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 more than 35 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
The Underdogs Show Unmuzzled
Get ready for a pawsitively unforgettable night of music, laughter, and tail-wagging fun!
Queensland Ballet A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Experience the wonder of Shakespeare in the whimsical A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Liam Scarlett.
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.
Opera Queensland Lucia di Lammermoor
A compelling portrait of a woman whose passion knows no limits.
Opera Queensland Jessica Pratt in Concert
Jessica Pratt and QSO perform a special one-night-only concert of spectacular highlights from the bel canto repertoire.
The Woman in Black
Starring John Waters and Daniel MacPherson, don’t miss this thrilling theatrical exploration of terror.
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
A crowd-pleasing comedy that takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as 'the relationship.'
Mamamia Out Loud LIVE
Mamamia Out Loud Live brings Australia’s number one news and pop culture podcast to the stage!
Queensland Symphony Orchestra My Homeland
Every note from this fun and heartfelt work will spark a bright new picture in your mind, making this concert truly unforgettable.
Aaron Chen – Funny Garden
“You are allowed to put whatever you like in your blurb. It doesn’t even have to describe the show.” Aaron Chen
Forest Song & Don Quixote by Grand Kyiv Ballet
The Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine will return to Australia to present their double bill of Forest Song & Dox Quixote.
The Beatles – All You Need Is Love
Come and relive all The Beatles classic hits in one sensational concert experience presented by the world’s premier ‘Beatles’ band, The Beatle Boys.
Tom Gleeson – Gear
Don’t miss the chance to watch this gold-plated, live comedy superstar at his brand-new live show, Gear at QPAC's Concert Hall.
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.
Engelbert Humperdinck: The Last Waltz
See the King of Romance down under this May performing his greatest hits live in concert!
Audra McDonald Live In Concert
Experience the most Tony Awarded performer in Broadway history, Audra McDonald, live at QPAC!
RBG: Of Many, One
Suzie Miller's smash-hit production tells the story of the indominable Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Symphony Fantastic
Experience three spellbinding French works in Queensland Symphony Orchestra's Symphony Fantastic!
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.