José Carreras and Friends at The Gabba

Quintessential Queensland presents Carreras & Friends is a one-night-only stadium spectacular at The Gabba, Brisbane on 5 December 2026, hosted by legendary tenor José Carreras. Featuring Robbie Williams, The Corrs and Ronan Keating, this exclusive global music event brings together some of the world's most iconic artists in a once-in-a-lifetime live collaboration. Inspired by the iconic Pavarotti & Friends concerts, this large-scale production unites opera, pop and contemporary music in a seamless evening of duets, solo performances and surprise collaborations. Backed by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and choir, Carreras leads a continuously evolving live journey under the Brisbane sky, transforming The Gabba into a world-class open-air concert experience. Acclaimed artists including Natalie Imbruglia, Darren Hayes, Katherine Jenkins, Sheppard and Mark Vincent complete a curated lineup of international performers across genres. .