Give a lifetime of memories
A gift of live performance can deliver a lifetime of memories for your friend or family member. To help you find a gift, we’ve made a few suggestions below based on occasions and interests.
Gift Certificate

Gift Certificates
The gift that comes with applause!
Perfect for any arts lover, our QPAC Gift Certificate covers blockbuster musicals, elegant opera, gripping theatre, and family-friendly shows. Valid for three (3) years, it offers the flexibility to choose from QPAC's full range of productions. Elevate your gift-giving and let them dive into captivating performances at QPAC!

Friends of QPAC 2025 Membership Gift Certificate
Celebrate a shared love of live performance with your family and friends with a Friends of QPAC 2025 membership gift certificate.
The gift certificate is redeemable for a Friends of QPAC 2025 membership, specifically curated to offer a deeper connection to QPAC and a peek behind the curtain at what it takes to create pure entertainment, connection, and deeper understanding for audiences.
Date night
A chance to spend some quality time with someone special.
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Missy Higgins – Raising Funds for HEAL Missy Higgins – Raising Funds for HEAL
30 Aug 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallBeloved singer-songwriter Missy Higgins returns to QPAC for a special one-night-only benefit concert raising funds for HEAL.
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Ballet International Gala DraculaPhotography by Braeden O’Connor Ballet International Gala Dracula
3 - 6 Sep 2025Concert HallDue to popular demand, the fifth and final show is on sale now! Experience BIG Live’s Dracula – a haunting retelling that unleashes desire, torment and immortality.
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Ray Chen in Recital Ray Chen in Recital
14 Sep 2025, 7pmConcert HallExperience the brilliance of a true violin virtuoso, Ray Chen, in this intimate one-night-only recital.
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The Man From Snowy River in Concert The Man From Snowy River in Concert
27 - 28 Sep 2025Concert HallFinal show just added! Experience this classic Australian film in a new light as the Southern Cross Symphony perform the award-winning score live to the film.
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Al Jardine Al Jardine
28 Oct 2025, 8pmConcert HallAl Jardine performs all of The Beach Boys’ hits, from radio favourites to hidden gems, a concert experience not to be missed!
Touch the soul
Be moved and nourish your soul.
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La bohème Opera Queensland La bohème
4 - 13 Sep 2025Lyric TheatreExperience the tender beauty of Puccini’s famous opera La Bohème. Follow four bohemians as they navigate love, dreams and heartbreak in this timeless masterpiece.
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The University of Queensland School of Music Resilience and Reverie
21 Sep 2025, 2pmConcert HallThe University of Queensland Symphony Orchestra presents a musical exploration of human endurance and spiritual transcendence.
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16 Lovers Lane 16 Lovers Lane
26 Sep 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallRelive one of the greatest Australian albums from The Go-Betweens, with a star-studded line-up.
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Songs For a New World Songs for a New World
4 - 8 Nov 2025Tony Gould GalleryWritten by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, don't miss this moving collection of songs performed by the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre students.
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The Greatest Show Choir The Greatest Show Choir
9 Nov 2025, 3:30pmConcert HallA massed community choir spectacular will perform a jam-packed program from Broadway’s greatest musicals.
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James Morrison with Big Band Liechtenstein James Morrison with Big Band Liechtenstein
25 Nov 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallThe phenomenal Big Band Liechtenstein will be hitting our shores to join forces with international trumpet maestro James Morrison.
Tell me a story
Take your seat to experience a story.
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Queensland Theatre – Julia Queensland Theatre Julia
15 - 30 Aug 2025PlayhouseA powerful portrayal of the woman behind the speech that shook the world – a rallying cry for gender equality and justice.
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Trophy Boys Trophy Boys
25 - 30 Aug 2025Cremorne TheatreTrophy Boys is a queer dark comedy about power, privilege …. and debating.
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Gems Brisbane Festival Gems
4 - 7 Sep 2025PlayhouseBy L.A. Dance Company, this bold contemporary ballet trilogy reimagines George Balanchine’s revolutionary Jewels through a modern lens -
The Platypus Brisbane Festival The Platypus
10 - 13 Sep 2025Cremorne TheatreMultiple genres, two actors, one black comedy, and possibly a platypus …
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Class of 2025 Musical Theatre Showcase Class of 2025 Musical Theatre Showcase
11 - 20 Sep 2025Tony Gould GalleryExperience a talent-packed event highlighting the rich repertoire and superb craftsmanship of graduating students from the Bachelor of Musical Theatre program.
