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.
Glasshouse Theatre
A 1500 seat theatre to meet existing audience and producer demand and support continued growth of the performing arts in Queensland.
Melbourne Street Green
The Melbourne Street Green is a vibrant outdoor space that regularly plays host to free performances, festivals and community activities.
Around QPAC
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Looking at South Bank from the air, with Queensland Performing Arts Centre in the foreground.Image credit: Garry Schlatter 
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Performing Arts Car Park (P1), located as part of the Cultural Centre car parks, accessible via Stanley Place. 
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre Main Entrance for Lyric and Concert HallImage credit: Tourism And Events Queensland 
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Cremorne Theatre entrance on the riverside of Queensland Performing Arts Centre.Image credit: Tourism And Events Queensland 
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Concert Hall Foyer at QPACImage credit: Tourism And Events Queensland 
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QPAC Tunnel entrance from the riverside. 
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Playhouse entrance on the riverside of QPAC 
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Cremorne Theatre entrance on the riverside of QPAC 
What's on
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The Rest Is History Returns The Rest Is History Returns
5 Dec 2025, 6:30pmConcert HallHistorians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are bringing their cult podcast The Rest Is History back to QPAC in December!
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A Few Good Men Queensland Theatre A Few Good Men
Until 7 Dec 2025PlayhouseAaron Sorkin's gripping courtroom drama ignites the stage with explosive tension and razor-sharp dialogue.
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Live at Melbourne Street Green Live at Melbourne Street Green
Friday Evenings, From 5:30pmMelbourne Street GreenLive Acts. Local Talent. Free on Fridays. This is the perfect way to kickstart your weekend with a weekly program of free performances.
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The Nutcracker 2025 Queensland Ballet The Nutcracker 2025
5 - 13 Dec 2025Lyric TheatreBen Stevenson’s The Nutcracker is perfect for the whole family. Queensland Ballet’s festive favourite returns for one last year to enchant audiences with its sparkling winter wonderland.
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Piano Bar
Friday & Saturday Evenings, From 9:30pmQPACAs the curtain falls, QBAR transforms into an intimate Piano Bar, offering a truly enchanting post-theatre experience.
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The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky
Watch NowDigital StageExplore The Art of the Possible with legendary Australian musician, composer and arts leader Paul Grabowsky.
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Alan Davies Alan Davies
6 - 7 Dec 2025Concert HallCritically acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality, Alan Davies, comes to QPAC!
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Dame Sheila Hancock: Old Rage
Rent NowDigital StageDame Sheila Hancock opens up about her ninth decade in a gloriously irreverent talk celebrating the publication of her latest book, Old Rage.