Brisbane Benefits

15 – 22 August
QPAC

The greatest love story. The grandest stage. Be transported with The Australian Ballet’s spectacular retelling of Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare's timeless tale unfolds with passion and dramatic precision, brought to life through lavish sets, powerful stagecraft and unforgettable performances. John Cranko's acclaimed production always hits you in the heart. Whether you’re new to ballet or returning to a beloved tradition, this is an experience to fall head over heels for.

Voxalis Opera presents Triple Bill on 20 & 21 August at Saint Andrew's Uniting Church, Brisbane. Experience three powerful chamber operas, including the Australian premieres of Iain Bell's Comfort Starving and Jake Heggie's Facing Forward / Looking Back, alongside Poulenc's The Human Voice. Book now and save 10% with the code FRIEND10 (valid until 14 August).

21-25 September
Queensland Academies Creative Industries Campus (QACI)

Australia's string rock sensation, DeepBlue Orchestra, is bringing five days of music-making to the Queensland Academy of Creative Industries in September.

The YoungBlue SpringSchool is an empowering week of musical workshops where younger players can discover fun, innovative ways to perform and learn contemporary music, while older players can expand their creative skills and techniques - across music technology, composition, improvisation, movement, stagecraft, performance skills and much more.

Early bird tickets are available for a limited time by clicking here.

7pm Thursday, August 20, Concert Hall - QPAC
7pm Friday August 21, Concert Hall - RPAC
7pm Saturday August 22, Armitage Theatre - The Empire, Toowoomba 

Experience a vibrant musical journey with Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra in Old. New. Borrowed. Blue. Featuring acclaimed pianist and keyboardist Anthony Romaniuk, this captivating program blends Bach, Shostakovich and contemporary favourites, including Dave Brubeck’s Blue Rondo à la Turk. From classical elegance to jazz-inspired innovation, this is chamber music reimagined in a dazzling celebration of old and new.

21-30 August, touring to Brisbane | Gympie | Caloundra Rockhampton | Bundaberg | Maryborough

Horn calls, lilting clarinet and strings – the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra returns to Queensland with sparkling chamber music from an age of elegance. From Mozart and Schubert to Bohemian composers Krommer and Punto, hear brilliant Australian musicians on rare period instruments, and meet them over Talk&Tea. Dive into the pre-concert Voyage talk. Sail away on ‘Bohemian Dreams’.

Your journey into the world of circus starts here.

Circa Academy offers exceptional training programs with one of the world's leading circus companies.

Spanning from early childhood play to pre-professional development, our programs build physical and creative skills in a safe, non-competitive environment with some of Australia's best trainers.

Circa Academy is based at the home of Circa at the Judith Wright Arts Centre.