Nov11–212026
Musical
Into the Woods
Glasshouse Theatre
Sondheim’s fairytale musical brings a different kind of storybook escape to the Glasshouse Theatre.
Queensland Performing Arts Complex
Stay for the show
Make a Night of QPAC
The show is just the beginning. A rooftop cocktail, dinner together and a Brisbane city stay turn your theatre tickets into an occasion.
Looking for a hotel near QPAC? Stay at Pullman & Mercure Brisbane King George Square, around 10 to 15 minutes’ walk from the Queensland Performing Arts Centre at South Bank. From major musicals and ballet to concerts, comedy and family productions, make your next performance part of a longer Brisbane escape.
Choose premium Pullman rooms and suites or the welcoming comfort of Mercure. Start with dinner at Goldfinch, cocktails above the city at Sixteen Antlers or a group catch-up at KG Sports Bar. The next morning, linger over breakfast or take a moment by the rooftop pool.
A Walk Across the River
Head through the CBD and across Victoria Bridge to South Bank. Allow around 10 to 15 minutes on foot, depending on your route, pace and theatre entrance. Check your ticket and QPAC’s directions before setting out.
Plan Your Visit to QPAC ↗Make It a Theatre Break
Turn a matinee into a weekend or an evening performance into a city escape. Pullman offers premium rooms and suites, while Mercure brings comfortable, welcoming accommodation at the same CBD address.
Explore Both HotelsSet the Scene Before the Show
Meet over dinner, gather for burgers and wings or toast your night out with a rooftop cocktail. Three distinct bars and dining venues bring more to your stay before you head to the theatre.
Explore the Precinct
Musicals. Ballet. Concerts. A Reason to Stay.
What’s On at QPAC
Explore selected major productions and performances, then choose your Brisbane stay. Season dates show the overall run; performances may not take place every day. Confirm your session with QPAC before booking accommodation.
Nov14–292026
Theatre
Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie
Playhouse
Follow the detective into a stage mystery, then return to your own Brisbane city retreat.
From15Nov 2026
Musical
THE LION KING
Season until 7 March 2027
Lyric Theatre
Make Disney’s celebrated musical the centrepiece of a Brisbane theatre escape.
Dec9–192026
Ballet
The Nutcracker 2026
Glasshouse Theatre
Build a festive city stay around Queensland Ballet’s Christmas classic.
Dec12–242026
Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Playhouse
Bring your Christmas plans to the theatre with shake & stir’s stage production.
From2Jan 2027
Musical
SIX the Musical
Season until 14 February 2027
Playhouse
Gather your group for a musical night out and make a Brisbane weekend of it.
Jan8–92027
Film Music
The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams
Concert Hall
Celebrate two film composers in a concert made for a city night away.
Jan13–242027
Family Theatre
Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show
Glasshouse Theatre
Bring the family together for a stage adventure with Bluey and a Brisbane break.
Feb5–142027
Circus
Cirque Empire
Glasshouse Theatre
Add an acrobatic spectacle to your plans for a night in the city.
Explore more upcoming performances in the calendar below, or check QPAC’s full programme for the latest announcements.
More Dates for Your Calendar
| Date or Season | Show & Venue | Details | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2026 | Kate Ceberano – Australian Made Tour 2026Concert · Concert Hall | Show Details ↗ | Book Your Stay |
| 19 Nov 2026 | James Morrison with Special Guest Mahalia BarnesJazz & Blues · Concert Hall | Show Details ↗ | Book Your Stay |
| 21 Nov 2026 | Dan and Phil: Hard Launch World TourComedy & Conversation · Concert Hall | Show Details ↗ | Book Your Stay |
| 3 Dec 2026 | The TEN Tenors: A Not So Silent NightConcert · Concert Hall | Show Details ↗ | Book Your Stay |
| 9 Dec 2026 | An Evening with Guenther SteinerConversation · Concert Hall | Show Details ↗ | Book Your Stay |
| 11 Dec 2026 | Aaron Chen – TechnologyComedy · Concert Hall | Show Details ↗ | Book Your Stay |
| 12–13 Dec 2026 | The Holiday in ConcertFilm in Concert · Concert Hall | Show Details ↗ | Book Your Stay |
| 18–19 Dec 2026 | Spirit of ChristmasChristmas Concert · Concert Hall | Show Details ↗ | Book Your Stay |
| 3 Jan 2027 | Cosentino TRICKED – An Evening of WonderMagic · Glasshouse Theatre | Show Details ↗ | Book Your Stay |
| 21 Feb 2027 | Randy Feltface – GimmickComedy · Concert Hall | Show Details ↗ | Book Your Stay |
| 9–10 Mar 2027 | Fatboy SlimOutdoor Concert · Cultural Forecourt, South Bank | Show Details ↗ | Book Your Stay |
| 24 Mar to 11 Apr 2027 | The Great GatsbyBallet · Glasshouse Theatre | Show Details ↗ | Book Your Stay |
| 6 Apr to 2 May 2027 | Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Death by DeckchairTheatre · Playhouse | Show Details ↗ | Book Your Stay |
| 28 Apr to 9 May 2027 | The Shawshank RedemptionTheatre · Glasshouse Theatre | Show Details ↗ | Book Your Stay |
| 23 Jun to 11 Jul 2027 | Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo: A 60-Minute Family MusicalFamily Musical · Playhouse | Show Details ↗ | Book Your Stay |
Your Tickets. Your Dates. Your Stay.
Check your performance date, start time, age guidance and theatre entrance on QPAC’s official show page. Some QPAC-presented events take place outside the theatre building, including concerts at the Cultural Forecourt, South Bank.
Hotel accommodation is booked separately from show tickets. Choose your actual arrival and departure dates in the booking popup. The initial hotel search is for two adults; guest numbers and room options can be adjusted on Accor.
Listings checked . Dates, programmes and ticket availability may change. Confirm the latest information with QPAC before booking travel. Show names, season dates, venues and promotional images are sourced from QPAC’s official listings.
Dinner Together. Rooftop Cocktails. Your Night Out.
More to Your Stay, All at Your Hotel
Make your theatre break an occasion, with three distinct bars and dining venues at Brisbane King George Square.
Goldfinch Restaurant & Street Café
Dinner Before the Curtain Rises
Make dinner part of your theatre plans at Goldfinch Restaurant & Street Café. Its light-filled setting and hanging greenery offer a welcoming place to gather with friends or family. Return for breakfast and coffee the next morning.
Discover Goldfinch
Brisbane CBD’s Highest Rooftop Bar
Take the Conversation Upstairs
Raise a signature cocktail at Sixteen Antlers, Brisbane CBD’s highest rooftop bar. Sixteen floors above the city, share plates and sweeping views set the scene for your night out.
Discover Sixteen Antlers
American-Themed Sports Bar
Bring Your Group. Bring Your Appetite.
Bring your group together for stacked burgers, hot wings and a round of drinks. Our American-themed sports bar brings live sport to 15 screens, including two massive 100-inch feature screens, adding another way to enjoy your Brisbane stay.
Discover KG Sports BarPlan visits around your event schedule and each venue’s opening hours. Menus and bookings are available on the venue pages.