Summer at QPAC for the best in entertainment!
The sun is out, the skies are blue, and QPAC is here to entertain you! This summer season we're committed to bring you the best in Broadway musicals, brilliant ballet, stellar theatre, and inspiring music. Your seat awaits!
Coming up
CATS
Experience the 40th Australian Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS, coming to QPAC in February 2026.
Queensland Theatre Company and Shake & Stir Theatre Co The Great Gatsby
Queensland 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.
Piano Bar
Enjoy our intimate Piano Bar, offering a truly enchanting post-theatre experience.
On the Banks King Stingray
King Stingray bring their soaring harmonies, surf-rock spirit and huge hearts to On the Banks for an unforgettable night, riverside.
Barton & Brodsky
William Barton, together with the Brodsky Quartet, is a sensational combination, resulting in a musical feast for audiences.
On the Banks MARINA
MARINA steps back onto Australian soil this February, for the first time since 2011 at On the Banks in Brisbane.
Gary Lang NT Dance Company The Other Side of Me
The Other Side of Me explores identity, adoption, and belonging through one man’s true-life story of the Stolen Generation.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Music of John Williams
Experience the unforgettable sound of film scores by the iconic John Williams, live with Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
Carl Barron: Just Wondering Why
The brand-new show from Australia’s most popular live comedian!
Southern Cross Soloists Hush
Karin Schaupp joins the Southern Cross Soloists for a luminous journey from day to night, blending dance, song, and calm reflection.
On the Banks Droppin’ Science: De La Soul
Taking it back to the essence, Droppin’ Science is a night dedicated to hip hop in all its forms. From the golden age to the present day.
2025 Matilda Awards
Bringing together artists, arts companies and creative leaders from across Queensland’s arts sector.
Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard
Join F1 legends Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard for a night of high-octane entertainment.
Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre An Evening in Concert – 3rd Year Musical Theatre Students
A special concert celebrating the progress of the third year musical theatre students.
Josh Groban: Gems World Tour
Get ready for a legendary night of music at Josh Groban: Gems World Tour!
On the Banks Grace Jones
Appearing at the inaugural On the Banks series, Grace Jones brings her iconic, ever-evolving artistry to the heart of the city.
Jovanotti – World Tour
Jovanotti is a songwriter, performer, and cultural icon whose career has constantly redefined the boundaries of contemporary music.
The Whitlams with QSO
The Whitlams join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in two performances of their renowned symphonic collaboration.
On the Banks The Streets
The Streets, led by the inimitable Mike Skinner, return to the stage with a landmark tour of Australia performing for the first time ever in full, A Grand Don’t Come For Free.
Friends of QPAC Special Event Glasshouse Theatre Tours
Friends of QPAC have the rare opportunity to join a guided behind the scenes tour and be among the very first to experience this architectural marvel and state-of-the-art venue.
Glasshouse Theatre: Community Day
Be among the very first to experience this architectural marvel and state-of-the-art venue.
On the Banks Disco Club
Australia’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.
The Riddle of Washpool Gully
Combining storytelling with contemporary puppetry and miniature sets, The Riddle of Washpool Gully is a reimagined tale of Australian mythology.
ART
Experience this internationally award-winning comedy about friendship, ego, and the chaos a single opinion can cause.
On the Banks Bernard Fanning
Performing 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.
On the Banks Peach PRC
Peach PRC is set to bring her signature glitter-pop energy, magnetic personality and irreverent humour to the riverfront for On the Banks!
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 1: Umberto’s Mahler 5
Experience QSO’s 2026 Season Opener with two masterworks: Mahler’s 5th Symphony and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor.
On the Banks Maoli
Hawaiian-born breakout artist Maoli brings his genre-blending island reggae and country soul to On the Banks.
On the Banks Marlon Williams
Bringing together country, folk, and pop Marlon Williams returns to Brisbane for a special performance at On the Banks.
The Hits of Cliff Richard & The British Superstars
Travel back in time with this action packed tribute celebrating the great music of Cliff Richard and British supergroups of the era.
