Limited Season
Don’t let your night end just yet – QBAR is transforming into an exclusive Piano Bar for a truly enchanting experience. Join us on select Saturdays for live performances by talented young Brisbane artists from Jazz Music Institute and Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, who will showcase a curated blend of genres ranging from jazz to musical theatre and more.
Choose a drink or two from our rotating seasonal cocktail menu, or savour a selection from our signature cocktails, featuring favourites like the timeless Espresso Martini and the crisp, refreshing Negroni. Explore our curated selection of local wines, beers, ciders, spirits, and non-alcoholic options. Need a pick-me-up? Enjoy our barista-made coffee or tea.
Gather your friends and continue the magic at QBAR’s Piano Bar – an exclusive, post-theatre experience that’s only available for a limited time. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening of live music, sophisticated cocktails, and vibrant ambience.
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Opening Hours
Saturday, 17 May 2025: 9:15 PM to 10:15 PM
(Finishing time is subject to change)
Upcoming performances
Saturday, 17 May 2025 - Richard Brider
Saturday, 24 May 2025 - Sam Salvador
Saturday, 31 May 2025 - Patrick Baldwin
Location
QBAR, Ground-level foyer of QPAC
About the Artists
Richard Brider
Performing on: Sat 17 May 2025
Richard Brider is a 23-year-old jazz pianist studying at the Jazz Music Institute here in Brisbane. He has been playing piano for around 20 years but has made the seamless transition from classical to jazz. He hopes to bring his new found love and appreciation for the music to as many people as possible. Richard will be exploring a number of jazz standards in his performance which he hopes will be a fantastic end to an already great night of music for QPAC audiences.”
Sam Salvador
Performing on: Sat 24 May 2025
Sam Salvador is a 3rd year Popular Music student studying at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. Since the age of 5, Sam has had an intense passion for all things musical, taking up a variety of instruments through the years. Studying piano under Mitchell Dormer, Sam has taken to a multitude of genres from Jazz, Pop, RnB, Fusion and more, always eager to explore. Sam is an active musician within the local Brisbane music scene, performing in several bands as well as setting aside time as a private music teacher and session musician. He is equally passionate about sharing his music and story with others and is currently investigating opportunities to travel and perform internationally.
Patrick Baldwin
Performing on: Sat 31 May 2025
Jazz Music Institute student and Brisbane Musical Theatre répétiteur, Patrick Baldwin, is an aspiring young jazz and theatre pianist. He performs regularly in musical theatre productions across the greater Brisbane region displaying his prowess as a multifaceted instrumentalist and genuine passion for the art form.
To complement your theatre-going experience, Patrick is excited to deliver a variety of musical theatre favourites with a refreshing and relaxing ‘cocktail piano style’ twist tailored to create a perfectly balanced musical end to an unforgettable night out at QPAC.
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