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Discovering Ancient Egypt
Until 17 Aug 2025Queensland Museum Kurilpa, BrisbaneJourney back through time to explore the mysteries, artistry and rituals from one of the world’s most captivating civilisations.
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Taste of QAGOMA: Tour and Lunch Experience
Until 31 March 2026GOMADiscover the history of the QAGOMA, explore key artworks, and enjoy a relaxing lunch at the GOMA Bistro by the river.
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A Christmas Carol
12 - 24 Dec 2024Playhouse, QPACThis December, the award-winning stage spectacle – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – is returning!
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Opera Scenes
14 Dec 2024, 7:30pmConservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversityAn evening of love, laughter, drama and la dolce vita with The Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program.
Just announced
Coming Up
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Opera Queensland Adrian Strooper - A Window into Song
6 - 7 Dec 2024Opera Queensland StudioEnjoy some of the most famous and beautiful operatic arias and Lieder from pivotal productions and concerts.
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Expedition: Egypt – The Theban Tombs Project
6 Dec 2024, 6:30pmQueensland Museum Kurilpa, BrisbaneJoin us for this fascinating insight into the world of Egyptian archaeology.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
7 Dec 2024, 7:30pmConservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversityCelebrate the festive season with Bach's sublime Christmas Oratorio, conducted by Benjamin Bayl.
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A Christmas Carol
12 - 24 Dec 2024Playhouse, QPACThis December, the award-winning stage spectacle – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – is returning!
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Queensland Ballet The Nutcracker
13 - 21 Dec 2024Lyric Theatre, QPACA sparkling winter wonderland awaits in the delightful holiday ballet that takes place one frosty Christmas Eve night.
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The Holiday in Concert
14 Dec 2024, 3pm & 7:30pmConcert Hall, QPACDon’t miss the beloved Christmas romcom, The Holiday presented live in concert this festive season with the film’s legendary Hans Zimmer score played live-to-film by Southern Cross Symphony.
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Balm-Making Workshop
14 Dec 2024, 10:30amQueensland Museum Kurilpa, BrisbaneParticipants will have the opportunity to mix up their own balms, inspired by the scents and ingredients used by the ancient Egyptians.
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Opera Scenes
14 Dec 2024, 7:30pmConservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversityAn evening of love, laughter, drama and la dolce vita with The Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program.
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Opera Queensland OQ Sing Sing Sing Christmas 2024
14 Dec 2024, 5pmOpera Queensland StudioLed by the talented Jason Barry-Smith, you’ll enjoy a Christmassy evening of music making and merriment, singing along to well-known tunes and celebrating the magic of music with friends old and new.
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A Cracker Kransky Christmas
17 - 22 Dec 2024Cremorne Theatre, QPACThe Kransky Sisters are bringing the party back to QPAC with Christmas carols like you’ve never heard them before.
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Spirit of Christmas
20 - 21 Dec 2024Concert Hall, QPACAn 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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The Workshops Rail Museum Day Out with Thomas: The Bubble Tour
27 Dec 2024 - 26 Jan 2025Queensland Museum Rail Workshops, IpswichAll aboard for an unforgettable family adventure through a bubble wonderland with Thomas & Friends!
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Blush – Circus for Grown Ups
From 28 Dec 2024Cremorne Theatre, QPACEscape the everyday with the surprising, subversive and the supremely sexy, award-winning adult circus Blush.
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Qld Pops Orchestra 40th Anniversary NYE Gala Concert
31 Dec 2024, 5pm & 9pmConcert Hall, QPACQld Pops takes the stage for Brisbane’s jewel in the crown: a special 40th Anniversary New Year’s Eve Gala Concert, returning in 2024.
Seasons and Festivals
Family & Kids
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Queensland Theatre Round The Twist The Musical
Until 8 Dec 2024Playhouse, QPACA quintessentially Australian joyous celebration of oddballs and misfits – where if you stand out then you’ll fit right in!
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Insect Agency
23 Nov 2024 - 16 Feb 2025Queensland Museum Tropics, TownsvilleFrom maintaining healthy ecosystems, pollinating our crops, to providing inspiration for new technologies, insects are six-legged superheroes.
