Our shows will leaf you smiling this Autumn at QPAC!
While the weather is starting to turn cooler it’s still heating up here at QPAC! There’s plenty of things you Autumn see from the best in Broadway musicals, brilliant ballet, stellar theatre, and inspiring music.
Coming up

The Dictionary of Lost Words
Pip Williams’ New York Times bestseller The Dictionary of Lost Words is brought to vivid life in this wildly popular stage adaptation.

Live at Melbourne Street Green
Live Acts. Local Talent. Free on Fridays. This is the perfect way to kickstart your weekend with a weekly program of free performances.

Carrie: The Musical
Based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel, see Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre students perform this chilling classic.

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Shakespeare’s The Tempest
It’s one thing to hear music inspired by Shakespeare. It’s another thing to hear it performed alongside narration from a living theatre legend, John Bell.

Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Camerata & Paul Grabowsky: The Art Of
An inspiring and refreshing collaboration between QPAC’s The Art of the Possible artist Paul Grabowsky AO, with Camerata.

Musica Viva Australia Hollywood Songbook
Berlin-based Signum Saxophone Quartet and renegade opera star, Ali McGregor, reclaim the Hollywood Songbook in a journey from moody monochrome to vibrant technicolour.

Chat 10 Looks 3 Live
Chat 10 Looks 3 is hitting Brisbane again! Come along with friends, or make new ones when you get there, that’s how they roll at Chat 10!

Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Strauss Gala
Leap out of your seat and back in time to an era of golden opulence, as we celebrate 200 years of the king of the Viennese waltz, Johann Strauss II.

Australian Chamber Orchestra Theremin & Beyond
Explore new musical frontiers as you take a deep dive into the thrilling soundworld of the theremin, the world’s first electronic instrument.

Marian Keyes
Join Marian Keyes as she shares her journey from early days to bestselling author.

Australasian Dance Collective Blue
Celebrate 40 years of dance with Blue, a triple bill that honours the past, embraces the present, and looks boldly toward the future

Mamamia Out Loud LIVE 2025
Join Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman, and Jessie Stephens for a night out to celebrate 10 years of Australia’s #1 women’s podcast.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
Experience all 37 plays ... in 97 minutes ... with just 3 hilarious actors!

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique
It’s always fun to hear musical comedy from a serious composer, and we’ll be cracking a smile with you in the Concert Hall at QPAC.

Tommy Emmanuel
The world’s greatest acoustic guitar player returns for a night of jaw-dropping musical showmanship that must be seen to be believed.

Ensemble Q Black Angels & Red Death
Ensemble Q present a captivating collection of works that explore themes of remembrance, conflict, fantasy, and deep introspection.

Tina Arena – Don’t Ask Again Tour
Tina Arena returns in 2025 for her encore Don’t Ask Again Tour, playing all her hits this May.

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Art of the Score: The Music of Hans Zimmer
Join us as we celebrate one of the unofficial Kings of Movie Scores: Hans Zimmer.

Queensland Symphony Orchestra QSO Education Concert 2025
Join us as we celebrate one of the unofficial kings of movie scores: Hans Zimmer, in QSO's Education Concert 2025.

Frankenstein
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is an electrifying tale of creation and humanity, retold in a large-scale theatrical event, returning to QPAC’s Playhouse.

QPAC’s Out of the Box Where is the Green Sheep? Classroom Workshop
Register your school’s interest in this hands-on workshop. Students will explore the story of Where is the Green Sheep?, bringing the colourful characters to life through fun, drama-based activities.

Sigur Rós
New performance date on Wednesday, 28 May just announced! Experience Sigur Rós live with the Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra as they present their most intimate album yet, ÁTTA.

Alison Moyet – KEY Live 2025
Experience the unmistakable voice of Alison Moyet live on her highly-anticipated world tour!

Songs From The Canyon
A night of music from Laurel Canyon including the songs of Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, The Beach Boys, Carole King, The Doors, The Byrds, The Mamas and the Papas and more.

2025 QPAC International Series Ballet Preljocaj – Swan Lake
A Swan Lake like no other. Experience the breathtaking artistry of Ballet Preljocaj, exclusive to Brisbane.

Queensland Youth Symphony Empire of Sound
An unforgettable musical adventure for fans of Star Wars and symphonic masterpieces, this concert promises to be a stellar experience.

Southern Cross Soloists Pearls
Join the Southern Cross Soloists as they perform music of spirit, peace and belief – the pearls of the artform that transcend time and speak to the heart.

Prospero Arts Concert Series Dusty The Musical – In Concert
Travel to the swingin’ sixties and celebrate the extraordinary life and music of British icon, Dusty Springfield, one of pop music’s greatest female stars.

The TEN Tenors 30th Anniversary World Tour
Australia’s favourite tenor ensemble The TEN Tenors will visit QPAC's Concert Hall as part of their 30th Anniversary World Tour!

Kamasi Washington
Emmy and two-time Grammy nominated jazz legend Kamasi Washington returns to Brisbane for the first time since 2022 for Open Season.