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Al Jardine performs all of The Beach Boys’ hits, from radio favourites to hidden gems, a concert experience not to be missed!

The acclaimed QPAC Chamber Choir invites you on a nostalgic journey through pop and country. 

Discover the woman behind the legend as Priscilla Presley shares her extraordinary journey in a deeply personal conversation drawn from her upcoming memoir Softly, As I Leave You.

Experience the 40th Australian Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS, coming to QPAC in February 2026.

By L.A. Dance Company, this bold contemporary ballet trilogy reimagines George Balanchine’s revolutionary Jewels through a modern lens

Preparing Ground embodies First Nations storytelling, Sovereignty and what it means to belong to a land that remembers.

Festival Club is your ultimate late-night hangout this September, as QPAC’s Melbourne St Green plays host to live music, a vibrant food and drink scene.

One of Australia’s most revered visual and performance artists, William Yang, reflects on his remarkable life set against Elena Kats-Chernin’s haunting score.

Multiple genres, two actors, one black comedy, and possibly a platypus …

Join Jude Kelly and guests, including award winning Australian playwright Suzie Miller, for big ideas, personal stories, and surprising conversations.

Theatre-maker and singer-songwriter Joshua Hinton fills the theatre with music, memories, folklore, and exotic smells!

The Bogong’s Song is a blend of storytelling, shadow puppetry, dance, and song created especially for primary-aged children.

QPAC Discovery Tours are the perfect way to immerse yourself in the rich performing arts culture of Queensland.

Strap in for an electrifying take on the George Orwell classic – from the multi-award winning creative minds at Shake & Stir Theatre Co.

Beloved singer-songwriter Missy Higgins returns to QPAC for a special one-night-only benefit concert raising funds for HEAL. 

Playful, hands-on sessions where kids (and their grown-ups!) can spin a plate, twirl a hoop, or learn a quick trick or two.

Voice Lab is a unique experience for children to share their thoughts and opinions.

Add your dreams to the Wishing Wall! Write down a personal wish and add it to the live art installation.

Join us for traditional and original songs, storytelling and dancing.

Join us for the Welcome Ceremony to open the 2025 Out of the Box Festival.

Explore stories from the Jarjum collection, play, create, and learn Indigenous languages with friends, family, and community.

Drop in with your bub for tummy time, sensory play, and connection under the guidance of Indigenous artists at Púuna Sanctuary.

Drop in for a cozy sewing circle for children, where they can experiment with stitching and make art using colourful fabrics and thread.

Drop in to make magical paper crowns inspired by the forest!

QPAC is proud to once again open its doors for a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of Queensland’s most iconic cultural institutions.

Be transported back in time as Bohemian Rhapsody recreates the visual excitement and electrifying energy of a Queen concert.

Matteo Lane is making his fabulous return down under!

Fast, on the edge and brutally funny, multi-award-winning Australian comedian, singer, writer, Reuben Kaye returns to QPAC!

Nick Kyrgios brings his chart-topping podcast Hana Kuma’s Good Trouble LIVE to the stage this November!

Final show just added! Experience this classic Australian film in a new light as the Southern Cross Symphony perform the award-winning score live to the film.

Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller meets Monty Python madness, now reimagined for a brand-new Australian tour. Directed by Damien Ryan and starring Lisa McCune, Ian Stenlake and The Umbilical Brothers!

Direct from Belfast and London’s West End, Ireland’s newest music sensation is heading to QPAC!

Experience this beloved musical that has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations.

Join us for the Welcome Ceremony to open the 2025 Out of the Box Festival.

Join Australia’s early years leaders at the National Early Years Policy Summit at QPAC’s Out of the Box and be part of the next wave of change.

Calling all Little Chefs! Get ready for a delicious adventure where your child can learn the joy of cooking while creating fun, healthy recipes.

Share a gentle, imaginative experience with your child in this hands-on workshop, exploring the mystery of Where is the Green Sheep?.

Monkey Baa Theatre Company’s world premiere, is an immersive visual theatre experience based on the beloved children’s book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek.

After sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End and Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to QPAC for songs, laughs and scary fun.

Join in the fun for an upbeat celebration of music and movement that brings all ages together in one giant dance party.

At 314 floors high and with 72 spiral side departments, enter the largest collection of books in the world and discover a magical world.

What 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.

Welcome to Jarjum Life Museum – a museum made by children – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Jarjum.

For Mothers is a creative and cultural project that supports mothers and their babies during the first 1000 days, led by global Indigenous artists Lia Pa’apa’a and Johannah Maza.

Through guided meditation exercises, children will learn how to quiet their minds, improve focus and enhance emotional awareness.

Are you a keen explorer? Are you a master of puzzles? Then get excited and jump into our scavenger hunt at the State Library of Queensland.

People have been using Tasmanian bull kelp as a material for thousands of years. Create your own unique paper carrier to hold your special treasures at GOMA.

Join us for a fun-filled, hands-on puppetry workshop inspired by everyone’s favourite blue heeler.

This year’s Out of the Box places children at the centre of the festival as artistic collaborators and experts in imaginative play.

Explore stories from the Jarjum collection, play, create, and learn Indigenous languages with friends, family, and community.

Drop in with your bub for tummy time, sensory play, and connection under the guidance of Indigenous artists at Púuna Sanctuary.

Drop in for a cozy sewing circle for children, where they can experiment with stitching and make art using colourful fabrics and thread.

Drop in to make magical paper crowns inspired by the forest!

Add your dreams to the Wishing Wall! Write down a personal wish and add it to the live art installation.

Playful, hands-on sessions where kids (and their grown-ups!) can spin a plate, twirl a hoop, or learn a quick trick or two.

With immersive projections, delightful surprises, and kooky-carnival characters, every child’s curiosity is celebrated.

Adapted from the prize-winning children’s picture book, Gurril by Gimuy Walubara Yidinji man Trevor (Bumi) Fourmile, is an exciting opportunity for children to experience the First Nations story told by jarjum.

Circa’s world premiere, Wolfgang in the Stars, is a music-fuelled circus space romp of galactic proportions.

Dance, fashion and live music meet the magic of origami to sweep us up on a spirited and inspiring adventure in a land made purely of paper and play.

Voice Lab is a unique experience for children to share their thoughts and opinions.

Learn about our beautiful, diverse country through song and traditional language with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Songwoman, Jessie Lloyd.

Our littlest Queenslanders are invited to learn, move and play with us as we share stories of animals from our land and their connections to First Nations cultures.

This drop-in workshop invites you to consider a moment of wonder in your life, before creating a picture with coloured pencils and watercolour paint at GOMA.

Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray is bringing his Solo Acoustic Tour to QPAC!

Join us for traditional and original songs, storytelling and dancing.

Showcasing the best of Australian artistry in this stunning production featuring acclaimed choreographers Natalie Weir, Jack Lister, and Greg Horsman, with live music by Camerata.

The Umbilicals take the energy of live performance and the spectacle of cinema and smashes them together into a new show.

The iconic global phenomenon, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, arrives at QPAC from July with a mesmerising new production.

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

Celebrating 50 years of virtuosity and brilliance with music by Bach, Beethoven, Ravel, Schubert and Kuusisto.

QPAC Discovery Tours are the perfect way to immerse yourself in the rich performing arts culture of Queensland.

See multiple generations of Australian artists unite with an all-star band to celebrate the music of John Lennon.

An uncomfortably funny and eye-opening look at racism and privilege – because laughing and squirming can go hand in hand.

With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. This epic musical adventure is coming soon!

Renowned for their mesmerising and crystal-clear singing, don’t miss German a cappella ensemble, Sjaella at their QPAC debut!

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

Join Dick and Angel Strawbridge, the stars of hit television series, Escape to the Château, on their Forever Home tour!

Returning to get audiences up on their feet, clapping, dancing and singing along to one of the most outstanding collections of eclectic hits!

Live Acts. Local Talent. Free on Fridays. This is the perfect way to kickstart your weekend with a weekly program of free performances. 

