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Just announced!
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The Drover’s Wife – The Opera The Drover’s Wife – The Opera
13 to 22 May 2026Glasshouse TheatreA monumental new opera based on the play, novel and film by one of Australia’s leading artists, Leah Purcell AM.
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The Greatest Show Choir The Greatest Show Choir
9 Nov 2025, 3:30pmConcert HallA massed community choir spectacular will perform a jam-packed program from Broadway’s greatest musicals.
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Ballet International Gala DraculaPhotography by Braeden O’Connor Ballet International Gala Dracula
3 - 6 Sep 2025Concert HallDue to popular demand, the fifth and final show is on sale now! Experience BIG Live’s Dracula – a haunting retelling that unleashes desire, torment and immortality.
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Harry Enfield and No Chums Harry Enfield and No Chums
5 Nov 2025, 7pmConcert HallA rare and entertaining evening with legendary satirical comedian and self-styled “stupid idiot”, Harry Enfield.
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CATS CATS
6 to 22 Feb 2026Lyric TheatreExperience the 40th Australian Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS, coming to QPAC in February 2026.
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The University of Queensland School of Music Resilience and Reverie
21 Sep 2025, 2pmConcert HallThe University of Queensland Symphony Orchestra presents a musical exploration of human endurance and spiritual transcendence.
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William Dalrymple An Evening with William Dalrymple
12 Nov 2025, 7pmConcert HallJoin one of the worlds most celebrated historians for an illuminating evening as he delves into the rich tapestry of ancient Indian civilisation.
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Bangarra Dance Theatre’s IllumeImage by Daniel Boud Friends of QPAC Special Event Illume – Connecting on Country
9 Aug 2025, 4:30pmPlayhouseAn illuminating discussion on the creation of Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Illume and the intersection of art, culture and community.
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Spirit of Christmas featuring the 2024 performersImage by Darren Thomas Spirit of Christmas
17 - 19 Dec 2025Concert HallAn occasion to rejoice and reflect on the year that has passed and embrace the season’s enduring message of Peace, Love and Joy.
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16 Lovers Lane 16 Lovers Lane
26 Sep 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallRelive one of the greatest Australian albums from The Go-Betweens, with a star-studded line-up.
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Hannah Ferguson Hannah Ferguson – CHEEK LIVE
8 Oct 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallHannah Ferguson cuts through the noise to look at where we are, how we got here, what lies ahead, and the power we have to influence change.
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Ballet Theatre Queenland Alice in Wonderland Ballet Theatre Queensland Alice in Wonderland
22 - 25 Jan 2026Concert HallStep through the looking glass and onto the silver screen … a dazzling new reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale by Ballet Theatre Queensland.
QPAC is turning 40

QPAC is turning 40
To celebrate, we have a whole year lined up of unforgettable performances, incredible prizes to win, and plenty of ways for our wonderful community to get involved!
What’s On
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Bangarra Dance Theatre – Illume Bangarra Dance Theatre Illume
Now PlayingPlayhouseStep out of the shadows and into the phenomena of light to experience this new theatrical experience, drawing together music, visual arts and dance.
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Must close 10 Aug 2025Lyric TheatreThe iconic global phenomenon, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, is now playing at QPAC with a mesmerising new production until 10th August.
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Clancestry 2024 Mob WordsImage by Lewis Bin Doraho Clancestry Live Art at Clancestry
Until 10 Aug 2025Melbourne Street Green & Town Square, Fish LaneEnjoy Live Art at Clancestry as artists create installations and paintings live throughout the festival.
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Circa & The Art of Fugue Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Circa & The Art of Fugue
5 Aug 2025, 7pmConcert HallThis extraordinary multi-artform experience combines Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Art of Fugue with contemporary acrobatics.
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Ballet International Gala VI Ballet International Gala VI
6 - 7 Aug 2025Concert HallThe Ballet International Gala returns to the Concert Hall for its annual sell-out season in August 2025.
