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Origins – Siobhan Stagg and Jonathan Ware Origins – Siobhan Stagg and Jonathan Ware
7 Oct 2026, 6:30pmConcert HallAustralia’s acclaimed soprano Siobhan Stagg returns home with a deeply personal programme that reimagines stories of creation through a feminine lens. Joined by acclaimed pianist Jonathan Ware.
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A Cracker Kransky Christmas A Cracker Kransky Christmas
15 - 20 Dec 2026Cremorne 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 Spirit of Christmas
18 to 19 Dec 2026Concert 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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The Great Gatsby BIG Live The Great Gatsby
24 Mar - 11 Apr 2027Glasshouse TheatreExperience BIG Live’s The Great Gatsby, a reimagining of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless classic into a full theatrical spectacle.
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Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)Featuring the West End cast Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
30 Sep - 18 Oct 2026PlayhouseFinal shows on sale now! Experience this five-star comedy sensation as five fearless women bring Austen’s world of love, class and chaos to life.
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An Evening with Alastair Campbell An Evening with Alastair Campbell
20 Nov 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallAlastair Campbell takes to the QPAC stage for a compelling evening of sharp insight, political storytelling, and behind-the-scenes revelations from politics.
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Zeppelin Soars Again Zeppelin Soars Again
12 Feb 2027, 8pmConcert HallExperience the epic revival of Led Zeppelin’s iconic catalogue as Zeppelin Soars Again with The Zep Boys and the 35-piece Kashmir Orchestra.
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Ocean In Concert with David Attenborough Brisbane Festival Ocean In Concert with David Attenborough
16 - 17 Sep 2026Concert HallNew show added! Experience a live screening of the stunning nature documentary feature Ocean with David Attenborough, accompanied by Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra.
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Everly Brothers & Roy Orbison Digitally Orchestrated Everly Brothers & Roy Orbison Digitally Orchestrated
27 May 2027, 7:30pmConcert HallThe much-loved Robertson Brothers, join forces with Dean Bourne and the Variety Show team for an unforgettable 2-hour audio-visual spectacular.
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THE LION KING
15 Nov 2026 - 7 Mar 2027Lyric TheatreGiraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Brisbane!
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CHEEK LIVE: State of the Nation with Hannah Ferguson CHEEK LIVE: State of the Nation with Hannah Ferguson
4 Oct 2026, 6:30pmConcert HallJoin Hannah Ferguson, Founder of Cheek Media, as she addresses the State of the Nation.
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Rock Choir Rock Choir
29 Nov 2026, 1pmConcert HallA massed community choir spectacular featuring singers from across Queensland and featuring guest artists, Nathan Foley and Ellen Reed.
Help shape QPAC’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Help shape QPAC’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan
We want to make QPAC a place where everyone feels welcome and included. We are planning QPAC’s inaugural Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) and are keen to hear from our community on how we can make QPAC a more welcoming and accessible place for everyone.
What’s On
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Camp Culture Clancestry Camp Culture
Until 1 Aug 2026Cremorne TheatreThis is your roll call to join Camp Culture! An interactive circus show serving up equal parts skill and sass.
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Jessica Mauboy – The Story of Me Clancestry Jessica Mauboy – The Story of Me
1 Aug 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallExperience an intimate evening with Australian music icon Jessica Mauboy as she shares heartfelt storytelling through music.
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Ya’Djin Spirit Women Clancestry Ya’Djin Spirit Women
Until 1 Aug 2026Cremorne TheatreYa’Djin Spirit Women weaves dance, theatre and film to traverse storytelling, sisterhood and speaking out.
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BIG Dracula BIG Live Dracula
Until 2 Aug 2026Lyric TheatreDue to popular demand, two new shows have been added! Experience BIG Live’s Dracula – a haunting retelling that unleashes desire, torment and immortality.
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Clancestry for KidsImage by Tai Bobongie Clancestry Clancestry for Kids
1 - 2 Aug 2026, From 10amCultural Forecourt, South BankJoin us for a weekend of creativity and free family fun as we celebrate First Nations art and stories.
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GATHAA First Nations MarketsImage by Joe Ruckli Clancestry GATHAA First Nations Markets
1 - 2 Aug 2026, From 10amCultural Forecourt, South BankFeaturing artists, makers and creatives, experience a weekend full of art and workshops.
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Mob MusicImage by Tai Bobongie Clancestry Mob Music
31 Jul & 2 Aug 2026Cultural Forecourt, South BankDon’t miss two nights of jam-packed free live music featuring the sounds of our deadly First Nations artists.
