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Discovering Ancient Egypt
25 Oct 2024 - 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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Cobb+Co Hands-on Workshops 2024
2024Queensland Museum Cobb+Co, ToowoombaDiscover your inner artisan at our Hands-on Workshops, where you can learn traditional skills with a modern twist.
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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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esperanza spalding
22 Oct 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACDon’t miss out on seeing the five-time Grammy award-winning vocalist, bass player and composer esperanza spalding!
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Australian String Quartet Aurora
21 Oct 2024, 7pmConservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversityExperience a sound-world shimmering with brilliance in this concert featuring Haydn's String Quartet in D Major, Op.76 No.5, showcasing the composer's mastery of the genre.
Just announced
Coming Up
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Herbie Hancock
17 Oct 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACLiving legend Herbie Hancock is set to light up stages across Australia this October.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Rachmaninov’s Piano
18 - 19 Oct 2024Concert Hall, QPACExperience brilliance and breathtaking performances in this program featuring Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.3 in D minor, presented by soloist Nobuyuki Tsujii.
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Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances
18 Oct 2024, 7:30pmConservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversityBlending lush Romantic melodies with 20th-century harmonic elements, see Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances at the Conservatorium Theatre.
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Opera Queensland Andreas Scholl in Concert
18 Oct 2024, 7pmCity Tabernacle Baptist Church (ECTBC)Experience a delightful evening of classical music with world-renowned countertenor Andreas Scholl and chamber group Ensemble Q.
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Southern Cross Soloists Magic, Mystique and Melancholy
20 Oct 2024, 3pmConcert Hall, QPACThis concert promises to captivate with the masterworks by Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Faure, and Ravel.
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Australian String Quartet Aurora
21 Oct 2024, 7pmConservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversityExperience a sound-world shimmering with brilliance in this concert featuring Haydn's String Quartet in D Major, Op.76 No.5, showcasing the composer's mastery of the genre.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Nobuyuki Tsujii Piano Recital
21 Oct 2024, 7:30pmConcert Hall, QPACExperience the skill and artistry of Queensland Symphony Orchestra's musical colleagues featuring works by Beethoven, Liszt and Ravel, performed by pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii.
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Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Jazz Showcase
22 Oct 2024, 4pmConservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversityFeaturing a collage of acts by vocal and instrumental students at the Conservatorium Theatre.
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esperanza spalding
22 Oct 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACDon’t miss out on seeing the five-time Grammy award-winning vocalist, bass player and composer esperanza spalding!
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The Dire Straits Experience
23 Oct 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACThe celebrated and critically acclaimed Dire Straits Experience is returning to Australia as part of their Shiver in the Dark 2024 World Tour.
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Quavers
24 - 26 Oct 2024Playhouse, QPACThis spooky drama promises eerie thrills, a mysterious character and a hauntingly good time.
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In Conversation with Johann Hari
24 Oct 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACJoin Johann Hari as he speaks with Sarah Grynberg about his book Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention.
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Exclusive Preview
24 Oct 2024, from 7pmQueensland Museum Kurilpa, BrisbaneBe the first to experience our newest exhibition that explores the life and afterlife of ancient Egyptians.
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Opera Queensland Shaun Brown and Eleanor Greenwood
25 - 26 Oct 2024Opera Queensland StudioEleanor Greenwood is joined by Shaun Brown to deliver an extraordinary evening of unparalleled vocal mastery and emotion.
Seasons and Festivals
Family & Kids
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Brickman Cities
Until 27 October 2024Queensland Museum Tropics, TownsvilleBrickman Cities is an immersive LEGO® CITY experience showcasing the life and architecture of some of the world’s most iconic cities.
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Discovering Ancient Egypt
25 Oct 2024 - 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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Queensland Theatre Round The Twist The Musical
12 Nov - 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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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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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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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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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.
Theatre
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Queensland Theatre Round The Twist The Musical
12 Nov - 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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Edges
12 - 16 Nov 2024Tony Gould Gallery, QPACEdges is a captivating song-cycle by Tony-nominated duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, exploring classic coming-of-age themes.