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Camerata: Your Eternal Memories Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Camerata: Your Eternal Memories
13 Sep 2025, 7pmConcert HallEternal 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.
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A Place in the Sultan’s Kitchen Brisbane Festival A Place in the Sultan’s Kitchen
16 - 20 Sep 2025Cremorne TheatreTheatre-maker and singer-songwriter Joshua Hinton fills the theatre with music, memories, folklore, and exotic smells!
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The Great Debate Brisbane Festival The Great Debate
20 Sep 2025, 6pmMelbourne Street GreenWhether you’re proudly northside, fiercely southside, or just here for the drama, The Great Debate will have you laughing and cheering!
Try something new
See a brand new work or experience a genre you’ve not tried before.
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Live at Melbourne Street Green Live at Melbourne Street Green
Friday Evenings, From 5:30pmMelbourne Street GreenLive Acts. Local Talent. Free on Fridays. This is the perfect way to kickstart your weekend with a weekly program of free performances.
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Backstage Tours QPAC 40 Open Day Backstage Tours
31 Aug 2025, From 9:45amQPACExperience what goes on behind the scenes at QPAC with an experienced tour guide as part of QPAC 40 Open Day.
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Brisbane Open House QPAC 40 Open Day Tactile Tours
31 Aug 2025, 10:30am & 1pmQPACThe Tactile Tours offer blind and low-vision patrons the chance to touch and examine costumes, props and other items as part of QPAC 40 Open Day.
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Brisbane Open House QPAC 40 Open Day BlackCard Cultural Tour
31 Aug 2025, 9:45am & 12pmQPACTake a tour around the Cultural Precinct to explore First Nations public artworks and learn stories about the broader area as part of QPAC 40 Open Day.
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Behind the Curtain – Production Taster Workshops QPAC 40 Open Day Behind the Curtain – Production Taster Workshops
31 Aug 2025, From 10:30amPlayhouseStep behind the curtain and partake in Lighting, Staging, Stage Management and Wardrobe Production Taster Workshops as part of QPAC 40 Open Day.
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Cultural Precinct Architecture TourImage by David Kelly QPAC 40 Open Day Cultural Precinct Architecture Tour
31 Aug 2025, 12pmQPACExperience the Cultural Precinct with former Queensland State Architect, Malcolm Middleton OAM LFRAIA as part of QPAC 40 Open Day.
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Preparing Ground Brisbane Festival Preparing Ground
5 - 7 Sep 2025Cremorne TheatrePreparing Ground embodies First Nations storytelling, Sovereignty and what it means to belong to a land that remembers. -
A Musical Awakening Australian Chamber Orchestra A Musical Awakening
15 Sep 2025, 7pmConcert HallThe music of Beethoven, Peteris Vasks and Max Richter centres this exploration of music’s ability to nurture, heal and nourish.
Escape
Let your hair down and enjoy some pure entertainment.
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William Yang: Milestone Brisbane Festival William Yang: Milestone
9 Sep 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallOne of Australia’s most revered visual and performance artists, William Yang, reflects on his remarkable life set against Elena Kats-Chernin’s haunting score. -
The Lovers
13 Sep - 5 Oct 2025PlayhouseA musical mix tape of Shakespearean pop bangers with a boldly reimagined script by Laura Murphy, The Lovers is bursting with heart, humour, and more than a touch of magic. -
Shamrock Tenors Shamrock Tenors
1 Oct 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallDirect from Belfast and London’s West End, Ireland’s newest music sensation is heading to QPAC!
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QSO Verdi Requiem Queensland Symphony Orchestra Verdi Requiem
3 - 4 Oct 2025Concert HallUmberto Clerici and Queensland Symphony Orchestra present Verdi Requiem, a mammoth vocal event in 2025.
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QSO Northern Lights, Southern Stars Queensland Symphony Orchestra Northern Lights, Southern Stars
26 Oct 2025, 11:30amConcert HallWitness two rising superstars and a program of operatic hits.
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Reuben Kaye Reuben Kaye – enGORGEd
6 Nov 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallFast, on the edge and brutally funny, multi-award-winning Australian comedian, singer, writer, Reuben Kaye returns to QPAC!
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Cocteau’s Circle Australian Chamber Orchestra Cocteau’s Circle
10 Nov 2025, 7pmConcert HallJoin the Australian Chamber Orchestra on an adventure to Paris as they close their 50th Anniversary National Concert Season with a night of celebration and surprise.
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QSO Mahler Nine Queensland Symphony Orchestra Mahler Nine
28 - 29 Nov 2025Concert HallTake the journey with us, and together we’ll venture towards the bittersweet conclusion of Mahler’s memorable Ninth.
