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Musica Viva The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge & William Barton Musica Viva Australia The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge & William Barton
27 Jul 2027, 7pmConcert HallGet ready for soaring voices and songs of the earth as multi-instrumentalist, vocalist & composer William Barton meets the legendary Choir of King’s College, Cambridge.
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The Avalanches On the Banks The Avalanches
6 Mar 2027, From 6pmCultural Forecourt, South BankAustralian sonic innovators The Avalanches return to Brisbane, bringing their landmark sample-based sound to On the Banks.
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A BEAUTIFUL NOISE A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
From 20 Mar 2027Lyric TheatreDue to popular demand an additional 2 weeks have just been released from Tuesday, 20 April 2027!
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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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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.
What's on at QPAC
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Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)Featuring the West End cast Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
Now PlayingPlayhouseFinal 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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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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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.
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Maestro 8: Scheherazade Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 8: Scheherazade
16 - 17 Oct 2026Concert HallAn evening of storytelling featuring Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, Grieg’s folk-tinged Piano Concerto and Ella Macens’ Release.
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sacred and profane. Bridie Hooper in INGRESS.Photo Credit: Cecilia Martin Southern Cross Soloists sacred and profane
18 Oct 2026, 3pmConcert HallBach’s sacred beauty meets modern circus as the Southern Cross Soloists for a bold fusion of music and movement.
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Pekka Kuusisto: Legends & Luminaries Australian Chamber Orchestra Pekka Kuusisto: Legends & Luminaries
19 Oct 2026, 7pmConcert HallSingular artist Pekka Kuusisto makes his long-awaited return to direct the Australian Chamber Orchestra in music that transcends age and time.
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An Evening Without Kate Bush
21 - 24 Oct 2026Cremorne TheatrePaying a glorious tribute to the music, fans and mythology of one of the most influential voices in pop music.
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Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation Queensland Symphony Orchestra Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation
23 - 24 Oct 2026Concert HallHear film scores from animations that captured your heart – from Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, Up and more.
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Education Concert: Cinematic Queensland Symphony Orchestra Education Concert: Cinematic
23 Oct 2026, 10am & 11:45amConcert HallExperience famous film scores from Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, Up and more with this Education Concert.
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Last Words The University of Queensland Symphony Orchestra Last Words
25 Oct 2026, 2pmConcert HallThe University of Queensland Symphony Orchestra is coming to QPAC’s Concert Hall to explore music’s most profound final works by Mahler, Bruckner and Tchaikovsky.
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Enter the Castle with Jon Ronson Enter the Castle with Jon Ronson
27 Oct 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallThe Castle, Jon Ronson’s first book in 11 years, is his most personal, revealing and gripping journey yet.
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DRACULA DRACULA
27 Oct - 8 Nov 2026PlayhouseAfter a decade in the shadows, Shake & Stir Theatre Co’s critically acclaimed, sold-out production of DRACULA rises again for a strictly limited season.