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YFG Shopping Centres has been a valued and long-term supporter of QPAC since 2017, with a special interest in supporting the Centre’s much-loved Out of the Box festival.

The irrepressible and multi-award-winning Australian comedian, singer, and writer, Reuben Kaye returns to shake up Brisbane with the Queensland premiere of his acclaimed show enGORGEd at QPAC co-presented with Brisbane’s 2025 Melt Festival

A new production of breakout Australian pop musical The Lovers will include a who’s who of Australian musical theatre stars! Brisbane – get set to fall in love!

QPAC today announced beloved singer-songwriter Missy Higgins would return to the Concert Hall on Saturday 30 August 2025 for a one-night-only performance to raise funds for HEAL.

QPAC was proud to facilitate a visit by Leah Purcell to her hometown of Murgon for a public reading of the play she wrote and directed Is That You, Ruthie? Find out more about this special visit.

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.

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

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

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

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.

 

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.

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

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.

Joy, inclusion, gathering and stories will be the hero themes for 2025 at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) as it celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

A commitment to creating a sense of belonging is something that strongly connects QPAC and Energex (part of Energy Queensland).

The annual Clancestry festival, a celebration of First Nations arts and culture across an exciting program of concerts, workshops, theatre and children’s events, returns from 23 Jul to 10 Aug.

Broadway and West End smash hit musical PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical, based on the much-loved iconic film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, will make its Australian debut at QPAC in Brisbane in October 2025.

Following rave reviews and multiple sold-out seasons across Australia, the acclaimed queer dark comedy Trophy Boys will make its Sunshine State debut at QPAC from 25 to 30 August 2025.

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) announce the return of The Tallis Scholars performing Chant, a superbly curated program inspired by Gregorian chant, in the Concert Hall on 10 October 2025.

Brisbane’s live music scene will heat up this winter as QPAC proudly presents two nights of unforgettable international music as part of Brisbane's Open Season.

The revered Australian singer-songwriter will perform in QPAC's Lyric Theatre on 21 June as part of his largest tour ever. 

QPAC will be bursting at the seams with children eight years and under when the much-loved Out of the Box festival returns to take over the entire venue from 17 to 22 June 2025.

The all-star team of the world premiere of Cirque Alice, which comprises some of the best creatives and acrobatic acts from around the globe, has been announced.

Broadway and West End smash hit musical PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical, based on the much-loved iconic film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, will make its Australian debut at QPAC in Brisbane in October 2025.

QPAC is proud to welcome Arcare Aged Care as a Major Partner of QPAC and Digital Stage to assist in sharing the joy of the performing arts into homes, classrooms, and aged care facilities.

QPAC and Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) have been firm friends since 2016, so we couldn’t be happier to announce that Hyundai recently renewed our partnership for another three years.

The world premiere season of Cirque Alice, an epic new show from the creators of the global smash hit The Illusionists, will transform the Concert Hall into a Wonderland from 10 April to 22 April 2025.

The great Cat Power will perform Bob Dylan’s fabled and transformative 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert set in QPAC's Concert Hall on Wednesday 12 March 2025.

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) have announced an exclusive Australian season of Ballet Preljocaj’s Swan Lake in 2025 as part of the QPAC International Series and the Centre’s 40th Anniversary celebrations.

QPAC and Queensland Theatre have announced the cast for the world premiere of Round The Twist The Musical – busting into the Playhouse from 12 November 2024.

Mapei’s generous support of QPAC enables us to deliver an ongoing program of diverse and engaging arts for our community.

We talked to QPAC's Executive Sous Chefs, James Gallagher and Nathanael (Nate) Hardie about their impressive careers and their roles at QPAC.

We chatted with Jungaji about his inspirations, his songwriting process, and why music is so important to his life.

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and explore how to contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

We spoke with Graham Menzies about his role, the importance of technical training, and advice for aspiring technicians.

Queensland Performing Arts Centre and Brisbane Festival have announced the stage adaptation of Trent Dalton’s Love Stories will have its world premiere in the Playhouse from 10 to 29 September as part of the 2024 Festival. 

