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Brisbane Festival 2024 Brisbane Festival
Just announced! Boldy Brisbane at its heart, Brisbane Festival makes the impossible possible for three weeks each spring.
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Metalsmithing Teen 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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Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses Iris van Herpen (designer), Netherlands b.1984, Carla van de Puttelaar (photographer), Netherlands b.1967 / Synergia Series 2021 / Photograph: Carla van de Puttelaar / © Carla van de Puttelaar. Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses
Until 7 Oct 2024GOMAFashion, art, design, science and technology collide in the Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses exhibition.
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Big Name, No Blankets Big Name, No Blankets
20 - 21 Sep 2024Concert Hall, QPACCelebrate the phenomenal journey and impact of Sammy Tjapanangka Butcher!
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Common People Dance Eisteddfod Brisbane Festival Common People Dance Eisteddfod
21 Sep 2024, 6pmSouth Bank PiazzaSlap on some sequins and come join the fun with the Common People Dance Eisteddfod at the South Bank Piazza.
Just announced
Coming Up
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Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Handel’s House
10 Sep 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACMaking her highly anticipated Australian debut with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Yukie Sato enters Handel’s House and makes it her own.
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Laufey – Bewitched: The Goddess Tour Laufey – Bewitched: The Goddess Tour
11 Sep 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACGrammy Award-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist Laufey brings her highly anticipated Bewitched: The Goddess Tour to QPAC’s Concert Hall!
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WICKED
From 12 Sep 2024Lyric 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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Spirit of the Wild Queensland Symphony Orchestra Spirit of the Wild
13 - 14 Sep 2024Concert Hall, QPACThis existential program by QSO exudes chaos of epic proportions with stirring music from Haydn’s The Creation and more.
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Class of 2024 Musical Theatre Showcase Class of 2024 Musical Theatre Showcase
13 – 21 Sep 2024Tony Gould Gallery, QPACFeaturing rich and moving repertoire, this talent-packed event spotlights the graduating students of the Bachelor of Musical Theatre program.
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Ways by Ways plays Canto Ostinato Ways by Ways plays Canto Ostinato
13 Sep 2024, 6pmIan Hanger Recital Hall, QCGUContemporary music collective Ways by Ways performs the works of student composers at the Ian Hanger Recital Hall.
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Eishan Ensemble Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Eishan Ensemble
14 Sep 2024, 7pmConservatorium Theatre, QCGUARIA-nominated Eishan Ensemble performs at the Conservatorium Theatre as part of Brisbane Festival 2024.
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Mozart: Requiem The University of Queensland School of Music Mozart: Requiem
15 Sep 2024, 2pmConcert Hall, QPACThe University of Queensland School of Music proudly presents Mozart: Requiem with maestro Dane Lam at QPAC’s Concert Hall.
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Youth Vocal Workshop Opera Queensland Youth Vocal Workshop
16 - 18 Sep 2024Opera Queensland StudioAn immersive three-day workshop designed for year 7 to 12 secondary students.
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Australian Chamber Orchestra Tognetti. Mendelssohn. Bach.
16 Sep 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACExperience sparks and soaring melodies as Richard Tognetti directs music close to the heart of the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO).
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Latin Guitar Extravaganza Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Latin Guitar Extravaganza 2024
17 Sep 2024, 7:30pmConservatorium Theatre, QCGUA celebration of the guitar featuring the Riverside Guitar Ensemble, alongside smaller guitar ensembles.
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Cirque Bon Bon: Le Retour Brisbane Festival Cirque Bon Bon: Le Retour
18 - 20 Sep 2024South Bank PiazzaCirque Bon Bon will once again set the Piazza alight, bigger, better, and more breathtaking than before!
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Kristian Winther & Daniel de Borah in Recital Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Kristian Winther and Daniel de Borah in Recital
19 Sep 2024, 7:30pmIan Hanger Recital Hall, QCGUKristian Winther and Daniel de Borah perform together in Recital at the Ian Hanger Recital Hall, QCGU.
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Opera Queensland Amy Lehpamer
20 - 21 Sep 2024Opera Queensland StudioAn intimate and exclusive performance by Amy Lehpamer, performing songs from both Opera and Broadway.
Seasons and Festivals
Family & Kids
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Brickman Cities 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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Round the Twist The Musical Queensland Theatre Round The Twist The Musical
From 12 Nov 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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A Christmas Carol 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’s The Nutcracker 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 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 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!
Theatre
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Round the Twist The Musical Queensland Theatre Round The Twist The Musical
From 12 Nov 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 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 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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Dear Brother Queensland Theatre Dear Brother
7 - 28 Sep 2024Bille Brown TheatreA high energy work that gives today’s young Murri men a voice, one that challenges the narrative around Aboriginal masculinity.
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Love Stories Love Stories
8 - 29 Sep 2024Playhouse, QPACTrent Dalton's Love Stories is coming to QPAC as part of Brisbane Festival 2024! Get ready to fall in love all over again. This restless city has a story to tell.
