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Just announced!
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The Rock Proms 2024
30 Oct 2024, 8pmConcert HallThe Rock Proms 2024 features new guest artists and the Rock Proms Orchestra, performing the greatest rock classics of all time.
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Spirit of Christmas
20 - 21 Dec 2024Concert 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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Em Rusciano – Outgrown
12 Jul 2024, 8pmConcert HallEm Rusciano is back with a brand-new live experience and her first big national tour since 2019, and look yes, she is still angry, but now she knows why.
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You’ve Got A Friend
20 Jul 2024, 8pmConcert HallDeborah Conway and Darren Coggan, along with a line-up of Australia’s finest musicians perform in an unforgettable night of music and nostalgia.
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ECLIPSE – Pink Floyd Orchestrated
22 Aug 2024, 8pmConcert HallJack Jones joins the Southern Cross Symphony, a killer rock band, three powerhouse vocalists, a youth choir to re-ignite the sound of Pink Floyd.
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Bangarra Dance Theatre Waru – journey of the small turtle
26 - 29 Jun 2024PlayhouseBangarra’s first work for children, Waru is an interactive and immersive introduction to Torres Strait Islander culture and dance coming to QPAC's Playhouse.
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Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes
27 Jun 2024, 7:30pmConcert HallExperience Patti LuPone’s new concert, A Life in Notes, where she performs a retrospective of songs from her childhood to now.
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SIX the Musical
From 2 Jan 2025PlayhouseDivorced. 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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Tribute to Duke Ellington – James Morrison and His Big Band
20 Nov 2024, 7pmConcert HallSwing along to this very special Duke Ellington tribute to hear all his big band classics with international jazz maestro, James Morrison.
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Ari Shaffir
31 May 2024, 8pmConcert HallAri puts on a hilarious show with all new material and he brings amazing openers. So it’s just a really funny night of legit mainstream stand-up at QPAC’s Concert Hall.
What’s On
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The Underdogs Show Unmuzzled
Until 20 Apr 2024Cremorne TheatreGet ready for a pawsitively unforgettable night of music, laughter, and tail-wagging fun!
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Queensland Ballet A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Until 27 April 2024PlayhouseExperience the wonder of Shakespeare in the whimsical A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Liam Scarlett.
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Beauty and the Beast the Musical
Now PlayingLyric TheatreFinal weeks released from 22 May to 9 June for Disney’s enchanting new musical. Plus extra matinees added for the April school holidays.
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Free The World From Above
QPAC TunnelPose against stylized wings, capture moments, and share your soaring selfies #atqpac. Lightness. Possibility. Perspective.
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Opera Queensland Lucia di Lammermoor
20 & 27 Apr 2024Concert HallA compelling portrait of a woman whose passion knows no limits. Presented as part of Brisbane Bel Canto.
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Opera Queensland Jessica Pratt in Concert
24 Apr 2024, 7pmConcert HallJessica Pratt and QSO perform a special one-night-only concert of spectacular highlights from the bel canto repertoire.
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The Woman in Black
30 Apr - 11 May 2024PlayhouseStarring John Waters and Daniel MacPherson, don’t miss this thrilling theatrical exploration of terror.
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I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
2 - 4 May 2024Cremorne TheatreA crowd-pleasing comedy that takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as 'the relationship.'
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Mamamia Out Loud LIVE
2 May 2024, 7:30pmConcert HallMamamia Out Loud LIVE brings Australia’s number one news and pop culture podcast to the stage!
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra My Homeland
3 May 2024, 7:30pmConcert HallEvery note from this fun and heartfelt work will spark a bright new picture in your mind, making this concert truly unforgettable.
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Aaron Chen – Funny Garden
4 May 2024, 7pm & 9:30pmConcert Hall“You are allowed to put whatever you like in your blurb. It doesn’t even have to describe the show.” Aaron Chen
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Forest Song & Don Quixote
6 - 7 May 2024Concert HallThe Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine will return to Australia to present their double bill of Forest Song & Don Quixote.
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
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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The smash hit Tina-The Tina Turner Musical previews in Brisbane commence June 29 at QPAC
The musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race to become the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
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Bangarra Dance Theatre's Waru to make a splash in QPAC's Playhouse this June
Bangarra Dance Theatre will bring its work for children, Waru – journey of the small turtle to QPAC this June.
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The world is losing its head!
Tickets are on sale for SIX the Musical, the global phenomenon which has taken the world by storm! In its previous Australian tours, the Tony Award-winning electrifying musical enjoyed record-breaking seasons across the country.
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Changing the Conversation with Benjamin Law
We catch up with Benjamin Law on talking about key issues in our multicultural society.
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Broadway's biggest blockbuster is flying into Brisbane
Rejoycify! The producers of the Broadway blockbuster WICKED today announced that the musical phenomenon will fly into the Lyric Theatre, QPAC in September this year.
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Trent Dalton's Love Stories Adapted for Stage
Queensland Performing Arts Centre and Brisbane Festival have announced the stage adaptation of Trent Dalton’s Love Stories will have its world premiere in the Playhouse from 10 to 29 September as part of the 2024 Festival.
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Southern Cross Soloists Divine Alchemy
Southern Cross Soloists showcased exquisite music in Divine Alchemy, uncovering a series of masterpieces that, beyond the beautiful melodies, represented stories that connect us all as humans.
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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.
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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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
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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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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