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Just announced!
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Australasian Dance Collective Blue
14 - 17 May 2025PlayhouseCelebrate 40 years of dance with Blue, a triple bill that honours the past, embraces the present, and looks boldly toward the future
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Songs From The Canyon
30 May 2025, 8pmConcert HallA night of music from Laurel Canyon including the songs of Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, The Beach Boys, Carole King, The Doors, The Byrds, The Mamas and the Papas and more.
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Bangarra Dance Theatre Illume
1 - 9 Aug 2025PlayhouseStep 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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Opera Queensland La Cenerentola – A Cinderella Story
4 & 8 Mar 2025Concert HallA tale of heart and humour full of clever disguises, unlikely heroes, a midnight ball and the kindness of one very determined young woman.
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An Evening with Bob Geldof
1 Apr 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallJoin Bob Geldof for an incredible evening as he shares stories of his activist past and also performs his biggest hits!
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Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Camerata & Brendan Joyce: Schumann
13 Mar 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallCamerata’s Artistic Director Brendan Joyce on solo violin in a symphonic concert, featuring Camerata’s wind, brass, and percussion sections.
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Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Camerata & Paul Grabowsky: The Art Of
7 May 2025, 7pmConcert HallAn inspiring and refreshing collaboration between QPAC’s The Art of the Possible artist Paul Grabowsky AO, with Camerata.
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Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Camerata: Your Eternal Memories
13 Sep 2025, 7pmConcert HallEternal memories, words, and music will weave together in this concert that is sure to be moving, nostalgic, and hopefully, a little bit funny.
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Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Camerata & One Equal Music: Celestial Choral Baroque
20 Nov 2025, 7pmConcert HallAn otherworldly collaboration with one of Australia’s newest choirs, expect to be uplifted with this achingly beautiful music, both old and new.
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The Wharf Revue: The End Of The Wharf As We Know It
11 - 16 Feb 2025PlayhouseAfter twenty-five years in the harsh and unforgiving spotlight of politics, The Wharf Revue is coming to an end.
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
From June 2025Lyric TheatreThe iconic global phenomenon, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, arrives at QPAC from July with a mesmerising new production.
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Nils Frahm – Music for Brisbane
2 Mar 2025, 8pmConcert HallCelebrated German musician, Nils Frahm, brings his captivating neoclassical and electronic Music For live show to QPAC!
What’s On
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Live with Mark Manson
7 Nov 2024, 7:30pmConcert HallJoin New York Times bestselling author Mark Manson for an evening of no-BS life advice.
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Eat Slay Zombie
6 - 9 Nov 2024Cremorne TheatreEat Slay Zombie is a horror/comedy about colonisation, friendship and state occupation – except it’s zombies.
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WICKED
Now PlayingLyric TheatreExperience 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.
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No Such Thing As A Fish
8 Nov 2024, 8pmConcert HallThe gang are heading around the world to celebrate 10 years of podcasting with their Thundernerds tour.
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The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky Concierto
9 Nov 2024, 7pmConcert HallImmerse yourself in a captivating blend of jazz and classical traditions.
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Australian Girls Choir – Annual Concert 2024
10 Nov 2024, 2:30pm & 6pmConcert HallThe Australian Girls Choir present a spectacular showcase at their 2024 Annual Concert.
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Australian Chamber Orchestra Scotland Unbound
11 Nov 2024, 7pmConcert HallExperience the talent of Sean Shibe as he makes his Australian debut with a thrilling musical journey through the Scottish Highlands and beyond.
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Queensland Theatre Round The Twist The Musical
12 Nov - 8 Dec 2024PlayhouseA quintessentially Australian joyous celebration of oddballs and misfits – where if you stand out then you’ll fit right in!
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Edges
12 - 16 Nov 2024Tony Gould GalleryThis 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.
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Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Camerata & Davide Monti: Baroque Labyrinth
13 Nov 2024, 7pmConcert HallDavide 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.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Umberto & Natsuko
15 - 16 Nov 2024Concert HallWitness QSO's powerhouse musicians Umberto and Natsuko take centre stage, performing works by Shubert, Brahms, Wagner and Strauss.
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The Underdogs Show – Unmuzzled 2.0
15 - 16 Nov 2024Cremorne TheatrePlease note this event has been cancelled.
Seasons and Festivals
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Ballet Preljocaj – Swan Lake
Ballet Preljocaj returns to Australia in 2025 as part of the QPAC International Series with Swan Lake.
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Queensland Theatre
The 2025 Season promises world premieres, award-winning works, big-name artists, Queensland stars and unmissable storytelling.
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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 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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Brisbane Festival
Boldly Brisbane at its heart, Brisbane Festival makes the impossible possible for three weeks each spring.
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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
Luminous, bold, and bright, Queensland Ballet's 2024 Season presents colourful characters and stories from literature, history, and imagination.
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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
A musical voyage that delves into the concept of romanticism.
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Opera Queensland
This year's Opera Queensland's season showcases ambitious programming and fresh approaches to what opera can be.
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Clancestry
Clancestry returned in July 2024 with a program of First Nations arts and culture at QPAC.
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World Science Festival Brisbane
Ask, and answer, some of the biggest questions facing humankind.
Newsroom
Stay updated with our latest newsroom articles. Read them here.
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Stories of resilience, strength and survival take centre stage this December at QPAC
Tue 29 Oct 2024Following its inaugural 2021 season at QPAC, Vulcana Circus’ empowering Circus in a Tea Cup will return from 5 to 7 December 2024.
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The Wharf Revue announce final show and retirement
Tue 22 Oct 2024The Wharf Revue will be returning to QPAC's Playhouse from 11 to 16 February 2025 for its last show – ever!
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Collective of Brisbane creatives brings dance production to QPAC this November
Mon 21 Oct 2024Phluxus2 Dance Collective will bring together an impressive list of local creatives in the genre-defying production, The Next 14 Seconds, from 28 to 29 November 2024.
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The Dictionary of Lost Words finds its way to QPAC in 2025
Thu 3 Oct 2024Breakout Australian hit play The Dictionary of Lost Words, based on the award-winning novel of the same name, will come to Brisbane for the first time at QPAC's Playhouse from 26 April to 10 May 2025.
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Cat Power relives Bob Dylan's life-changing 1966 set at QPAC in March
Tue 1 Oct 2024The great Cat Power will perform Bob Dylan’s fabled and transformative 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert set in QPAC's Concert Hall on Wednesday 12 March 2025.
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Ballet Preljocaj Season Exclusive to Brisbane as QPAC International Series Returns for 40th Birthday
Mon 23 Sep 2024Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) have announced an exclusive Australian season of Ballet Preljocaj’s Swan Lake in 2025 as part of the QPAC International Series and the Centre’s 40th Anniversary celebrations.
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Prospero Arts announce treasured cast for The Pirates of Penzance - In Concert
Tue 17 Sep 2024A brand new, semi-staged, concert version of the much-loved Gilbert and Sullivan classic, The Pirates of Penzance, will storm QPAC's Concert Hall from 5 to 8 December, and the cast will blow you away!
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A bowling alley, two best friends and a tonne of zombies to descend upon QPAC this November
Mon 16 Sep 2024Playlab Theatre’s latest mainstage production, Eat Slay Zombie, will premiere from 6 November 2024, in QPAC’s Cremorne Theatre.
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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Friends of QPAC
Immerse yourself in the heart of QPAC with a Friends of QPAC membership, designed to celebrate our shared love for live performance.
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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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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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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 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.