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Sensory Friendly: Discovering Ancient Egypt
28 Nov 2024 - 2 Aug 2025Queensland Museum Kurilpa, BrisbaneThese sessions offer a relaxed, supportive atmosphere for individuals on the autism spectrum or with other access needs to enjoy the museum.
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Discovering Ancient Egypt
Until 17 Aug 2025Queensland Museum Kurilpa, BrisbaneJourney back through time to explore the mysteries, artistry and rituals from one of the world’s most captivating civilisations.
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A Christmas Carol
12 - 24 Dec 2024Playhouse, QPACThis December, the award-winning stage spectacle – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – is returning!
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Queensland Ballet The Nutcracker
13 - 21 Dec 2024Lyric Theatre, QPACA sparkling winter wonderland awaits in the delightful holiday ballet that takes place one frosty Christmas Eve night.
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Spirit of Christmas
20 - 21 Dec 2024Concert Hall, QPACAn 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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The Workshops Rail Museum Day Out with Thomas: The Bubble Tour
27 Dec 2024 - 26 Jan 2025Queensland Museum Rail Workshops, IpswichAll aboard for an unforgettable family adventure through a bubble wonderland with Thomas & Friends!
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OPERATION OUCH LIVE: Quest for the Jurassic Fart!
6 - 8 Jan 2025Concert Hall, QPACTV’s favourite doctors return to QPAC this January with a gigantic brand-new show!
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360 ALLSTARS
10 - 19 Jan 2025Concert Hall, QPACBMX, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming and more! This smash hit returns to QPAC bigger and better than ever before!
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Steve Backshall: Ocean
13 Jan 2025, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACA love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet and a great way to learn more about what we need to do to save our seas.
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Queensland Museum Rail Workshops Day Out with Thomas: The Bubble Tour: Sensory Friendly Day
15 Jan 2025, 9amQueensland Museum Rail Workshops, IpswichMeet Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends in the sensory friendly session these school holidays.
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World Science Festival Brisbane Superluminal by Patch Theatre
21 - 30 Mar 2025Queensland Museum Kurilpa, BrisbaneA blend of bold visual design, collaborative storytelling and interactive play. An enchanting installation for children 4-8 year olds and their families.
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World Science Festival Brisbane Arena Atomica: Skate-ology
29 - 30 Mar 2025South Bank PiazzaAn action-packed new show that dissects the science behind skateboarding in one phenomenal arena event.
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Sensory Friendly: World Autism Awareness Day
2 Apr 2024, 8:15amQueensland Museum Kurilpa, BrisbaneThese sessions offer a relaxed, supportive atmosphere for individuals on the autism spectrum or with other access needs to enjoy the museum.
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The Wiggles Bouncing Balls Tour!
5 - 6 Apr 2025Concert Hall, QPACExperience the magic of this interactive and engaging live show experience set to spark creativity, curiosity and a love of learning.
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Cirque Alice
10 - 22 Apr 2025Concert Hall, QPACStep into magical ‘Wonderland’ as Cirque Alice reimagines Lewis Carroll’s classic adventure with breathtaking twists & astonishing, gravity-defying feats.
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Queensland Ballet The Nutcracker
5 - 13 Dec 2025Lyric Theatre, QPACPerfect for the whole family, Queensland Ballet’s festive favourite returns for one last year to enchant audiences with its sparkling winter wonderland.
Theatre
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Queensland Theatre Round The Twist The Musical
Until 8 Dec 2024Playhouse, QPACA quintessentially Australian joyous celebration of oddballs and misfits – where if you stand out then you’ll fit right in!
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Peter and the Starcatcher
From 14 Mar 2025Playhouse, QPACThis visually stunning production delves into the untold story of Neverland, featuring over 100 unforgettable characters, puppetry, live music, and technical wizardry.
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Prospero Arts Concert Series The Pirates of Penzance – In Concert
5 - 8 Dec 2024Concert Hall, QPACCelebrate 40 years of The Pirates of Penzance with a hilarious, semi-staged concert featuring iconic songs, a talented cast, and a full orchestra!
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A Christmas Carol
12 - 24 Dec 2024Playhouse, QPACThis December, the award-winning stage spectacle – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – is returning!
