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An Evening With Phil Rosenthal of Somebody Feed Phil An Evening With Phil Rosenthal of Somebody Feed Phil
12 May 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallJoin the award-winning creator of Somebody Feed Phil and Everybody Loves Raymond for a conversation full of food, travel and family.
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Pod Save America Pod Save America – Hopefully Just Visiting
14 Feb 2026, 8pmConcert HallPod Save America is a no-bullsh*t conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor and Dan Pfeiffer.
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Mischa Maisky in Recital Mischa Maisky in Recital
11 Nov 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallInternationally renowned cellist Mischa Maisky returns to Brisbane for a highly anticipated recital, joined by his daughter, distinguished pianist Lily Maisky.
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King Stingray On the Banks King Stingray
25 Feb 2026, from 6pmCultural Forecourt, South BankKing Stingray bring their soaring harmonies, surf-rock spirit and huge hearts to On the Banks for an unforgettable night, riverside.
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MARINA On the Banks MARINA
26 Feb 2026, from 6pmCultural Forecourt, South BankMARINA steps back onto Australian soil this February, for the first time since 2011 at On the Banks in Brisbane.
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The Gesualdo Six The Gesualdo Six – Wishing Tree
29 Jun 2026, 6:30pmConcert HallEmbark on a captivating journey with UK a cappella ensemble The Gesualdo Six as they perform a superbly curated collection of exquisite vocal consort pieces.
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Watching from the wings. Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company (La Scala Ballet) perform Rudolf Nureyev’s Don Quixote. QPAC Membership Friends of QPAC
QPACDesigned 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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Barton & Brodsky Barton & Brodsky
26 Feb 2026, 7pmConcert HallWilliam Barton, together with the Brodsky Quartet, is a sensational combination, resulting in a musical feast for audiences.
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SIX the Musical SIX the Musical
From 7 Jan 2027PlayhouseDivorced. 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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Hush Southern Cross Soloists Hush
1 Mar 2026, 3pmConcert HallKarin Schaupp joins the Southern Cross Soloists for a luminous journey from day to night, blending dance, song, and calm reflection.
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Carnival of the Animals Southern Cross Soloists Carnival of the Animals
14 Jun 2026, 3pmConcert HallCamille Saint-Saëns’ beloved Carnival of the Animals receives an Australian update in this thoughtful and heartfelt adaptation.
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sacred and profane Southern Cross Soloists sacred and profane
18 Oct 2026, 3pmConcert HallBach’s sacred beauty meets modern circus as the Southern Cross Soloists for a bold fusion of music and movement.
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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Live at Melbourne Street Green Live at Melbourne Street Green
Friday Evenings, From 5:30pmMelbourne Street GreenLive Acts. Local Talent. Free on Fridays. This is the perfect way to kickstart your weekend with a weekly program of free performances.
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The Nutcracker 2025 Queensland Ballet The Nutcracker 2025
Must close 13 Dec 2025Lyric TheatreBen Stevenson’s The Nutcracker is perfect for the whole family. Queensland Ballet’s festive favourite returns for one last year to enchant audiences with its sparkling winter wonderland.
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Piano Bar
Friday & Saturday Evenings, From 9:30pmQPACAs the curtain falls, QBAR transforms into an intimate Piano Bar, offering a truly enchanting post-theatre experience.
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Sweet Charity Prospero Arts Concert Series Sweet Charity
11 - 14 Dec 2025Concert HallA classic Broadway musical that tells the story of Charity Hope Valentine, a hopelessly romantic dance hall hostess in New York City.
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Stephen Fry A Night In with Stephen Fry: Troy
Rent NowDigital StageJoin 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.
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A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol
12 - 24 Dec 2025PlayhouseThis December, the award-winning stage spectacle – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – is returning!
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Dame Sheila Hancock: Old Rage
Rent NowDigital StageDame Sheila Hancock opens up about her ninth decade in a gloriously irreverent talk celebrating the publication of her latest book, Old Rage.
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The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky
Watch NowDigital StageExplore The Art of the Possible with legendary Australian musician, composer and arts leader Paul Grabowsky.
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A Cracker Kransky Christmas A Cracker Kransky Christmas
16 - 21 Dec 2025Cremorne TheatreThe Kransky Sisters are bringing the party back to QPAC with hits and Christmas carols like you’ve never heard them before.
