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QPAC Will Host Free Community Event To Kick-off Celebration Of 40 Years
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Joy, inclusion, gathering and stories will be the hero themes for 2025 at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) as it celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Learn more here!
Michael Flatley's LORD OF THE DANCE Returns to Australia in 2025
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2025
The world's most successful dance show, Lord of the Dance, is set to return to Australia for the first time since 2015, exploding onto stages across the country in August and September 2025.
Jonathan Van Ness Will Embark On Australian Tour
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Fresh off three successful worldwide comedy tours, Road to Beijing; Imaginary Living Room Olympian and Fun & Slutty – Jonathan Van Ness is bringing his brand new show Hot & Healed to Australia and New Zealand.
David Gray Adds Third and Final Brisbane Show to Tour
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
With two Brisbane shows already sold out and demand still high, a third and final Brisbane show has been added for singer-songwriter David Gray. He will be bringing his Past & Present Tour to Australia this November. 
The Hives Set First Australian Live Shows Since 2015
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
The Hives will kick off their upcoming world tour in Australia this July. They will be making the following state visits: four headline shows in Fremantle, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane – their first live dates down under since 2015. 
Anthony Warlow to Return to ANNIE at Lyric Theatre
by Emmy Rice - March 30, 2025
Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live announced a Brisbane season of the ever- popular Broadway musical Annie at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC from December following seasons at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre and Melbourne’s Princess Theatre.
The Tallis Scholars Will Perform CHANT at QPAC in October
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2025
Queensland Performing Arts Centre announced the return of The Tallis Scholars performing Chant, a superbly curated program inspired by Gregorian chant, in the Concert Hall on 10 October 2025.
Open Season at QPAC Continues in Brisbane
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2025
Brisbane's live music scene will heat up this winter as the Queensland Performing Arts Centre will present two nights of  international music as part of Brisbane's Open Season.
David Gray Adds New Australian Dates to 'Past & Present Tour'
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
Additional shows have been added in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane for David Gray’s Past & Present Tour of Australia this November. Tickets to the original dates and new shows are on sale Thursday 20 March (2pm local time). 
Australasian Dance Collective's BLUE Celebrates 40 Years
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
Queensland's own Australasian Dance Collective (ADC) will mark its 40th anniversary with Blue, a triple bill that honours the past, embraces the present and looks boldly to the future.
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) Opens This May at QPAC
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
A laugh out loud all-new Australian production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) will premiere at Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC).
Disney On Ice's FIND YOUR HERO Comes to Australia
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Audiences will be a part of the magic of Disney as they join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from around the Disney Kingdom on a journey through timeless tales when Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero skates into six cities.
Extra Performances Now On Sale For JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at QPAC
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2025
Due to demand, new performances have been released for the Brisbane season of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.
World Science Festival Brisbane Adds NASA Astronaut Christina Koch
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2025
World Science Festival Brisbane has announced that NASA astronaut Christina Koch will be attending the 2025 festival. Learn more about Koch and her appearances here!
OUT OF THE BOX Festival Returns to QPAC in June
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2025
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre's Out of the Box festival will return to take over the entire venue in June. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
Shake & Stir Theatre Co's FRANKENSTEIN Returns To Queensland Performing Arts Centre
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2025
Following acclaimed seasons in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, Shake & Stir Theatre Co is bringing its electrifying stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein back to the Playhouse at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC). Frankenstein will play for a strictly limited season from 24 May to 8 June, 2025.
Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN Comes to QPAC in May
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2025
Following seasons in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, Shake & Stir Theatre Co is bringing its stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein back to the Playhouse at Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
IS THAT YOU, RUTHIE? Comes to QPAC
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
Queensland Performing Arts Centre in association with Oombarra Productions will present the return season of the play Is That You, Ruthie?, adapted for the stage by Leah Purcell, in the Cremorne Theatre.
Brisbane Theatre Producer Timothy O’Connor Accused in Sexual Offences Case
by Joshua Wright - January 16, 2025
Timothy O’Connor, ex-CEO of Harvest Rain Theatre Company, has been confirmed as the accused in a case involving 48 charges of sexual offences against boys and men.
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards
by BWW Awards - January 09, 2025
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
The Australian Youth Orchestra Will Perform STRIKING AND BEAUTIFUL Concerts in Queensland
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
The Australian Youth Orchestra has announced its Queensland performances, with just weeks remaining until its extraordinary 'Striking and Beautiful' concerts in Caloundra and Brisbane.
Theatre For Babies Returns To Brisbane With WHAT'S IN THE WOODS?
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2024
Following two sell-out runs in 2024, Backbone Theatre For Babies and Brymore Productions have announced a new season of their immersive and engaging production for babies, infants and toddlers.
TRAIN Returns to Australia for First Time in Eight Years with New Tour
by Josh Sharpe - December 09, 2024
Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning, diamond-selling band TRAIN is fresh off the heels of an epic summer tour that took in nearly 50 U.S. cities, and has announced their long-awaited return to Australia in May 2025.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Tickets On Sale This Week For Brisbane Season
by Blair Ingenthron - December 08, 2024
Tickets are on pre-sale now and on general public sales from Friday for the Brisbane season of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, which will open at Brisbane's Lyric Theatre from 29 June.
Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards
by BWW Awards - December 06, 2024
Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

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