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In anticipation of overwhelming demand, and to reduce overall wait times for patrons, we have made the important decision to introduce tickets for this event. A variety of session times are available throughout the day, following the official opening at 9am.
Reserve your tickets today!
Overview
Construction on QPAC’s Glasshouse Theatre has now finished, and we are excited to be opening the doors to the public for a free Community Day on Saturday, 7 March 2026.
In anticipation of overwhelming demand, and to reduce overall wait times for patrons, we have made the important decision to introduce tickets for this event. Note that these tickets allow entry into the theatre for self¬guided exploration and do not include a hosted tour. If you have already booked into a hosted tour you do not need to reserve any additional ticket/s. A variety of session times are available throughout the day, following the official opening at 9am.
“The Glasshouse Theatre is a gift to the people of Queensland and our cultural sector, with the significant investment through the Queensland Government set to build on QPAC’s 40-year legacy,” QPAC Chief Executive Rachel Healy said.
“This 1,500-capacity theatre give us greater capacity to attract world-class talent and Australian exclusives to Queensland – such as global music icon Sting in The Last Ship – and forges our reputation as one of Australia's biggest and busiest cultural precincts as we move towards the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
The opening of Glasshouse Theatre makes QPAC the largest performing arts centre under one roof in Australia, with the new venue paving the way for QPAC to increase its visitation by an extra 300,000 people to 1.6 million visitors per year.
Glasshouse Theatre Guided Tours
Glasshouse Theatre Guided Tours – Sold Out
Our knowledgeable guides will take you on a journey through Australia’s newest performing arts venue, the Glasshouse Theatre. As you make your way foyers, auditorium and backstage, guides will share both technical and architectural insights that illustrate just how significant an investment this state-of-the-art venue is to the performing arts in Queensland, and indeed Australia.
Accessibility
QPAC is committed to making this event welcoming and accessible for everyone. All tours are available as step-free.
Meeting Location
Tours are free however tickets must be reserved. You will need to register for your pre-booked Guided Tour at the Glasshouse Theatre Box Office in the Entry Level Foyer. Please aim to arrive 15 mins prior to the start time to avoid missing the commencement of the tour.
Tour Information
Tours start from 10:30am with a capacity of 25 per tour.
Tours are conducted in English.
No hot beverages are permitted on tour.
For safety, flat, enclosed shoes must be worn on the tour.
Limit 2 tickets per reservation.
Upcoming Glasshouse Theatre Performances
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Messa da Requiem Queensland Ballet Messa da Requiem
27 Mar - 4 Apr 2026Glasshouse TheatreVerdi’s monumental Messa da Requiem comes alive in Christian Spuck’s breathtaking staging, fusing voices, orchestra, and 36 dancers.
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THE LAST SHIPArtwork: Steph Payne, Photograph: Fabrizio Ferri Sting in THE LAST SHIP
9 Apr - 3 May 2026Glasshouse TheatreAcclaimed musical THE LAST SHIP, written, composed and starring international music icon Sting, will be presented for the first time in the Southern Hemisphere in QPAC’s magnificent Glasshouse Theatre in 2026.
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The Drover’s Wife – The Opera The Drover’s Wife – The Opera
13 to 22 May 2026Glasshouse TheatreA monumental new opera based on the play, novel and film by one of Australia’s leading artists, Leah Purcell AM.
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The Wiggles The Wiggles Live in Concert
12 - 14 Jun 2026Glasshouse TheatreThe Wiggles are back with a fun intimate live concert experience that will have the whole family singing, dancing, and laughing along!
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Opera Queensland Rusalka Opera Queensland Rusalka
25 Jun - 4 Jul 2026Glasshouse TheatreA water nymph longs to live and love as a human and will sacrifice everything to get there.
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Sheltering Bangarra Dance Theatre Sheltering
9 - 18 Jul 2026Glasshouse TheatreExperience a program of three powerful works: Keeping Grounded, Brown Boys, and Sheoak, which honour the past while looking to the future.
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THE BOOK OF MORMON THE BOOK OF MORMON
From 31 Jul 2026Glasshouse TheatreHello again! Brisbane, the Mormons are back! Don’t miss the outrageous musical comedy that has become an international sensation.
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Into the Woods Opera Queensland & Queensland Theatre Into the Woods
11 - 21 Nov 2026Glasshouse TheatreIn a world where fairytales collide, this timeless musical asks what happens when the story ends and “... everyone lives happily ever after”.