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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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Love Actually In ConcertLove Actually is a copyright of WT Venture LLC. Licensed by Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. Love Actually In Concert
20 - 21 Dec 2025Concert HallNew show on sale now! Celebrate over 20 years of love and laughter as the Southern Cross Symphony perform the unforgettable score live to the film.
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Watching from the wings. Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company (La Scala Ballet) perform Rudolf Nureyev’s Don Quixote. QPAC Membership Friends of QPAC
QPACDesigned 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.
Seasons and Festivals
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Southern Cross Soloists Southern Cross Soloists
Join the Southern Cross Soloists at QPAC in 2026 as they fill the Concert Hall with grace and beauty.
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Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Australian Brandenberg Orchestra
Step into the Brandenburg’s 2026 Season; where bold vision meets fresh energy and extraordinary artistry.
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On the Banks On the Banks
In the heart of Brisbane/Meanjin, On the Banks is set to bring a stellar lineup of international and Australian acts to South Bank in March 2026.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra 2026 Season Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Feel Every Note with a year of bold expression, deep connection and musical storytelling.
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Musica Viva Australia
Musica Viva Australia invites you to look to the sky in 2026 with a season to lift your spirits and expand your horizons.
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Queensland Theatre Company
Queensland Theatre Company’s 2026 Season champions work that gets under your skin and stays with you.
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Queensland Ballet 2026 Queensland Ballet
Queensland Ballet’s 2026 season curated under the artistic direction of Ivan Gil-Ortega, celebrates ballet’s power to connect – across generations, disciplines, and cultures.
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Camerata 2026 Season 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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Ensemble Q 2025 Ensemble Q
An exciting new series that takes audiences on a unique musical, visual and informative journey.
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ACO 2026 Australian Chamber Orchestra
As part of the 2026 National Concert Season audiences will discover, and rediscover, some of the greatest music ever written.
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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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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
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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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.
Newsroom
Stay updated with our latest newsroom articles. Read them here.
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SIX the Musical SIX the Musical causing a sensation in 2026 and 2027!
Tue 2 Dec 2025SIX the Musical will make its royal return to QPAC’s Playhouse Theatre from January 2027.
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Participants and volunteers at the Tree of Hope activation Sharing Hope with YFG Shopping Centres
Wed 26 Nov 2025YFG Shopping Centres has been a valued and long-term supporter of QPAC since 2017, with a special interest in the Centre’s much-loved Out of the Box festival.
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Toni Janke's personal truth-telling wrapped in song, music, dance and poetry
Tue 25 Nov 2025Acclaimed First Nations sing-songwriter Toni Janke takes to the Cremorne Stage for a spiritual storytelling in Inheritance on 2 April 2026.
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On the Banks Brisbane's newest outdoor live concert series
Tue 11 Nov 2025A new outdoor live concert series is set to come to South Bank's Cultural Forecourt in March 2026, bringing a stellar lineup of international and Australian acts to the heart of the city.
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THE LAST SHIPArtwork: Steph Payne, Photograph: Fabrizio Ferri International cast announced for Sting's The Last Ship
Fri 7 Nov 2025Seventeen-time Grammy Award winning artist Sting will perform in his musical, The Last Ship, in Amsterdam, Brisbane and Paris with a stellar international cast.
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Sumi Jo performing on stage at the Festival of Outback Opera 2025 Opera Queensland makes Digital Stage debut with documentary exclusive
Fri 7 Nov 2025Opera Queensland Artistic Director and CEO Patrick Nolan gives the inside scoop on the process of making Singing in the Night, a brand-new documentary exclusive to QPAC’s Digital Stage.
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Bangarra threads generations together in powerful new triple bill, Sheltering
Tue 4 Nov 2025As part of Sheltering, Bangarra Dance Theatre will present a program of three powerful works: Keeping Grounded, Brown Boys and Sheoak between 9 to 18 July 2026.
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Marlowe Restaurant Pixelpunk From precinct to performance: Aria and QPAC’s shared cultural vision
Tue 28 Oct 2025Proud QPAC partner Aria Property Group is committed to a thriving arts community that drives connection, creativity and opportunity.
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.
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.
