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Bold productions showcasing local, regional, and national talents, celebrating diversity and culture. From empowering artists to vibrant festivals, they explore life, love, and heritage through a unique black perspective.
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18th Anniversary of the National Apology
This event is an opportunity to reflect on the significance of the National Apology, honour the resilience of Stolen Generations and contribute to ongoing journey of truth, healing, and connection.
Bangarra Dance Theatre Sheltering
Experience a program of three powerful works: Keeping Grounded, Brown Boys, and Sheoak, which honour the past while looking to the future.
For Schools: Sheltering
Part of QPAC's Creative Learning Program, this program of three powerful works honours Bangarra’s past while looking to the future.
Music Workshop: Songs of Protest
Guided by First Nations musicians, students will explore how song becomes a voice for truth and transformation – investigating stories of colonialism, the Stolen Generations, and resilience.
Clancestry Camp Culture
This is your roll call to join Camp Culture! An interactive circus show serving up equal parts skill and sass.
Clancestry Ya’Djin Spirit Women
Ya’Djin Spirit Women weaves dance, theatre and film to traverse storytelling, sisterhood and speaking out.
For Schools: Camp Culture
Part of QPAC's Creative Learning Program, this interactive circus show serves up equal parts skill and sass.
Clancestry First Gathering
Celebrate the First Nations cultures of Brisbane and mark the official opening of Clancestry 2026 with First Gathering.
Clancestry Mob Music
Don’t miss two nights of jam-packed free live music featuring the sounds of our deadly First Nations artists.
Clancestry Jessica Mauboy – The Story of Me
Experience an intimate evening with Australian music icon Jessica Mauboy as she shares heartfelt storytelling through music.
Clancestry Clancestry for Kids
Join us for a weekend of creativity and free family fun as we celebrate First Nations art and stories.
Clancestry GATHAA First Nations Markets
Featuring artists, makers and creatives, experience a weekend full of art and workshops.
Clancestry Gunawarra Re-Creation
Gunawarra Re-Creation is a powerful piece of First Nations theatre sharing culture, memory and healing.
Clancestry Troy Cassar-Daley
Join legendary Australian artist Troy Cassar-Daley for a raw, honest and deeply personal evening.
Clancestry Barragga Yangga
Experience Barragga Yangga, a moving choral celebration of First Nations language, story and song.
Clancestry Yothu Yindi
Celebrate 40 years of one of Australia’s most successful musical acts, Yothu Yindi, as they close out Clancestry 2026.
First Nations Storytelling: Caring for Country Workshop
Trevor Fourmile and Nadine McDonald-Dowd guide students in an exploration of storytelling as a dynamic and living cultural practice vital to First Nations and Torres Strait Islander stories.
Songs of Protest Workshop
Guided by First Nations musicians, students will explore how song becomes a voice for truth and transformation – investigating stories of colonialism, the Stolen Generations, and resilience.
Capricorn by Aidan Rowlingson
Explore the tumultuous love story of Sam and Ally in this gripping play that delves into the complexities of relationships, love, and loss.