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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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This Season

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 are plenty of things to see from the best in Broadway musicals, brilliant ballet, stellar theatre, and inspiring music.

Coming up

Queen Forever – Greatest Hits Tour

Queen Forever – Greatest Hits Tour

16 May 2026, 8pm
Concert Hall

Celebrate 20 years of Queen Forever with their Greatest Hits Tour featuring all the anthems, rare deep cuts, and magic of Queen.

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.

The Drover’s Wife – The Opera

The Drover’s Wife – The Opera

Now Playing
Glasshouse Theatre

A monumental new opera based on the play, novel and film by one of Australia’s leading artists, Leah Purcell AM.

MJ the Musical

MJ the Musical

Final Weeks
Lyric Theatre

Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is set to thrill audiences, in the multiple Tony Award®-winning MJ the Musical.

Leah Purcell

Friends of QPAC Special Event In Conversation with Leah Purcell

18 May 2026, 6pm
Glasshouse Theatre

An intimate evening with Leah Purcell as she reflects on the evolution of The Drover’s Wife – The Opera across stage, screen and opera.

Rob Anderson

Rob Anderson

20 May 2026, 7:30pm
Concert Hall

A solo musical comedy show about our most formative decade! 

Strings – A Triple Bill

Queensland Ballet Strings – A Triple Bill

22 - 30 May 2026
Playhouse

Featuring works by Edward Clug, Christian Spuck, and Goyo Montero. This program is a treat of international contemporary works. 

Morning Masterworks 2: Rachmaninov & Shostakovich

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 2: Rachmaninov & Shostakovich

22 May 2026, 11:30am
Concert Hall

Don’t miss the 2nd movement of Rachmaninov’s beloved Piano Concerto No.2 alongside Shostakovich’s emotional 5th Symphony in this 90 minute concert.

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. 

Shake & Stir Theatre Co's GRIMMJoel Devereux

For Schools: GRIMM - Tales from the Brothers Grimm

22 May - 13 Jun 2026
Cremorne Theatre

Part of QPAC's Creative Learning Program, this bold adaption of tales from the Brothers Grimm is a bewitching theatre experience.

Maestro 3: Rachmaninov & Shostakovich

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 3: Rachmaninov & Shostakovich

23 May 2026, 7:30pm
Concert Hall

Experience Rachmaninov’s beloved Piano Concerto No.2, Shostakovich’s emotional 5th Symphony, and Cathy Milliken’s Catalogue of Sky.

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz

24 May 2026, 7pm
Concert Hall

Fran 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

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.

Revolution Remixed

Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Revolution Remixed

29 May 2026, 7pm
Concert Hall

Sweeping heroism and heart-stopping intensity are the perfect showcase for Camerata in full force, with all the richness of woodwind and brass on display.

Mulga Bore Hard Rock

Open Season Mulga Bore Hard Rock

29 May 2026, From 6:30pm
Melbourne Street Green

Mulga Bore Hard Rock bring their own style of hard rock, but not just any kind of hard rock: GLAM hard rock.

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.

London Symphony Orchestra In Conversation with Sir Simon Rattle

Watch Now
Digital Stage

Join London Symphony Orchestra Music Director conductor, Sir Simon Rattle in conversation with Martin Buzacott.

Macbeth

Macbeth

6 - 21 Jun 2026
Playhouse

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, revered production house Shake & Stir Theatre Co tackle Shakespeare’s most-gripping tragedy, Macbeth.

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.

Macbeth

For Schools: Macbeth

6 - 21 Jun 2026
Playhouse

Part of QPAC's Creative Learning Program, this production is reimagined at scale, for our age of clickbait and catastrophe.

BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL

BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL

From 7 Jun 2026
Lyric Theatre

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! Featuring a story and score that’s out of this Netherworld, don’t miss this touching show about making the most of every Day-O.

Visions of Nature

Queensland Youth Orchestras Visions of Nature

7 Jun 2026, 3pm
Concert Hall

Experience two symphonic journeys that explore humanity’s relationship with the natural world and the worlds within ourselves. 

Alfie Boe

Alfie Boe

9 Jun 2026, 8pm
Concert Hall

The world-renowned tenor and star of Les Misérables, Alfie Boe, returns to Brisbane in 2026 for an unforgettable evening of song and storytelling.

Tubular Bells

Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells

10 Jun 2026, 8pm
Concert Hall

Mike Oldfield’s iconic, seminal work will be performed by an expansive live group, led and arranged by Mike Oldfield’s long-term collaborator, Robin A. Smith.

Shikara Ringdahl, Nick Kirkup, Daniel Kramer and Sumi Jo performing on stage at Festival of Outback Opera 2025Peter Wallis

Singing in the Night

Watch Now
Digital Stage

Experience Opera like never before with this brand-new documentary from Opera Queensland.

Go Your Own Way: The Fleetwood Mac Legacy

Go Your Own Way: The Fleetwood Mac Legacy

11 Jun 2026, 3pm & 7pm
Concert Hall

Due to popular demand, a second show has been added! Don’t miss this spellbinding theatrical celebration of Fleetwood Mac, featuring an ensemble of world-class musicians.

Morning Masterworks 3: Beethoven & Dvořák

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 3: Beethoven & Dvořák

12 Jun 2026, 11:30am
Concert Hall

Experience Dvořák’s radiant Cello Concerto and Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No.7 in this 90 minute concert.

The Wiggles

The Wiggles Live in Concert

12 - 14 Jun 2026
Glasshouse Theatre

Due to overwhelming demand new performances have been added! The Wiggles are back with a fun intimate live concert experience that will have the whole family singing, dancing, and laughing along!

Maestro 4: Beethoven, Dvořák & Smetana

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 4: Beethoven, Dvořák & Smetana

13 Jun 2026, 7:30pm
Concert Hall

Don’t miss Dvořák’s radiant Cello Concerto, Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No.7 and Smetana’s Bartered Bride Overture.

Carnival of the Animals

Southern Cross Soloists Carnival of the Animals

14 Jun 2026, 3pm
Concert Hall

Camille Saint-Saëns’ beloved Carnival of the Animals receives an Australian update in this thoughtful and heartfelt adaptation.

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