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

QPAC is proud to once again open its doors for a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of Queensland’s most iconic cultural institutions.

It’s January 1788 and a mysterious fleet is amassing in the harbour. Seven clan leaders make a momentous decision: to send these strangers on their way or welcome them? 

Lisa Simone performs the songs of her mother Dr Nina Simone with her band in the Concert Hall.

Experience some of the finest local First Nations artists in a night of free live music and storytelling.

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

Come and learn to weave at Clancestry! Learn about the regeneration of traditional cultural practices using raffia or palm leaves to create your very own masterpiece.

Experience a new form of musical collaboration with Wata, an exciting celebration of the musical traditions of the Wagiluk people.

Celebrate the First Nations cultures of Brisbane and mark the official opening of Clancestry 2025 with First Gathering.

Step out of the shadows and into the phenomena of light to experience this new theatrical experience, drawing together music, visual arts and dance.

QPAC is celebrating 40 years of joy, gathering, inclusivity and stories in 2025.

Get your mob together for a night of powerful, high-energy Blak music! An epic culmination of QPAC’s BlakBeats First Nations music development program.

Don’t miss Australian electronic music duo Electric Fields in this unique concert with the full power of Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Enjoy Live Art at Clancestry as artists create installations and paintings live throughout the festival.

New performance just announced!
They’re back! Comedy superstars, Sooshi Mango, have announced they will take their highly-acclaimed Home Made tour around the country!

This extraordinary multi-artform experience combines Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Art of Fugue with contemporary acrobatics.

The Ballet International Gala returns to the Concert Hall for its annual sell-out season in August 2025.

Three powerful First Nations songwomen – Jess Hitchcock, Megan Sarmardin and SOLCHLD come together to share their stories through song.

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

Two nights of jam-packed free live music on our Mob Music Stage! Enjoy the vibes as the sun goes down with the sounds of our deadly First Nations artists.

Be the first to experience three new works written by emerging First Nations playwrights in these rehearsed readings.

Join us for a weekend of vibrant culture, creativity, and free family fun as we celebrate First Nations art, stories, and community.

One of the most celebrated supergroups in Australia’s rock history returns to QPAC's Concert Hall to perform Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here and Dark Side of the Moon Live.

The acclaimed QPAC Chamber Choir invites you on a nostalgic journey through pop and country. 

A powerful portrayal of the woman behind the speech that shook the world – a rallying cry for gender equality and justice.

The lavish spectacle The Sleeping Beauty returns to whisk you away into a magical realm of fairies and spells, good versus evil and a royal romance.

Mel Buttle juggles motherhood, sold-out shows, and online fame. Don’t miss her new comedy hour full of laughs!

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of choral music as we commemorate three decades of musical achievement and community impact.

A celebration of the power of music featuring Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No.1 with superstar pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk.

The undimmed brilliance of the Takács Quartet shines through masterpieces by Beethoven and Haydn framing a new commission from Australian composer Cathy Milliken.

Australian music icon Russell Morris is embarking on a farewell tour – and he’s doing it in spectacular style.

Ensemble Q present a program full of love, poetry and beauty, with a twist.

Trophy Boys is a queer dark comedy about power, privilege …. and debating.

Beloved singer-songwriter Missy Higgins returns to QPAC for a special one-night-only benefit concert raising funds for HEAL. 

Experience the tender beauty of Puccini’s famous opera La Bohème. Follow four bohemians as they navigate love, dreams and heartbreak in this timeless masterpiece.

By L.A. Dance Company, this bold contemporary ballet trilogy reimagines George Balanchine’s revolutionary Jewels through a modern lens

Preparing Ground embodies First Nations storytelling, Sovereignty and what it means to belong to a land that remembers.

Festival Club is your ultimate late-night hangout this September, as QPAC’s Melbourne St Green plays host to live music, a vibrant food and drink scene.

A critically acclaimed concert experience about two young boys from Queens who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo.

One of Australia’s most revered visual and performance artists, William Yang, reflects on his remarkable life set against Elena Kats-Chernin’s haunting score.

