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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.

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  • 2023
  • Spirit of Christmas
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spiritofchristmas23 Spirit of Christmas QPAC Popular Music, Family / Kids Spirit of Christmas

22 - 23 Dec 2023
Concert Hall
  • Spirit of Christmas on Digital Stage

    Just announced! Tune into the free digital stream of Spirit of Christmas on Digital Stage here anytime between 5pm and midnight AEST on Sunday, 24 December and watch this festive favourite from the comfort of your own home!

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1 hour 30 minutes
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Overview

QPAC’s longest running event Spirit of Christmas returns this December to the iconic QPAC Concert Hall.

Three musical theatre stars Stefanie Jones (MARY POPPINS, Muriel’s Wedding The Musical, The Sound of Music), Marcus Corowa (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, The Sunshine Club, Bran Nue Dae), and Daniel Belle (Les Misérables, The Ten Tenors), along with vocal quartet Sounds of AustraNesia will headline our most celebrated concert of the year, beautifully supported by the Queensland Youth Orchestra, conducted by Simon Kenway, and the exquisite voices of the QPAC Chamber Choir and Voices of Birralee.

QPAC’s Spirit of Christmas is a celebration of the true meaning of the festive season; an occasion to rejoice and reflect on the year that has passed and embrace the season’s enduring message of Peace, Love and Joy.

Update: Due to the current flooding in Cairns, Sounds of AustraNesia artists Jonathan Imani and Merindi Schrieber will no longer be able to perform at Spirit of Christmas. We are excited to confirm that the following artists will be performing as part of the quartet:
Vainetutai (Bubba) Tamaiva Tou, Nikki Doll, Rubina Kimiia and special guest Marcus Corowa

Spirit of Christmas Program

  • Download the Spirit of Christmas program here [PDF 7MB]

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  • While Sydney has Carols in the Domain and Melbourne has its Carols by Candlelight, in Brisbane it is QPAC’s Spirit of Christmas.
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  • Stefanie Jones - Spirit of Christmas
  • Marcus Corowa - Spirit of Christmas

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