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Featured
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James and the Giant Peach. Artwork by Quentin Blake. James and the Giant Peach
30 Mar - 7 AprPlayhouse, QPACClimb 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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What Will Have Been Circa What Will Have Been
13 - 17 MarPlayhouse, QPACA sublime display of interlocking bodies, awe-inspiring movement and pure physical beauty.
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Queensland Theatre Gaslight
20 Feb - 3 MarPlayhouse, QPACIn a liberating adaptation of the classic play that brought us the term “gaslighting”, don't miss this gripping, new psychological thriller full of daring and doubt.
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Southern Cross Soloists – Divine Alchemy Southern Cross Soloists Divine Alchemy
3 Mar 2024, 3pmConcert Hall, QPACExplores beauty arising from unlikely places, offering a musical program born from the crucible of adversity.
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Black Box Black Box
10 - 19 MayCremorne Theatre, QPACThis ground-breaking new Australian musical tells the story of David Warren who invented the black box flight recorder that is now on every plane.
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Maxim Vengerov In Recital Maxim Vengerov In Recital
5 Aug 2024, 7:30pmConcert Hall, QPACA rare opportunity to witness the magic of these two phenomenal artists, who have been thrilling crowds across the world.
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Modern Masterpieces Queensland Youth Symphony Modern Masterpieces
25 May 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACBe the first to experience the world premiere of Paul Dean's Symphony No. 2. Dedicated to the Queensland Youth Symphony.
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Mahler 1 Queensland Youth Symphony Mahler 1
17 Aug 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACPrepare to be moved as the Queensland Youth Symphony and conductor Simon Hewett present an evening of musical brilliance.
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QYO Finale QYO Finale
26 Oct 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACThe QYO Finale concert showcases the incredible talent of all eight Queensland Youth Orchestras ensembles.
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Fourteen Fourteen
12 Jun - 6 JulCremorne Theatre, QPACReturning to QPAC, Fourteen is a story of self-discovery and resilience, set to a nostalgic mixtape of 90s bangers from Shania to The Spice Girls.
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Forest Song & Don Quixote by Grand Kyiv Ballet Forest Song & Don Quixote
6 - 7 MayConcert Hall, QPACThe Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine will return to Australia to present their double bill of Forest Song & Don Quixote.
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I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
2 - 4 MayCremorne Theatre, QPACA crowd-pleasing comedy that takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum know as 'the relationship.'
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2024 Maksim The Collection With his Band 2024 Maksim The Collection
16 Mar 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACExperience the virtuoso pianist Maksim Mrvica in his classical crossover show The Collection with his band and orchestra.
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Miriam Margolyes: Oh Miriam! Miriam Margolyes: Oh Miriam!
24 Mar 2024, 6pmConcert Hall, QPACBuckle up for an irrepressible, hilarious and moving evening as Miriam Margolyes shares never-before-told stories and life lessons.
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Angus & Julia Stone Angus & Julia Stone
6 Aug 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACAngus and Julia Stone embark on their global Living Room Sessions tour in celebration of upcoming album Cape Forestier.
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Conducting Change: An exclusive screening and dialogue on breaking musical barriers Alliance Française French Film Festival Conducting Change: Breaking Musical Barriers
12 Mar 2024, 6pmCremorne Theatre, QPACStep into the world of orchestral innovation and witness the power of music to transcend boundaries.
What’s On
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Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight
21 Feb 2024, 7:30pmConcert Hall, QPACFollowing a run of sell-out shows across the UK, join us for an incredible night of Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits, performed by candlelight.
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Queensland Theatre Gaslight
20 Feb - 3 MarPlayhouse, QPACIn a liberating adaptation of the classic play that brought us the term “gaslighting”, don't miss this gripping, new psychological thriller full of daring and doubt.
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Apology 2024 Apology 2024
Watch NowConcert Hall Foyer, QPACRemembering 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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Beauty and the Beast the Musical
Now PlayingLyric Theatre, QPACWe proudly invite you to “Be Our Guest” as Disney’s brand-new production of Beauty and the Beast.
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The World From Above, Tunnel Exhibition at QPAC Free The World From Above
QPAC Tunnel, QPACPose against stylized wings, capture moments, and share your soaring selfies #atqpac. Lightness. Possibility. Perspective.
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QSO Umberto's Mahler Queensland Symphony Orchestra Umberto's Mahler
23 - 24 FebConcert Hall, QPACQSO starts the Maestro season off with Mahler’s epic Symphony No.7 at QPAC's Concert Hall.
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Shen Yun Shen Yun
26 - 27 FebConcert Hall, QPACMore than just a performance, Shen Yun is a taste of a world and a culture that can inspire us to be better.
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An Evening In Concert An Evening In Concert
28 Feb - 2 MarTony Gould Gallery, QPACAn evening of song from the talented third-year Musical Theatre students of Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University.
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Tom Conroy as Charles Darwin 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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Rumour Has It
2 MarConcert Hall, QPACThis smash hit stage spectacular charts the incredible rise of the blockbuster soul sensation of the modern age, Adele.
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Southern Cross Soloists – Divine Alchemy Southern Cross Soloists Divine Alchemy
3 Mar 2024, 3pmConcert Hall, QPACExplores beauty arising from unlikely places, offering a musical program born from the crucible of adversity.
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Angélique Kidjo Angélique Kidjo
4 Mar 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACAngélique Kidjo shares music from her remarkable new album alongside selections from her celebrated back‑catalogue.
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 2024 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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Shubshri Kandiah and Brendan Xavier in Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical 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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Fourteen 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.
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Final tickets released for QPAC season Tina -The Tina Turner Musical
In simply the best news for Queensland audiences, a further and final release of tickets for TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL’s Brisbane season go on sale.
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Proudfoot & Friends to bounce into QPAC's Cremorne Theatre this March
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) today announced the children’s comedy-musical Proudfoot & Friends by Lucas Proudfoot from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 March 2024 in the Cremorne Theatre.
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What Will Have Been Circa Celebrates 20th Year with What Will Have Been at QPAC
QPAC and Circa will present a limited season of the international hit What Will Have Been in the Playhouse from 13 to 17 March.
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Is That You, Ruthie? World Premiere
A look at the critically acclaimed season with Dr Ruth Hegarty and Leah Purcell
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Shubshri Kandiah and Brendan Xavier in Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical Beauty and the Beast opens in Brisbane for the first time next month!
The enchanting and timeless tale of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast has been brought to life in a reimagined production boasting all the spectacle and grandeur audiences know and love.
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Changing the Conversation returns with thought-provoking discussions
Following a successful season in 2023, QPAC and Multicultural Australia are thrilled to announce the return of Changing the Conversation, a four-part series unpacking issues affecting all Australians.
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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Clancestry 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 at The Rabbits Photo: Darren Thomas 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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Watching from the wings. Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company (La Scala Ballet) perform Rudolf Nureyev’s Don Quixote. 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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