Matteo Lane is making his fabulous return down under!

Multiple genres, two actors, one black comedy, and possibly a platypus …

Experience a talent-packed event highlighting the rich repertoire and superb craftsmanship of graduating students from the Bachelor of Musical Theatre program.

Be transported back in time as Bohemian Rhapsody recreates the visual excitement and electrifying energy of a Queen concert.

Eternal memories, words, and music will weave together in this concert that is sure to be moving, nostalgic, and hopefully, a little bit funny.

Experience the brilliance of a true violin virtuoso, Ray Chen, in this intimate one-night-only recital.

Join Jude Kelly and guests, including award winning Australian playwright Suzie Miller, for big ideas, personal stories, and surprising conversations.

The music of Beethoven, Peteris Vasks and Max Richter centres this exploration of music’s ability to nurture, heal and nourish.

Theatre-maker and singer-songwriter Joshua Hinton fills the theatre with music, memories, folklore, and exotic smells!

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

The Bogong’s Song is a blend of storytelling, shadow puppetry, dance, and song created especially for primary-aged children.

Final show just added! Experience this classic Australian film in a new light as the Southern Cross Symphony perform the award-winning score live to the film.

Jeff Arcuri is on his way to QPAC with his tour, Whole Wide World Tour. Hurry, this will sell out!  

Direct from Belfast and London’s West End, Ireland’s newest music sensation is heading to QPAC!

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

Head to Hollywood with this dazzling stage adaptation bursting with glamour, charm and all the iconic moments you know and love.

Jonathan Van Ness is bringing his brand-new show Hot & Healed to Australia. A show of unfiltered comedy, wildly entertaining and fun!

Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller meets Monty Python madness, now reimagined for a brand-new Australian tour. Directed by Damien Ryan and starring Lisa McCune, Ian Stenlake and The Umbilical Brothers!

A special concert celebrating the progress of second year musical theatre students.

The Tallis Scholars will present a superbly curated program inspired by Gregorian chant.

Experience Felix Mendelssohn’s magical chords as the Southern Cross Soloists transport you to a wonderland of elves, fairies, lovers and a donkey. 

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

Comedian, presenter and panel-show superstar Rob Beckett announces new tour Giraffe.

Internationally acclaimed jazz and soul singer Gregory Porter is coming to Brisbane for one night only!

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

Join Dame Judi Dench and her friend Gyles Brandreth on a roller-coaster trip down memory lane.

Witness two rising superstars and a program of operatic hits.

The ACO are bringing back one of their most groundbreaking, award-winning and popular cinematic collaborations for a series of limited gala performances.

Al Jardine performs all of The Beach Boys’ hits, from radio favourites to hidden gems, a concert experience not to be missed!

Strap in for an electrifying take on the George Orwell classic – from the multi-award winning creative minds at Shake & Stir Theatre Co.

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.

The QYO Finale concert is the crowning celebration of a remarkable year of dedication and artistry by the talented musicians of QYO.

Written 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.

Nick Kyrgios brings his chart-topping podcast Hana Kuma’s Good Trouble LIVE to the stage this November!

Fast, on the edge and brutally funny, multi-award-winning Australian comedian, singer, writer, Reuben Kaye returns to QPAC!

Join the Australian Chamber Orchestra on an adventure to Paris as they close their 50th Anniversary National Concert Season with a night of celebration and surprise.

New performance announced for Sunday, 16 November at 3pm! The multi-platinum, multi-BRIT, and GRAMMY-nominated British singer-songwriter, David Gray, brings his Past & Present World Tour to QPAC this November.

Don’t miss Steven Wilson’s The Overview Tour, featuring a remarkable journey through his musical evolution.

An otherworldly collaboration with one of Australia’s newest choirs, expect to be uplifted with this achingly beautiful music, both old and new.

Aaron Sorkin's gripping courtroom drama ignites the stage with explosive tension and razor-sharp dialogue.

Discover the woman behind the legend as Priscilla Presley shares her extraordinary journey in a deeply personal conversation drawn from her upcoming memoir Softly, As I Leave You.

