Take your family on a magical musical adventure at QPAC. Join the talented musicians of Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and discover a world of sound like never before.

Christmas at QPAC

The Nutcracker

2 – 23 Dec 2022

Whisk the entire family away this festive season to a magical Christmas Eve party where snowflakes flutter, fireplaces crackle, and enchanted toys come alive to frolic and play in The Nutcracker.

Adapted by renowned choreographer Ben Stevenson OBE from the original 19th century Russian classic and featuring the original Tchaikovsky score played live by Queensland Symphony Orchestra, this cherished Queensland Ballet holiday tradition returns to Brisbane for another spell-binding season.

It’s Christmas Eve and under tinsel and twinkling fairylights, young Clara and Fritz are gifted new toys. But a visit from the mysterious Dr Drosselmeyer puts plans in a spin when he gives Clara a special wooden Nutcracker doll.

Spirit of Christmas
16 – 17 Dec

QPAC’s longest running event Spirit of Christmas returns this December to the iconic QPAC Concert Hall.

Two of Australia’s leading musical theatre stars will join a host of special guests in uplifting seasonal song and much-loved Christmas carols, beautifully supported by a full symphony orchestra, and the glorious voices of the QPAC Chamber Choir.

QPAC’s Spirit of Christmas is a celebration of the true meaning of the festive season; an occasion to rejoice and reflect on the year that has passed and embrace the season’s enduring message of Peace, Love and Joy.

Operation Ouch
3 – 4 Jan 2023

TV’s favourite doctors return to Australia this January with a brand-new show! Following three sell-out Australian tours, and two smash hit seasons in London’s West End, Dr Chris and Dr Xand are back!

This brilliant show will be packed with all-new crazy experiments, mind blowing illusions and amazing facts, as the doctors explore the fascinating world of biology and show you the incredible things your body can do. It’ll make you laugh and gross you out!

Steve Backshall – Ocean
6-7 Jan 2023

Following his 2022 sold out tour of the UK, Steve Backshall, the star of ABC TV’s hit TV series Deadly 60 is returning to Australia with his brand-new show Ocean.

Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet – and a great way to learn more about what we need to do to save our seas. Using stunts, experiments, props, cutting edge science plus big screen footage from his two decades in TV, Steve will bring the icons of the Big Blue to life.

The explorer said: “It’s been three years since I last did a tour here in Australia, and I am so excited to be coming back down under with my brand-new show Ocean.”

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Where: Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Cultural Precinct Cnr Grey Melbourne Street, QLD

Bookings: Bookings and tickets available via website