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Opera Queensland
Celebrates the joy found in telling stories through song.
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Queensland Museum Kurilpa Jurassic World by Brickman®
Until 14 July 2024Queensland Museum Kurilpa, BrisbaneGet ready for an immersive adventure like no other as Ryan 'Brickman' McNaught re-imagines Jurassic World, the blockbuster franchise.
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Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses
29 Jun - 7 Oct 2024GOMAFashion, art, design, science and technology collide in the Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses exhibition.
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Southern Cross Soloists Perfumes of the East
2 Jun 2024, 3pmConcert Hall, QPACJoin Konstantin Shamray for Saint-Saëns' majestic 'Egyptian' Piano Concerto No. 5 and enjoy Nina Korbe's return with songs inspired by Mediterranean cultures.
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Queensland Museum Kurilpa The GIANT Science Theatre Show
25 to 27 Jun 2024Queensland Museum Kurilpa, BrisbaneExplore Prehistoric Queensland exhibition, featuring local dinosaurs, marine reptiles, megafauna, and cutting-edge paleontology.
Just announced
Coming Up
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Grammar Community in Concert: Stories
26 May 2024, 4pmConservatorium Theatre, QCGUFeaturing the premier Brisbane Grammar School ensembles and the Grammar Community Choir in an evening of musical storytelling.
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Ari Shaffir
31 May 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACAri 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.
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Southern Cross Soloists Perfumes of the East
2 Jun 2024, 3pmConcert Hall, QPACJoin Konstantin Shamray for Saint-Saëns' majestic 'Egyptian' Piano Concerto No. 5 and enjoy Nina Korbe's return with songs inspired by Mediterranean cultures.
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Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University SHEP: South East Qld. 2024
2 Jun 2024Conservatorium Theatre, QCGUSHEP connects young Queensland musicians with a team of eminent conductors in pursuit of musical excellence.
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Axion Esti and Masterworks
5 Jun 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACWitness a breathtaking celebration of the works of composer Mikis Theodorakis and Nobel Prize-winning poet Odysseas Elytis.
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Queensland Ballet Coppélia
7 - 22 Jun 2024Playhouse, QPACChoreographed by Greg Horsman, Coppélia is a spirited production co-produced by Queensland Ballet and West Australian Ballet.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Lost Birds
8 - 9 Jun 2024Concert Hall, QPACSoar above the noise of the everyday and into a pastoral haven rich with reflection in this breathtaking production of The Lost Birds.
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Fourteen
12 Jun - 6 Jul 2024Cremorne Theatre, QPACReturning 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.
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Queensland Theatre Cost of Living
15 Jun - 13 Jul 2024Bille Brown TheatreA story about our need to care no matter the distance that age, race, and disability might place between us.
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Australian Chamber Orchestra Altstaedt Plays Haydn and Tchaikovsky
17 Jun 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACWorld-renowned cellist and master storyteller Altstaedt makes his ACO debut as soloist and guest director.
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Musica Viva Australia Kirill Gerstein
19 Jun 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACDiscover the art of the impossible when Kirill Gerstein, poet of the piano, plays Liszt, Chopin, Godowsky and Lim.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Brahms and Rachmaninov
21 - 22 Jun 2024Concert Hall, QPACIllustrious conductor Jaime Martín joins our musicians for this spectacular concert celebrating the works of Brahms and Rachmaninov.
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Medici Concerts Piers Lane
23 Jun 2024, 3pmConcert Hall, QPACA longtime favourite of Brisbane audiences, Piers Lane returns to the Medici Series with a delectable program of music.
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Changing the Conversation Culture in Conflict
25 Jun 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACHear diverse perspectives about how we can have culturally sensitive conversations that promote mutual respect and empathy.
Seasons and Festivals
Family & Kids
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Queensland Museum Kurilpa Sensory Friendly: Jurassic World by Brickman
25 May 2024Queensland Museum Kurilpa, BrisbaneThese sessions offer a relaxed, supportive atmosphere for individuals on the autism spectrum or with other access needs to enjoy the museum.
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Queensland Museum Kurilpa A Night at the Museum
14 Jun & 12 Jul 2024Queensland Museum Kurilpa, BrisbaneExperience after hours access to Queensland Museum, including Jurassic World by Brickman®.
