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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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  • Annie

    Annie

    From 27 December 2025
    Lyric Theatre

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

  • Black History Month: HERstory | HIStory

    Clancestry Black History Month: HERstory | HIStory

    25 Jul 2025, From 6pm
    Melbourne Street Green

    Experience some of the finest local First Nations artists in a night of free live music and storytelling.

  • Clancestry Weaving Workshops

    26 Jul & 2 Aug 2025
    Playhouse Lounge

    Come and learn to weave at Clancestry! Learn about the regeneration of traditional cultural practices using raffia or palm leaves to create your very own masterpiece.

  • Clancestry 2024 Smoking Ceremony Image by Red Handed Productions

    Clancestry First Gathering

    31 Jul 2025, 5:30pm
    Melbourne Street Green

    Celebrate the First Nations cultures of Brisbane and mark the official opening of Clancestry 2025 with First Gathering.

  • Biggest Mobs Background artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher

    Clancestry Biggest Mobs

    1 Aug 2025, 6pm
    Cremorne Theatre

    Get your mob together for a night of powerful, high-energy Blak music! An epic culmination of QPAC’s BlakBeats First Nations music development program.

  • Clancestry 2024 Mob Words Image by Lewis Bin Doraho

    Clancestry Live Art at Clancestry

    2 - 10 Aug 2025
    Melbourne Street Green & Town Square, Fish Lane

    Enjoy Live Art at Clancestry as artists create installations and paintings live throughout the festival.

  • Art of Song Background artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher

    Clancestry Art of Song

    8 Aug 2025, 7:30pm
    Cremorne Theatre

    Three powerful First Nations songwomen – Jess Hitchcock, Megan Sarmardin and SOLCHLD come together to share their stories through song.

  • Clancestry 2024 Mob Music Image by Lewis Bin Doraho

    Clancestry Mob Music

    9 - 10 Aug 2025, From 6:30pm
    Melbourne Street Green

    Two nights of jam-packed free live music on our Mob Music Stage! Enjoy the vibes as the sun goes down with the sounds of our deadly First Nations artists.

  • Sparks: First Nations Play Readings Image by Tai Bobongie

    Clancestry Sparks: First Nations Play Readings

    9 Aug 2025, 5pm
    Cremorne Theatre

    Be the first to experience four new works written by emerging First Nations playwrights in these 10-minute rehearsed readings.

  • Clancestry for Kids Image by Axis Productions

    Clancestry Clancestry for Kids

    9 - 10 Aug 2025
    Melbourne Street Green

    Join us for a weekend of vibrant culture, creativity, and free family fun as we celebrate First Nations art, stories, and community.

  • The Simon & Garfunkel Story

    The Simon & Garfunkel Story

    7 Sep 2025, 2pm
    Concert Hall

    A critically acclaimed concert experience about two young boys from Queens who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo.

  • Lisa Simone

    Lisa Simone

    23 Jul 2025, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Lisa Simone performs the songs of her mother Dr Nina Simone with her band in the Concert Hall.

What's on at QPAC

  • Tchaikovsky's Pathétique

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique

    16 - 17 May 2025
    Concert Hall

    It’s always fun to hear musical comedy from a serious composer, and we’ll be cracking a smile with you in the Concert Hall at QPAC.

  • Australasian Dance Collective – Blue David Kelly

    Australasian Dance Collective Blue

    Must Close 17 May
    Playhouse

    Celebrate 40 years of dance with Blue, a triple bill that honours the past, embraces the present, and looks boldly toward the future

  • The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

    The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

    Now Playing
    Cremorne Theatre

    Experience all 37 plays ... in 97 minutes ... with just 3 hilarious actors!

  • Tommy Emmanuel

    Tommy Emmanuel

    18 May 2025, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    The world’s greatest acoustic guitar player returns for a night of jaw-dropping musical showmanship that must be seen to be believed.

  • Ensemble Q Black Angels & Red Death

    Ensemble Q Black Angels & Red Death

    19 May 2025, 7pm
    Concert Hall

    Ensemble Q present a captivating collection of works that explore themes of remembrance, conflict, fantasy, and deep introspection.

  • Tina Arena – Don’t Ask Again Tour

    Tina Arena – Don’t Ask Again Tour

    20 - 21 May 2025
    Concert Hall

    Tina Arena returns in 2025 for her encore Don’t Ask Again Tour, playing all her hits this May.

  • Art of the Score: The Music of Hans Zimmer

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Art of the Score: The Music of Hans Zimmer

    23 - 24 May 2025
    Concert Hall

    Join us as we celebrate one of the unofficial Kings of Movie Scores: Hans Zimmer.

  • QSO Art of the Score: The Music of Hans Zimmer

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra QSO Education Concert 2025

    23 May 2025, 11am & 12:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Join us as we celebrate one of the unofficial kings of movie scores: Hans Zimmer, in QSO's Education Concert 2025.

  • Frankenstein

    Frankenstein

    24 May - 8 Jun 2025
    Playhouse

    Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is an electrifying tale of creation and humanity, retold in a large-scale theatrical event, returning to QPAC’s Playhouse.

  • Sigur Rós

    Sigur Rós

    27 & 28 May 2025
    Concert Hall

    New performance date on Wednesday, 28 May just announced! Experience Sigur Rós live with the Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra as they present their most intimate album yet, ÁTTA.

  • Alison Moyet – KEY Live 2025

    Alison Moyet – KEY Live 2025

    29 May 2025, 8pm
    Concert Hall

    Experience the unmistakable voice of Alison Moyet live on her highly-anticipated world tour!

  • Songs From The Canyon

    Songs From The Canyon

    30 May 2025, 8pm
    Concert Hall

    A night of music from Laurel Canyon including the songs of Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, The Beach Boys, Carole King, The Doors, The Byrds, The Mamas and the Papas and more.

  • Ballet Preljocaj – Swan Lake Photography: JC Carbonne

    2025 QPAC International Series Ballet Preljocaj – Swan Lake

    31 May - 7 Jun 2025
    Lyric Theatre

    A Swan Lake like no other. Experience the breathtaking artistry of Ballet Preljocaj, exclusive to Brisbane.

  • Empire of Sound

    Queensland Youth Symphony Empire of Sound

    31 May 2025, 7pm
    Concert Hall

    An unforgettable musical adventure for fans of Star Wars and symphonic masterpieces, this concert promises to be a stellar experience.

  • Southern Cross Soloists – Pearls

    Southern Cross Soloists Pearls

    1 Jun 2025, 3pm
    Concert Hall

    Join the Southern Cross Soloists as they perform music of spirit, peace and belief – the pearls of the artform that transcend time and speak to the heart. 

  • La Force de l’âge (In One’s Prime)

    QPAC and Alliance Française de Brisbane La Force de l’Âge (The Prime of Life)

    2 Jun 2025, 6:30pm
    Lyric Theatre

    Join us for this free special screening as part of the Ballet Preljocaj – Swan Lake season at QPAC.

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