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Ballet

Brisbane Festival

Gems

4 - 7 Sep 2025

Playhouse, QPAC

By L.A. Dance Company, this bold contemporary ballet trilogy reimagines George Balanchine’s revolutionary Jewels through a modern lens

First Nations

Dance

Brisbane Festival

Preparing Ground

5 - 7 Sep 2025

Cremorne Theatre, QPAC

Preparing Ground embodies First Nations storytelling, Sovereignty and what it means to belong to a land that remembers.

Talks & Conversation

Classical Music

Brisbane Festival

William Yang: Milestone

9 Sep 2025, 7:30pm

Concert Hall, QPAC

One of Australia’s most revered visual and performance artists, William Yang, reflects on his remarkable life set against Elena Kats-Chernin’s haunting score.

Theatre

Brisbane Festival

The Platypus

10 - 13 Sep 2025

Cremorne Theatre, QPAC

Multiple genres, two actors, one black comedy, and possibly a platypus …

Talks & Conversation

Brisbane Festival

The WOW Show

14 Sep 2025, 2pm

Cremorne Theatre, QPAC

Join Jude Kelly and guests, including award winning Australian playwright Suzie Miller, for big ideas, personal stories, and surprising conversations.

Theatre

Brisbane Festival

A Place in the Sultan’s Kitchen

16 - 20 Sep 2025

Cremorne Theatre, QPAC

Theatre-maker and singer-songwriter Joshua Hinton fills the theatre with music, memories, folklore, and exotic smells!

Dance

First Nations

Brisbane Festival

Baleen Moondjan

18 - 21 Sep 2025

The Landing at Queen’s Wharf

In his first major commission since leaving Bangarra Dance Theatre, creative visionary Stephen Page brings his contemporary ceremony to his hometown.

Family / Kids

First Nations

Brisbane Festival

The Bogong’s Song

25 Sep - 4 Oct 2025

Cremorne Theatre, QPAC

The Bogong’s Song is a blend of storytelling, shadow puppetry, dance, and song created especially for primary-aged children.

Classical Music

20th Century String Trios

23 Jul 2025, 7pm

Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

Graeme Jennings, György Déri and Yoko Okayasu perform works for String Trio by Weiner, Schoenberg and Kurtág.

World Music

Mga Awit Sa’min (Songs from Our Homeland)

29 Aug 2025, 6:30pm

Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

A recital showcasing the diverse accompanied vocal art forms of the Philippines.

Popular Music

Nick Russoniello: Air Mass

24 Sep 2025, 7pm

Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

A collaboration between the Conservatorium saxophones and visiting saxophonist, Nick Russoniello.

Theatre

1984 by George Orwell

29 Oct - 9 Nov 2025

Playhouse, QPAC

Strap in for an electrifying take on the George Orwell classic – from the multi-award winning creative minds at Shake & Stir Theatre Co.

Classical Music

QCGU String Orchestra

19 Nov 2025, 7pm

Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

The Queensland Conservatorium String Orchestra presents two complete concertos at the Ian Hanger Recital Hall.

Classical Music

Chamber Side by Side with the Australian String Quartet

21 Nov 2025, 7:30pm

Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

Members of the Australian String Quartet perform a program of chamber music favourites alongside the Conservatorium’s talented students.

Classical Music

MOST 2025 Gala Concert

2 Jul 2025, 7pm

Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

An inspiring must see concert for the whole family.

Popular Music

Missy Higgins – Raising Funds for HEAL

30 Aug 2025, 7:30pm

Concert Hall, QPAC

Beloved singer-songwriter Missy Higgins returns to QPAC for a special one-night-only benefit concert raising funds for HEAL. 

Popular Music

Guitar Extravaganza 2025

19 Nov 2025, 7:30pm

Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

Students from the classical voice and guitar departments join to perform gems from the repertoire.

Musical

The Lovers

13 Sep - 5 Oct 2025

Playhouse, QPAC

A 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.

Workshops

Science Night – Whales with Dr Vanessa Pirotta

15 Aug 2025, 6pm

Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane

Explore the fascinating world of whales with leading whale scientist, Dr Vanessa Pirotta for National Science Week.

Exhibition

Family / Kids

Dinosaurs Unearthed – Sensory Tour

28 Jun 2025, 8:30am

Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane

Step into a prehistoric world with the Queensland Museum Kurilpa’s Dinosaurs Unearthed Sensory Tour!

Brisbane Open House

19 Jul 2025, From 9am

QPAC

QPAC is proud to once again open its doors for a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of Queensland’s most iconic cultural institutions.

Classical Music

Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra – Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet Suite

29 Aug 2025, 7:30pm

Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

Peter Luff leads the Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra in a program of favourites.

Classical Music

Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra – Concertos Festival 2025

14 Nov 2025, 7:30pm

Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

Peter Luff conducts the Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra during the annual Concertos Festival.

Classical Music

Australian String Quartet

Faculty and Friends

6 Aug 2025, 7pm

Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

A selection of beloved classics performed from the chamber repertoire.

Classical Music

VOICE, GUITAR & HARP

7 Aug 2025, 7pm

Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

Students from the classical voice, guitar and harp departments join to perform gems from the repertoire.

Jazz and Blues

Breathe, Buzz and Slide 2

3 Sep 2025, 7pm

Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

A lively and entertaining trombone concert presented by the Conservatorium Brass Students.

Jazz and Blues

Classical Music

Popular Music

Ba Da Boom 2

5 Sep 2025, 6pm

Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

Experience an invigorating showcase of works for drums, gongs, xylophones and more!

Classical Music

Composition Evening Concert 2

10 Sep 2025, 7pm

Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

The Composition Display is an exciting, invigorating and thought-provoking program of new compositions.

Theatre

Acting Showcase

18 - 20 Sep 2025

Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University’s 2025 3rd Year Bachelor of Acting students present their graduating Industry Showcase.

Classical Music

Chamber Music Showcase 3

25 Sep 2025, 7pm

Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

A rich evening of chamber music under the direction of Daniel de Borah.

Popular Music

Pop – Live and Loud 2

26 Sep 2025, 6pm

Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

Come and join our amazing Popular Music students for a fun night of live music performances.

Jazz and Blues

Jazz Vocal Showcase

8 Oct 2025, 7pm

Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

QCGU’s premier jazz vocal ensembles present an evening of unique compositions and arrangements for the genre.

Classical Music

Cuarteto Quiroga and Daniel De Borah Side by Side

9 - 10 Oct 2025

Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

Spain’s renowned classical string quartet, Cuarteto Quiroga, joins forces with Daniel de Bora.

Popular Music

Queen Bohemian Rhapsody 50 Years On

11 Sep 2025, 8pm

Concert Hall, QPAC

Be transported back in time as Bohemian Rhapsody recreates the visual excitement and electrifying energy of a Queen concert.

Comedy

Matteo Lane

10 Sep 2025, 7:30pm

Concert Hall, QPAC

Matteo Lane is making his fabulous return down under!

Cabaret

Comedy

Reuben Kaye – enGORGEd

6 Nov 2025, 7:30pm

Concert Hall, QPAC

Fast, on the edge and brutally funny, multi-award-winning Australian comedian, singer, writer, Reuben Kaye returns to QPAC!
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