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Queensland Museum Kurilpa Jurassic World by Brickman®
Until 14 July 2024Queensland Museum Kurilpa, BrisbaneGet ready for an immersive adventure like no other as Ryan 'Brickman' McNaught re-imagines Jurassic World, the blockbuster franchise.
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Bangarra Dance Theatre Waru – journey of the small turtle
26 - 29 Jun 2024Playhouse, QPACBangarra’s first work for children, Waru is an interactive and immersive introduction to Torres Strait Islander culture and dance coming to QPAC's Playhouse.
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Spirit of Christmas
20 - 21 Dec 2024Concert Hall, QPACAn occasion to rejoice and reflect on the year that has passed and embrace the season’s enduring message of Peace, Love and Joy.
Theatre
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Queensland Theatre Round The Twist The Musical
From 12 Nov 2024Playhouse, QPACA quintessentially Australian joyous celebration of oddballs and misfits – where if you stand out then you’ll fit right in!
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Edges
12 - 16 Nov 2024Tony Gould Gallery, QPACEdges is a captivating song-cycle by Tony-nominated duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, exploring classic coming-of-age themes.
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RBG: Of Many, One
Must close 26 MayPlayhouse, QPACAfter a sold-out premiere in 2022, Heather Mitchell returns with her award-winning performance as Ruth Bader Ginsburg in this smash-hit production.
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Queensland Theatre Medea
Until 8 Jun 2024Bille Brown TheatreThis acclaimed retelling of Medea by Anne-Louise Sarks and Kate Mulvany, directed by Daniel Evans, offers a tender and bittersweet reimagining of the ancient Greek tragedy.
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Beauty and the Beast the Musical
Now PlayingLyric Theatre, QPACExperience Disney's new production of Beauty and the Beast, an enchanting reimagination set to captivate a new generation.
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Fourteen
12 Jun - 6 Jul 2024Cremorne Theatre, QPACReturning 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.
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Queensland Theatre Cost of Living
15 Jun - 13 Jul 2024Bille Brown TheatreA story about our need to care no matter the distance that age, race, and disability might place between us.
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Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes
27 Jun 2024, 7:30pmConcert Hall, QPACExperience Patti LuPone’s new concert, A Life in Notes, where she performs a retrospective of songs from her childhood to now.
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TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
29 Jun - 23 Aug 2024Lyric Theatre, QPACExperience the inspiring life of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them!
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Queensland Theatre POTUS, or Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
27 Jul - 24 Aug 2024Bille Brown TheatreInspired by Wag The Dog and VEEP, this political farce premieres in Australia with a star-studded all-female cast.
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Legally Blonde – The Musical
1 - 10 Aug 2024Conservatorium Theatre, QCGUAction-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances, Legally Blonde The Musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
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Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Vernon God Little
15 - 17 Aug 2024Cremorne Theatre, QPACExperience the Queensland Conservatorium's 3rd year actors' final play, a darkly riotous adaptation of Vernon God Little.
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Opera Queensland Straight from the Strait
28 - 31 Aug 2024Playhouse, QPACThe extraordinary story of Torres Strait Island men and women who worked on the Mount Newman railway construction project.
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Queensland Theatre Dear Brother
7 - 28 Sep 2024Bille Brown TheatreA high energy work that gives today’s young Murri men a voice, one that challenges the narrative around Aboriginal masculinity.
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Trent Dalton’s Love Stories
10 - 29 Sep 2024Playhouse, QPACTrent Dalton's Love Stories is coming to QPAC as part of Brisbane Festival 2024! Get ready to fall in love all over again. This restless city has a story to tell.
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WICKED
From 12 Sep 2024Lyric Theatre, QPACThe Broadway sensation WICKED looks at what happened in the Land of Oz… but from a different angle. Flying into the Lyric Theatre from September 2024.
Music
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Laufey – Bewitched: The Goddess Tour
11 Sep 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACGrammy Award-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist Laufey brings her highly anticipated Bewitched: The Goddess Tour to QPAC’s Concert Hall!
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Zeppelin Soars Again
27 Sep 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACZeppelin Soars Again into QPAC’s Concert Hall with the Zep Boys and the 35-piece Kashmir Orchestra!
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The Rock Proms 2024
30 Oct 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACThe Rock Proms 2024 features new guest artists and the Rock Proms Orchestra, performing the greatest rock classics of all time.
