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Annie Annie
From 27 December 2025Lyric TheatreExperience this beloved musical that has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations.
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Black History Month: HERstory | HIStory Clancestry Black History Month: HERstory | HIStory
25 Jul 2025, From 6pmMelbourne Street GreenExperience some of the finest local First Nations artists in a night of free live music and storytelling.
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Clancestry Weaving Workshops
26 Jul & 2 Aug 2025Playhouse LoungeCome 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.
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Clancestry 2024 Smoking Ceremony Image by Red Handed Productions Clancestry First Gathering
31 Jul 2025, 5:30pmMelbourne Street GreenCelebrate the First Nations cultures of Brisbane and mark the official opening of Clancestry 2025 with First Gathering.
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Biggest Mobs Background artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher Clancestry Biggest Mobs
1 Aug 2025, 6pmCremorne TheatreGet your mob together for a night of powerful, high-energy Blak music! An epic culmination of QPAC’s BlakBeats First Nations music development program.
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Clancestry 2024 Mob Words Image by Lewis Bin Doraho Clancestry Live Art at Clancestry
2 - 10 Aug 2025Melbourne Street Green & Town Square, Fish LaneEnjoy Live Art at Clancestry as artists create installations and paintings live throughout the festival.
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Art of Song Background artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher Clancestry Art of Song
8 Aug 2025, 7:30pmCremorne TheatreThree powerful First Nations songwomen – Jess Hitchcock, Megan Sarmardin and SOLCHLD come together to share their stories through song.
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Clancestry 2024 Mob Music Image by Lewis Bin Doraho Clancestry Mob Music
9 - 10 Aug 2025, From 6:30pmMelbourne Street GreenTwo 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.
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Sparks: First Nations Play Readings Image by Tai Bobongie Clancestry Sparks: First Nations Play Readings
9 Aug 2025, 5pmCremorne TheatreBe the first to experience four new works written by emerging First Nations playwrights in these 10-minute rehearsed readings.
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Clancestry for Kids Image by Axis Productions Clancestry Clancestry for Kids
9 - 10 Aug 2025Melbourne Street GreenJoin us for a weekend of vibrant culture, creativity, and free family fun as we celebrate First Nations art, stories, and community.
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story The Simon & Garfunkel Story
7 Sep 2025, 2pmConcert HallA critically acclaimed concert experience about two young boys from Queens who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo.
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Lisa Simone Lisa Simone
23 Jul 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallLisa Simone performs the songs of her mother Dr Nina Simone with her band in the Concert Hall.
What's on at QPAC
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Tchaikovsky's Pathétique Queensland Symphony Orchestra Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique
16 - 17 May 2025Concert HallIt’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.
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Australasian Dance Collective – Blue David Kelly Australasian Dance Collective Blue
Must Close 17 MayPlayhouseCelebrate 40 years of dance with Blue, a triple bill that honours the past, embraces the present, and looks boldly toward the future
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
Now PlayingCremorne TheatreExperience all 37 plays ... in 97 minutes ... with just 3 hilarious actors!
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Tommy Emmanuel Tommy Emmanuel
18 May 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallThe world’s greatest acoustic guitar player returns for a night of jaw-dropping musical showmanship that must be seen to be believed.
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Ensemble Q Black Angels & Red Death Ensemble Q Black Angels & Red Death
19 May 2025, 7pmConcert HallEnsemble Q present a captivating collection of works that explore themes of remembrance, conflict, fantasy, and deep introspection.
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Tina Arena – Don’t Ask Again Tour Tina Arena – Don’t Ask Again Tour
20 - 21 May 2025Concert HallTina Arena returns in 2025 for her encore Don’t Ask Again Tour, playing all her hits this May.
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Art of the Score: The Music of Hans Zimmer Queensland Symphony Orchestra Art of the Score: The Music of Hans Zimmer
23 - 24 May 2025Concert HallJoin us as we celebrate one of the unofficial Kings of Movie Scores: Hans Zimmer.
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QSO Art of the Score: The Music of Hans Zimmer Queensland Symphony Orchestra QSO Education Concert 2025
23 May 2025, 11am & 12:30pmConcert HallJoin us as we celebrate one of the unofficial kings of movie scores: Hans Zimmer, in QSO's Education Concert 2025.
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Frankenstein Frankenstein
24 May - 8 Jun 2025PlayhouseMary Shelley’s Frankenstein is an electrifying tale of creation and humanity, retold in a large-scale theatrical event, returning to QPAC’s Playhouse.
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Sigur Rós Sigur Rós
27 & 28 May 2025Concert HallNew 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.
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Alison Moyet – KEY Live 2025 Alison Moyet – KEY Live 2025
29 May 2025, 8pmConcert HallExperience the unmistakable voice of Alison Moyet live on her highly-anticipated world tour!
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Songs From The Canyon Songs From The Canyon
30 May 2025, 8pmConcert HallA 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.
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Ballet Preljocaj – Swan Lake Photography: JC Carbonne 2025 QPAC International Series Ballet Preljocaj – Swan Lake
31 May - 7 Jun 2025Lyric TheatreA Swan Lake like no other. Experience the breathtaking artistry of Ballet Preljocaj, exclusive to Brisbane.
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Empire of Sound Queensland Youth Symphony Empire of Sound
31 May 2025, 7pmConcert HallAn unforgettable musical adventure for fans of Star Wars and symphonic masterpieces, this concert promises to be a stellar experience.
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Southern Cross Soloists – Pearls Southern Cross Soloists Pearls
1 Jun 2025, 3pmConcert HallJoin 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.
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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, 6:30pmLyric TheatreJoin us for this free special screening as part of the Ballet Preljocaj – Swan Lake season at QPAC.
