Spring into QPAC for the best in entertainment!
The sun is out, the skies are blue, and QPAC is here to entertain you! This Spring season we're committed to bring you the best in Broadway musicals, brilliant ballet, stellar theatre, and inspiring music. Your seat awaits!
Coming up
esperanza spalding
Don’t miss out on seeing the five-time GRAMMY award-winning vocalist, bass player and composer esperanza spalding!
WICKED
Experience the Broadway sensation WICKED at the Lyric Theatre this September! Winner of over 100 major awards, WICKED is a captivating musical that will make you laugh, cry, and think.
The Dire Straits Experience
The celebrated and critically acclaimed Dire Straits Experience is returning to Australia as part of their Shiver in the Dark 2024 World Tour.
‘I Remember it Well’ with Dame Judi Dench
Join Dame Judi Dench and her friend Gyles Brandreth on a roller-coaster trip down memory lane.
Real and Diverse Theatre Quavers
This spooky drama promises eerie thrills, a mysterious character and a hauntingly good time.
In Conversation with Johann Hari
Join Johann Hari as he speaks with Sarah Grynberg about his book Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention.
An Evening In Concert with 2nd Year Musical Theatre Students
Celebrating the progress of second year musical theatre students, enjoy a beautiful array of songs performed at the Tony Gould Gallery.
WOW Schools Day ‘24
Designed for senior students, this event promotes girls’ empowerment and human rights.
QYO Finale
The QYO Finale concert showcases the incredible talent of all eight Queensland Youth Orchestras ensembles.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra QSO Favourites
From Beethoven to Tchaikovsky, this concert promises a smorgasbord of musical delights under the baton of Eduardo Strausser.
Anh Do – The Happiest Refugee Live!
Anh Do shares his amazing life story, The Happiest Refugee, combining stand-up comedy with real life stories and photos.
Klais Grand Organ Recital – Christopher Wrench
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness the grandeur of QPAC’s Klais Grand Organ in this free lunchtime concert.
COMDANCE Dance Extravaganza 2024
Enjoy a great night of dance with amazing energy, colourful costumes, and highly motivated youth with COMDANCE.
Rory Stewart – Politics on the Edge
Join Rory Stewart for an evening of no-holds barred discussion on crisis, politics, and the world order.
Ensemble Q Frankenstein!! & The Goose’s Mum
Ensemble Q will put on party hats, blow whistles and kazoos in this fantastic and virtuosic work for voice and chamber ensemble for the entire family!
Strategix Graduation 2024
Join us as we celebrate the many achievements of the Strategix graduates.
Eric Idle – Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live!
With a career spanning since 1961 and notable roles in Monty Python, Eric Idle brings his unique charm and wit to the stage. Don't miss this unforgettable evening with a true comedy icon.
Eat Slay Zombie
Eat Slay Zombie is a horror/comedy about colonisation, friendship and state occupation – except it’s zombies.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Live with Mark Manson
Join New York Times bestselling author Mark Manson for an evening of no-BS life advice.
No Such Thing As A Fish
The gang are heading around the world to celebrate 10 years of podcasting with their Thundernerds tour.
The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky Concierto
Immerse yourself in a captivating blend of jazz and classical traditions.
Australian Girls Choir – Annual Concert 2024
The Australian Girls Choir present a spectacular showcase at their 2024 Annual Concert.
Australian Chamber Orchestra Scotland Unbound
Experience the talent of Sean Shibe as he makes his Australian debut with a thrilling musical journey through the Scottish Highlands and beyond.
Queensland Theatre Round The Twist The Musical
A quintessentially Australian joyous celebration of oddballs and misfits – where if you stand out then you’ll fit right in!
Edges
This song-cycle by Tony-nominated duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul explores themes of love and identity and delves into the complexities of relationships and self-discovery.
Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Camerata & Davide Monti: Baroque Labyrinth
Davide Monti, acclaimed for his fresh and spontaneous playing, presents a program inspired by the historical fascination with labyrinths, featuring works by Handel, Bach, and Locatelli.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Umberto & Natsuko
Witness QSO's powerhouse musicians Umberto and Natsuko take centre stage, performing works by Shubert, Brahms, Wagner and Strauss.
The Underdogs Show – Unmuzzled 2.0
Join Benzo, Ludes, and their band for hilarious parodies of hit songs and canine skits this November!
An Evening with Dolly Alderton
Spend a heart-warming evening in the company of award-winning podcaster, author, screenwriter, and journalist Dolly Alderton.
Changing the Conversation Words That Bind
Join us for a panel conversation about the transformative potential of language diversity as a tool for nation building and social inclusion.
Tribute to Duke Ellington – James Morrison and His Big Band
Swing along to this very special Duke Ellington tribute to hear all his big band classics with international jazz maestro, James Morrison.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Cinematic
Lights, Camera, Action! Cinematic is back for a fifth year of film favourites with conductor and host Nicholas Buc.
Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night 2024
Join renowned journalist, filmmaker, and author Jon Ronson on an electrifying journey into the enigmatic world of psychopaths and the perplexing concept of normalcy.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Beethoven's Ode to Joy
Under the baton of Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici, immerse yourself in Beethoven's embrace of the full spectrum of human emotion.
