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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.

  • The Other Side of MeImage credits: Cheeky Chandler & Alex Abbot, photograph by Paz Tassone.

    The Other Side of Me

    27 - 28 Feb 2026
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  • Barton & Brodsky

    Barton & Brodsky

    26 Feb 2026, 7pm

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  • THE LAST SHIPArtwork: Steph Payne, Photograph: Fabrizio Ferri

    Sting in THE LAST SHIP

    9 Apr – 3 May 2026
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  • CATS

    CATS

    6 – 22 Feb 2026
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  • The Great Gatsby

    Queensland Theatre Company and Shake & Stir Theatre Co The Great Gatsby

    12 Feb – 8 Mar 2026

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Just announced!

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  • Radiohead for Solo Piano II

    Radiohead for Solo Piano II

    14 May 2026, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Master of improvisation, Berlin-based Australian pianist Josh Cohen takes on legendary rock band Radiohead.

  • Andy Griffiths’ YOU & ME and The Land of Lost Things

    Andy Griffiths’ YOU & ME and The Land of Lost Things

    4 - 12 Apr 2026
    Playhouse

    The team behind the 13-, 26-, 52-, 78- and 91-Storey Treehouses brings Andy Griffiths and Bill Hopes’ brilliantly bonkers book to the stage!

  • Where is the Green Sheep?Illustration Credit: Illustrations copyright © Judy Horacek 2004

    Where is the Green Sheep?

    13 - 18 Apr 2026
    Playhouse

    A wild, fun and magical journey to find that elusive green sheep. Where is the Green Sheep? is an immersive visual theatre experience based on the beloved children’s book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek.

  • World Science Festival Brisbane Science Smackdown: The Ultimate Debate!

    28 Mar 2026, 7:30pm
    Playhouse

    A fun festival highlight where scientists and comedians join forces for an uncensored Saturday night showdown! 

  • Julia Baird

    World Science Festival Brisbane Julia Baird: Healthy Microbiome, Happy Brain?

    28 Mar 2026, 2:30pm
    Playhouse

    Acclaimed broadcaster and bestselling author Julia Baird dives into one of the most fascinating scientific questions of recent time: what does your gut have to do with your brain?

  • World Science Festival Brisbane – The Science of Sex: Big Ideas with Natasha Mitchell

    World Science Festival Brisbane The Science of Sex: Big Ideas with Natasha Mitchell

    28 Mar 2026, 10:30am
    Playhouse

    Sex. It’s fun, it’s complicated, and it is crucial for our species’ survival. Sex doesn’t just happen between the sheets – it’s threaded into so much of our psychology and culture.  

  • Dr Karl: Amazing Moments in Science

    World Science Festival Brisbane Dr Karl: Amazing Moments in Science

    28 Mar 2026, 10am
    Concert Hall

    Australia’s favourite science communicator takes the stage to uncover the breakthroughs, surprises and spectacular stories that have shaped our understanding of the universe.

  • World Science Festival Brisbane – Blast Off: Exploring Other Worlds!

    World Science Festival Brisbane Blast Off: Exploring Other Worlds!

    29 Mar 2026, 10:30am
    Playhouse

    In this fascinating conversation, Tracy Drain, Chief Flight Systems Engineer for NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission, teams up with Australian astrobiologist David Flannery and astrophysicist Sara Webb.

  • Forensics: The Science of Blood, Body Bags and Biohazards

    World Science Festival Brisbane Forensics: The Science of Blood, Body Bags and Biohazards

    29 Mar 2026, 2pm
    Playhouse

    Step inside the fascinating world of forensics and discover how the truth is uncovered, piece by piece.

  • 2025 Matilda Awards

    2025 Matilda Awards

    2 Mar 2026, 7pm
    Playhouse

    Bringing together artists, arts companies and creative leaders from across Queensland’s arts sector.

  • Drum Tao: Samurai of the Drum

    Drum Tao: Samurai of the Drum

    13 Apr 2026, 4pm & 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Due to popular demand, a second show has been added to the return of global phenomenon Drum Tao! A thrilling experience for audiences of all ages, not to be missed.

  • Tubular Bells

    Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells

    10 Jun 2026, 8pm
    Concert Hall

    Mike Oldfield’s iconic, seminal work will be performed by an expansive live group, led and arranged by Mike Oldfield’s long-term collaborator, Robin A. Smith.

What’s On

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  • Annie

    Annie

    Must close 31 Jan 2026
    Lyric Theatre

    Experience this beloved musical that has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations.

  • Cluedo

    Cluedo

    Must close 1 Feb 2026
    Playhouse

    The ultimate whodunnit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.

  • Little Shop of HorrorsGraphic Design: Jeff van de Zandt

    Little Shop of Horrors

    Now Playing
    Cremorne Theatre

    A dark comedy musical that follows a nerdy florist who discovers a mysterious plant with a growing appetite for human blood. 

  • CATS

    CATS

    6 - 22 Feb 2026
    Lyric Theatre

    Experience the 40th Australian Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS, coming to QPAC in February 2026.

