logo

QPAC

Accessibility Tools
  • What's On
    • All Events
    • Accessible Performances
    • Out of the Box Festival
    • First Nations
    • Digital Stage
    • For Schools
    • Backstage Tours
    • Festivals & Seasons
    • Gift Ideas
  • Visit
    • Eat & Drink
    • Getting Here
    • Accessibility
    • Our Theatres & Spaces
    • Traffic Updates & Notices
  • Engage
    • First Nations Art
    • For Schools
    • Projects & Events
    • Behind the Scenes
    • Community Support Program
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Philanthropy
    • Supporters
    • Partnerships
    • Gifts in Wills
    • Membership
  • Secondary Links
    • My Account
    • Newsroom
    • Contact Us
    • Help
    • About Us
    • Venue Hire
    • Functions
    • Working with Us
Stay up to date with QPAC news. Subscribe to QPAC emails.
QPAC logo
Queensland Government emblem

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors give strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations, both First Nations and non-First Nations peoples, towards creating a better Queensland.

  • …
  • Visit
  • Our Theatres & Spaces
Image by David Kelly

Our Theatres & Spaces

QPAC is home to four world-class performance venues and state-of-the-art production facilities, with a fifth venue currently in construction.

Discover essential theatre information for your upcoming performance at QPAC. Our expansive foyers, auditoria, and function areas provide unique settings for corporate events, entertainment, and private functions. 

Explore our world-class venues and plan your visit today! 

Lyric Theatre

Join us for spectacular performances in our grand 2,000-seat venue, featuring exceptional acoustics and cityscape views. Explore our facilities for a memorable visit.

Concert Hall

One of Australia's most spectacular concert venues. The Concert Hall faces Melbourne Street and is directly opposite the South Brisbane train station on Grey Street.

Playhouse

The Playhouse is at the Russell Street side of QPAC with two entrances facing the South Bank Parklands.

Cremorne Theatre

Experience the magic of the Cremorne Theatre – QPAC's most versatile and intimate venue.

QPAC New Performing Arts Venue - Exterior Concept Only

New Performing Arts Venue

This new venue will support audience demand for performing arts and grow Queensland’s arts and cultural sector.

QPAC 40 Birthday Celebration on the Melbourne Street Green

Melbourne Street Green

The Melbourne Street Green is a vibrant outdoor space that regularly plays host to free performances, festivals and community activities.

Dinner on the Concert Hall Stage as part of a function hosted at QPAC

Functions & Events

With a variety of unique event spaces and a spectacular view of the city, QPAC is the ideal location to host your next event.

Digital Stage

On-demand performances, live streams and behind-the-scenes.

Around QPAC

  • Looking at South Bank from the air, with Queensland Performing Arts Centre in the foreground. Image credit: Garry Schlatter
  • Performing Arts Car Park (P1), located as part of the Cultural Centre car parks, accessible via Stanley Place.
  • Queensland Performing Arts Centre Main Entrance for Lyric and Concert Hall Image credit: Tourism And Events Queensland
  • Cremorne Theatre entrance on the riverside of Queensland Performing Arts Centre. Image credit: Tourism And Events Queensland
  • Concert Hall Foyer at QPAC Image credit: Tourism And Events Queensland
  • QPAC Tunnel entrance from the riverside.
  • Playhouse entrance on the riverside of QPAC
  • Cremorne Theatre entrance on the riverside of QPAC

What's on

  • Tchaikovsky's Pathétique

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique

    16 - 17 May 2025
    Concert Hall

    It’s always fun to hear musical comedy from a serious composer, and we’ll be cracking a smile with you in the Concert Hall at QPAC.

  • Australasian Dance Collective – Blue David Kelly

    Australasian Dance Collective Blue

    Must Close 17 May
    Playhouse

    Celebrate 40 years of dance with Blue, a triple bill that honours the past, embraces the present, and looks boldly toward the future

  • The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

    The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

    Now Playing
    Cremorne Theatre

    Experience all 37 plays ... in 97 minutes ... with just 3 hilarious actors!

  • Live at Melbourne Street Green

    Live at Melbourne Street Green

    Friday Evenings, From 5:30pm
    Melbourne Street Green

    Live Acts. Local Talent. Free on Fridays. This is the perfect way to kickstart your weekend with a weekly program of free performances. 

  • Tommy Emmanuel

    Tommy Emmanuel

    18 May 2025, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    The world’s greatest acoustic guitar player returns for a night of jaw-dropping musical showmanship that must be seen to be believed.

  • Ensemble Q Black Angels & Red Death

    Ensemble Q Black Angels & Red Death

    19 May 2025, 7pm
    Concert Hall

    Ensemble Q present a captivating collection of works that explore themes of remembrance, conflict, fantasy, and deep introspection.

  • Tina Arena – Don’t Ask Again Tour

    Tina Arena – Don’t Ask Again Tour

    20 - 21 May 2025
    Concert Hall

    Tina Arena returns in 2025 for her encore Don’t Ask Again Tour, playing all her hits this May.

  • Art of the Score: The Music of Hans Zimmer

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Art of the Score: The Music of Hans Zimmer

    23 - 24 May 2025
    Concert Hall

    Join us as we celebrate one of the unofficial Kings of Movie Scores: Hans Zimmer.

Stay up to date with QPAC news. Subscribe to QPAC emails.
  • 136 246
  • Contact Us
  • Help
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Statement
QPAC logo
Queensland Government emblem

Principal Partner

© 2025 Queensland Performing Arts Trust. All rights reserved.