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The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
6 Jul 2027, 8:30pmConcert HallReturning to Australia with an epic new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary Rock & Metal.
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Jameela Jamil Jameela Jamil: Prison of Perfection
5 Mar 2027, 7pmConcert HallJameela Jamil is back by popular demand to spread her gospel of refusing to give into the bullsh*t of life.
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Nordic Now Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Nordic Now
6 Mar 2027, 7pmConcert HallEnter a world of shimmering textures and bold musical imagination. Experience the distinctive soundscape of Finland through the eyes of Timo-Veikko Valve.
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Grace and Mischief Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Grace and Mischief
7 May 2027, 7pmConcert HallImmerse yourself in an evening of colour, spectacle, and dazzling musical contrasts as Camerata is joined by winds, brass and percussion.
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Past Forward Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Past Forward
29 Jul 2027, 7pmConcert HallWitness a chain reaction as four contemporary composers take musical traditions and send them spinning in new directions.
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Orava Quartet Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Orava Quartet
21 Oct 2027, 7pmConcert HallIn this intimate performance, the Orava Quartet draw you into their sound world where centuries of musical storytelling come to life.
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Sunshine Sounds Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Sunshine Sounds
12 Nov 2027, 7pmConcert HallDiscover Queensland through the eyes and ears of a new generation of artistic voices.
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The TEN Tenors - Great Southern Land The TEN Tenors – Great Southern Land
16 Jun 2027, 1pm & 6:30pmConcert HallThe TEN Tenors return with their spectacular new Great Southern Land tour, celebrating the music that has shaped generations of Australians.
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Stewart Copeland: Police Deranged for Orchestra Stewart Copeland: Police Deranged for Orchestra
1 Sep 2027, 8:15pmConcert HallStewart Copeland’s Police Deranged For Orchestra is a high energy orchestral evening bursting with The Police’s biggest hits.
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Aaron Chen Aaron Chen – Technology
10 - 11 Dec 2026Concert HallDue to popular demand a new show has just been announced! Award-winning comedian Aaron Chen is returning to QPAC for an encore performance of his show, Technology. It deals with technology.
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XANADU Xanadu
25 to 28 Feb 2027Concert HallXANADU the Musical rolls into QPAC’s Concert Hall for six shows only! A laugh-out-loud, roller-skating adventure packed with nostalgic hits and 80s magic.
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Lucy Darling: Cheers Lucy Darling: Cheers
8 - 9 Mar 2027Concert HallAward-winning performer Carisa Hendrix stars as charming socialite and cocktail enthusiast Lucy Darling as she continues her vivacious vagabond voyages with Cheers.
What's on at QPAC
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Australian Girls Choir Australian Girls Choir – Annual Concert 2026
15 Nov 2026, 2:30pm & 6pmConcert HallThe Australian Girls Choir present a spectacular showcase of song and dance at their 2026 Annual Concert.
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Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie
14 - 29 Nov 2026PlayhouseJourney back to London where Sherlock Holmes is drawn into a grisly murder. The clues are all there ... but will you spot them in time?
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Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie featuring the original Australian cast For Schools: Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie
14 - 29 Nov 2026PlayhouseLegendary detective. Deadly adversary. One unforgettable night of theatre for senior students.
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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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Beethoven’s Pastoral Australian Chamber Orchestra Beethoven’s Pastoral
16 Nov 2026, 7pmConcert HallRichard Tognetti directs the Australian Chamber Orchestra in a thrilling season finale featuring Beethoven’s epic and transportive Sixth Symphony.
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James Morrison with Special Guest Mahalia Barnes James Morrison with Special Guest Mahalia Barnes
19 Nov 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallAn unforgettable night of swing and soul, this is a concert experience you won’t want to miss!
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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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Dan and Phil: Hard Launch World Tour
21 Nov 2026, 3pm & 8pmConcert HallIn this unhinged and unafraid new era, join Dan and Phil live with their explosive new stage show.
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An Evening with Mary Beard An Evening with Mary Beard
24 Nov 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallJoin Mary Beard as she makes the case for why the classical world still matters to us, now more than ever, with her new book Talking Classics.
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Kings of Country Rock – Eagles vs Creedence Kings of Country Rock – Eagles vs Creedence
26 Nov 2026, 8pmConcert HallAn evening packed with platinum hits, iconic songs and the soundtrack of a generation.
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Pirates of the High Trees Real and Diverse Ensemble Pirates of the High Trees
26 - 28 Nov 2026Cremorne TheatreReal and Diverse Ensemble return with their next sensational adventure, inspired by the whimsical worlds of Lewis Carroll.
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Maestro 10: Don Juan & Manfred Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 10: Don Juan & Manfred
27 - 28 Nov 2026Concert HallThe 2026 season finale features Tchaikovsky’s Manfred Symphony and Richard Strauss’ Don Juan.
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Rock Choir Rock Choir
29 Nov 2026, 1pm & 4:30pmConcert HallNew show added! A massed community choir spectacular featuring singers from across Queensland and featuring guest artists, Nathan Foley and Ellen Reed.
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Handel’s Messiah Brisbane Chamber Choir Handel’s Messiah
30 Nov 2026, 7pmConcert HallThe festive season begins in glorious fashion as Handel’s Messiah returns to QPAC’s Concert Hall in 2026.
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Grossbusters – The Monster Musical Grossbusters – The Monster Musical
2 - 3 Dec 2026PlayhouseGrossbusters is a school musical like no other from students attending distance education and living in remote Queensland.
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For Schools: Grossbusters – The Monster Musical
2 - 3 Dec 2026PlayhousePart of QPAC’s Creative Learning Program, students from Longreach School of Distance Education (LSODE) will bring their energy and talent to the Playhouse stage in Grossbusters.
