Queensland Performing Arts Centre Overview
Pro stress-test →The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has been the proud home of live performance in Queensland for almost 40 years and welcomes more than 1.5 million visitors to over 1,200 performances each year. The venue's spaces accommodate a wide variety of performance including dance, musicals, theatre, opera, comedy and contemporary and classical music concerts featuring leading Queensland, Australian and international actors, dancers, musicians and companies.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →With the opening of the Glasshouse Theatre on 7 March 2026, QPAC is now the largest performing arts centre in Australia under one roof. QPAC is the performance home for Queensland's leading performing arts companies including Queensland Ballet, Queensland Theatre Company, Opera Queensland, Queensland Youth Orchestras and Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →QPAC operates within Australia's performing arts ecosystem alongside regional venues and international touring companies. Key competitive dynamics include direct competition with Sydney Opera House for high-profile touring productions, competition from smaller state-based theatres for local audiences, and indirect competition from digital streaming and alternative entertainment. QPAC's scale, institutional anchors (Queensland Ballet, Theatre Company, Symphony Orchestra), and recent Glasshouse Theatre expansion enhance competitive positioning, though touring supply and audience reach remain competitive factors.
Industry Context
Queensland Performing Arts Centre operates in Performing arts venues.
Key facts
Founded: 1985 · Headquarters: Brisbane, Australia · Employees: N/A · Revenue: N/A · Market cap: N/A