Queensland Performing Arts Centre

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Known locally as QPAC, Brisbane’s main performing arts centre comprises four venues and the Tony Gould Gallery, the latter a small exhibition space focused on aspects of the performing arts. The centre's busy calendar includes world-class ballet, concerts, theatre, musicals and comedy, from both Australian and international acts.

Engaging one-hour backstage tours (adult/child $16/11) run on Friday from 10.30am; book tickets by phone or email, or purchase them on the day from the ground-floor QPAC cafe.

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