Classical Music
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
3 May 2026, 11:30am
Concert Hall, QPAC
Experience a violin showcase of electrifying flair featuring music by Tchaikovsky, Waxman, and Galzunov.
Comedy
8 May 2026, 8pm
Eddie Izzard – The Remix is a chance for Eddie, inspired by her ever-loyal audiences to remix and re-imagine some of her own favourite, personal comedy highlights.
Festival
World Science Festival Queensland
8 May 2026, from 9:30am
Queensland Museum Tropics, Townsville
World Science Festival Queensland 2026 brings you mind-blowing wonders that are, in a word, wild!
Popular Music
9 May 2026, 2:30pm
Marina Prior, David Hobson, Silvie Paladino and Michael Cormick bring you an unforgettable night of timeless classics – accompanied by piano and string quartet.
Talks & Conversation
12 May 2026, 7:30pm
Join the award-winning creator of Somebody Feed Phil and Everybody Loves Raymond for a conversation full of food, travel and family.
Opera
13 to 22 May 2026
Glasshouse Theatre, QPAC
A monumental new opera based on the play, novel and film by one of Australia’s leading artists, Leah Purcell AM.
15 May 2026, 7:30pm
Led by Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici, this rich program draws from opera and film, capturing the spirit of Italy.
Rock Music
16 May 2026, 8pm
Celebrate 20 years of Queen Forever with their Greatest Hits Tour featuring all the anthems, rare deep cuts, and magic of Queen.
Ballet
Queensland Ballet
22 - 30 May 2026
Playhouse, QPAC
Featuring works by Edward Clug, Christian Spuck, and Goyo Montero. This program is a treat of international contemporary works.
22 May 2026, 11:30am
Don’t miss the 2nd movement of Rachmaninov’s beloved Piano Concerto No.2 alongside Shostakovich’s emotional 5th Symphony.