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Tribute to Duke Ellington – James Morrison and His Big Band
20 Nov 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACSwing along to this very special Duke Ellington tribute to hear all his big band classics with international jazz maestro, James Morrison.
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Missy Higgins – The Second Act Tour 2024
23 May - 6 Jun 2024Concert Hall, QPACBeloved Australian singer-songwriter Missy Higgins will be back at QPAC's Concert Hall for her Second Act Tour!
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Opera Queensland Opera Club
Annual MembershipOnlineOpera Club members can join fellow opera fans for a year-long calendar of unique events, experiences and offers to bring your theatre experience to life.
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Grammar Community in Concert: Stories
26 May 2024, 4pmConservatorium Theatre, QCGUFeaturing the premier Brisbane Grammar School ensembles and the Grammar Community Choir in an evening of musical storytelling.
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Axion Esti and Masterworks
5 Jun 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACWitness a breathtaking celebration of the works of composer Mikis Theodorakis and Nobel Prize-winning poet Odysseas Elytis.
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Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes
27 Jun 2024, 7:30pmConcert Hall, QPACExperience Patti LuPone’s new concert, A Life in Notes, where she performs a retrospective of songs from her childhood to now.
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Opera Queensland Adult Group Vocal Workshop - Weeknight Series
8 - 29 Jul 2024Opera Queensland StudioJoin our vocal workshop to explore ensemble works and develop skills in language, aural development, music reading, opera history, and vocal technique.
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An Evening with Vika & Linda
9 July 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACVocal duo Vika & Linda present a special concert that showcases the rich beauty of their voices together.
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Opera Queensland Dido and Aeneas
11 - 27 Jul 2024Playhouse, QPACCelebrate the wonder and brilliance that is born of the marriage of circus and opera with a timeless tale of love and tragedy.
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Robertson Brothers 1960’s Variety TV Show
14 Jul 2024, 2pmConcert Hall, QPACAustralia’s ‘Kings of Variety Television’ are back with a new show paying tribute to the musical giants of the 1960’s!
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The Music of Carole King & James Taylor
20 Jul 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACDeborah Conway and Darren Coggan, along with a line-up of Australia’s finest musicians perform in an unforgettable night of music and nostalgia.
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Opera Queensland Adult Group Vocal Workshop - Weekend Series
27 Jul - 3 Aug 2024Opera Queensland StudioA selection of ensemble works that encompass personal and professional development skills.
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Clancestry Warriors
31 Jul 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACAs part of Clancestry, experience a night of inspiring music and storytelling featuring powerhouse First Nations artists from across the country.
Classical
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Queensland Youth Symphony Modern Masterpieces
25 May 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACBe the first to experience the world premiere of Paul Dean's Symphony No. 2. Dedicated to the Queensland Youth Symphony.
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Southern Cross Soloists Perfumes of the East
2 Jun 2024, 3pmConcert Hall, QPACJoin Konstantin Shamray for Saint-Saëns' majestic 'Egyptian' Piano Concerto No. 5 and enjoy Nina Korbe's return with songs inspired by Mediterranean cultures.
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Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University SHEP: South East Qld. 2024
2 Jun 2024Conservatorium Theatre, QCGUSHEP connects young Queensland musicians with a team of eminent conductors in pursuit of musical excellence.
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Axion Esti and Masterworks
5 Jun 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACWitness a breathtaking celebration of the works of composer Mikis Theodorakis and Nobel Prize-winning poet Odysseas Elytis.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Lost Birds
8 - 9 Jun 2024Concert Hall, QPACSoar above the noise of the everyday and into a pastoral haven rich with reflection in this breathtaking production of The Lost Birds.
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Australian Chamber Orchestra Altstaedt Plays Haydn and Tchaikovsky
17 Jun 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACWorld-renowned cellist and master storyteller Altstaedt makes his ACO debut as soloist and guest director.
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Musica Viva Australia Kirill Gerstein
19 Jun 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACDiscover the art of the impossible when Kirill Gerstein, poet of the piano, plays Liszt, Chopin, Godowsky and Lim.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Brahms and Rachmaninov
21 - 22 Jun 2024Concert Hall, QPACIllustrious conductor Jaime Martín joins our musicians for this spectacular concert celebrating the works of Brahms and Rachmaninov.
