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What’s On
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The Dire Straits Experience The Dire Straits Experience
27 Aug 2026, 8pmConcert HallFrom sold out arena performances across Europe, the celebrated Dire Straits Experience bring their Long Highway World Tour.
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THE BOOK OF MORMON THE BOOK OF MORMON
From 31 Jul 2026Glasshouse TheatreHello again! Brisbane, the Mormons are back! Don’t miss the outrageous musical comedy that has become an international sensation.
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First Nations Storytelling: Caring for Country Workshop
Artists in ClassroomsTrevor Fourmile and Nadine McDonald-Dowd guide students in an exploration of storytelling as a dynamic and living cultural practice vital to First Nations and Torres Strait Islander stories.
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Björn Again – ABBA Forever Tour Björn Again – ABBA Forever Tour
28 - 29 Aug 2026Concert HallCelebrate over 50 years of ABBA with Björn Again’s dazzling, world-class celebration of ABBA’s timeless discography.
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Death of a Salesman Death of a Salesman
28 Aug - 6 Sep 2026Lyric TheatreEmmy, Golden Globe and Tony Award-winner Anthony LaPaglia stars in Arthur Miller’s critically acclaimed production, Death of a Salesman.
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Glow & TellImage by Chloe Morris Glow & Tell
29 - 30 Aug 2026Cremorne TheatreUsing UV light in custom-built tent, the Cremorne Theatre is transformed into a space, where stories and imagined worlds come alive.
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Music on Sundays 4: Symphonic Stories Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 4: Symphonic Stories
30 Aug 2026, 11:30amConcert HallExperience a program of bold contrasts and vibrant textures with music by Copland, Gershwin, Mozart and more.
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Strong is the New Pretty Queensland Theatre Company Strong is the New Pretty
1 - 19 Sep 2026PlayhouseExperience a nail-biting showdown and an inspiring story of determination, legacy and pride.
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Maestro 6: La Mer Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 6: La Mer
4 Sep 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallExperience a sea-inspired concert featuring music by Debussy, Ravel, Shostakovich and Stanhope, with piano soloist Stefan Cassomenos.
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Morning Masterworks 4: La Mer Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 4: La Mer
4 Sep 2026, 11:30amConcert HallDon’t miss La Mer, a 90 minute sea-inspired concert featuring music by Debussy, Shostakovich and Stanhope.
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Class of 2026 Musical Theatre Showcase Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre Class of 2026 Musical Theatre Showcase
10 - 19 Sep 2026Tony Gould GalleryDiscover the next generation of professional musical theatre talent with this dynamic industry showcase.
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Shel We Brisbane Festival Shel We
10 - 13 Sep 2026Cremorne TheatreOff-beat, upbeat and heartwarming, Shel We has delighted audiences of all ages!
Seasons and Festivals
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Clancestry 2025Clancestry artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher Clancestry
Clancestry returns from 30 July to 8 August for an extraordinary celebration of First Nations storytelling, music, dance, art and culture.
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Brisbane Festival
Brisbane Festival returns this September with 25 days of theatre, music, dance, spectacle and celebration across the city. This year, QPAC plays host to some of the Festival’s most anticipated works.
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Southern Cross Soloists Southern Cross Soloists
Join the Southern Cross Soloists at QPAC in 2026 as they fill the Concert Hall with grace and beauty.
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Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
Step into the Brandenburg’s 2026 Season; where bold vision meets fresh energy and extraordinary artistry.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra 2026 Season Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Feel Every Note with a year of bold expression, deep connection and musical storytelling.
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Musica Viva Australia
Musica Viva Australia invites you to look to the sky in 2026 with a season to lift your spirits and expand your horizons.
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Queensland Theatre Company
Queensland Theatre Company’s 2026 Season champions work that gets under your skin and stays with you.
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Queensland Ballet 2026 Queensland Ballet
Queensland Ballet’s 2026 season curated under the artistic direction of Ivan Gil-Ortega, celebrates ballet’s power to connect – across generations, disciplines, and cultures.
