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Just announced!
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Deadly Funny Deadly Funny
7 Nov 2026, 6pmCremorne TheatreA hilarious night with some of the most incredible new comedians and storytellers from the world’s oldest culture. Live at QPAC’s Cremorne Theatre – it’s going to be deadly!
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Ray Chen: The Eight Seasons with Melbourne Chamber Orchestra Ray Chen: 8 Seasons with Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
8 Apr 2027, 7pmConcert HallDon’t miss Ray Chen returning to QPAC joined by the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra.
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Eric Idle – An Evening of Idle Conversation Eric Idle – An Evening of Idle Conversation
5 Dec 2026, 1pmConcert HallJoin legendary comedian Eric Idle as he sits down to tell his incredible life’s story, live on stage and in conversation, like you’ve never heard it before.
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Celtic Thunder An Evening with Celtic Thunder
5 Apr 2027, 7:30pmConcert HallPrepare to be swept away by a hand-picked selection of Celtic Thunder’s most beloved songs on a journey through an extraordinary legacy.
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The Italian Woman Opera Queensland The Italian Woman
20 - 24 Apr 2027Glasshouse TheatreThis is Rossini in full flight. Queensland Symphony Orchestra and nineteen extraordinary voices on stage tearing into one of opera’s greatest comic scores.
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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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Second Coming
Rent NowDigital StageIt's 2065, Earth is burning, and time is running out. A darkly comic new Australian play about climate crisis, corporate power and second chances.
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Leon Bridges On the Banks Leon Bridges
28 Feb 2027, From 6pmCultural Forecourt, South BankExperience an evening of joyful sounds, infectious grooves and timeless R&B with Leon Bridges at On the Banks.
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Madness On the Banks Madness
2 Mar 2027, From 6pmCultural Forecourt, South BankGet ready for a night of iconic songs, infectious energy and four decades of British pop history with Madness at On the Banks.
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Fatboy Slim On the Banks Fatboy Slim
9 - 10 Mar 2027, From 6pmCultural Forecourt, South BankSecond show on sale now! Don’t miss Fatboy Slim, one of electronic music’s most iconic figures, as he brings his unmistakable, hedonistic energy to On the Banks.
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Legends of Motown Legends of Motown
18 Feb 2027, 8pmConcert HallLegends of Motown is an electrifying celebration of the music that defined a generation.
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The Picture of Dorian Gray For Schools: The Picture of Dorian Gray
10 - 28 Aug 2027Glasshouse TheatreKip Williams' Tony Award-winning adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic, performed solo by Nikki Shiels.
What's on at QPAC
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Maestro 7: Symphonic Dances Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 7: Symphonic Dances
25 - 26 Sep 2026Concert HallA celebration of music that moves the body and soul featuring Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances and Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances.
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Betsy Balloon and the Very Great Terrible Flood Image by Rachel McMillan Brisbane Festival Betsy Balloon and the Very Great Terrible Flood
Must close 26 Sep 2026Cremorne TheatreBetsy Balloon is a rambunctious modern fable presented with original music and illustration based on a story by Bill Manhire.
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Escape Brisbane Festival Escape
Now PlayingPlayhouseVisceral and high-octane, Escape blends complex, moving architectural structures with multi-talented performers to create a blood-pumping and emotional multimedia experience.
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ANASTASIA the Musical ANASTASIA the Musical
Now PlayingLyric TheatreANASTASIA the Broadway Musical, the romantic and adventure-filled hit musical inspired by the beloved film, is coming to Brisbane.
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An Evening with Li Cunxin An Evening with Li Cunxin
29 Sep 2026, 6:30pmConcert HallJoin Li Cunxin for a celebration of his new book The Lucky Son, the highly anticipated follow up to one of the world’s most beloved books, Mao's Last Dancer.
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Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)Featuring the West End cast Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
30 Sep - 18 Oct 2026PlayhouseFinal shows on sale now! Experience this five-star comedy sensation as five fearless women bring Austen’s world of love, class and chaos to life.
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The Box Show The Box Show
30 Sep - 3 Oct 2026Cremorne TheatrePrepare to have your minds blown! Four quirky misfits turn everyday junk – wheelie bins, kitchen scraps, plastic bags – into an electrifying symphony of beats, rhythm & creativity.
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An Evening with Damon Hill An Evening with Damon Hill – In Conversation with Tom Clarkson
1 Oct 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallOne of motorsport’s most respected figures, Damon Hill, joins Tom Clarkson, acclaimed host of the official F1 podcast Beyond The Grid for an evening of stories from his remarkable Formula 1 career.
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Burn the Floor Burn the Floor
2 Oct 2026, 7pmConcert HallFeaturing inspirational champion dancers, Burn the Floor is not just a dance show, it’s a pure theatrical experience!
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Radiohead for Solo Piano: Live AV Set Radiohead for Solo Piano: Live AV Set
3 Oct 2026, 8pmConcert HallMaster of improvisation, Berlin-based Australian pianist Josh Cohen returns to QPAC this October!
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CHEEK LIVE: State of the Nation with Hannah Ferguson CHEEK LIVE: State of the Nation with Hannah Ferguson
4 Oct 2026, 6:30pmConcert HallJoin Hannah Ferguson, Founder of Cheek Media, as she addresses the State of the Nation.
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Paul Lewis Musica Viva Australia Paul Lewis: Mozart+
6 Oct 2026, 7pmConcert HallPianist Paul Lewis puts Mozart under the microscope to discover endless new wonders.
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Origins – Siobhan Stagg and Jonathan Ware Origins – Siobhan Stagg and Jonathan Ware
7 Oct 2026, 6:30pmConcert HallAustralia’s acclaimed soprano Siobhan Stagg returns home with a deeply personal programme that reimagines stories of creation through a feminine lens. Joined by acclaimed pianist Jonathan Ware.
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Macy Gray Macy Gray Live – The Encore Tour
9 Oct 2026, 8pmConcert HallOne of the greatest R&B and soul artists of her generation, returns to Australia.
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Lawrence Mooney – Full Moon Party Lawrence Mooney – Full Moon Party
10 Oct 2026, 8pmConcert HallJoin the Moonman as he helps each of these wonderful individuals come to life live on stage at QPAC.
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Music on Sundays 5: Old Worlds, New Sounds Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 5: Old Worlds, New Sounds
11 Oct 2026, 11:30amConcert HallExperience a high-voltage program featuring Catherina Lee on violin and music by Dvořák, Bizet, Bruch and more.
