Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and Cultural Forecourt 2027

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and Cultural Forecourt in 2027: the venue

QPAC opened in 1985 and runs several indoor theatres, including the Concert Hall and the Lyric Theatre, where orchestral, theatre and seated concert seasons play. Since 2026 it has also partnered with South Bank on On the Banks, an open-air concert series staged on the Cultural Forecourt with the river and city skyline behind the stage. The first season ran in March 2026; the 2027 season is set for February and March. Leon Bridges (28 February), Madness (2 March) and Fatboy Slim (9 and 10 March) are confirmed in our data, and more announcements are expected. Tickets for QPAC events are sold through QTIX, the centre’s own ticketing service. The surrounding Cultural Precinct also takes in the Queensland Art Gallery, the Gallery of Modern Art, the State Library and the Queensland Museum.

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and Cultural Forecourt: getting there and back

QPAC and the Cultural Forecourt sit at the city end of South Bank, beside the Victoria Bridge. South Brisbane station is about five minutes’ walk. The Cultural Centre busway station, used by Brisbane Metro and many bus routes, is right next door, and the South Bank CityCat terminals are a short stroll along the river. From the CBD it is a ten-minute walk over the Victoria Bridge. Paid parking is available in the Cultural Centre car parks underneath the precinct and at South Bank, but it fills on busy weekends.

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and Cultural Forecourt 2027: seats, bags and timing

On the Banks shows are general admission standing on the forecourt, so arrive when gates open if you want to be near the front. Age limits vary — the Fatboy Slim nights are listed as 15+. Indoors, QPAC seating is reserved; the Concert Hall’s side galleries are close to the stage. South Bank and Grey Street have food options before the show.