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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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Just announced!

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Just Announced Events at QPAC | Latest Shows & Performances

The Bootleg Beatles

The Bootleg Beatles in Concert

5 Nov 2026, 7:30pm
Concert Hall

The Bootleg Beatles and their eight-piece orchestra will take you on a trip through the career of the Fab Four in their spectacular multi-media show.

Keys to Life with Jayson Gillham and Iyad SughayerImage by Bruce Marshall

Keys to Life

22 Jul 2026, 7pm
Concert Hall

Experience two world-class pianists, Jayson Gillham and Iyad Sughayer, in an evening that celebrates music and friendship.

Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour

Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour

16 Aug 2026, 7pm
Concert Hall

Atsuko Okatsuka is an award-winning comedian and actress making waves across the globe with her one-of-a-kind humour, boundless energy, and infectious charm.

Pemulwuy!

Pemulwuy! National Male Voice Festival Finale Concert 2026

5 Jul 2026, 3pm
Concert Hall

Last seen in 2023, the Pemulwuy! National Male Voice Festival Finale Concert is returning to QPAC.

GRIMM – Tales from the Brothers Grimm

GRIMM – Tales from the Brothers Grimm

22 May - 13 Jun 2026
Cremorne Theatre

Happily, ever after? Never. GRIMM, the smash‑hit, deliciously‑twisted, sold out production returns to QPAC’s Cremorne Theatre. 

Mogwai

Open Season Mogwai

27 May 2026, 7:30pm
Glasshouse Theatre

Brace yourself for one of the most volcanic performances as Mogwai returns to Brisbane to perform in QPAC’s brand new Glasshouse Theatre.

Sparks

Open Season Sparks

30 May 2026, 8pm
Glasshouse Theatre

Your favourite band’s favourite band is back. Sparks is playing a career-spanning set at QPAC’s brand new Glasshouse Theatre for one night only.

Camp Culture

Clancestry Camp Culture

30 Jul - 1 Aug 2026
Cremorne Theatre

This is your roll call to join Camp Culture! An interactive circus show serving up equal parts skill and sass.

Ya’Djin Spirit Women

Clancestry Ya’Djin Spirit Women

30 Jul - 1 Aug 2026
Cremorne Theatre

Ya’Djin Spirit Women weaves dance, theatre and film to traverse storytelling, sisterhood and speaking out.

Jessica Mauboy – The Story of Me

Clancestry Jessica Mauboy – The Story of Me

1 Aug 2026, 7:30pm
Concert Hall

Experience an intimate evening with Australian music icon Jessica Mauboy as she shares heartfelt storytelling through music.

Gunawarra Re-Creation

Clancestry Gunawarra Re-Creation

5 - 8 Aug 2026
Cremorne Theatre

Gunawarra Re-Creation is a powerful piece of First Nations theatre sharing culture, memory and healing.

Troy Cassar-Daley

Clancestry Troy Cassar-Daley

6 Aug 2026, 7pm
Playhouse

Join legendary Australian artist Troy Cassar-Daley for a raw, honest and deeply personal evening.

Barragga YanggaImage by David Rogers

Clancestry Barragga Yangga

7 Aug 2026, 7pm
Playhouse

Experience Barragga Yangga, a moving choral celebration of First Nations language, story and song.

Yothu YindiImage credit: Alan James. This image contains Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have passed away.

Clancestry Yothu Yindi

8 Aug 2026, 7:30pm
Concert Hall

Celebrate 40 years of one of Australia’s most successful musical acts, Yothu Yindi, as they close out Clancestry 2026.

ARC Plays Eagles

ARC Plays Eagles

6 Jun 2026, 8pm
Concert Hall

Comprised of four living legends of Australian rock music, join ARC as they celebrate the Eagles.

Songs of Protest Workshop

Artists in Classrooms

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.

Duck Pond

Circa Duck Pond

13 - 16 May 2026
Playhouse

A glittering circus mash-up by Circa bringing together the worlds of Swan Lake and The Ugly Duckling.

