The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is a place where audiences and artists come together to connect, learn, share stories and celebrate.
The proud home of live performance in Queensland for almost 40 years, QPAC welcomes more than 1.5 million visitors to over 1,200 performances each year. To these many visitors, QPAC delivers performance that they can feel and share and that can take them to a place of pure joy. These shared experiences help us to better understand the world around us and contribute to building a more resilient and inclusive community.
Located in the Cultural Precinct, Cnr Grey and Melbourne Street, South Brisbane QLD, 4101.
What's on at QPAC
Black Box
This ground-breaking new Australian musical tells the story of David Warren who invented the black box flight recorder that is now on every plane.
RBG: Of Many, One
Suzie Miller's smash-hit production tells the story of the indominable Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Beauty and the Beast the Musical
Final weeks released from 22 May to 9 June for Disney’s enchanting new musical. Plus extra matinees added for the April school holidays.
Australian Chamber Orchestra Mahler’s Song of the Earth
Stuart Skelton and Catherine Carby star in this extraordinary encounter with Mahler’s monumental song cycle.
Max Amini Live in Brisbane!
Join Max Amini as he unleashes his trademark wit and charm and spot-on impressions; a guaranteed joyride from start to finish!
Camerata Camerata & Karin Schaupp: Serenade
Featuring Australia guitar virtuoso, Karin Schaupp this performance showcases two exquisite pieces of music for guitar and strings.
Missy Higgins – The Second Act Tour 2024
Beloved Australian singer-songwriter Missy Higgins will be back at QPAC's Concert Hall for her Second Act Tour!
Queensland Youth Symphony Modern Masterpieces
Be the first to experience the world premiere of Paul Dean's Symphony No. 2. Dedicated to the Queensland Youth Symphony.
Ari Shaffir
Ari puts on a hilarious show with all new material and he brings amazing openers. So it’s just a really funny night of legit mainstream stand-up at QPAC’s Concert Hall.
Southern Cross Soloists Perfumes of the East
Embark on a sensory voyage into the realm of the exotic with this vibrant musical tapestry.
Axion Esti and Masterworks
Witness a breathtaking celebration of the works of composer Mikis Theodorakis and Nobel Prize-winning poet Odysseas Elytis.
Queensland Ballet Coppélia
A beautiful, life-like doll and two quarrelling young lovers create comic chaos in this spirited ballet.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Lost Birds
Soar above the noise of the everyday and into a pastoral haven rich with reflection in this breathtaking production of The Lost Birds.
Fourteen
Returning to QPAC, Fourteen is a story of self-discovery and resilience, set to a nostalgic mixtape of 90s bangers from Shania to The Spice Girls.
Australian Chamber Orchestra Altstaedt Plays Haydn and Tchaikovsky
World-renowned cellist and master storyteller Altstaedt makes his ACO debut as soloist and guest director.
Musica Viva Australia Kirill Gerstein
Discover the art of the impossible when Kirill Gerstein, poet of the piano, plays Liszt, Chopin, Godowsky and Lim.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Brahms and Rachmaninov
Illustrious conductor Jaime Martín joins our musicians for this spectacular concert celebrating the works of Brahms and Rachmaninov.
Medici Concerts Piers Lane
A longtime favourite of Brisbane audiences, Piers Lane returns to the Medici Series with a delectable program of music.
Changing the Conversation Culture in Conflict
Hear diverse perspectives about how we can have culturally sensitive conversations that promote mutual respect and empathy.
Bangarra Dance Theatre Waru – journey of the small turtle
Bangarra’s first work for children, Waru is an interactive and immersive introduction to Torres Strait Islander culture and dance coming to QPAC's Playhouse.
Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes
Experience Patti LuPone’s new concert, A Life in Notes, where she performs a retrospective of songs from her childhood to now.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Violin Virtuoso
Just like your favourite soundtracks, you’ll hear an eruption of character, mood, and emotion in this toe-tapping Violin Virtuoso!
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
Experience the inspiring life of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them!
Jimeoin – Who’s your man?!
Don’t miss Jimeoin as he takes you on a journey that’ll have you none the wiser by the time he takes his final bow!