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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.
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The Picture of Dorian Gray The Picture of Dorian Gray
10 - 28 Aug 2027Glasshouse TheatreExperience the Tony Award-winning blockbuster starring Nikki Shiels as she takes on all 26 roles in this gripping and vibrant production.
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The Holiday in Concert The Holiday in Concert
12 - 13 Dec 2026Concert HallNew show added! Don't miss beloved Christmas romcom The Holiday (2006) live in concert at QPAC's Concert Hall this festive season, with Hans Zimmer's iconic score performed live-to-film by Southern Cross Symphony.
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Seventh Wonder Seventh Wonder Performs Fleetwood Mac Orchestrated
28 May 2027, 7:30pmConcert HallApplauded by Mick Fleetwood himself, Seventh Wonder has earned its reputation as one of Australia’s most acclaimed concert productions and a world-leading musical celebration of Fleetwood Mac.
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A BEAUTIFUL NOISE A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
From 20 Mar 2027Lyric TheatreThe untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.
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The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams
9 Jan 2027, 1:30pm & 7pmConcert HallExperience the music of two cinematic legends, Hans Zimmer and John Williams, performed by the Australian Pops Orchestra and conducted by John Foreman.
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The Shawshank Redemption The Shawshank Redemption
28 Apr to 9 May 2027Glasshouse TheatreThe Shawshank Redemption is a powerful stage production that places you just metres from the action.
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Xand van Tulleken Xand van Tulleken: Make Me Well
5 Dec 2026, 7pmConcert HallOxford-trained doctor, Fulbright scholar, and BBC presenter Dr Xand van Tulleken takes on the Wild West of the wellness industry in this interactive live show.
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For Schools: STEM Career Showdown
19 Mar 2027, 10amPlayhouseSTEM Career Showdown is a high-energy event where STEM professionals go head-to-head to prove why their career is the most exciting, impactful and future-shaping path of all.
What's on at QPAC
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Ocean In Concert with David Attenborough Brisbane Festival Ocean In Concert with David Attenborough
16 - 17 Sep 2026Concert 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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Queensland Theatre Company Strong is the New Pretty
Now PlayingPlayhouseExperience a nail-biting showdown and an inspiring story of determination, legacy and pride.
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ANASTASIA the Musical ANASTASIA the Musical
16 Sep - 18 Oct 2026Lyric TheatreANASTASIA the Broadway Musical, the romantic and adventure-filled hit musical inspired by the beloved film, is coming to Brisbane.
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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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Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious
18 Sep 2026, 8pmConcert HallNurse Georgie Carroll returns to Brisbane with her brand-new, razor-sharp show, Infectious.
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Labyrinth in Concert Jim Henson’s Labyrinth in Concert
19 - 20 Sep 2026Concert HallOn the heels of a successful global tour to nearly 100 cities, Jim Henson’s Labyrinth in Concert is coming to QPAC.
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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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Mozart’s Last Symphonies Australian Chamber Orchestra Mozart’s Last Symphonies
22 Sep 2026, 7pmConcert HallExperience one of the greatest chamber orchestras in the world at its joyous and inspirational best.
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Escape Brisbane Festival Escape
23 - 27 Sep 2026PlayhouseVisceral 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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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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Agnes Obel
24 Sep 2026, 8pmConcert HallThe Danish singer, songwriter and pianist known for her ethereal, chamber-pop sound comes to 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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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.