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SIX the Musical
2 Jan - 9 Feb 2025Playhouse, QPACDivorced. Beheaded. Live! Get Down with the Queens of SIX as they remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into this high-octane phenomenon.
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GREASE The Musical
3 Jan - 1 Feb 2025Lyric Theatre, QPACGREASE is back, in an all-new production, and it’s slicker, sexier, and more electrifying than ever before!
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The Wizard of Oz
24 - 25 Jan 2025Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversitySee this heartwarming tale of friendship performed by the Brisbane City Youth Ballet at the Conservatorium Theatre.
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Sister Act
From 8 Feb 2025Lyric Theatre, QPACPraise be! The habit is coming to Brisbane. A musical sent from above, Sister Act is the brilliant, must-see show which raises the spirits and warms the soul time after time.
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Queensland Theatre Pride & Prejudice
20 Feb - 9 Mar 2025Playhouse, QPACA dazzling retelling of Pride & Prejudice, where Jane Austen’s timeless wit meets a luminous Queensland cast in a ode to romance and independence.
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Breaking the Castle
19 - 22 Mar 2025Cremorne Theatre, QPACThis extraordinary, often hilarious, true story about the indomitable nature of the human spirit is not to be missed.
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Queensland Theatre Calamity Jane
From 22 Mar 2025Bille Brown TheatreSaddle up for a wild ride in Deadwood as Calamity Jane’s untamed spirit bursts to life in a raucous, gritty stripped-back reimagining that’ll have you howling for more.
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The Dictionary of Lost Words
26 Apr - 10 May 2025Playhouse, QPACPip Williams’ New York Times bestseller The Dictionary of Lost Words is brought to vivid life in this wildly popular stage adaptation.
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Queensland Theatre Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica
28 May - 21 Jun 2025Bille Brown TheatreA fiery David Williamson comedy where sparks fly, banter heats up, and opposites just might attract – don’t miss this hilarious clash of personalities!
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Queensland Theatre Dear Son
28 Jun - 19 Jul 2025Bille Brown TheatreA heartfelt celebration of First Nations fatherhood, culture, and strength, brought to life through powerful stories and music.
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Queensland Theatre Julia
16 - 30 Aug 2025Playhouse, QPACA powerful portrayal of the woman behind the speech that shook the world – a rallying cry for gender equality and justice.
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Queensland Theatre Back to Bilo
3 - 13 Sep 2025Bille Brown TheatreA powerful true story of love, community, and the unstoppable force of people power in the face of adversity.
Music
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Allison Russell
23 Apr 2025, 7:30pmConcert Hall, QPACExperience Grammy-winning artist Allison Russell’s Brisbane debut for an evening of soulful music and powerful storytelling.
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10cc
16 July 2025, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACReturning to get audiences up on their feet, clapping, dancing and singing along to one of the most outstanding collections of eclectic hits!
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Prospero Arts Concert Series The Pirates of Penzance – In Concert
5 - 8 Dec 2024Concert Hall, QPACCelebrate 40 years of The Pirates of Penzance with a hilarious, semi-staged concert featuring iconic songs, a talented cast, and a full orchestra!
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Opera Queensland Adrian Strooper - A Window into Song
6 - 7 Dec 2024Opera Queensland StudioEnjoy some of the most famous and beautiful operatic arias and Lieder from pivotal productions and concerts.
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The Holiday in Concert
14 Dec 2024, 3pm & 7:30pmConcert Hall, QPACDon’t miss the beloved Christmas romcom, The Holiday presented live in concert this festive season with the film’s legendary Hans Zimmer score played live-to-film by Southern Cross Symphony.
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Opera Scenes
14 Dec 2024, 7:30pmConservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversityAn evening of love, laughter, drama and la dolce vita with The Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program.
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Opera Queensland OQ Sing Sing Sing Christmas 2024
14 Dec 2024, 5pmOpera Queensland StudioLed by the talented Jason Barry-Smith, you’ll enjoy a Christmassy evening of music making and merriment, singing along to well-known tunes and celebrating the magic of music with friends old and new.
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Spirit of Christmas
20 - 21 Dec 2024Concert Hall, QPACAn 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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Qld Pops Orchestra 40th Anniversary NYE Gala Concert
31 Dec 2024, 5pm & 9pmConcert Hall, QPACQld Pops takes the stage for Brisbane’s jewel in the crown: a special 40th Anniversary New Year’s Eve Gala Concert, returning in 2024.