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GRIMM: Tales from the Brothers Grimm GRIMM
Now PlayingCremorne Theatre, QPACGRIMM, the latest tour de force from Shake & Stir Theatre Co beckons you into a world where fairytales are reimagined with a profound intensity.
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WICKED
From 12 Sep 2024Lyric 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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Class of 2024 Musical Theatre Showcase Class of 2024 Musical Theatre Showcase
13 – 21 Sep 2024Tony Gould Gallery, QPACFeaturing rich and moving repertoire, this talent-packed event spotlights the graduating students of the Bachelor of Musical Theatre program.
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Big Name, No Blankets Big Name, No Blankets
20 - 21 Sep 2024Concert Hall, QPACCelebrate the phenomenal journey and impact of Sammy Tjapanangka Butcher!
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Acting Showcase Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Acting Showcase
10 – 12 Oct 2024Ian Hanger Recital Hall, QCGUQueensland Conservatorium Griffith University’s 2024 3rd Year Bachelor of Acting students present their graduating Industry Showcase.
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Quavers Quavers
24 - 26 Oct 2024Playhouse, QPACThis spooky drama promises eerie thrills, a mysterious character and a hauntingly good time.
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Musical Theatre Industry Showcase 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 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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The Pirates of Penzance - In Concert 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 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.
Music
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Laufey – Bewitched: The Goddess Tour Laufey – Bewitched: The Goddess Tour
11 Sep 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACGrammy Award-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist Laufey brings her highly anticipated Bewitched: The Goddess Tour to QPAC’s Concert Hall!
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Zeppelin Soars Again Zeppelin Soars Again
27 Sep 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACZeppelin Soars Again into QPAC’s Concert Hall with the Zep Boys and the 35-piece Kashmir Orchestra!
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The Girl from Greece – A Tribute to Nana Mouskouri The Girl from Greece
11 Oct 2024, 11am & 6pmPlayhouse, QPACCelebrate beloved entertainer Nana Mouskouri’s 90th birthday at this special tribute concert.
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The Rock Proms 2024 The Rock Proms 2024
CancelledConcert Hall, QPACThe Rock Proms 2024 features new guest artists and the Rock Proms Orchestra, performing the greatest rock classics of all time.
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Tribute to Duke Ellington – James Morrison and His Big Band 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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10cc 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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Paco Peña – Requiem for the Earth Paco Peña – Requiem for the Earth
9 Sep 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACFlamenco guitarist Paco Peña weaves joy with sorrow while reflecting on humanity's impact on nature in Requiem for the Earth.
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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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Ways by Ways plays Canto Ostinato Ways by Ways plays Canto Ostinato
13 Sep 2024, 6pmIan Hanger Recital Hall, QCGUContemporary music collective Ways by Ways performs the works of student composers at the Ian Hanger Recital Hall.
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Eishan Ensemble Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Eishan Ensemble
14 Sep 2024, 7pmConservatorium Theatre, QCGUARIA-nominated Eishan Ensemble performs at the Conservatorium Theatre as part of Brisbane Festival 2024.
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Youth Vocal Workshop Opera Queensland Youth Vocal Workshop
16 - 18 Sep 2024Opera Queensland StudioAn immersive three-day workshop designed for year 7 to 12 secondary students.
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Latin Guitar Extravaganza Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Latin Guitar Extravaganza 2024
17 Sep 2024, 7:30pmConservatorium Theatre, QCGUA celebration of the guitar featuring the Riverside Guitar Ensemble, alongside smaller guitar ensembles.
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Opera Queensland Amy Lehpamer
20 - 21 Sep 2024Opera Queensland StudioAn intimate and exclusive performance by Amy Lehpamer, performing songs from both Opera and Broadway.
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Big Name, No Blankets Big Name, No Blankets
20 - 21 Sep 2024Concert Hall, QPACCelebrate the phenomenal journey and impact of Sammy Tjapanangka Butcher!
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So Much Myself: Piano Portraits Brisbane Festival So Much Myself: Piano Portraits
21 Sep 2024, 7pmConservatorium Theatre, QCGUA musical portrait gallery of female creators spanning a millennium, performed at the Conservatorium Theatre as part of Brisbane Festival 2024.
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OQ Sing Sing Sing 2024 Opera Queensland OQ Sing Sing Sing 2024
21 Sep 2024, 4:30pmOpera Queensland StudioImmerse yourself in a night of song and socialising in Sing Sing Sing at the Opera Queensland Studio.
Classical
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Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Handel’s House
10 Sep 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACMaking her highly anticipated Australian debut with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Yukie Sato enters Handel’s House and makes it her own.
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Spirit of the Wild Queensland Symphony Orchestra Spirit of the Wild
13 - 14 Sep 2024Concert Hall, QPACThis existential program by QSO exudes chaos of epic proportions with stirring music from Haydn’s The Creation and more.