360 ALLSTARS

360 ALLSTARS

30 Jun - 5 Jul 2026
Playhouse

BMX, basketball, breaking, acrobatics, drumming and more! This smash hit returns to QPAC bigger and better than ever before!

SaplingsPhotography by Clare Hawley

Saplings

15 - 18 Jul 2026
Cremorne Theatre

A collection of hilarious and heartbreaking stories born from workshops with young people experiencing the youth justice system.

Panel: Equality vs Equity: What does fair really mean?

17 Jul 2026, 11:30am
Cremorne Theatre

Through conversation about storytelling, lived experience and social change, the panel will unpack how theatre can challenge perspectives, foster empathy, and open conversations about justice, access and belonging.

Permission Granted

23 - 25 Jul 2026
Cremorne Theatre

World-renowned beatboxer Tom Thum has teamed up with keys-sensation Tnee Dyer to give you the cheat codes to turn any sound into music. 

Permission to Dance - Street Dance Workshop

23 Jul 2026, 11:10am
Melbourne Street Green

An energetic street dance workshop designed to deepen students’ understanding of the relationship between music and movement.

Permission to Create - Music Technology Workshop

23 Jul 2026, 11:10am
Playhouse Lounge

Led by industry professionals, this interactive session explores beat-making, sounddesign and the use of technology in contemporary performance, encouraging students to experiment, collaborate and create.

Teacher PD Panel: Role of AI in Creative Practice & the Classroom

25 Jul 2026, 11:10am
Cremorne Theatre

This panel brings together educators, artists and industry voices to explore the opportunities, challenges and ethical questions AI presents in both the classroom and creative process.

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  • Open Season

    Open Season returns to QPAC with international music acts Mogwai and Sparks

    Tue 24 Mar 2026

    As part of Open Season 2026, QPAC will bring Mogwai to the Glasshouse Theatre on 27 May followed by Sparks on 30 May, a first for the partnership with The Tivoli Group.

  • QPAC's deadly Clancestry festival returns this July and August

    Mon 16 Mar 2026

    Clancestry festival, a celebration of First Nations arts and culture across an exciting program of concerts, workshops, theatre and children’s events, returns in 2026 from 30 July to 8 August.  

  • QPAC's dynamic April holidays program announced

    Thu 26 Feb 2026

    Audiences can expect an eclectic mix of characters, including a guinea pig, a green sheep and Buzz Lightyear, to star in QPAC's holidays program from 4 April to 18 April 2026. 

  • Shaggy in Sting's The Last ShipNienke de Groot

    Reggae icon Shaggy to jump aboard Sting's The Last Ship exclusively at QPAC

    Mon 23 Feb 2026

    The international reggae icon, longtime friend and frequent Sting collaborator will join the cast of The Last Ship, performing exclusively in Brisbane’s new Glasshouse Theatre from 9 April to 3 May 2026. 

  • Agnes Obel

    Agnes Obel announces her long-awaited return to Brisbane in September

    Thu 12 Feb 2026

    Berlin-based, Danish-born singer, songwriter, producer, and classically trained pianist Agnes Obel returns for her first shows in Australia since her sold-out 2022 tour. 

  • Macbeth

    Macbeth Reimagined for Clickbait and Catastrophe at QPAC

    Thu 12 Feb 2026

    QPAC and Shake & Stir Theatre Co have announced a brand-new retelling of Macbeth that will storm into the Playhouse from 6 to 21 June 2026.

  • QPAC’s Much-Awaited Glasshouse Theatre to Open Its Doors

    Mon 2 Feb 2026

    Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek has announced the doors to the Glasshouse Theatre would open to the public for a free Community Day on Saturday 7 March 2026.

  • SIX the Musical

    SIX the Musical causing a sensation in 2026 and 2027!

    Tue 2 Dec 2025

    SIX the Musical will make its royal return to QPAC’s Playhouse Theatre from January 2027.

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