Give a lifetime of memories
A gift of live performance can deliver a lifetime of memories for your friend or family member. To help you find a gift, we’ve made a few suggestions below based on occasions and interests.
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificates
The gift that comes with applause!
Perfect for any arts lover, our QPAC Gift Certificate covers blockbuster musicals, elegant opera, gripping theatre, and family-friendly shows. Valid for three (3) years, it offers the flexibility to choose from QPAC's full range of productions. Elevate your gift-giving and let them dive into captivating performances at QPAC!
Date night
A chance to spend some quality time with someone special.
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Richard Marx Richard Marx
16 Apr 2026, 8pmConcert HallExperience the GRAMMY-winning legend as he performs his biggest hits along with brand-new music.
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La Cenerentola Opera Queensland La Cenerentola (Cinderella)
29 Apr & 2 May 2026Concert HallA tale of heart and humour full of clever disguises, unlikely heroes, a midnight ball and the kindness of one very determined young woman.
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Maestro 3: Rachmaninov & Shostakovich Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 3: Rachmaninov & Shostakovich
23 May 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallExperience Rachmaninov’s beloved Piano Concerto No.2, Shostakovich’s emotional 5th Symphony, and Cathy Milliken’s Catalogue of Sky.
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Morning Masterworks 3: Beethoven & Dvořák Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 3: Beethoven & Dvořák
12 Jun 2026, 11:30amConcert HallExperience Dvořák’s radiant Cello Concerto and Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No.7 in this 90 minute concert.
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Al Jardine Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds Band
30 Jun 2026, 8pmConcert HallAl Jardine performs all of The Beach Boys’ hits, from radio favourites to hidden gems, a concert experience not to be missed!
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Italian Serenatas Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Italian Serenatas
2 Jul 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallStep into the world of high style and high emotion as Italian baritone Renato Dolcini returns to the Brandenburg stage.
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Dita Von Teese Dita Von Teese
17 - 19 Aug 2026Concert HallNew show on sale now! Be dazzled by Dita Von Teese’s spectacular new tour, Nocturnelle, featuring sophisticated striptease with the art of illusion.
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The Way We Were starring Melinda Schneider The Way We Were starring Melinda Schneider
21 Aug 2026, 8pmConcert HallExperience the magic of Melinda Schneider in The Way We Were – a celebration of Barbra Streisand’s legendary career.
Touch the soul
Be moved and nourish your soul.
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Music on Sundays 2: Spirit of the Violin Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 2: Spirit of the Violin
3 May 2026, 11:30amConcert HallExperience a violin showcase of electrifying flair featuring music by Tchaikovsky, Waxman, and Glazunov.
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An Evening with Fran Lebowitz An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
24 May 2026, 7pmConcert HallFran Lebowitz unleashes her chain-smoking, coffee-drinking New Yorker bite on a world falling ever more deeply into depravity, sucked along in the wake of Trump 2.0
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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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Maestro 5: Ravel & MacMillan Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 5: Ravel & MacMillan
17 - 18 Jul 2026Concert HallLet the rhythm guide you with Ravel’s sweeping ballet score, Daphnis and Chloé, and James MacMillan’s First Percussion Concerto.
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Musica Viva Australia Paul Lewis: Mozart+
6 Oct 2026, 7pmConcert HallPianist Paul Lewis puts Mozart under the microscope to discover endless new wonders.
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Musica Viva Australia Latvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey Musica Viva Australia Latvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey
4 Nov 2026, 7pmConcert HallThe Latvian Radio Choir spread their wings and soar with recorder queen Genevieve Lacey.
Tell me a story
Take your seat to experience a story.
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The Great Gatsby Queensland Theatre Company and Shake & Stir Theatre Co The Great Gatsby
Must close 8 Mar 2026PlayhouseQueensland Theatre Company and Shake & Stir Theatre Co brings The Great Gatsby roaring to life in a glittering, gin-soaked world where dreams shimmer then shatter.
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ART ART
11 - 22 Mar 2026PlayhouseExperience this internationally award-winning comedy about friendship, ego, and the chaos a single opinion can cause.
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Maestro 1: Umberto’s Mahler 5 Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 1: Umberto’s Mahler 5
20 - 21 Mar 2026Concert HallExperience QSO’s 2026 Season Opener with two masterworks: Mahler’s 5th Symphony and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor.
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Maoli On the Banks Maoli
20 Mar 2026, from 6pmCultural Forecourt, South BankHawaiian-born breakout artist Maoli brings his genre-blending island reggae and country soul to On the Banks.
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An Evening in Concert – 3rd Year Musical Theatre Students Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre An Evening in Concert – 3rd Year Musical Theatre Students
25 - 28 Mar 2026Tony Gould GalleryA special concert celebrating the progress of the third year musical theatre students.
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MJ the Musical MJ the Musical
27 Mar to 24 May 2026Lyric TheatreMichael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is set to thrill audiences, in the multiple Tony Award®-winning MJ the Musical.