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Art of SongBackground artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher Clancestry Art of Song
8 Aug 2025, 7:30pmCremorne TheatreThree powerful First Nations songwomen – Jess Hitchcock, Megan Sarmardin and SOLCHLD come together to share their stories through song.
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Lior & Westlake Queensland Symphony Orchestra Lior & Westlake
9 Aug 2025, 1:30pm & 7:30pmConcert HallExperience Lior & Westlake's resonant song cycle sourced from ancient Hebrew and Arabic texts, which became an ARIA Award-winning classical album.
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Clancestry 2024 Mob MusicImage by Lewis Bin Doraho Clancestry Mob Music
9 - 10 Aug 2025, From 6:30pmMelbourne Street GreenTwo 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.
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Sparks: First Nations Play ReadingsImage by Tai Bobongie Clancestry Sparks: First Nations Play Readings
9 Aug 2025, 5pmCremorne TheatreBe the first to experience three new works written by emerging First Nations playwrights in these rehearsed readings.
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Clancestry for KidsImage by Axis Productions Clancestry Clancestry for Kids
9 - 10 Aug 2025Melbourne Street GreenJoin us for a weekend of vibrant culture, creativity, and free family fun as we celebrate First Nations art, stories, and community.
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Bangarra Dance Theatre’s IllumeImage by Daniel Boud Friends of QPAC Special Event Illume – Connecting on Country
9 Aug 2025, 4:30pmPlayhouseAn illuminating discussion on the creation of Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Illume and the intersection of art, culture and community.
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ARC Presents Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here + Dark Side Of The Moon Live Australian Rock Collective
10 Aug 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallOne 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.
Seasons and Festivals
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Brisbane Festival Brisbane Festival
Awakening in spring, Brisbane Festival transforms the city into a stage! This year, QPAC plays host to some of the Festival’s most anticipated works.
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QPAC is turning 40
To celebrate, we have a whole year lined up of unforgettable performances, incredible prizes and plenty of ways for you to get involved in the celebrations!
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Clancestry 2025Clancestry artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher Clancestry
Clancestry returns from 23 July for over two weeks of extraordinary First Nations storytelling, music, dance, art and culture at QPAC!
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Queensland Theatre 2025 Queensland Theatre
The 2025 Season promises world premieres, award-winning works, big-name artists, Queensland stars and unmissable storytelling.
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Ensemble Q 2025 Ensemble Q
An exciting new series that takes audiences on a unique musical, visual and informative journey.
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MVA 2025 Musica Viva Australia
Musica Viva Australia's season embraces how difference ignites creativity with seven national tours.
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Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber OrchestraAlex Jamieson Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra
Join Camerata for a season of uniquely inspiring music with their trademark innovation, passion, and energy, all with no conductor in sight.
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Australian Chamber Orchestra Australian Chamber Orchestra
In 2025 the world-renowned Australian Chamber Orchestra celebrates 50 years of pushing boundaries, igniting curiosity, transcending the ordinary and leading the way.
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Changing the Conversation
A series of thought-provoking discussions that explores and challenges our understandings of Australian identity.
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Queensland Ballet Queensland Ballet
Love, seduction, wonder and joy – Queensland Ballet's Season 2025 is one for lovers of stories, music, and ballet.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Discover Queensland Symphony Orchestra's 2025 Season, which centres on the 20th Century.
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Southern Cross Soloists 2025 Season Southern Cross Soloists
Join the Southern Cross Soloists on their Pearl Anniversary, as they celebrate 30 years of joy, creativity and connection.
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Opera Queensland 2025 Season Opera Queensland
This year's Opera Queensland's season showcases ambitious programming and fresh approaches to what opera can be.
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Queensland Youth Orchestra Queensland Youth Orchestra
A world class youth orchestra organisation based in Brisbane, Australia.
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Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre
Be witness to the stars of the future as the students from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre (QAEMT).
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Ballet Preljocaj – Swan LakePhotography: JC Carbonne QPAC International Series
Since 2009, QPAC International Series has welcomed some of the world’s finest performing arts companies – including Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, Teatro alla Scala and returned in 2025 with Ballet Preljocaj – exclusive to Queensland.