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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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WICKED
Now PlayingLyric Theatre, QPACThe Broadway sensation WICKED looks at what happened in the Land of Oz… but from a different angle. Flying into the Lyric Theatre from September 2024.
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Quavers
24 - 26 Oct 2024Playhouse, QPACThis spooky drama promises eerie thrills, a mysterious character and a hauntingly good time.
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An Evening In Concert with 2nd Year Musical Theatre Students
25 - 26 Oct 2024Tony Gould Gallery, QPACCelebrating the progress of second year musical theatre students, enjoy a beautiful array of songs performed at the Tony Gould Gallery.
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Eat Slay Zombie
6 - 9 Nov 2024Cremorne Theatre, QPACEat Slay Zombie is a horror/comedy about colonisation, friendship and state occupation – except it’s zombies.
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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
From 4 Jan 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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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.
Music
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Tribute to Duke Ellington – James Morrison and His Big Band
20 Nov 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACSwing along to this very special Duke Ellington tribute to hear all his big band classics with international jazz maestro, James Morrison.
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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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Opera Queensland Opera Club
Annual MembershipOnlineOpera Club members can join fellow opera fans for a year-long calendar of unique events, experiences and offers to bring your theatre experience to life.
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Herbie Hancock
17 Oct 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACLiving legend Herbie Hancock is set to light up stages across Australia this October.
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Opera Queensland Andreas Scholl in Concert
18 Oct 2024, 7pmCity Tabernacle Baptist Church (ECTBC)Experience a delightful evening of classical music with world-renowned countertenor Andreas Scholl and chamber group Ensemble Q.
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Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Jazz Showcase
22 Oct 2024, 4pmConservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversityFeaturing a collage of acts by vocal and instrumental students at the Conservatorium Theatre.
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esperanza spalding
22 Oct 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACDon’t miss out on seeing the five-time Grammy award-winning vocalist, bass player and composer esperanza spalding!
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The Dire Straits Experience
23 Oct 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACThe celebrated and critically acclaimed Dire Straits Experience is returning to Australia as part of their Shiver in the Dark 2024 World Tour.
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Opera Queensland Shaun Brown and Eleanor Greenwood
25 - 26 Oct 2024Opera Queensland StudioEleanor Greenwood is joined by Shaun Brown to deliver an extraordinary evening of unparalleled vocal mastery and emotion.
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Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Pop Showcase
25 Oct 2024, 7:30pmConservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversityFeaturing original music created, arranged and performed by third-year Popular Music students.
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Opera Queensland OQ Sing Sing Sing 2024
26 Oct 2024Opera Queensland StudioImmerse yourself in a night of song and socialising in Sing Sing Sing at the Opera Queensland Studio.
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The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky Concierto
9 Nov 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACImmerse yourself in a captivating blend of jazz and classical traditions.
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Australian Girls Choir – Annual Concert 2024
10 Nov 2024, 2:30pm & 6pmConcert Hall, QPACThe Australian Girls Choir present a spectacular showcase at their 2024 Annual Concert.
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Opera Queensland Virgilio Marino
15 - 16 Nov 2024Opera Queensland StudioMarino returns to Brisbane promising an evening of unparalleled vocal virtuosity and emotional depth.
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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!
Classical
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Rachmaninov’s Piano
18 - 19 Oct 2024Concert Hall, QPACExperience brilliance and breathtaking performances in this program featuring Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.3 in D minor, presented by soloist Nobuyuki Tsujii.
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Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances
18 Oct 2024, 7:30pmConservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversityBlending lush Romantic melodies with 20th-century harmonic elements, see Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances at the Conservatorium Theatre.
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Opera Queensland Andreas Scholl in Concert
18 Oct 2024, 7pmCity Tabernacle Baptist Church (ECTBC)Experience a delightful evening of classical music with world-renowned countertenor Andreas Scholl and chamber group Ensemble Q.
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Southern Cross Soloists Magic, Mystique and Melancholy
20 Oct 2024, 3pmConcert Hall, QPACThis concert promises to captivate with the masterworks by Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Faure, and Ravel.
