Welcome to QPAC
Our state-of-the-art facility is located in the heart of Brisbane's cultural district and boasts a diverse range of performances across theatre, music, dance, and comedy.
Planning your visit to QPAC is easy, with multiple parking and public transport options available. You can also enjoy pre‑show dining including at our restaurant, Lyrebird, or grab a quick bite at Storytellers or tomtom.
Our friendly staff are on hand to assist you every step of the way. Join us for an unforgettable night of entertainment at QPAC.
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Cashless Theatre Bars
To help reduce queues, improve service flow and ensure you spend less time waiting and more time enjoying your performance, Theatre Bars at QPAC operate as cashless, accepting card and digital payments only. Our restaurants will continue to accept both cash and card.
Make the most of your visit
Getting Here
Plan your visit to QPAC. There is a variety of ways to make your way to the theatre.
Accessibility
We offer a range of services, facilities, and programs to ensure we provide a welcoming and inclusive experience for all visitors.
Eat & Drink
Just moments from your seat. We have savoury snacks, sweet treats, and refreshing beverages. Come early and enjoy a pre-show meal.
Traffic Updates & Notices
To help ensure that you don't miss a thing, we strongly recommend planning your transport ahead of time and leaving early to avoid any delays.
Theatres & Spaces
Discover essential theatre info for your upcoming performance at QPAC. Explore our world-class venues and plan your visit today.
Backstage Tours
Discover the magic that happens behind the scenes at Queensland Performing Arts Centre through our captivating Backstage Tours.
Friends of QPAC
Become a Friend of QPAC and receive benefits such as priority booking access, exclusive tours and 3‑month FREE Digital Stage access.
Stay Close By
Enjoy a show at QPAC and stay close by with a range of hotel packages at some of Brisbane’s finest hotels.
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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.
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An Evening with Guenther Steiner An Evening with Guenther Steiner
9 Dec 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallThe breakout star of Drive to Survive, a team boss whose charm and no-bull honesty won him millions of fans around the globe, is back on stage with his new live show “No Team Orders”.
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A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol
12 to 24 Dec 2026PlayhouseThe award-winning theatrical phenomenon Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns for its ninth triumphant season.
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Nicolas Altstaedt Australian Chamber Orchestra Nicolas Altstaedt
15 Feb 2027, 7pmConcert HallExperience infinite possibility and extraordinary kinetic energy when the world-renowned cellist directs the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
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Bach’s St John Passion Australian Chamber Orchestra Bach’s St John Passion
22 Mar 2027, 7pmConcert HallLeading interpreters of Bach unite for this singular performance of a choral masterpiece.
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Arvo Pärt Masterworks Australian Chamber Orchestra Arvo Pärt Masterworks
19 April 2027, 7pmConcert HallThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is joined by the remarkable Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir for a triptych of Pärt’s most iconic work.
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Alina Ibragimova Plays Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto Australian Chamber Orchestra Alina Ibragimova Plays Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
17 May 2027, 7pmConcert HallThe exhilarating virtuoso returns to direct the Australian Chamber Orchestra in a program full of intensity and passion.
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Richard Tognetti Directs Mozart Australian Chamber Orchestra Richard Tognetti Directs Mozart
28 Jun 2027, 7pmConcert HallWitness alchemy at play when pianist Alexander Melnikov joins the Australian Chamber Orchestra for a celebration of Classical titans.