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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

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

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

Sweet Charity

Prospero Arts Concert Series Sweet Charity

11 - 14 Dec 2025
Concert Hall

A classic Broadway musical that tells the story of Charity Hope Valentine, a hopelessly romantic dance hall hostess in New York City.  

Piano Bar

Friday & Saturday Evenings, From 9:30pm
QPAC

As the curtain falls, QBAR transforms into an intimate Piano Bar, offering a truly enchanting post-theatre experience.

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

12 - 24 Dec 2025
Playhouse

This December, the award-winning stage spectacle – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – is returning!

The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky

The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky

Watch Now
Digital Stage

Explore The Art of the Possible with legendary Australian musician, composer and arts leader Paul Grabowsky.

A Cracker Kransky Christmas

A Cracker Kransky Christmas

16 - 21 Dec 2025
Cremorne Theatre

The Kransky Sisters are bringing the party back to QPAC with hits and Christmas carols like you’ve never heard them before.

Spirit of Christmas featuring the 2024 performersImage by Darren Thomas

Spirit of Christmas

17 - 19 Dec 2025
Concert Hall

An occasion to rejoice and reflect on the year that has passed and embrace the season’s enduring message of Peace, Love and Joy.

Love Actually In ConcertLove Actually is a copyright of WT Venture LLC. Licensed by Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Love Actually In Concert

20 - 21 Dec 2025
Concert Hall

New show on sale now! Celebrate over 20 years of love and laughter as the Southern Cross Symphony perform the unforgettable score live to the film.

Spirit of Christmas on Digital Stage

Spirit of Christmas on Digital Stage

24 Dec 2025, from 5pm
Digital Stage

Join us online this Christmas Eve to Boxing Day for QPAC’s Spirit of Christmas, only available on Digital Stage!

Annie

Annie

27 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026
Lyric Theatre

Experience this beloved musical that has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations.

Watching from the wings. Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company (La Scala Ballet) perform Rudolf Nureyev’s Don Quixote.

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Designed to immerse you in the heart of our vibrant world of live performances. Join us on a journey to celebrate our collective passion for the arts.

Little Shop of HorrorsGraphic Design: Jeff van de Zandt

Little Shop of Horrors

From 3 Jan 2026
Cremorne Theatre

A dark comedy musical that follows a nerdy florist who discovers a mysterious plant with a growing appetite for human blood. 

Cluedo

Cluedo

7 Jan - 1 Feb 2026
Playhouse

The ultimate whodunnit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.

Now You See Me Live

Now You See Me Live

8 - 18 Jan 2026
Concert Hall

Inspired by the blockbuster film franchise, Now You See Me Live is an explosive mix of high-tech illusions and jaw-dropping spectacles. 

Dame Sheila Hancock: Old Rage

Rent Now
Digital Stage

Dame Sheila Hancock opens up about her ninth decade in a gloriously irreverent talk celebrating the publication of her latest book, Old Rage.

Ballet Theatre Queenland Alice in Wonderland

Ballet Theatre Queensland Alice in Wonderland

22 - 25 Jan 2026
Concert Hall

Step through the looking glass and onto the silver screen … a dazzling new reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale by Ballet Theatre Queensland.

CATS

CATS

6 - 22 Feb 2026
Lyric Theatre

Experience the 40th Australian Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS, coming to QPAC in February 2026.

QSO Favourites

Queensland Symphony Orchestra QSO Favourites

7 Feb 2026, 7:30pm
Concert Hall

This feel-good concert features some of the most recognisable and loved pieces in the classical canon, as voted by last year’s audience.

Music on Sundays 1: QSO Favourites

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 1: QSO Favourites

8 Feb 2026, 11:30am
Concert Hall

This feel-good concert features some of the most recognisable and loved pieces in the classical canon in this 90 minute concert.

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

12 Feb 2026, 5:45pm & 9pm
Concert Hall

Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy.

The Great Gatsby

Queensland Theatre Company and Shake & Stir Theatre Co The Great Gatsby

12 Feb - 8 Mar 2026
Playhouse

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.

18th Anniversary of the National Apology

13 Feb 2026, from 10:30am
Concert Hall Foyer

This event is an opportunity to reflect on the significance of the National Apology, honour the resilience of Stolen Generations and contribute to ongoing journey of truth, healing, and connection.

More Evenings with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

More Evenings with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

13 Feb 2026, 8pm
Concert Hall

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings make an exciting return to Australia for the second leg of their Woodland campaign.

Pod Save America

Pod Save America – Hopefully Just Visiting

14 Feb 2026, 8pm
Concert Hall

Pod Save America is a no-bullsh*t conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor and Dan Pfeiffer.

Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody

Australian Chamber Orchestra Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody

16 Feb 2026, 7pm
Concert Hall

A musical revelation starring pianist Dejan Lazić, with a world premiere from John Luther Adams.

An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi

An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi

17 Feb 2026, 7pm
Concert Hall

Chef, restaurateur and much-loved author Yotam Ottolenghi returns to QPAC with a feast for all the senses. 

Crossing the DividePhoto by Cinnamon Smith

Crossing the Divide

17 - 20 Feb 2026
Cremorne Theatre

A powerful work by Shock Therapy Arts exploring the long-term impact of Australia’s colonial past and how it has shaped our national identity and the issues we face today. 

Musica Viva Australia A Winter’s Journey

Musica Viva Australia A Winter’s Journey

19 Feb 2026, 7pm
Concert Hall

The incomparable Allan Clayton and Kate Golla set out once again on A Winter’s Journey, warmed by Fred Williams’ glowing visions of Australia.

Sir Tony Robinson

An Audience with Sir Tony Robinson

20 Feb 2026, 7pm
Concert Hall

Join Sir Tony Robinson as he shares stories from his remarkable career, his passion for history, and his thrilling fiction debut.

Classic Alchemy

Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Classic Alchemy

21 Feb 2026, 7pm
Concert Hall

Indulge in an evening where the familiar and unexpected dance side by side. This is Camerata at its unconducted best: vibrant, intimate, & full of passion.

Jonathan Van Ness – Hot & Healed

Jonathan Van Ness – Hot & Healed

25 Feb 2026, 7:30pm
Concert Hall

Jonathan Van Ness is bringing his brand-new show Hot & Healed to Australia. A show of unfiltered comedy, wildly entertaining and fun!

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