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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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Dr Karl: Amazing Moments in Science World Science Festival Brisbane Dr Karl: Amazing Moments in Science
28 Mar 2026, 10amConcert HallAustralia’s favourite science communicator takes the stage to uncover the breakthroughs, surprises and spectacular stories that have shaped our understanding of the universe.
Try something new
See a brand new work or experience a genre you’ve not tried before.
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The Whitlams with QSO The Whitlams with QSO
6 - 7 Mar 2026Concert HallThe Whitlams join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in two performances of their renowned symphonic collaboration.
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Piano Bar
Friday & Saturday Evenings, From 9:30pmQPACEnjoy our intimate Piano Bar, offering a truly enchanting post-theatre experience.
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World Science Festival Brisbane – The Science of Sex: Big Ideas with Natasha Mitchell World Science Festival Brisbane The Science of Sex: Big Ideas with Natasha Mitchell
28 Mar 2026, 10:30amPlayhouseSex. It’s fun, it’s complicated, and it is crucial for our species’ survival. Sex doesn’t just happen between the sheets – it’s threaded into so much of our psychology and culture.
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Forensics: The Science of Blood, Body Bags and Biohazards World Science Festival Brisbane Forensics: The Science of Blood, Body Bags and Biohazards
29 Mar 2026, 2pmPlayhouseStep inside the fascinating world of forensics and discover how the truth is uncovered, piece by piece.
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Drum Tao: Samurai of the Drum Drum Tao: Samurai of the Drum
13 Apr 2026, 4pm & 7:30pmConcert HallDue to popular demand, a second show has been added to the return of global phenomenon Drum Tao! A thrilling experience for audiences of all ages, not to be missed.
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Morning Masterworks 1: Respighi, Higgins & Strauss Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 1: Respighi, Higgins & Strauss
17 Apr 2026, 11:30amConcert HallAn imaginative trombone takes centre stage for Gavin Higgins’ Book of Miracles in this 90 minute concert.
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Radiohead for Solo Piano II Radiohead for Solo Piano II
14 May 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallMaster of improvisation, Berlin-based Australian pianist Josh Cohen takes on legendary rock band Radiohead.
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Revolution Remixed Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Revolution Remixed
29 May 2026, 7pmConcert HallSweeping heroism and heart-stopping intensity are the perfect showcase for Camerata in full force, with all the richness of woodwind and brass on display.
Escape
Let your hair down and enjoy some pure entertainment.
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Disco Club On the Banks Disco Club
7 Mar 2026, from 6pmCultural Forecourt, South BankAustralia’s feel-good phenomenon, Disco Club, is set to light up On the Banks for International Women’s Day weekend on Saturday, 7 March 2026.
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Carl Barron Carl Barron: Just Wondering Why
Until 15 Mar 2026Lyric TheatreThe brand-new show from Australia’s most popular live comedian!
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Bernard Fanning On the Banks Bernard Fanning
15 Mar 2026, from 3pmCultural Forecourt, South BankPerforming his ‘Final Encore’ for his Tea & Sympathy 20th Anniversary tour with special guests Kasey Chambers, The Paper Kites, Troy & Jem Cassar-Daley and Georgia Mooney.
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Peach PRC On the Banks Peach PRC
19 Mar 2026, from 6pmCultural Forecourt, South BankPeach PRC is set to bring her signature glitter-pop energy, magnetic personality and irreverent humour to the riverfront for On the Banks!
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Marlon Williams On the Banks Marlon Williams
22 Mar 2026, from 6pmCultural Forecourt, South BankBringing together country, folk, and pop Marlon Williams returns to Brisbane for a special performance at On the Banks.
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The Devil’s Violin Australian Chamber Orchestra The Devil’s Violin
23 Mar 2026, 7pmConcert HallVirtuoso Ilya Gringolts directs the Australian Chamber Orchestra in a program that pushes the violin to its fiery limits.
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Maestro 2: Respighi, Higgins & Strauss Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 2: Respighi, Higgins & Strauss
18 Apr 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallAn imaginative trombone takes centre stage for Gavin Higgins’ Book of Miracles, with soloist Jörgen van Rijen, alongside stunning works by Respighi and R Strauss.
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Daniel Sloss Daniel Sloss
19 - 20 Apr 2026Concert HallScotland’s international comedy superstar Daniel Sloss unleashes his brilliant and devastatingly hilarious brand-new show BITTER.
One night only
All star performances to suit every taste.
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The Hits of Cliff Richard & The British Superstars The Hits of Cliff Richard & The British Superstars
22 Mar 2026, 2pmConcert HallTravel back in time with this action packed tribute celebrating the great music of Cliff Richard and British supergroups of the era.
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World Science Festival Brisbane Science Smackdown: The Ultimate Debate!
28 Mar 2026, 7:30pmPlayhouseA fun festival highlight where scientists and comedians join forces for an uncensored Saturday night showdown!