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Camerata 2026 Season Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra
Join Camerata for a season of uniquely inspiring music with their trademark innovation, passion, and energy, all with no conductor in sight.
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Ensemble Q 2025 Ensemble Q
An exciting new series that takes audiences on a unique musical, visual and informative journey.
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ACO 2026 Australian Chamber Orchestra
As part of the 2026 National Concert Season audiences will discover, and rediscover, some of the greatest music ever written.
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Opera Queensland
This year's Opera Queensland's season showcases ambitious programming and fresh approaches to what opera can be.
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Queensland Youth Orchestras Queensland Youth Orchestras
A world class youth orchestra organisation based in Brisbane, Australia.
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Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre
Be witness to the stars of the future as the students from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre (QAEMT).
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Ballet Preljocaj – Swan LakePhotography: JC Carbonne QPAC International Series
Since 2009, QPAC International Series has welcomed some of the world’s finest performing arts companies – including Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, Teatro alla Scala and returned in 2025 with Ballet Preljocaj – exclusive to Queensland.
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On the Banks On the Banks
In the heart of Brisbane/Meanjin, On the Banks hosted a stellar lineup of international and Australian acts to South Bank in February and March 2026.
Newsroom
Stay updated with our latest newsroom articles. Read them here.
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ClancestryLewis James Bin Doraho Culture, creativity, and family fun lead QPAC's Clancestry in 2026
Mon 18 May 2026QPAC has announced the free program of events for the iconic Clancestry festival, celebrating First Nations art and culture across the Centre in 2026.
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Death of a Salesman QPAC welcomes Death of a Salesman, starring Anthony LaPaglia
Tue 5 May 2026The Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, Death of a Salesman, will take to QPAC’s Lyric stage from 28 August to 6 September 2026, featuring Anthony LaPaglia.
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SIX the Musical Australian Cast 26/27Cybele Malinowski New Australian Queens take the throne in SIX the Musical!
Tue 28 Apr 2026The international smash-hit phenomenon SIX the Musical makes its royal return to Brisbane from January 2027.
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Griffith University and the Power of Creativity
Wed 15 Apr 2026Griffith University partners with QPAC to connect education, creativity and industry practice, supporting the future of the arts.
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QPAC's deadly Clancestry festival returns this July and August
Mon 16 Mar 2026Clancestry festival, a celebration of First Nations arts and culture across an exciting program of concerts, workshops, theatre and children’s events, returns in 2026 from 30 July to 8 August.
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Agnes Obel Agnes Obel announces her long-awaited return to Brisbane in September
Thu 12 Feb 2026Berlin-based, Danish-born singer, songwriter, producer, and classically trained pianist Agnes Obel returns for her first shows in Australia since her sold-out 2022 tour.
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Macbeth Macbeth for a World of Clickbait and Catastrophe at QPAC
Thu 12 Feb 2026QPAC and Shake & Stir Theatre Co have announced a brand-new retelling of Macbeth that will storm into the Playhouse from 6 to 21 June 2026.
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QPAC’s Much-Awaited Glasshouse Theatre to Open Its Doors
Mon 2 Feb 2026Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek has announced the doors to the Glasshouse Theatre would open to the public for a free Community Day on Saturday 7 March 2026.
Support and Engage
Through outreach programs and community events, we strive to create connections and foster a sense of belonging within our community. We invite you to join us on this journey of transformation, inspiration, and creativity.
Creative Learning
Our team is dedicated to creating engaging and educational experiences for students of all ages and backgrounds.
First Nations
Our First Nations program is bold, resilient, and features fierce black work from local, regional and national First Nations artists.
Donate Today
Donate to the QPAC Foundation and help us to ensure that everyone can experience the best in performing arts.
Partnerships
Our Partners help us continue to inspire, educate, and entertain Queensland and beyond.
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.