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Open Season Open Season
Winter might be rolling in, but Open Season 2025 is here to heat things up. Back for its biggest and boldest year yet.
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Out of the Box Artwork Out of the Box Festival
Out of the Box is a biennial festival for children eight years and under, held at QPAC from 17 - 22 June 2025.
Newsroom
Stay updated with our latest newsroom articles. Read them here.
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World Premiere of The Drover's Wife – The Opera Coming to Glasshouse Theatre
Mon 4 Aug 2025The Drover’s Wife – The Opera will have its world premiere in the new Glasshouse Theatre from 13 to 22 May 2026.
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Garret Lyon Five Minutes with Garret Lyon
Wed 23 July 2025We sat down with the singer and songwriter to chat about why music is so important to him, and what we can expect from his performance at this year's Clancestry festival.
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Stars honour iconic album 16 Lovers Lane at QPAC
Tue 15 July 2025Lindy Morrison, Amanda Brown and John Willsteed, original recording artists on 16 Lovers Lane, along with special guest artists, will celebrate one of the greatest Australian albums of all time.
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Clancestry 2024 Smoking CeremonyImage by Red Handed Productions QPAC's deadly Clancestry festival to celebrate culture, connection, and community
Mon 14 July 2025The iconic Clancestry festival is set to ignite the Centre with over two weeks of extraordinary First Nations storytelling, music, dance, art and culture from 23 July to 10 August 2025.
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Alice and Justin Hagen - Calibre Rest Estate Real estate agents at home in the arts
Tue 8 July 2025Brisbane-based bespoke real estate agents, Calibre Real Estate, join the QPAC Family with a shared passion for stories and connection.
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The Bogong's Song Bangarra Dance Theatre's newest creation for children to flutter into QPAC this Spring
Mon 30 June 2025Bangarra's The Bogong’s Song: a call to Country will fly into QPAC for its world premiere from 25 September to 4 October 2025 as part of Brisbane Festival.
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Children and parents building small cardboard houses at an arts-based workshop in a shopping centre. A shared commitment to enriching communities
Wed 11 June 2025YFG Shopping Centres has been a valued and long-term supporter of QPAC since 2017, with a special interest in supporting the Centre’s much-loved Out of the Box festival.
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Reuben Kaye Reuben Kaye blasts back to Brisbane bigger than ever with enGORGEd at QPAC
Tue 10 June 2025The irrepressible and multi-award-winning Australian comedian, singer, and writer, Reuben Kaye returns to shake up Brisbane with the Queensland premiere of his acclaimed show enGORGEd at QPAC co-presented with Brisbane’s 2025 Melt Festival
Support and Engage
Through outreach programs and community events, we strive to create connections and foster a sense of belonging within our community. We invite you to join us on this journey of transformation, inspiration, and creativity.
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Artist: Jennifer Kent Quandamooka | Jinibara | Darumbal First Nations
Our First Nations program is bold, resilient, and features fierce black work from local, regional and national First Nations artists.
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Out of the Box - Let's Dance, 2025. Photographer Peter Wallis. Donate Today
Donate to the QPAC Foundation and help us to ensure that everyone can experience the best in performing arts.
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Schools
Our team is dedicated to creating memorable and educational experiences for students of all ages and backgrounds.
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Projects and Events
QPAC is a creative hub where communities come together to celebrate, learn, and grow through the transformative power of the arts.
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Partnerships
Our Partners help us continue to inspire, educate, and entertain Queensland and beyond.
Hidden Disability Sunflower Program

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
To support and raise awareness of patrons with a non-visible disability QPAC is a proud member of the international Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. Wearing a Sunflower is voluntary. By choosing to wear a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, such as a lanyard or badge you can signal to our staff that you may need assistance or a little extra time during your visit.
To purchase your Sunflower ahead of your visit to QPAC and for more information, please visit Hidden Disability Sunflower.
Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians
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.