  • QSO Favourites

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra QSO Favourites

    7 Feb 2026, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    This feel-good concert features some of the most recognisable and loved pieces in the classical canon, as voted by last year’s audience.

  • Music on Sundays 1: QSO Favourites

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 1: QSO Favourites

    8 Feb 2026, 11:30am
    Concert Hall

    This feel-good concert features some of the most recognisable and loved pieces in the classical canon in this 90 minute concert.

  • The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

    The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

    12 Feb 2026, 5:45pm & 9pm
    Concert Hall

    Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy.

  • The Great Gatsby

    Queensland Theatre Company and Shake & Stir Theatre Co The Great Gatsby

    12 Feb - 8 Mar 2026
    Playhouse

    Queensland Theatre Company and Shake & Stir Theatre Co brings The Great Gatsby roaring to life in a glittering, gin-soaked world where dreams shimmer then shatter.

  • 18th Anniversary of the National Apology

    13 Feb 2026, from 10:30am
    Concert Hall Foyer

    This event is an opportunity to reflect on the significance of the National Apology, honour the resilience of Stolen Generations and contribute to ongoing journey of truth, healing, and connection.

  • More Evenings with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

    More Evenings with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

    13 Feb 2026, 8pm
    Concert Hall

    Gillian Welch and David Rawlings make an exciting return to Australia for the second leg of their Woodland campaign.

  • Pod Save America

    Pod Save America – Hopefully Just Visiting

    14 Feb 2026, 8pm
    Concert Hall

    Pod Save America is a no-bullsh*t conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor and Dan Pfeiffer.

  • Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody

    Australian Chamber Orchestra Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody

    16 Feb 2026, 7pm
    Concert Hall

    A musical revelation starring pianist Dejan Lazić, with a world premiere from John Luther Adams.

Seasons and Festivals

Discover all Seasons and Festivals at QPAC.

  • 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.

  • Australian Brandenburg Orchestra

    Australian Brandenberg Orchestra

    Step into the Brandenburg’s 2026 Season; where bold vision meets fresh energy and extraordinary artistry.

  • 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 February and March 2026. 

  • Queensland Symphony Orchestra 2026 Season

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra

    Feel Every Note with a year of bold expression, deep connection and musical storytelling. 

  • 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.

  • Queensland Theatre Company

    Queensland Theatre Company’s 2026 Season champions work that gets under your skin and stays with you. 

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • Ensemble Q 2025

    Ensemble Q

    An exciting new series that takes audiences on a unique musical, visual and informative journey. 

  • 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.

  • Opera Queensland

    This year's Opera Queensland's season showcases ambitious programming and fresh approaches to what opera can be.

  • Queensland Youth Orchestras

    Queensland Youth Orchestras

    A world class youth orchestra organisation based in Brisbane, Australia. 

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Rachel Healy, John-Paul Langbroek, Nigel LavenderPeter Wallis

    New home, new backing as Matilda Awards move to QPAC

    Mon 8 Dec 2025

    The Matilda Awards step into an exciting new chapter with a refreshed direction and a major move to QPAC for the 38th annual event on Monday 2 March 2026.

  • On the Banks

    On the Banks adds... Grace Jones, MARINA, Maoli, King Stingray and Sarah Blasko

    Mon 8 Dec 2025

    Brisbane's newest outdoor live concert series welcomes additions of Grace Jones, MARINA, Maoli, King Stingray, Sarah Blasko and more to On the Banks in early 2026.

  • Barton & Brodsky: A musical dialogue between First Nations wisdom and harmonic precision

    Fri 5 Dec 2025

    Master yidaki (didgeridoo) artist, William Barton will join creative forces with Britain’s legendary Brodsky Quartet on the Concert Hall stage on 26 February 2026. 

  • SIX the Musical

    SIX the Musical causing a sensation in 2026 and 2027!

    Tue 2 Dec 2025

    SIX the Musical will make its royal return to QPAC’s Playhouse Theatre from January 2027.

  • Participants and volunteers at the Tree of Hope activation

    Sharing Hope with YFG Shopping Centres

    Wed 26 Nov 2025

    YFG 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.

  • Toni Janke's personal truth-telling wrapped in song, music, dance and poetry

    Tue 25 Nov 2025

    Acclaimed First Nations sing-songwriter Toni Janke takes to the Cremorne Stage for a spiritual storytelling in Inheritance on 2 April 2026. 

  • On the Banks

    Brisbane's newest outdoor live concert series

    Tue 11 Nov 2025

    A 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.

  • THE LAST SHIPArtwork: Steph Payne, Photograph: Fabrizio Ferri

    International cast announced for Sting's The Last Ship

    Fri 7 Nov 2025

    Seventeen-time Grammy Award winning artist Sting will perform in his musical, The Last Ship, in Amsterdam, Brisbane and Paris with a stellar international cast.

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. 

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Creative Learning Program

    Our team is dedicated to creating engaging and educational experiences for students of all ages and backgrounds. 

  • Projects and Events

    QPAC is a creative hub where communities come together to celebrate, learn, and grow through the transformative power of the 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.

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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.

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