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The Others
17 Jan 2025, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACPrepare for an extraordinary musical experience as Paul Grabowsky, James Morrison, Kram and William Barton deliver an unforgettable night.
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Max Richter – World Tour
10 - 11 Feb 2025Concert Hall, QPACSecond show just announced! Join Max Richter as he performs works from The Blue Notebooks and from his newly released album, In A Landscape.
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Opera Queensland Solo Vocal Workshop – Opera & Classical
12 Feb & 7 Jul 2025Opera Queensland StudioCollaborate with Opera Queensland’s leading principal performers and seasoned pianists.
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John Williamson 55 Years – My Travellin’ Days Are Done!
14 Feb 2025, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACJoin John Williamson as he celebrates 55 years in the music industry with an evening of True Blue entertainment.
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Opera Queensland An Evening with Joseph Keckler
14 - 15 Feb 2025Opera Queensland StudioJoseph Keckler returns to Australia to perform a new selection of songs as well as some favourites from his previous tour.
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Kate Miller-Heidke: The Telling Tales Tour
15 Feb 2025, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACA celebration of Kate Miller-Heidke's songs old and new, of voice, storytelling, emotion, humour, and music that transports and transcends.
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Singapore Symphony Orchestra: Romantic Masterpieces
16 Feb 2025, 3pmConcert Hall, QPACSingapore Symphony Orchestra, joined by teenage violin sensation Chloe Chua, make their highly anticipated Australian debut in February 2025.
Classical
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
7 Dec 2024, 7:30pmConservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversityCelebrate the festive season with Bach's sublime Christmas Oratorio, conducted by Benjamin Bayl.
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The Holiday in Concert
14 Dec 2024, 3pm & 7:30pmConcert Hall, QPACDon’t miss the beloved Christmas romcom, The Holiday presented live in concert this festive season with the film’s legendary Hans Zimmer score played live-to-film by Southern Cross Symphony.
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Opera Scenes
14 Dec 2024, 7:30pmConservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversityAn evening of love, laughter, drama and la dolce vita with The Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program.
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Opera Queensland OQ Sing Sing Sing Christmas 2024
14 Dec 2024, 5pmOpera Queensland StudioLed by the talented Jason Barry-Smith, you’ll enjoy a Christmassy evening of music making and merriment, singing along to well-known tunes and celebrating the magic of music with friends old and new.
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Qld Pops Orchestra 40th Anniversary NYE Gala Concert
31 Dec 2024, 5pm & 9pmConcert Hall, QPACQld Pops takes the stage for Brisbane’s jewel in the crown: a special 40th Anniversary New Year’s Eve Gala Concert, returning in 2024.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Our Classical Favourites
8 - 9 Feb 2025Concert Hall, QPACCelebrating timeless beauty and energy, this is a favourites concert not to be missed.
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Max Richter – World Tour
10 - 11 Feb 2025Concert Hall, QPACSecond show just announced! Join Max Richter as he performs works from The Blue Notebooks and from his newly released album, In A Landscape.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Clerici & Schaupp
14 Feb 2025, 11:30am & 7:30pmConservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversityKarin Schaupp premieres Gerard Brophy’s Guitar Concerto.
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Singapore Symphony Orchestra: Romantic Masterpieces
16 Feb 2025, 3pmConcert Hall, QPACSingapore Symphony Orchestra, joined by teenage violin sensation Chloe Chua, make their highly anticipated Australian debut in February 2025.
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Australian Chamber Orchestra Brahms & Beethoven
17 Feb 2025, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACBrahms’s Violin Concerto and Beethoven’s Symphony No.7 form an epic opener to the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary Season.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Rite of Spring
20 - 22 Feb 2025Concert Hall, QPACThe Rite of Spring, Igor Stravinsky’s ballet marvel, sent shockwaves through the course of 20th century music.
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Southern Cross Soloists Celebrate!
23 Feb 2025, 3pmConcert Hall, QPACWhat a swell party this is! Join the Southern Cross Soloists for a Viennese birthday celebration featuring singing, dancing and laughing.
