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Aaron Chen Aaron Chen
21 & 23 Sep 2026Concert 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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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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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
Now PlayingPlayhousePart 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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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.
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Tom Gleeson Tom Gleeson – Out of Touch
26 Jun 2026, 6pm & 8:30pmConcert HallTom Gleeson is completely out of touch. Come along to the show and take him down a peg.
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The Gesualdo Six The Gesualdo Six – Wishing Tree
29 Jun 2026, 6:30pmConcert HallEmbark on a captivating journey with UK a cappella ensemble The Gesualdo Six as they perform a superbly curated collection of exquisite vocal consort pieces.
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360 ALLSTARS 360 ALLSTARS
30 Jun - 5 Jul 2026PlayhouseBMX, basketball, breaking, acrobatics, drumming and more! This smash hit returns to QPAC bigger and better than ever before!
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Al Jardine Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds Band
30 Jun 2026, 8pmConcert HallAl Jardine performs all of The Beach Boys’ hits, from radio favourites to hidden gems, a concert experience not to be missed!
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PRAMKICKER by Sadie HaslerImage by Lara Furst PRAMKICKER by Sadie Hasler
1 - 4 Jul 2026Cremorne TheatreDon’t miss this vulnerable, potty-mouthed love-letter to modern women set in a G&T-fuelled, anger management session.
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Italian Serenatas Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Italian Serenatas
2 Jul 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallStep into the world of high style and high emotion as Italian baritone Renato Dolcini returns to the Brandenburg stage.