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Mozart: Requiem The University of Queensland School of Music Mozart: Requiem
15 Sep 2024, 2pmConcert Hall, QPACThe University of Queensland School of Music proudly presents Mozart: Requiem with maestro Dane Lam at QPAC’s Concert Hall.
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Australian Chamber Orchestra Tognetti. Mendelssohn. Bach.
16 Sep 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACExperience sparks and soaring melodies as Richard Tognetti directs music close to the heart of the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO).
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Kristian Winther & Daniel de Borah in Recital Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Kristian Winther and Daniel de Borah in Recital
19 Sep 2024, 7:30pmIan Hanger Recital Hall, QCGUKristian Winther and Daniel de Borah perform together in Recital at the Ian Hanger Recital Hall, QCGU.
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Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Chamber Music Side-By-Side with the L.A. Philharmonic
20 Sep 2024, 7:30pmConservatorium Theatre, QCGUChamber music program students perform alongside Queensland Conservatorium faculty and members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
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So Much Myself: Piano Portraits Brisbane Festival So Much Myself: Piano Portraits
21 Sep 2024, 7pmConservatorium Theatre, QCGUA musical portrait gallery of female creators spanning a millennium, performed at the Conservatorium Theatre as part of Brisbane Festival 2024.
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OQ Sing Sing Sing 2024 Opera Queensland OQ Sing Sing Sing 2024
21 Sep 2024, 4:30pmOpera Queensland StudioImmerse yourself in a night of song and socialising in Sing Sing Sing at the Opera Queensland Studio.
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Conservatorium Wind Orchestra: Symphonic Winds Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Conservatorium Wind Orchestra: Symphonic Winds
4 Oct 2024, 7:30pmConservatorium Theatre, QCGUThe Conservatorium Wind Orchestra performs Karel Husa’s Concerto for alto saxophone and Big Band at the Conservatorium Theatre.
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QSO Vignettes Queensland Symphony Orchestra Vignettes
6 Oct 2024, 11:30amConcert Hall, QPACFrom jazz-influenced joy to moments of enchanting lyricism, experience works from musical greats including, Gershwin, Debussy and more!
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String Sensations: John Curro National Youth Concerto Competition Finals Concert Queensland Youth Orchestra String Sensations: John Curro National Youth Concerto Competition
6 Oct 2024, 3pmThe Old Museum Concert HallExperience the excitement as three of Australia’s finest young musicians tackle the most popular string concertos in the repertoire.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Sounds Like An Orchestra
11 Oct 2024, 11:30amConcert Hall, QPACComposer Paul Rissmann guides young music lovers through the experience, leading to a performance of Leon and the Place Between.
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QSO Reel Classics Queensland Symphony Orchestra Reel Classics
11 - 12 Oct 2024Concert Hall, QPACQSO's tribute to the golden era of Hollywood returns to QPAC for another trip down musical memory lane.
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QSO Sounds Like An Orchestra Family Concert Queensland Symphony Orchestra Sounds Like An Orchestra
12 Oct 2024, 10amConcert Hall, QPACJoin Queensland Symphony Orchestra for an action-packed musical journey, guided by composer Paul Rissmann.
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Ensemble Q and William Barton Musica Viva Australia Ensemble Q and William Barton
12 Oct 2024, 7pmConservatorium Theatre, QCGUA team of classical virtuosos team up with the boundless sonic imagination of William Barton to explore Brahms, Ligeti and more with Ensemble Q.
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Chad Lawson: Classical Music for a Meditative Mindset Chad Lawson: Classical Music for a Meditative Mindset
13 Oct 2024, 8pmCremorne Theatre, QPACJoin world-renowned Pianist and visionary Composer, Chad Lawson for his debut Australian tour, Classical Music for a Meditative Mindset.
Dance
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Common People Dance Eisteddfod Brisbane Festival Common People Dance Eisteddfod
21 Sep 2024, 6pmSouth Bank PiazzaSlap on some sequins and come join the fun with the Common People Dance Eisteddfod at the South Bank Piazza.
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Celtic Illusion – The Magic Returns 2024 Celtic Illusion – The Magic Returns 2024
26 Sep 2024, 7:30pmConcert Hall, QPACImmerse yourself in the Irish Dance and Grand Illusion sensation, Celtic Illusion – The Magic Returns 2024.
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Queensland Ballet’s Coco Chanel: the Life of a Fashion Icon Queensland Ballet Coco Chanel: the Life of a Fashion Icon
4 - 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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Boomtown Battle: Bonnie & Clyde Edition Boomtown Battles
12 Oct 2024, 3:30pmPlayhouse, QPACWitness some of Australia’s best Breakers and All-Style dancers compete in a 2-V-2 battle, Bonnie & Clyde edition.
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Queensland Ballet’s The Lady of the Camellias performed by Shanghai Ballet 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’s The Nutcracker 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! 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! 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 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 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 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 Kurtis Conner
12 Feb 2025, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACKurtis Conner brings The Goodfellow World Tour to QPAC in February 2025.
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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 gives strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations, both First Nations and non-First Nations peoples, towards creating a better Queensland.