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Medici Concerts Piers Lane
23 Jun 2024, 3pmConcert Hall, QPACA longtime favourite of Brisbane audiences, Piers Lane returns to the Medici Series with a delectable program of music.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Violin Virtuoso
28 - 29 Jun 2024Concert Hall, QPACJust like your favourite soundtracks, you’ll hear an eruption of character, mood, and emotion in this toe-tapping Violin Virtuoso!
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Musica Viva Australia The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
25 Jul 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACThey bring their beloved repertoire to Australia, featuring traditional hymns, anthems, and Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem.
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David Helfgott – Farewell Tour
28 Jul 2024, 2pmConcert Hall, QPACDavid Helfgott bids a fond farewell to his fans, performing Rachmaninov’s third piano concerto for two pianos with Rhodri Clarke.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Heroic Tales
2 - 3 Aug 2024Concert Hall, QPACConductor Nicholas Carter leads the journey through Shéhérazade for Voice and Orchestra, featuring soprano Siobhan Stagg.
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Ensemble Q Boots & All
4 Aug 2024, 3pmConcert Hall, QPACEnsemble Q presents a boots and all style exploration of the earthy influence of music from countries including Ireland, America, Japan, Italy and more.
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Maxim Vengerov In Recital
5 Aug 2024, 7:30pmConcert Hall, QPACA rare opportunity to witness the magic of these two phenomenal artists, who have been thrilling crowds across the world.
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Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University String Faculty Concert
6 Aug 2024, 7:30pmIan Hanger Recital Hall, QCGUQCGU Faculty members present pinnacles of the chamber music repertoire for strings and keyboard.
Dance
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Queensland Ballet Coppélia
7 - 22 Jun 2024Playhouse, QPACChoreographed by Greg Horsman, Coppélia is a spirited production co-produced by Queensland Ballet and West Australian Ballet.
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Bangarra Dance Theatre Horizon
8 - 17 Aug 2024Playhouse, QPACFrom two of the world’s great First Nations comes Bangarra Dance Theatre’s first mainstage cross-cultural collaboration, Horizon.
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Queensland Ballet Coco Chanel: the Life of a Fashion Icon
4 - 19 Oct 2024Playhouse, QPACExperience the rags-to-riches tale of fashion icon Coco Chanel in a full-length narrative ballet by acclaimed choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa.
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Queensland Ballet The Lady of the Camellias
5 - 8 Dec 2024Lyric Theatre, QPACThe Lady of the Camellias, featuring the Shanghai Ballet, will draw you into a world of love and tragedy in 19th century Paris.
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Queensland Ballet The Nutcracker
13 - 21 Dec 2024Lyric Theatre, QPACA sparkling winter wonderland awaits in the delightful holiday ballet that takes place one frosty Christmas Eve night.
Comedy
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Ari Shaffir
31 May 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACAri 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.
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Jimeoin – Who’s your man?!
6 Jul 2024, 5pm & 8pmConcert Hall, QPACDon’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!
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Chelsea Handler
11 Jul 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACComedian and television host, Chelsea Handler, will entertain audiences with her humour and candor.
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Em Rusciano – Outgrown
12 Jul 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACEm Rusciano is back with a brand-new live experience and her first big national tour since 2019, and look yes, she is still angry, but now she knows why.
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Kitty Flanagan LIVE!
13 Jul 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACCatch Kitty Flanagan's encore of her brand-new show full of hard laughs, good times, handy hints and a catchy little tune about underpants.
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Anthony Jeselnik: Bones And All
17 Jul 2024, 7pmConcert Hall, QPACAnthony Jeselnik is best known for his hit podcast, The Jeselnik And Rosenthal Vanity Project, and acclaimed Netflix special, Fire in the Maternity Ward.
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This Is Wild! Bob The Drag Queen
18 Jul 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACGrab your binoculars and get off that couch because you’re not going to want to miss a single second of Bob The Drag Queen’s first headline stand-up comedy world tour!
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Hannah Gadsby – Woof!
27 Jul 2024, 4pm & 7pmConcert Hall, QPACHannah has a lot to worry about. Then again, so do we all. Let’s worry together at Hannah’s new show, Woof!.
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Eric Idle – Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, Live!
6 Nov 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACEric Idle, the star of stage, screen, and comedy, brings his new show, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live! to audiences.
What's on at
Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians
We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors gives strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations, both First Nations and non-First Nations peoples, towards creating a better Queensland.