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What's on here
Time to Shine 2026 and Page To Stage
21 Nov – 22 Nov25 AUD
The Lion King Live in Brisbane
26 Nov – 27 Nov150 AUD
The Roar Deal Podcast: A Chris Fagan Celebration
Saturday, 19:007.90 USD
Festive Voices with The TEN Tenors
3 Dec – 4 Dec193 AUD
Aaron Chen – Technology
Friday · All day7.90 USD
Cosentino TRICKED – An Evening of Wonder
Sunday, 19:307.90 USD
The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams
8 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 20277.90 USD
On the Banks José González
Thursday, 18:007.90 USD
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Why go
- The Lyric Theatre, QPAC’s largest venue, hosts musicals, operas and ballets.
- The Concert Hall’s Klais organ has 6,566 pipes.
- The Tony Gould Gallery beside the Cremorne Theatre entrance presents changing performing arts exhibits.
- The Cremorne Theatre can be arranged in six layouts, including cabaret and cinema.
The hall
- Lyric Theatre
- About 2,000 seats
- Concert Hall
- About 1,600 seats, or 1,800 with choir balcony seating
- Playhouse
- About 850 seats Proscenium theatre.
- Cremorne Theatre
- Up to 277 seats
- Glasshouse Theatre
- At least 1,500 seats
Interesting facts7
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QPAC produces the Out of the Box Festival for children aged eight and under.
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QPAC’s First Nations programme includes Clancestry, artists from local, regional and national communities, and storytelling workshops for students.
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QPAC runs educational experiences for students of all ages and backgrounds.
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QPAC hosts Brisbane Festival performances.
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Since 2009, its international series has presented companies including Bolshoi Ballet and The Royal Ballet.
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The Glasshouse Theatre stands on Playhouse Green beside the existing complex and hosts opera and musical performances.
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Visitors can have a pre-show meal at Lyrebird or get a quick bite at Storytellers or tomtom.
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History
Originally called the Queensland Performing Arts Complex, the centre was designed to allow expansion.
- mid-1970sLocal architect Robin Gibson designed the centre.
- 1985The Duke of Kent officiated at the centre’s opening on 20 April.
- 1997The Playhouse was built.
- September 1998The Playhouse premiered The Marriage of Figaro, starring Geoffrey Rush in the title role.
- 2014A removable proscenium arch and stage mechanisms expanded the Concert Hall’s possible uses.
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- 2026The Glasshouse Theatre opened on 7 March.
How to get there
- ParkingThe venue has multiple parking options.
Accessibility
- Professional Auslan interpreters Available at selected performances.
- Audio description Audio-described performances provide live commentary on visual details through a discreet headset.
- Tactile tours Some audio-described performances offer tours of props and costumes for blind and low-vision patrons. They typically start 90 minutes before the performance.
- Relaxed performances Available for people who may benefit from a more relaxed environment, including people with sensory sensitivities or anxiety.
- Captions Open captions appear on a screen; closed captions are available through the GoTheatrical app on a personal device.
- Listen Tech device Reserve by calling QTIX or emailing QPAC’s information address.
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme QPAC supports visitors with non-visible disabilities through the programme.
Sources: Queensland Performing Arts Centre - Wikipedia · Queensland Performing Arts Centre - Queensland … · Accessible Performances - Queensland Performing… · Visit - Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) · checked 28 Sep 2026
- Website
- qpac.com.au/
- Phone
- 0738407466
Questions and answers
Where can I eat before a show at Queensland Performing Arts Centre?
Have a pre-show meal at Lyrebird or a quick bite at Storytellers or tomtom. Snacks, sweets and drinks are also available.
How can I get to Queensland Performing Arts Centre?
QPAC has multiple parking and public transport options.
How many seats does the Concert Hall at Queensland Performing Arts Centre have?
It seats about 1,600, or 1,800 when the choir balcony is used.
How many seats does the Glasshouse Theatre at Queensland Performing Arts Centre have?
The Glasshouse Theatre has at least 1,500 seats.
Does Queensland Performing Arts Centre offer backstage tours?
Yes. Backstage tours explain what happens behind the scenes.
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