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) today announced the children’s comedy-musical Proudfoot & Friends by Lucas Proudfoot from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 March 2024 in the Cremorne Theatre. 

QPAC and Circa will present a limited season of the international hit What Will Have Been in the Playhouse from 13 to 17 March.

A look at the critically acclaimed season with Dr Ruth Hegarty and Leah Purcell

QPAC and Shake & Stir Theatre Co have announced tickets were on sale for the world premiere season of the stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved James and the Giant Peach in the Playhouse from 30 March to 7 April.

Southern Cross Soloists (SXS) will sweep audiences off their feet with a thrilling season of romance and brilliance in their 15^th QPAC Concert Series 2024.

Based on Dr Ruth Hegarty’s books this new stage show explores a personal and profound chapter of Australia’s truth-telling history. 

Duck Pond is the reimagining of the world’s most romantic ballet as a thrilling circus epic showcasing Circa’s signature physicality and featuring haute couture costumes.

Read about the celebration of First Nations arts and culture at QPAC's Clancestry from November 2023.

Following the success of their 2022 showcase concert, the QPAC Chamber Choir paid homage to the very best of vocal pop music in Girl Groups vs Boy Bands.

Students from Cooktown State School enjoyed an exciting behind-the-scenes experience after attending a performance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

Ensemble Q's 2023 concert season at QPAC offers an exciting new series that takes audiences on a musical, visual, and immersive journey.

Audiences were transported ‘over the rainbow’ during The Wizard of Oz – In Concert’s five concert exclusive Brisbane season in QPAC’s Concert Hall in June and July 2023.

Songs of Hope offered a heart-warming concert featuring some of Australia’s best performers and the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of young people of refugee backgrounds.

QPAC’s Concert Hall was transformed into an audio-visual delight with the much anticipated The Bigger Picture, featuring Sachém and Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra.

Sir Simon shares his thoughts and aspirations in a wide-ranging discussion that will cover everything from life to the challenges of presenting live music performances in the digital age.

We recognise our entire staff for making QPAC what it is, but on International Women's Day, we wanted to especially shine the spotlight on some of our women leaders.

Choir Boy is a moving story of sexuality, race, hope, gospel music, and a young gay man finding his voice.

Until March 2023, the QPAC tunnel was home to Max Hurley: A designer’s life – an exhibition celebrating the life and work of the renowned Queensland stage designer.

Vulcana together with Brisbane Domestic Violence Service delivered circus workshops and a performance season of Circus in a Teacup with women who are survivors of gender-based violence.

shake & stir theatre marked a significant milestone when it became one of only a few theatre companies to have performed works across all four of our theatres.

Take a look into QPAC and Playlab Theatre's partnership that aims to mentor and development First Nations playwrights.

Hyundai Motor Company Australia and QPAC joined forces in 2016 and are committed to grow community participation in the performing arts.

Southern Cross Soloists (SXS) will collaborate with superstar guest artists to celebrate the romance and nostalgia of journeys.

A playlist of iconic Aussie anthems handpicked to perform on the night crafted by The Fabulous Caprettos.

Experience Circa's magical production of Carnival of the Animals on QPAC's Digital Stage.

An insight into QPAC's Wishing Tree drop-in workshop at the inaugural Arts Magic Festival 2022.

We All Dance is about creating and sharing stories through the language of dance and movement.

Born and bred South Brisbane company Aria significantly invested in the arts and is a major partner with QPAC.

The new creative development, So Near So Far, has been taking flight at QPAC, turning the foyers in our theatre turned into makeshift airport spaces.

Peep into the rehearsal room as the creatives and members of the Circa ensemble discuss the Company’s unique approach to the creative process.

Ahead of their first performance with us, some of the Ensemble Q artists shared what music would make their Spotify playlists.

In the lead up to the world premiere of The Call, presented by Brisbane Festival and Opera Queensland, Ali McGregor discusses the new Australian work she conceptualised and will star in.

Quirky, Real and Diverse (RAD) Theatre’s inaugural creation supported by Centacare, exemplified how the arts can shine a light on a creative and diverse cast of artists.

The QPAC Chamber Choir showcases the musical evolution and genius of the ultimate Ulvaeus/Andersson songwriting team.