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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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What’s On

Ballet Preljocaj – Swan Lake | 31 May to 7 June 2025

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Explore QPAC, where you'll find exceptional gift ideas, a celebration of Australia's diverse First Nations Art, and captivating digital performances on Digital Stage. QPAC also offers a range of accessible performances including audio described, Auslan interpreted and relaxed performances.

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  • Annie

    Annie

    From 27 December 2025
    Lyric Theatre

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

  • Black History Month: HERstory | HIStory

    Clancestry Black History Month: HERstory | HIStory

    25 Jul 2025, From 6pm
    Melbourne Street Green

    Experience some of the finest local First Nations artists in a night of free live music and storytelling.

  • Clancestry Weaving Workshops

    26 Jul & 2 Aug 2025
    Playhouse Lounge

    Come and learn to weave at Clancestry! Learn about the regeneration of traditional cultural practices using raffia or palm leaves to create your very own masterpiece.

  • Clancestry 2024 Smoking Ceremony Image by Red Handed Productions

    Clancestry First Gathering

    31 Jul 2025, 5:30pm
    Melbourne Street Green

    Celebrate the First Nations cultures of Brisbane and mark the official opening of Clancestry 2025 with First Gathering.

  • Biggest Mobs Background artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher

    Clancestry Biggest Mobs

    1 Aug 2025, 6pm
    Cremorne Theatre

    Get your mob together for a night of powerful, high-energy Blak music! An epic culmination of QPAC’s BlakBeats First Nations music development program.

  • Clancestry 2024 Mob Words Image by Lewis Bin Doraho

    Clancestry Live Art at Clancestry

    2 - 10 Aug 2025
    Melbourne Street Green & Town Square, Fish Lane

    Enjoy Live Art at Clancestry as artists create installations and paintings live throughout the festival.

  • Art of Song Background artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher

    Clancestry Art of Song

    8 Aug 2025, 7:30pm
    Cremorne Theatre

    Three powerful First Nations songwomen – Jess Hitchcock, Megan Sarmardin and SOLCHLD come together to share their stories through song.

  • Clancestry 2024 Mob Music Image by Lewis Bin Doraho

    Clancestry Mob Music

    9 - 10 Aug 2025, From 6:30pm
    Melbourne Street Green

    Two nights of jam-packed free live music on our Mob Music Stage! Enjoy the vibes as the sun goes down with the sounds of our deadly First Nations artists.

  • Sparks: First Nations Play Readings Image by Tai Bobongie

    Clancestry Sparks: First Nations Play Readings

    9 Aug 2025, 5pm
    Cremorne Theatre

    Be the first to experience four new works written by emerging First Nations playwrights in these 10-minute rehearsed readings.

  • Clancestry for Kids Image by Axis Productions

    Clancestry Clancestry for Kids

    9 - 10 Aug 2025
    Melbourne Street Green

    Join us for a weekend of vibrant culture, creativity, and free family fun as we celebrate First Nations art, stories, and community.

  • The Simon & Garfunkel Story

    The Simon & Garfunkel Story

    7 Sep 2025, 2pm
    Concert Hall

    A critically acclaimed concert experience about two young boys from Queens who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo.

  • Lisa Simone

    Lisa Simone

    23 Jul 2025, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Lisa Simone performs the songs of her mother Dr Nina Simone with her band in the Concert Hall.

Seasons and Festivals

Discover all Seasons and Festivals at QPAC.

  • Out of the Box Artwork

    Out of the Box Festival

    Out of the Box is a biennial festival for children eight years and under, held at QPAC from 17 - 22 June 2025.

  • World Science Festival Brisbane

    World Science Festival Brisbane

    Ask, and answer, some of the biggest questions facing humankind.

  • Ballet Preljocaj – Swan Lake Photography: JC Carbonne

    Ballet Preljocaj – Swan Lake

    Ballet Preljocaj returns to Australia in 2025 as part of the QPAC International Series with Swan Lake.

  • Queensland Theatre 2025

    Queensland Theatre

    The 2025 Season promises world premieres, award-winning works, big-name artists, Queensland stars and unmissable storytelling.

  • Opera Queensland 2025 Season

    Opera Queensland

    This year's Opera Queensland's season showcases ambitious programming and fresh approaches to what opera can be.

  • Queensland Symphony Orchestra

    Discover Queensland Symphony Orchestra's 2025 Season, which centres on the 20th Century.

  • Queensland Ballet

    Queensland Ballet

    Love, seduction, wonder and joy – Queensland Ballet's Season 2025 is one for lovers of stories, music, and ballet.

  • Ensemble Q 2025

    Ensemble Q

    An exciting new series that takes audiences on a unique musical, visual and informative journey. 

Newsroom

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  • An Out of the Box partnership that’s just perfect

    Mon 12 May 2025

    QPAC is proud to welcome C&K The Creche and Kindergarten Association as a Principal Partner of QPAC’s Out of the Box festival and Supporting Partner of QPAC.

  • Lisa Simone A Daughter's Tribute to Nina Simone 2025

    Fri 2 May 2025

    Oscar‑nominated, Grammy, Peadbody and Emmy Award‑winning Lisa Simone returns to the QPAC Concert Hall with her live band for A Daughter’s Tribute to Nina Simone

  • La Force de l’âge (In One’s Prime)

    Free Community Program for Exclusive Ballet Preljocaj Season

    Wed 30 Apr 2025

    QPAC has announced a free program of community events as part of its exclusive Australian season of Ballet Preljocaj’s Swan Lake

  • The Lovers - A new era of musical theatre premieres in Brisbane

    Mon 28 Apr 2025

    Shake & Stir Theatre Co and QPAC in association with Brisbane Festival, announce the premiere of a brand-new production of the breakout Australian pop musical The Lovers

  • Bangarra's first-ever visual arts collaboration, Illume to light up QPAC this August

    Thu 17 Apr 2025

    Australia’s leading Indigenous performing arts company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, will present the Queensland premiere of their first-ever visual arts collaboration, Illume at QPAC this August.

     

  • Award-winning Scenes From a Yellow Peril national mainstage debut

    Wed 16 Apr 2025

    QPAC is proud to present the Australian mainstage debut of the multi-award-winning play Scenes From a Yellow Peril in QPAC’s Cremorne Theatre from 3 to 12 July 2025.

  • MinterEllison

    Wed 16 Apr 2025

    One of Australia’s largest law firms, MinterEllison has a nationwide program of performing arts partnerships at the centre of its corporate sponsorship program.

  • Rebecca Levingston, Rhonda Burchmore, Timothy Sherlock, Professor Brydie-Leigh Bartleet FAHA and Casey Donovan sat on stage at the Cremorne Theatre, QPAC Peter Wallis

    Sister Act and the healing power of song

    Mon 14 Apr 2025

    Under the facilitation of Rebecca Levingston, Friends of QPAC recently enjoyed an exclusive panel discussion on the importance and power of song, featuring Sister Act stars Casey Donovan and Rhonda Burchmore.

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