The Next 14 Seconds
A collision of physical and visual languages, The Next 14 Seconds draws from the disciplines of dance, theatre, visual and sound design to explore a rich tapestry inspired by human evolution.
QPAC Membership Friends of QPAC
Designed to immerse you in the heart of our vibrant world of live performances. Join us on a journey to celebrate our collective passion for the arts.
Queensland Ballet The Lady of the Camellias
The Lady of the Camellias, featuring the Shanghai Ballet, will draw you into a world of love and tragedy in 19th century Paris.
Prospero Arts Concert Series The Pirates of Penzance – In Concert
Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved Pirates of Penzance are sailing into Brisbane in a brand new, semi-staged concert production!
Circus in a Tea Cup
Witness this beautiful circus performance, where survivors of domestic violence move through true stories of celebration, recovery, and triumph.
A Night In with Stephen Fry: Troy
Join 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.
A Christmas Carol
This December, the award-winning stage spectacle – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – is returning!
Queensland Ballet The Nutcracker
A sparkling winter wonderland awaits in the delightful holiday ballet that takes place one frosty Christmas Eve night.
The Holiday in Concert
Don’t miss the beloved Christmas romcom, The Holiday presented live in concert this festive season with the film’s legendary Hans Zimmer score played live-to-film by Southern Cross Symphony.
A Cracker Kransky Christmas
The Kransky Sisters are bringing the party back to QPAC with Christmas carols like you’ve never heard them before.
Spirit of Christmas
An occasion to rejoice and reflect on the year that has passed and embrace the season’s enduring message of Peace, Love and Joy.
Blush – Circus for Grown Ups
Escape the everyday with the surprising, subversive and the supremely sexy, award-winning adult circus Blush.
Qld Pops Orchestra 40th Anniversary NYE Gala Concert
Qld Pops takes the stage for Brisbane’s jewel in the crown: a special 40th Anniversary New Year’s Eve Gala Concert, returning in 2024.
SIX the Musical
Divorced. Beheaded. Live! Get Down with the Queens of SIX as they remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into this high-octane phenomenon.
GREASE The Musical
GREASE is back, in an all-new production, and it’s slicker, sexier, and more electrifying than ever before!
OPERATION OUCH LIVE: Quest for the Jurassic Fart!
TV’s favourite doctors return to Australia this January with a gigantic brand-new show!
Dame Sheila Hancock: Old Rage
Dame Sheila Hancock opens up about her ninth decade in a gloriously irreverent talk celebrating the publication of her latest book, Old Rage.
360 ALLSTARS
BMX, basketball, breaking, acrobatics, drumming and more! This smash hit returns to QPAC bigger and better than ever before!
Steve Backshall: Ocean
A love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet and a great way to learn more about what we need to do to save our seas.
Dionne Warwick – One Last Time Tour
Five-time Grammy Award-winning music legend Dionne Warwick returns for the One Last Time Tour next January.
The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky The Others
Prepare for an extraordinary musical experience as Paul Grabowsky, James Morrison, Kram and William Barton deliver an unforgettable night.
Ballet Theatre Queensland Snow White
Be transported to the land of fantasy in Ballet Theatre Queensland’s brand new production of Snow White.
Penn & Teller
Penn & Teller are returning with a suite of brand-new mind-bending tricks.
Sister Act
Praise be! The habit is coming to Brisbane. A musical sent from above, Sister Act is the brilliant, must-see show which raises the spirits and warms the soul time after time.
Max Richter – World Tour
Second show just announced! Join Max Richter as he performs works from The Blue Notebooks and from his newly released album, In A Landscape.
The Wharf Revue: The End Of The Wharf As We Know It
After twenty-five years in the harsh and unforgiving spotlight of politics, The Wharf Revue is coming to an end.
Kurtis Conner
A sell-out performer, podcaster, and global YouTube sensation, Conner is bringing his freshest, funniest material yet to the stage.
John Williamson 55 Years – My Travellin’ Days Are Done!
Join John Williamson as he celebrates 55 years in the music industry.
Kate Miller-Heidke: The Telling Tales Tour
A celebration of Kate Miller-Heidke's songs old and new, of voice, storytelling, emotion, humour, and music that transports and transcends.
Singapore Symphony Orchestra: Romantic Masterpieces
Singapore Symphony Orchestra, joined by teenage violin sensation Chloe Chua, make their highly anticipated Australian debut in February 2025.
Australian Chamber Orchestra Brahms & Beethoven
Brahms’s Violin Concerto and Beethoven’s Symphony No.7 form an epic opener to the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary Season.
Queensland Theatre Pride & Prejudice
A dazzling retelling of Pride & Prejudice, where Jane Austen’s timeless wit meets a luminous Queensland cast in a ode to romance and independence.
An Evening with Joanna Lumley and Gyles Brandreth
Don'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.
Nils Frahm – Music for Brisbane
Celebrated German musician, Nils Frahm, brings his captivating neoclassical and electronic Music For live show to QPAC!
An Evening with Miriam Margolyes
From her iconic roles to her bestselling memoir, Miriam takes you on an extraordinary adventure through her independent mind and experiences.
Jeff Arcuri: Whole Wide World Tour
Jeff Arcuri is on his way to QPAC with his tour, Whole Wide World Tour. Hurry, this will sell out!