesar Franck.

QSO Cinematic: The Oscars

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Cinematic: The Oscars

24 - 25 Oct 2025
Concert Hall

Lights, Camera, Action! Cinematic is back for a sixth year of film favourites.

QSO Northern Lights, Southern Stars

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Northern Lights, Southern Stars

26 Oct 2025, 11:30am
Concert Hall

Witness two rising superstars and a program of operatic hits.

QSO Mahler Nine

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Mahler Nine

28 - 29 Nov 2025
Concert Hall

Take the journey with us, and together we’ll venture towards the bittersweet conclusion of Mahler’s memorable Ninth.

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