Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is a place where audiences and artists come together to connect, learn, share stories and celebrate.
As a venue, QPAC provides an inspiring and welcoming environment for audiences, artists and presenting companies. As a producer, QPAC broadens the choice of live performance available to Queenslanders through creative development and the presentation or co-presentation of a diverse range of local, national and international artists and companies. As an investor, QPAC both collaborates with commercial producers on national and international tours and nurtures emerging artists through pathways to professional development.
At QPAC’s core is the pursuit of excellence in live performance and cultural thinking to help sustain and grow our vibrant arts community.
QPAC’s Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) seeks to work towards furthering a deeper connection with First Nations peoples of Queensland through leadership and development, both in its business and programming. QPAC is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Queensland Government and managed by an Executive Group responsible for the operations and the achievement of the Centre’s strategic priorities.
Tour Information
Frequency of Guided Tours: 9:00 - 10:00 9:20 - 10:20 9:40 - 10:40 10:00 - 11:00 10:20 - 11:20 10:40 - 11:40 11:00 - 12:00 11:20 - 12:20
Tour Tips
Register at the building on arrival, Please note: the tour involves a significant amount of walking and the use of stairs. But QPAC are committed to making the event welcoming and accessible for everyone. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let QPAC know. Separate accessible tours will be available.
Dress Requirements
Enclosed shoes, No heels
Wheelchair access
Yes
Is Heritage listed
Yes
Awards
Recent Architectural or Engineering Awards: In May 2018, the Queensland Government announced it would invest in the delivery of a new theatre on the Playhouse Green site co-located with and operated by QPAC. Construction of the new theatre for Queensland has begun and when completed will deliver a minimum 1500-capacity state-of-the-art theatre for Queensland. The $175 million theatre will be transformational, creating the largest performing arts centre in Australia, with five outstanding venues, and when fully operational has the potential to welcome an additional 300,000 visitors per year. Delivery of the theatre is being managed by the Queensland Government’s Department of Housing and Public Works (DHPW) Project Delivery Team on behalf of QPAC and Arts Queensland. For more information about the project including the benefits and timeline, please visit the Arts Queensland website.