The phenomenal Big Band Liechtenstein will be hitting our shores to join forces with international trumpet maestro James Morrison.

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

Perfect for the whole family, Queensland Ballet’s festive favourite returns for one last year to enchant audiences with its sparkling winter wonderland.

Explore The Art of the Possible with legendary Australian musician, composer and arts leader Paul Grabowsky.

Critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality, Alan Davies, comes to QPAC!

Dame Sheila Hancock opens up about her ninth decade in a gloriously irreverent talk celebrating the publication of her latest book, Old Rage.

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.

Experience this beloved musical that has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations.

Experience the 40th Australian Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS, coming to QPAC in February 2026.

From her iconic roles to her bestselling memoir, Miriam takes you on an extraordinary adventure through her independent mind and experiences.

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.

Join London Symphony Orchestra Music Director conductor, Sir Simon Rattle in conversation with Martin Buzacott.

This unique program guides participants through a series of exercises using common household materials to gain skills in puppetry manipulation and performance.

Design and build a basic puppet using easily accessible household materials in this Puppet Construction Workshop.

Explore the tumultuous love story of Sam and Ally in this gripping play that delves into the complexities of relationships, love, and loss.

Hear from Rwandan born Australian writer, director, and performer Oliver Twist in this Q&A session following his 2022 performance of JALI on Digital Stage.

Experience 'Ishmael' now on Digital Stage, a captivating space odyssey intertwining a climate refugee's fate with Captain Ahab's obsession.

Presented by Dead Puppet Society and Legs On The Wall, this innovative production delves into the queer facets of The Iliad, underscored by a haunting score performed by Montaigne.

Inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns' enchanting suite, this production by Circa transports you on a thrilling escapade through whimsical tales of creatures both on land and sea.

Explore the past Changing the Conversation series – featuring thought-provoking discussions on multiculturalism with leading voices from various fields.

Richard reflects on the inspiration behind his book, A Pocketful of Happiness, which chronicles his quest to find joy in everyday moments after the loss of his wife.

A captivating musical journey featuring Frank Martin, Tchaikovsky, Jessie Montgomery, and Copland.

Watch this joyous yet bitter-sweet send-off to one of the great national theatrical institutions before they step away from public life.

A docu-series exploring contemporary theatre direction. Discover the innovative processes, philosophies, and practical exercises.

Rent Yotam Ottolenghi's Flavour of Life tour on Digital Stage now! Explore his culinary journey, flavor secrets, and co-create signature dishes.

In this workshop presented by Stephen Carleton, it calls for a rethinking and a ‘greening’ of the Theatre of the Absurd.

Delve into QPAC's archives with this exclusive recording of The Red Tree.

Dive into the immersive world of the ocean with Ensemble Q's Deep Blue, where musicians perform in black clothing, under blue light, creating an underwater ambiance.

Ensemble Q showcases the clash between deep romanticism and atonality through works by Webern, Berg, Schoenberg, Puccini, and Mahler.

Immerse in evocative Australian music with William Barton & Véronique Serret. Camerata's performance celebrates our connection to place and unique stories.

Ensemble Q’s Fish, Chips & Warm Beer explores a selection of masterpieces by heroes of British music.

Embark on a profound journey with renowned philosopher Professor A.C. Grayling as he delves into life's fundamental questions in his latest work, Philosophy and Life.

An inspiring panel discussion about the creation of the multi-award winning The Dictionary of Lost Words novel and mainstage adaptation.

Rent Gustav Mahler’s ‘Des Knaben Wunderhorn’,  a compilation of adapted German folk poems exploring the themes of love, war, and childhood.

Explore thought-provoking discussions on the most pressing gender-based issues facing young people today.

Enjoy this tribute to the relentless spirit of scientific inquiry. Now available to stream free on Digital Stage.

An ensemble cast, remarkable puppetry and cinematic projections. Don't miss this gripping tale behind one of the most important discoveries in history.

Watch Clare McFadden’s ‘The Flying Orchestra’, recreated for the stage with great heart.