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QPAC 40 Open Day

Backstage Tours

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Tours

Free

QPAC

31 Aug 2025, From 9:45am
Free

1 hour

(Duration may change due to venue access, subject to change without notice)

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Backstage Tours

Are you ready to step behind the curtains and experience the thrill of the performing arts in Queensland like never before?  

We invite you to travel backstage with one of our knowledgeable guides – current and former Production Event Managers – who’ll lead you on an exploration of the inner workings of QPAC’s theatres.

Discover how each venue is precisely designed to bring performances to life. Learn about the people working behind-the-scenes whose expertise ensures that any show at QPAC can be truly world class. Delight in the backstage secrets, hidden gems and unexpected glimpses of performance that are revealed along the way.   

Our tours are the perfect way to explore and celebrate QPAC’s contribution to the rich performing arts culture of Queensland. 

Backstage Tours are part of the QPAC 40 Open Day. Find out more here.

See what past QPAC tour participants are saying:

John and Amanda were amazing guides! Their knowledge was excellent, and no question went unanswered! Thank you so much to you both it was wonderful.

- Tour Participant

Fantastic behind the scenes look at QPAC. You get to see the areas not normally open to the public and learn more about our world class performing arts centre. Highly recommended.

- Tour Participant

Gary was Fantastic. He was so knowledgeable and the tour was amazing. Kids (10 & 13) loved it too and I'd highly recommend it. We will be doing another one!

- Tour Participant

The tour will depart on time. If you arrive late, please report to Stage Door Concierge in the Pedestrian Tunnel, where staff will advise you how to join the tour.

Where possible, limit the bags you bring with you as cloaking facilities are limited. For safety, we suggest you wear flat, enclosed shoes.

Important Information

Accessibility

QPAC is committed to making this event welcoming and accessible for everyone.

As these tours involve a significant amount of walking and the use of stairs, stair-free tour options are available across three session times. Stair-free tours are available at 9:45am, 1pm and 2:30pm. The stair-free tours can be booked online through the above button with patrons divided into specific groups on the day. 

An Auslan interpreted tour is available at 9:45am and a tour led by a Deaf tour guide is available at 11:10am. The Auslan and Deaf-led Auslan tours can be booked online or by calling QPAC Group Sales on 07 3840 7466 or emailing groups@qpac.com.au.

Meeting Location

Your tour guide will meet you on the Ticket Sales Level outside the Cloakroom to commence the tour. Please aim to arrive 15 mins prior to the start time to avoid missing the commencement of the tour. 

Capacity

Maximum of 25 people per tour group (except the Deaf-led Auslan Tour which has a capacity of 15 people).

Tour Information

  • Tours are conducted in English, except the Deaf-led tour which is in Auslan. 
  • No hot beverages are permitted on tour.
  • For safety, flat, enclosed shoes must be worn on the tour.

Accessibility at QPAC

For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through QPAC's Call Centre by calling 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility at QPAC here.

Presented by QPAC

This event is part of the QPAC 40 program, celebrating 40 years of joy, inclusion, gathering and stories.

QPAC’s 40th celebrations are supported by 612 ABC Radio Brisbane.

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