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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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  • What’s On
  • 2025
  • Piano Bar
  • Free
  • Jazz & Blues
  • Classical Music

piano-bar Piano Bar QPAC Free, Jazz & Blues, Classical Music Piano Bar

Friday & Saturday Evenings, From 9:30pm
QPAC
Free Event
Free
1 hour 30 minutes
Until 20 Dec 2025, 9:30pm, subject to change without notice

Overview

Stay a little longer — the night’s just beginning

As the curtain falls, QBAR transforms into an intimate Piano Bar, offering a truly enchanting post-theatre experience. For a limited season across Fridays and Saturdays in November and December, immerse yourself in live performances by rising Brisbane talents from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, as they bring a captivating mix of jazz, musical theatre, and contemporary classics to life.

Sip your way through our seasonal cocktail list, or settle in with one of our signature favourites, from the bold Espresso Martini to a crisp Negroni. Complement your evening with our curated selection of local wines, beers, ciders, spirits, and non-alcoholic options. For a late-night lift, enjoy a barista-made coffee or tea.

After the show, keep the evening alive at QBAR’s Piano Bar, where live music, great company, and crafted cocktails come together for an unforgettable experience. Available for a limited season.

  • Upcoming performances

    Fri, 5 Dec: Oliver Radcliffe
    Sat, 6 Dec: Sam Salvador
    Fri, 12 Dec: Kairyo Searle
    Sat, 13 Dec: Kairyo Searle
    Fri, 19 Dec: Daniel Coleman
    Sat, 20 Dec: Oliver Radcliffe

    Performers and set times are subject to change. 

Important Information

Location

QBAR, Ground-level foyer of QPAC

About the Artists

Sam Salvador

Sam Salvador is a third-year Popular Music student at Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University. He’s been passionate about music since age 5, learning multiple instruments and exploring genres like Jazz, Pop, RnB, and Fusion. Under the guidance of pianist Mitchell Dormer, Sam has become a versatile performer in Brisbane’s music scene, playing in bands, teaching privately, and working as a session musician. He’s now looking to share his music internationally.

Oliver Radcliffe

Oliver Radcliffe is a Brisbane-based pianist who has performed extensively across the city’s vibrant live music scene. Known for his expressive playing and versatile repertoire, Oliver has appeared in venues ranging from intimate jazz clubs to large concert stages. He is currently in his second year of study at the Queensland Conservatorium, where he continues to develop his craft under the guidance of leading Australian musicians.

Daniel Coleman

Daniel Coleman is a pianist and keyboardist studying Jazz Performance at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University. He began playing piano at age seven and developed a love for jazz, R&B, pop, and classical music. Guided by pianists Steve Newcomb and Sophie Minn, Daniel has become an active performer in Brisbane’s music scene, appearing regularly in local bands and jazz ensembles. Alongside performing, he teaches privately, sharing his passion and inspiring the next generation of young musicians.

Kairyo Searle

Kairyo Searle is a second-year Creative Music Technology student at the Queensland Conservatorium. A versatile multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer, he has received national recognition, winning First Prize in both the ASME Young Composers’ Competition and Score IT!. Based in Brisbane, Kairyo writes and performs with his band The Lore and teaches privately to inspire young musicians.

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Our theatre bars offer a great selection of sparkling and still wines, beers and ciders, spirits, and an ever-changing cocktails menu. Drinks may be consumed while seated in the foyer or in the theatre.

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Nestled next to Melbourne Street Green, the café offers vibrant outdoor dining with an all-day menu, perfect for your pre-show. 

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