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Nils Frahm – Music for Brisbane
2 Mar 2025, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACCelebrated German musician, Nils Frahm, brings his captivating neoclassical and electronic Music For live show to QPAC!
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Vivaldi Vespers
2 Mar 2025, 3pmConservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversityStep back in time and bask in the magnificence of Vivaldi’s Venice.
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Musica Viva Australia Jess Hitchcock & Penny Quartet
4 Mar 2025, 7pmConservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversitySinger songwriter Jess Hitchcock with the award-winning Penny Quartet present a feast of creativity at Queensland Conservatorium.
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Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Camerata & Brendan Joyce: Schumann
13 Mar 2025, 7:30pmConcert Hall, QPACCamerata’s Artistic Director Brendan Joyce on solo violin in a symphonic concert, featuring Camerata’s wind, brass, and percussion sections.
Dance
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Queensland Ballet The Lady of the Camellias
5 - 8 Dec 2024Lyric Theatre, QPACThe Lady of the Camellias, featuring the Shanghai Ballet, will draw you into a world of love and tragedy in 19th century Paris.
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Queensland Ballet The Nutcracker
13 - 21 Dec 2024Lyric Theatre, QPACA sparkling winter wonderland awaits in the delightful holiday ballet that takes place one frosty Christmas Eve night.
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Queensland Ballet Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet
21 - 29 Mar 2025Lyric Theatre, QPACThe much-adored Shakespearean ballet is brought to life with passionate choreography, elegant costumes, striking sets, and Prokofiev’s iconic score.
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Australasian Dance Collective Blue
14 - 17 May 2025Playhouse, QPACCelebrate 40 years of dance with Blue, a triple bill that honours the past, embraces the present, and looks boldly toward the future.
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Queensland Ballet Triple Bill
27 Jun - 5 Jul 2025Playhouse, QPACShowcasing the best of Australian artistry in this stunning production featuring acclaimed choreographers Natalie Weir, Jack Lister, and Greg Horsman, with live music by Camerata.
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Bangarra Dance Theatre Illume
1 - 9 Aug 2025Playhouse, QPACStep out of the shadows and into the phenomena of light to experience this new theatrical experience, drawing together music, visual arts and dance.
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Queensland Ballet The Nutcracker
5 - 13 Dec 2025Lyric Theatre, QPACPerfect for the whole family, Queensland Ballet’s festive favourite returns for one last year to enchant audiences with its sparkling winter wonderland.
Comedy
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A Cracker Kransky Christmas
17 - 22 Dec 2024Cremorne Theatre, QPACThe Kransky Sisters are bringing the party back to QPAC with Christmas carols like you’ve never heard them before.
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Penn & Teller
29 Jan - 7 Feb 2025Concert Hall, QPACPenn & Teller will start their 50th anniversary in Australia in 2025 with a suite of brand-new mind-bending tricks.
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The Wharf Revue: The End Of The Wharf As We Know It
11 - 16 Feb 2025Playhouse, QPACAfter twenty-five years in the harsh and unforgiving spotlight of politics, The Wharf Revue is coming to an end.
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Kurtis Conner
12 Feb 2025, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACKurtis Conner brings The Goodfellow World Tour to QPAC in February 2025.
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Jeff Arcuri: Whole Wide World Tour
10 - 11 Mar 2025Concert Hall, QPACJeff Arcuri is on his way to QPAC with his tour, Whole Wide World Tour. Hurry, this will sell out!
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Iliza: The Get Ready Tour
24 Apr 2025, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACComedy sensation Iliza Shlesinger arrives with her latest show, The Get Ready Tour. Don’t miss this fun evening of comedy at QPAC’s Concert Hall!
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The Umbilical Brothers – The Distraction
28 Jun 2025, 7:30pmConcert Hall, QPACThe Umbilicals take the energy of live performance and the spectacle of cinema and smashes them together into a new show.
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Mel Buttle
16 Aug 2025, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACMel Buttle juggles motherhood, sold-out shows, and online fame. Don’t miss her new comedy hour full of laughs!
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Rob Beckett: Giraffe
21 Oct 2025, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACComedian, presenter and panel-show superstar Rob Beckett announces new tour Giraffe.
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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.