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Julia Baird World Science Festival Brisbane Julia Baird: Healthy Microbiome, Happy Brain?
28 Mar 2026, 2:30pmPlayhouseAcclaimed broadcaster and bestselling author Julia Baird dives into one of the most fascinating scientific questions of recent time: what does your gut have to do with your brain?
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World Science Festival Brisbane – Blast Off: Exploring Other Worlds! World Science Festival Brisbane Blast Off: Exploring Other Worlds!
29 Mar 2026, 10:30amPlayhouseIn this fascinating conversation, Tracy Drain, Chief Flight Systems Engineer for NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission, teams up with Australian astrobiologist David Flannery and astrophysicist Sara Webb.
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Inheritance by Toni JenkeImage Credit: Ange Costes Inheritance by Toni Janke
2 Apr 2026, 7pmCremorne TheatreA bold and deeply moving theatrical experience, Inheritance is a poetic and musical journey into identity, resilience, and the sacred bonds that connect us across time.
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Paco Peña Flamenco in Concert Paco Peña Flamenco in Concert
9 Apr 2026, 8pmConcert HallPaco Peña and his ensemble of gifted dancers, singers, and musicians bring to life the intoxicating rhythms, colours, and sounds of Andalucía.
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RocKwiz Live RocKwiz Live
12 Apr 2026, 7pmConcert HallRocKwiz Live is returning to QPAC for a special night of unique entertainment with Julia Zemiro, Brian Nankervis and The RocKwiz Orkestra this April!
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The Next Step: Legacy World Tour The Next Step: Legacy World Tour
14 Apr 2026, 2:30pm & 7:30pmConcert HallA must-see event for fans of the series and dance lovers alike!
Family
Performances the whole family will love.
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The Riddle of Washpool Gully The Riddle of Washpool Gully
10 - 21 Mar 2026Cremorne TheatreCombining storytelling with contemporary puppetry and miniature sets, The Riddle of Washpool Gully is a reimagined tale of Australian mythology.
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Andy Griffiths’ YOU & ME and The Land of Lost Things Andy Griffiths’ YOU & ME and The Land of Lost Things
4 - 12 Apr 2026PlayhouseThe team behind the 13-, 26-, 52-, 78- and 91-Storey Treehouses brings Andy Griffiths and Bill Hopes’ brilliantly bonkers book to the stage!
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Toy Story in Concert Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story in Concert
11 Apr 2026, 2pm & 7pmConcert HallCelebrate Toy Story by travelling to infinity (and beyond!) with this in-concert performance featuring Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
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Dakota of the White Flats Dakota of the White Flats
13 - 15 May 2026Cremorne TheatreA high-action punk noir that snatches the classic coming-of-age story out of the hands of a gang of boys, and passes it to two unapologetic, brave young women.
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Duck Pond Circa Duck Pond
14 May 2026, 1pmPlayhouseA glittering circus mash-up by Circa bringing together the worlds of Swan Lake and The Ugly Duckling.
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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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Wolfgang in the Stars
Digital StageJoin Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his loyal circus bear on their journey to seek inspiration for the beloved early masterpiece “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”
Watch it now
Experience the magic right now and gift your loved ones a showstopper on Digital Stage.
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London Symphony Orchestra In Conversation with Sir Simon Rattle
Watch NowDigital StageJoin London Symphony Orchestra Music Director conductor, Sir Simon Rattle in conversation with Martin Buzacott.
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Shikara Ringdahl, Nick Kirkup, Daniel Kramer and Sumi Jo performing on stage at Festival of Outback Opera 2025Peter Wallis Singing in the Night
Watch NowDigital StageExperience Opera like never before with this brand-new documentary from Opera Queensland.
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MEDEA Shock Therapy Arts MEDEA
Rent NowDigital StageAward-winning performance makers Shock Therapy Arts put their signature touch on this timely Greek Classic.
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The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky
Watch NowDigital StageExplore The Art of the Possible with legendary Australian musician, composer and arts leader Paul Grabowsky.
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Workshop facilitator Helen StephensJustin Harrison Dead Puppet Society Puppet Manipulation Workshop
Digital StageThis unique program guides participants through a series of exercises using common household materials to gain skills in puppetry manipulation and performance.
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Workshop facilitator Helen StephensJustin Harrison Dead Puppet Society Puppet Construction Workshop
Digital StageDesign and build a basic puppet using easily accessible household materials in this Puppet Construction Workshop.
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Capricorn by Aidan Rowlingson
Rent NowDigital StageExplore the tumultuous love story of Sam and Ally in this gripping play that delves into the complexities of relationships, love, and loss.
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JALI – Q&A with Oliver Twist JALI – Q&A with Oliver Twist
Watch NowDigital StageHear from Rwandan born Australian writer, director, and performer Oliver Twist in this Q&A session following his 2022 performance of JALI on Digital Stage.