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THE BOOK OF MORMON THE BOOK OF MORMON
Now PlayingGlasshouse TheatreHello again! Brisbane, the Mormons are back! Don’t miss the outrageous musical comedy that has become an international sensation.
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First Nations Storytelling: Caring for Country Workshop
Artists in ClassroomsTrevor Fourmile and Nadine McDonald-Dowd guide students in an exploration of storytelling as a dynamic and living cultural practice vital to First Nations and Torres Strait Islander stories.
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Music on Sundays 3: Fanfare & Flight Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 3: Fanfare & Flight
2 Aug 2026, 11:30amConcert HallExperience a journey through proclamation and introspection with music by Copland, Tchaikovsky and more.
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Australian Chamber Orchestra From Winter’s Stillness
3 Aug 2026, 7pmConcert HallTrio Mediæval and Arve Henriksen join Richard Tognetti and the Australian Chamber Orchestra for a soul-stirring evocation of ancient landscapes and Northern light.
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An Evening with Tristan Hughes An Evening with Tristan Hughes
4 Aug 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallPromising his signature warmth and vivid storytelling, don’t miss this opportunity to see Tristan Hughes for the very first time with The Ancients.
Seasons and Festivals
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Clancestry 2025Clancestry artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher Clancestry
Clancestry returns from 30 July to 8 August for an extraordinary celebration of First Nations storytelling, music, dance, art and culture.
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Brisbane Festival
Brisbane Festival returns this September with 25 days of theatre, music, dance, spectacle and celebration across the city. This year, QPAC plays host to some of the Festival’s most anticipated works.
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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 Brandenburg Orchestra
Step into the Brandenburg’s 2026 Season; where bold vision meets fresh energy and extraordinary artistry.
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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 Orchestras Queensland Youth Orchestras
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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On the Banks On the Banks
In the heart of Brisbane/Meanjin, On the Banks hosted a stellar lineup of international and Australian acts to South Bank in February and March 2026.
Newsroom
Stay updated with our latest newsroom articles. Read them here.
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Aphiwe Nyezi as SimbaDaniel Boud Disney's THE LION KING will roar into Brisbane in 2026
Mon 13 July 2026Disney's THE LION KING, the world's #1 musical, is coming to Brisbane, bringing with it the spectacle, artistry and unforgettable music that has redefined musical theatre on a global scale.
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Xavier Rudd Xavier Rudd Announced for QPAC Fundraiser
Fri 3 July 2026QPAC today announced Australian singer songwriter Xavier Rudd will perform in the Concert Hall for one night only on Wednesday 26 August to raise funds for HEAL (Home of Expressive Arts and Learning).
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MinterEllison Dinner – A Cultural and Culinary Collaboration
Wed 1 July 2026QPAC recently welcomed Principal Partner MinterEllison and their valued clients and stakeholders for a bespoke and culturally immersive evening in the newly opened Glasshouse Theatre.
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ClancestryLewis James Bin Doraho Culture, creativity, and family fun lead QPAC's Clancestry in 2026
Mon 18 May 2026QPAC has announced the free program of events for the iconic Clancestry festival, celebrating First Nations art and culture across the Centre in 2026.
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Death of a Salesman QPAC welcomes Death of a Salesman, starring Anthony LaPaglia
Tue 5 May 2026The Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, Death of a Salesman, will take to QPAC’s Lyric stage from 28 August to 6 September 2026, featuring Anthony LaPaglia.
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The Gospel According to Paul returns to QPAC's Playhouse
Tue 28 Apr 2026QPAC's Playhouse will welcome back Soft Tread Enterprises’ one-hander play about Paul Keating, The Gospel According to Paul, from 18 to 23 August 2026.
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SIX the Musical Australian Cast 26/27Cybele Malinowski New Australian Queens take the throne in SIX the Musical!
Tue 28 Apr 2026The international smash-hit phenomenon SIX the Musical makes its royal return to Brisbane from January 2027.
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Griffith University and the Power of Creativity
Wed 15 Apr 2026Griffith University partners with QPAC to connect education, creativity and industry practice, supporting the future of the arts.
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.
Creative Learning
Our team is dedicated to creating engaging and educational experiences for students of all ages and backgrounds.
First Nations
Our First Nations program is bold, resilient, and features fierce black work from local, regional and national First Nations artists.
Donate Today
Donate to the QPAC Foundation and help us to ensure that everyone can experience the best in performing arts.
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.
Queensland Members of the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework
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Queensland Ballet
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