One night only
All star performances to suit every taste.
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Organ Recital with Christopher Wrench QPAC 40 Open Day Organ Recital with Christopher Wrench
31 Aug 2025, 10am & 1pmConcert HallDon’t miss this rare opportunity to witness the grandeur of QPAC’s Klais Grand Organ in this free concert as part of the QPAC 40 Open Day.
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story The Simon & Garfunkel Story
7 Sep 2025, 2pm & 6pmConcert HallA critically acclaimed concert experience about two young boys from Queens who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo.
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Matteo Lane Matteo Lane
10 Sep 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallMatteo Lane is making his fabulous return down under!
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Queen Bohemian Rhapsody Queen Bohemian Rhapsody 50 Years On
11 Sep 2025, 8pmConcert HallBe transported back in time as Bohemian Rhapsody recreates the visual excitement and electrifying energy of a Queen concert.
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Jonathan Van Ness – Hot & Healed Jonathan Van Ness – Hot & Healed
5 Oct 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallJonathan 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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Hannah Ferguson Hannah Ferguson – CHEEK LIVE
8 Oct 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallHannah Ferguson cuts through the noise to look at where we are, how we got here, what lies ahead, and the power we have to influence change.
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The Tallis Scholars Chant The Tallis Scholars – Chant
10 Oct 2025, 7pmConcert HallThe Tallis Scholars will present a superbly curated program inspired by Gregorian chant.
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Southern Cross Soloists – Wonder Southern Cross Soloists Wonder
12 Oct 2025, 3pmConcert HallExperience Felix Mendelssohn’s magical chords as the Southern Cross Soloists transport you to a wonderland of elves, fairies, lovers and a donkey.
Family
Performances the whole family will love.
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Brisbane Open House QPAC 40 Open Day Drop-In Activities
31 Aug 2025, From 9amQPACExperience a host of free Drop-In Activities including self-guided tours, pop-up performances, tech activations and Broadway Bingo as part of QPAC 40 Open Day.
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The Nutcracker 2025 Queensland Ballet The Nutcracker 2025
5 - 13 Dec 2025Lyric TheatrePerfect for the whole family, Queensland Ballet’s festive favourite returns for one last year to enchant audiences with its sparkling winter wonderland.
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Spirit of Christmas featuring the 2024 performersImage by Darren Thomas Spirit of Christmas
17 - 19 Dec 2025Concert HallAn occasion to rejoice and reflect on the year that has passed and embrace the season’s enduring message of Peace, Love and Joy.
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Annie Annie
From 27 December 2025Lyric TheatreExperience this beloved musical that has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations.
Watch it now
Experience the magic right now and gift your loved ones a showstopper on Digital Stage.
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Dame Judi Dench and Gyles Brandreth ‘I Remember it Well’ with Dame Judi Dench
Rent NowDigital StageJoin Dame Judi Dench and her friend Gyles Brandreth on a roller-coaster trip down memory lane.
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The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky
Watch NowDigital StageExplore The Art of the Possible with legendary Australian musician, composer and arts leader Paul Grabowsky.
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Dame Sheila Hancock: Old Rage
Rent NowDigital StageDame Sheila Hancock opens up about her ninth decade in a gloriously irreverent talk celebrating the publication of her latest book, Old Rage.
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Stephen Fry A Night In with Stephen Fry: Troy
Rent NowDigital StageJoin Stephen Fry, the multi-award-winning comedian, actor, presenter, and masterful storyteller, for a captivating evening as he tells the passionate and powerful story of Troy.
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An Evening with Miriam Margolyes An Evening with Miriam Margolyes
Rent NowDigital StageFrom her iconic roles to her bestselling memoir, Miriam takes you on an extraordinary adventure through her independent mind and experiences.
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An Evening with Joanna Lumley and Gyles Brandreth An Evening with Joanna Lumley and Gyles Brandreth
Rent NowDigital StageDon't miss Gyles Brandreth in conversation with national treasure Joanna Lumley as they discuss her extraordinary life and career, along with performances of her favourite poetry pieces.
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Sir Simon Rattle London Symphony Orchestra In Conversation with Sir Simon Rattle
Watch NowDigital StageJoin London Symphony Orchestra Music Director conductor, Sir Simon Rattle in conversation with Martin Buzacott.
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Workshop facilitator Helen StephensJustin Harrison Dead Puppet Society Puppet Manipulation Workshop
Digital StageThis unique program guides participants through a series of exercises using common household materials to gain skills in puppetry manipulation and performance.