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Aaron Chen Aaron Chen
21 Sep 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallAward-winning comedian Aaron Chen is coming to tour the world with his new show, Technology. It deals with technology.
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Shel We Brisbane Festival Shel We
10 - 13 Sep 2026Cremorne TheatreOff-beat, upbeat and heartwarming, Shel We has delighted audiences of all ages!
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RocKwiz Rocks Brisbane Brisbane Festival RocKwiz Rocks Brisbane
12 Sep 2026, 7pmConcert HallRocKwiz returns to QPAC for a special night of unique entertainment with a tailor made Brisbane show!
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The Complete Bach Catalogue for Organ Brisbane Festival The Complete Bach Catalogue for Organ
13 Sep 2026, From 6amConcert HallRenowned Australian organist Calvin Bowman leads audiences through the complete organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
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Legends (of the Golden Arches) Brisbane Festival LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches)
17 - 20 Sep 2026Cremorne TheatreA rip-roaring ride into the depths of the Chinese afterlife.
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Ocean In Concert with David Attenborough Brisbane Festival Ocean In Concert with David Attenborough
17 Sep 2026, 6:30pmConcert HallExperience a live screening of the stunning nature documentary feature Ocean with David Attenborough, accompanied by Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra.
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Escape Brisbane Festival Escape
23 - 27 Sep 2026PlayhouseVisceral and high-octane, Escaoe blends complex, moving architectural structures with multi-talented performers to create a blood-pumping and emotional multimedia experience.
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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
23 - 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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Nina Korbe, Josh McIntosh, Danielle Kellie, Tnee Dyer, and Rebecca LevingstonPathways into Creative Industries Panel Panel: Pathways into Creative Industries
Watch NowDigital StageThis panel introduces students to people who work in the creative industries — artists, producers and technical experts who make theatre, music, film and live performance for a living.
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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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Dave Burton, Aunty Sharron mirii Bell, Ngoc Phan, and David Morton.The Riddle of Washpool Gully: What Artist Am I? Panel Riddle of Washpool Gully: What Artist Am I? Panel
Watch NowDigital StageThis panel discussion invites students to meet a range of artists and gain insight into their creative careers, pathways, and practices
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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.
What's on at QPAC
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Tubular Bells Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells
10 Jun 2026, 8pmConcert HallMike Oldfield’s iconic, seminal work will be performed by an expansive live group, led and arranged by Mike Oldfield’s long-term collaborator, Robin A. Smith.
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GRIMM – Tales from the Brothers Grimm GRIMM – Tales from the Brothers Grimm
Until 13 Jun 2026Cremorne TheatreHappily, ever after? Never. GRIMM, the smash‑hit, deliciously‑twisted, sold out production returns to QPAC’s Cremorne Theatre.
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Shake & Stir Theatre Co's GRIMMJoel Devereux For Schools: GRIMM - Tales from the Brothers Grimm
Until 13 Jun 2026Cremorne TheatrePart of QPAC's Creative Learning Program, this bold adaption of tales from the Brothers Grimm is a bewitching theatre experience.
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Macbeth Macbeth
Now PlayingPlayhouseIn celebration of its 20th anniversary, revered production house Shake & Stir Theatre Co tackle Shakespeare’s most-gripping tragedy, Macbeth.
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Macbeth For Schools: Macbeth
Until 21 Jun 2026PlayhousePart of QPAC's Creative Learning Program, this production is reimagined at scale, for our age of clickbait and catastrophe.
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BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL
Now PlayingLyric TheatreBeetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! Featuring a story and score that’s out of this Netherworld, don’t miss this touching show about making the most of every Day-O.
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Go Your Own Way: The Fleetwood Mac Legacy Go Your Own Way: The Fleetwood Mac Legacy
11 Jun 2026, 3pm & 7pmConcert HallDue to popular demand, a second show has been added! Don’t miss this spellbinding theatrical celebration of Fleetwood Mac, featuring an ensemble of world-class musicians.
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Morning Masterworks 3: Beethoven & Dvořák Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 3: Beethoven & Dvořák
12 Jun 2026, 11:30amConcert HallExperience Dvořák’s radiant Cello Concerto and Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No.7 in this 90 minute concert.
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Maestro 4: Beethoven, Dvořák & Smetana Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 4: Beethoven, Dvořák & Smetana
13 Jun 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallDon’t miss Dvořák’s radiant Cello Concerto, Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No.7 and Smetana’s Bartered Bride Overture.
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Carnival of the Animals Southern Cross Soloists Carnival of the Animals
14 Jun 2026, 3pmConcert HallCamille Saint-Saëns’ beloved Carnival of the Animals receives an Australian update in this thoughtful and heartfelt adaptation.
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Isles of Light Australian Chamber Orchestra Isles of Light
22 Jun 2026, 7pmConcert HallA genre-defying voyage from the pastoral majesty of Vaughan Williams to the experimental universe of Kate Bush, directed by British virtuoso Lawrence Power.
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Fantastic Mr Fox Fantastic Mr Fox
24 - 28 Jun 2026PlayhouseYou’ve read the book, seen the movie – now experience it live – from the wacky mind of the World’s No. 1 Storyteller.
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Fantastic Mr Fox For Schools: Fantastic Mr Fox
24 - 28 Jun 2026PlayhousePart of QPAC's Creative Learning Program, Fantastic Mr Fox sees live actors interact with lush, beautifully-realised animations, bringing to life the magic and touching detail of Dahl’s fantastical world.
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Lose to Win Lose to Win
25 - 27 Jun 2026Cremorne TheatreA celebration of the South Sudanese community, of resilience, and the power of imagination.
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Storytelling for Healing Panel: Storytelling for Healing
25 Jun 2026, 1pmCremorne TheatreA panel discussion about the importance of storytelling in the healing journey for refugees.
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Lose to Win For Schools: Lose to Win
25 - 27 Jun 2026Cremorne TheatrePart of QPAC's Creative Learning Program, this production is a celebration of the South Sudanese community, of resilience, and the power of imagination.
