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QPAC 40 Open Day

Tactile Tours

Announcement

Tickets are free but capacity is limited so don’t wait. Please call QPAC Group Sales on 07 3840 7466 or email groups@qpac.com.au to book. Limit of 2 tickets per reservation.

Tours

Free

QPAC

31 Aug 2025, 10:30am & 1pm
Free

30 minutes

(Duration is flexible to suit patrons, subject to change without notice)

Call QPAC Group Sales on 07 3840 7466

Tactile Tours

The Tactile Tours offer blind and low-vision patrons the chance to touch and examine costumes, props and other items from the QPAC Collections. These tours provide rich verbal descriptions that bring the visual details of each item to life – offering a unique, hands-on experience of QPAC’s history and the stories behind the objects.

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

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.

Tactile Tour 1: QPAC Collections Exhibition

Saturday, 31 August 2025, 10:30am | Concert Hall Mezzanine

Explore QPAC’s rich history through touch and storytelling. Touch and examine textiles, masks, instruments, hats, vintage merchandise, props, old technology and accessories from the extensive QPAC Collections.

 

Meeting Location

Your tour guide will meet you on Level M – 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. 

 

Call QPAC Group Sales on 07 3840 7466 or email groups@qpac.com.au to book.

Tactile Tour 2: Props and Costumes

Backstage at QPAC

Saturday, 31 August 2025, 1pm | Cremorne Theatre

Get hands-on with costumes and props from some of QPAC’s most memorable shows. Touch textiles, examine accessories and explore selected pieces from the QPAC Collections – each one with a story to tell about the productions that brought them to life.

 

Meeting Location

Your tour guide will meet you on the Ground Floor of the Cremorne Theatre by the Cremorne Theatre Box Office to commence the tour. Please aim to arrive 15 mins prior to the start time to avoid missing the commencement of the tour. This tour is stair-free.

 

Call QPAC Group Sales on 07 3840 7466 or email groups@qpac.com.au to book.

Accessibility

To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please call QTIX Group Sales: (07) 3840 7466 or email groups@qtix.com.au.

Tactile Tour

Sun 31 Aug 2025, 10:30 AM & Sun 31 Aug 2025, 1:00 PM

These Tactile Tours offer blind and low-vision patrons the chance to touch and examine props and costumes and hear about the stories behind the selected pieces from QPAC Collections.

Important Information

Accessibility

These tours are stair-free.

Capacity

Maximum of 12 people per tour group.

Tour Information

  • Tours are conducted in English.
  • No food or 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.

Call QPAC Group Sales on 07 3840 7466

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