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Just announced!
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Bangarra Dance Theatre Waru – journey of the small turtle
26 - 29 Jun 2024PlayhouseBangarra’s first work for children, Waru is an interactive and immersive introduction to Torres Strait Islander culture and dance coming to QPAC's Playhouse.
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Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes
27 Jun 2024, 7:30pmConcert HallExperience Patti LuPone’s new concert, A Life in Notes, where she performs a retrospective of songs from her childhood to now.
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SIX the Musical
From 2 Jan 2025PlayhouseDivorced. Beheaded. Live! Get Down with the Queens of SIX as they remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into this high-octane phenomenon.
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Tribute to Duke Ellington – James Morrison and His Big Band
20 Nov 2024, 7pmConcert HallSwing along to this very special Duke Ellington tribute to hear all his big band classics with international jazz maestro, James Morrison.
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Ari Shaffir
31 May 2024, 8pmConcert HallAri puts on a hilarious show with all new material and he brings amazing openers. So it’s just a really funny night of legit mainstream stand-up at QPAC’s Concert Hall.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Nobuyuki Tsujii Piano Recital
21 Oct 2024, 7:30pmConcert HallWitness the skill and artistry of QSO’s musical colleagues in this unique concert.
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WICKED
From 12 Sep 2024Lyric TheatreThe Broadway sensation WICKED looks at what happened in the Land of Oz… but from a different angle. Flying into the Lyric Theatre from September 2024.
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Voices Shaping the Future – Conversation Series
Watch NowDigital StageExplore thought-provoking discussions on the most pressing gender-based issues facing young people today.
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Beauty and the Beast the Musical
Now PlayingLyric TheatreFinal weeks released from 22 May to 9 June for Disney’s enchanting new musical. Plus extra matinees added for the April school holidays.
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Mamamia Out Loud LIVE
2 May 2024, 7:30pmConcert HallMamamia Out Loud LIVE brings Australia’s number one news and pop culture podcast to the stage!
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An Evening with Dolly Alderton
17 Nov 2024, 7:30pmConcert HallSpend a heart-warming evening in the company of award-winning podcaster, author, screenwriter, and journalist Dolly Alderton.
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Max Amini Live in Brisbane!
21 May 2024, 7pmConcert HallJoin Max Amini as he unleashes his trademark wit and charm and spot-on impressions; a guaranteed joyride from start to finish!
What’s On
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James and the Giant Peach
30 Mar - 7 Apr 2024PlayhouseClimb aboard the world’s juiciest fruit as Roald Dahl’s James and The Giant Peach rolls off the page and onto the stage in Shake & Stir’s most delicious adventure yet.
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Apology 2024
Watch NowConcert Hall FoyerRemembering the impact of past government policies of forced child removal and Indigenous assimilation and of an important moment in the country’s history.
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Dead Puppet Society The Wider Earth by David Morton
Rent NowDigital StageAn ensemble cast, remarkable puppetry and cinematic projections. Don't miss this gripping tale behind one of the most important discoveries in history.
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Beauty and the Beast the Musical
Now PlayingLyric TheatreFinal weeks released from 22 May to 9 June for Disney’s enchanting new musical. Plus extra matinees added for the April school holidays.
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Free The World From Above
QPAC TunnelPose against stylized wings, capture moments, and share your soaring selfies #atqpac. Lightness. Possibility. Perspective.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Hopelessly Devoted
6 Apr 2024, 1:30pm & 7:30pmConcert HallJoin QSO as they perform all of Olivia Newton-John's iconic hits.
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QPAC Discovery Tour
8 & 9 April 2024, 10:30amQPACWhether you're a seasoned theatre enthusiast or simply looking for a new and exciting way to explore the city, our tours are the perfect way to immerse yourself in the rich performing arts culture of Queensland.
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Australian Chamber Orchestra For the Love of Music
8 Apr 2024, 7pmConcert HallThe ACO teams up with Annabel Crabb and Leigh Sales for a night of music, laughter and exciting discoveries.
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The World of Musicals in Concert
10 Apr 2024, 7:30pmConcert HallA stirring musical concert experience that will leave you spellbound from the opening song to the final medley.
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The Imperfects
11 Apr 2024, 7:30pmConcert HallThis isn’t just another podcast episode on stage, this is a celebration of vulnerability and connection with.
