The Concert Hall features a moveable ceiling canopy that can be adjusted to change the acoustic volume for different types of performances.
QPAC houses a permanent collection of visual art pieces located throughout its public foyers.
The Lyric Theatre is one of the largest in Australia and is specifically designed to accommodate large-scale international Broadway and West End touring productions.
The original design by architects Robin Gibson and Partners won the 1985 Australian Institute of Architects Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Buildings.
A major expansion, the New Performing Arts Venue, is currently underway to add a fifth, large-scale theater to the site to increase capacity.
The complex was constructed on land that was once part of the South Brisbane Reach of the Brisbane River.
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is Queensland's premier venue for live performance, located in the heart of the South Bank Cultural Precinct. It encompasses four main performance spaces: the Concert Hall, the Lyric Theatre, the Playhouse, and the Cremorne Theatre. The complex hosts a diverse range of international musicals, ballet, opera, contemporary dance, and orchestral concerts. Architectural design features include a prominent foyer space that serves as a thoroughfare for the broader Cultural Precinct. It is the primary home for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Ballet, and Opera Queensland. The centre's construction was part of a larger project to develop Brisbane’s South Bank area for the 1982 Commonwealth Games. Modern expansions have included the addition of the Cremorne Theatre and ongoing refurbishments to performance acoustics. It functions as both an artistic hub and a major civic venue for public festivals and state events.
The main staircase in the foyer provides a clear, architectural view of the complex's interior geometry.
Book tickets in advance as popular international shows frequently sell out weeks ahead of opening night.
Check the 'What's On' calendar on the official website before visiting, as some days host multiple matinee and evening performances.
Utilize the underground car park which provides direct weather-proof access to the building foyers.
Do not attempt to arrive at the last minute; security checks and foyer congestion can cause significant delays in reaching your seat.
Smart casual attire is standard; avoid wearing hats inside the theatres during performances.