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Australian String Quartet Aurora
21 Oct 2024, 7pmConservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversityExperience a sound-world shimmering with brilliance in this concert featuring Haydn's String Quartet in D Major, Op.76 No.5, showcasing the composer's mastery of the genre.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Nobuyuki Tsujii Piano Recital
21 Oct 2024, 7:30pmConcert Hall, QPACExperience the skill and artistry of Queensland Symphony Orchestra's musical colleagues featuring works by Beethoven, Liszt and Ravel, performed by pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii.
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QYO Finale
26 Oct 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACThe QYO Finale concert showcases the incredible talent of all eight Queensland Youth Orchestras ensembles.
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Opera Queensland OQ Sing Sing Sing 2024
26 Oct 2024Opera Queensland StudioImmerse yourself in a night of song and socialising in Sing Sing Sing at the Opera Queensland Studio.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra QSO Favourites
27 Oct 2024, 11:30amConcert Hall, QPACFrom Beethoven to Tchaikovsky, this concert promises a smorgasbord of musical delights under the baton of Eduardo Strausser.
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Klais Grand Organ Recital – Christopher Wrench
31 Oct 2024, 12pmConcert Hall, QPACDon’t miss this rare opportunity to witness the grandeur of QPAC’s Klais Grand Organ in this free lunchtime concert.
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Ensemble Q Frankenstein & The Goose’s Mum
3 Nov 2024, 3pmConcert Hall, QPACEnsemble Q will put on party hats, blow whistles and kazoos in this fantastic and virtuosic work for voice and chamber ensemble for the entire family!
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The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky Concierto
9 Nov 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACImmerse yourself in a captivating blend of jazz and classical traditions.
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Australian Chamber Orchestra Scotland Unbound
11 Nov 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACSean Shibe, acclaimed for his boundary-pushing performances, celebrates his Scottish heritage in a captivating journey through the Highlands and beyond.
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Camerata Camerata & Davide Monti: Baroque Labyrinth
13 Nov 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACBaroque violin virtuoso, Davide Monti teams up with Camerata to uncover a labyrinth of bold, adventurous baroque music.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Umberto & Natsuko
15 - 16 Nov 2024Concert Hall, QPACWitness QSO's powerhouse musicians Umberto and Natsuko take centre stage, performing works by Shubert, Brahms, Wagner and Strauss.
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Musica Viva Australia Musica Alchemica
20 Nov 2024, 7pmConservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversityIntroducing Lina Tur Bonet, fearless violinist and musical imaginista, and leader of Musica Alchemica, her hand-picked ensemble of baroque experts.
Dance
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Queensland Ballet Coco Chanel: the Life of a Fashion Icon
Until 19 Oct 2024Playhouse, QPACExperience the rags-to-riches tale of fashion icon Coco Chanel in a full-length narrative ballet by acclaimed choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa.
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COMDANCE Dance Extravaganza 2024
1 Nov 2024, 6:30pmConcert Hall, QPACEnjoy a great night of dance with amazing energy, colourful costumes, and highly motivated youth with COMDANCE.
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The Next 14 Seconds
28 - 29 Nov 2024Cremorne Theatre, QPACA collision of physical and visual languages, The Next 14 Seconds draws from the disciplines of dance, theatre, visual and sound design to explore a rich tapestry inspired by human evolution.
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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.
Comedy
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Anh Do – The Happiest Refugee Live!
29 Oct 2024, 7:30pmConcert Hall, QPACAnh Do shares his amazing life story, The Happiest Refugee, combining stand-up comedy with real life stories and photos.
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Eric Idle – Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, Live!
6 Nov 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACEric Idle, the star of stage, screen, and comedy, brings his new show, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live! to audiences.
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The Underdogs Show – Unmuzzled 2.0
15 - 16 Nov 2024Playhouse, QPACJoin Benzo, Ludes, and their band for hilarious parodies of hit songs and canine skits.
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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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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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Rob Beckett: Giraffe
21 Oct 2025, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACComedian, presenter and panel-show superstar Rob Beckett announces new tour Giraffe.
What's on at
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.