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Queensland Ballet A Midsummer Night’s Dream
12 - 27 Apr 2024PlayhouseExperience the wonder of Shakespeare in the whimsical A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Liam Scarlett.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Triumphant Tchaikovsky
12 - 13 Apr 2024Concert HallBritish conductor Andrew Gourley will put on a show of Tchaikovsky and Britten that serious concertgoers won’t want to miss!
Seasons and Festivals
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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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World Science Festival Brisbane
Ask, and answer, some of the biggest questions facing humankind.
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Southern Cross Soloists
A musical voyage that delves into the concept of romanticism.
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Australian Chamber Orchestra
Experience the thrill of live music like never before with the Australian Chamber Orchestra in 2024.
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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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Opera Queensland
Opera Queensland's 2024 Season showcases ambitious programming and fresh approaches to what opera can be.
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Queensland Theatre
The 2024 Season is here and it’s bursting with feeling! It will take you on an emotional journey of betrayal, courage, longing, rage, trust and love before sending you ‘round the twist.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Discover Queensland Symphony Orchestra's 2024 Season, which centres on Romanticism with music by the great German Romantics - Mahler, Strauss, Brahms, Mendelssohn and Schumann.
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Queensland Ballet
Luminous, bold, and bright, Queensland Ballet's 2024 Season presents colourful characters and stories from literature, history, and imagination.
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Musica Viva Australia
Musica Viva Australia's 2024 embraces how difference ignites creativity with seven national tours.
Newsroom
Stay updated with our latest newsroom articles. Read them here.
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Bangarra Dance Theatre's Waru to make a splash in QPAC's Playhouse this June
Bangarra Dance Theatre will bring its work for children, Waru – journey of the small turtle to QPAC this June.
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The world is losing its head!
Tickets are on sale for SIX the Musical, the global phenomenon which has taken the world by storm! In its previous Australian tours, the Tony Award-winning electrifying musical enjoyed record-breaking seasons across the country.
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Changing the Conversation with Benjamin Law
We catch up with Benjamin Law on talking about key issues in our multicultural society.
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Broadway's biggest blockbuster is flying into Brisbane
Rejoycify! The producers of the Broadway blockbuster WICKED today announced that the musical phenomenon will fly into the Lyric Theatre, QPAC in September this year.
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Trent Dalton's Love Stories Adapted for Stage
Queensland Performing Arts Centre and Brisbane Festival have announced the stage adaptation of Trent Dalton’s Love Stories will have its world premiere in the Playhouse from 10 to 29 September as part of the 2024 Festival.
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Southern Cross Soloists Divine Alchemy
Southern Cross Soloists showcased exquisite music in Divine Alchemy, uncovering a series of masterpieces that, beyond the beautiful melodies, represented stories that connect us all as humans.
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast premieres in Brisbane for the first time!
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will have its Brisbane premiere at the Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre tomorrow night, Saturday 17 February 2024.
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Shake & Stir Theatre Co's Fourteen on national tour, returning to QPAC in June 2024
Shake & Stir Theatre Co’s powerful, must-see stage adaptation of Fourteen, the inspirational true story by best-selling author and award-winning journalist Shannon Molloy, will embark on major 2024 Australian tour, including a return season at QPAC from 12 June.
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 exploration, inspiration, and creativity.
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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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Behind the Scenes
Our Behind the Scenes series takes you on an exclusive journey into the heart of QPAC, where the magic of the stage comes to life.
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Projects and Events
QPAC is more than a venue; it's a creative hub where communities come together to celebrate, learn, and grow through the transformative power of the 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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Digital Stage
Digital Stage provides a platform for a diverse range of performances, bringing the arts beyond the theatre walls.
Support
At QPAC, we believe that the arts have the power to transform lives, inspire creativity, and build vibrant communities.
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Donate Today
Donate to QPAC today and become a beacon of support for the arts. Your contribution matters, and your impact is profound.
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Partnerships
Our Partners help us continue to inspire, educate, and entertain Queensland and beyond.
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Philanthropy
Help us to expand the impact of our work and contribute towards a vibrant, inclusive and connected Queensland.
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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.
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Support
Support QPAC to help nurture and celebrate Queensland's rich artistic heritage while fostering innovation and creativity for the future.
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