Awakening in spring, Brisbane Festival transforms the city into a stage. The Festival transforms theatres, parks, streets, rooftops – and everything in between – into vibrant arenas where art meets place, and audiences are invited into moments that are bright and electric, raw and revelatory.
This September, QPAC is at the heart of Brisbane Festival – the place where bold stories, world-class performances and electric moments take centre stage. As the city transforms into a vibrant playground of art and celebration, QPAC plays host to some of the Festival’s most anticipated works.
Brisbane Festival at QPAC in 2025

Opera Queensland La bohème
Experience the tender beauty of Puccini’s famous opera La Bohème. Follow four bohemians as they navigate love, dreams and heartbreak in this timeless masterpiece.

Brisbane Festival Gems

Brisbane Festival Preparing Ground

Brisbane Festival Festival Club
Festival Club is your ultimate late-night hangout this September, as QPAC’s Melbourne St Green plays host to live music, a vibrant food and drink scene.

Brisbane Festival William Yang: Milestone

Brisbane Festival The Platypus
Multiple genres, two actors, one black comedy, and possibly a platypus …

Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Camerata: Your Eternal Memories
Eternal memories, words, and music will weave together in this concert that is sure to be moving, nostalgic, and hopefully, a little bit funny with guest artist Kate Miller-Heidke.

The Lovers

Brisbane Festival The WOW Show
Join Jude Kelly and guests, including award winning Australian playwright Suzie Miller, for big ideas, personal stories, and surprising conversations.

Brisbane Festival A Place in the Sultan’s Kitchen
Theatre-maker and singer-songwriter Joshua Hinton fills the theatre with music, memories, folklore, and exotic smells!

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Shostakovich Ten
Rebellion and revolution abound as two composers grapple with the terror and turmoil of the 20th century.

Brisbane Festival The Great Debate
Whether you’re proudly northside, fiercely southside, or just here for the drama, The Great Debate will have you laughing and cheering!
