Opera
Opera Queensland
2 May 2026, 7:30pm
Opera Queensland Studio
Red Dirt Hymns is a collection of secular hymns with lyrics by some of Australia’s finest writers.
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.
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.
Theatre
13 - 15 May 2026
Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
A high-action punk noir that snatches the classic coming-of-age story out of the hands of a gang of boys, and passes it to two unapologetic, brave young women.
14 May 2026, 7:30pm
Master of improvisation, Berlin-based Australian pianist Josh Cohen takes on legendary rock band Radiohead.
15 May 2026, 7:30pm
Led by Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici, this rich program draws from opera and film, capturing the spirit of Italy.