The Best Musicals And Theatre Shows In Brisbane You Need Tickets For
Dinushka Gunasekara
Queensland Editor | Urban List
Want a front row seat to some of the best musicals and stage productions coming down under? Not to worry, Brisbane has a few of the most popular productions on offer this theatre season and they are definitely not to miss.
We’ve got a stacked lineup of the upcoming theatre shows Brisbane is scoring this year and next year that’ll have you snapping up tickets, from iconic musicals to world-renowned plays. So book in that early bird pre-show dinner and prepare to be entertained.
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Blanc de Blanc Encore
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Glitz, glam and plenty of champagne are the hallmarks of The West End Electric’s fabulous circus-cabaret Blanc de Blanc Encore—which has just extended its season once again to keep up with the high demand. Equal parts sophisticated French lounge as it is a pumping party, this absolute show-stopper features world-class acrobatics, big laughs and cheeky moments bound to make you blush. With performers who graced the stage alongside the likes of Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams and Rhianna, this is a night out you won’t be forgetting anytime soon. Grab your tickets here.
The Details
When: Until 11 October 2026
Where: The West End Electric, West End
Find out more here.
Anastasia
Image credit: Anastasia | Jeff Busby
Visually stunning and utterly charming, the hit Broadway musical Anastasia is finally making its Brisbane premiere at QPAC’s Lyric Theatre this September. Based on the Oscar-nominated animated film which itself was inspired by the mysterious tale of Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov’s rumoured escape, this musical has everything you want: iconic tunes, emotional stakes and costumes that will take your breath away. Grab your tickets here.
The Details
When: Until 18 October 2026
Where: Lyric Theatre, QPAC
Find out more here.
The Lion King
Image credit: The Lion King | Daniel Boud
The world’s #1 musical is returning to Brisbane after more than a decade because that’s the circle of life. The Lion King—the six-time Tony Award-winning production that broke records when it was last here—will be roaring into QPAC from November this year, transporting you to Pride Rock as it has done for more than 124 million people worldwide.
From the breathtaking puppetry to the moving score that features music from Elton John and Hans Zimmer, The Lion King really is one of those musicals everyone has to experience. The cast includes exceptional talent from Australia, New Zealand and beyond, including alumni from previous productions. And, yes, *that* scene is just as harrowing on stage.
Tickets for the Brisbane season go on sale Thursday 23 July here.
The Details
When: From Sunday 15 November
Where: QPAC
Find out more here.
COME ALIVE! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Image credit: The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular | Luke Dyson
Come one, come all because The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular—based on Hugh Jackman’s beloved movie—is finally making its Australian debut in 2026, bringing its extraordinary fusion of world-class circus and show-stopping musical performances to Brisbane’s Royal Queensland Golf Course. Pairing your favourite songs like This Is Me and Rewrite The Stars with acrobatic artistry and thrilling stunts, this truly is live entertainment at its finest. The incredible show will be coming Down Under off the back of a sell-out and extended London season so this is your chance to experience exactly what had audiences captured and wanting more. Grab your tickets here.
The Details
When: From 24 December 2026
Where: Royal Queensland Golf Course, Eagle Farm
Find out more here.
SIX The Musical
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From Broadway to Brisbane, the international smash-hit phenomenon SIX The Musical is returning to our shores with an irresistible blend of history, humour and pop anthems. Turning the spotlight on the six Tudor queens married to King Henry VIII, this award-winning show has earned widespread critical acclaim for its electrifying remix of a 500-year history—featuring a whole lot of catchy songs to boot. Sign up for the waitlist here.
The Details
When: From January 2027
Where: Playhouse Theatre, QPAC
Find out more here.
Once
Image credit: Once | Samson Films
Some of the best musicals were based on movies (think The Lion King, Heathers, Beetlejuice) and Once is no exception. The eight-time Tony Award-winning musical based on the beloved Irish indie film is easily one of the most celebrated shows of the modern era and is finally making its Brisbane debut from January 2027.
Brought to life by the creative team behind QPAC’s sell-out season of Little Shop Of Horrors, the intimacy of the Cremorne Theatre will make you feel like you’re right in that Irish pub, where a struggling musician and a young Czech immigrant embark on an unconventional love story. Tickets go on sale from 10am Wednesday 14 October and you can sign up for the waitlist here.
Where: Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
When: From 2 January 2027
Find out more here.
Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show
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The Heelers are heading to the stage as the smash-hit Bluey’s Big Play live show returns to Brisbane. Featuring beautifully crafted puppet versions of Bluey, Bingo, Chilli, Bandit and friends, the theatrical adventure has travelled the globe to play for over 2 million fans before coming back home.
Packed with heart-warming moments and laugh-out-loud fun, the performance is only 45 minutes which means it’s perfect for little ones who tend to not sit still and a memorable first visit to the spectacular Glasshouse Theatre if they’ve never been to a show before. Tickets go on sale from Friday 9 October here.
Where: Glasshouse Theatre
When: 13 to 24 January 2027
Find out more here.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
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From Sweet Caroline to Forever In Blue Jeans, Neil Diamond’s greatest hits are taking over QPAC when smash-hit Broadway production A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical makes its Brisbane debut. Created in collaboration with Diamond himself, the musical traces his rise from a kid in Brooklyn to a chart-topping rock icon who sold more than 140 million albums and became one of the world’s biggest live performers. Framed through therapy sessions, the production goes beyond the anthems to explore the triumphs and struggles behind Diamond’s extraordinary career, with a soundtrack also featuring America and plenty more singalong favourites. Following a blockbuster Melbourne season, the musical arrives with an acclaimed creative team and a cast featuring several Queensland performers. Grab your tickets here.
The Details
When: 20 March to 2 May 2027
Where: Lyric Theatre, QPAC, South Brisbane
Find out more here.
The Shawshank Redemption
Image credit: The Shawshank Redemption | Jack Merriman
You’ve seen it on the screen, now experience it on the stage. The Shawshank Redemption is coming to QPAC’s Glasshouse Theatre in April 2027 for a strictly limited season. The powerful stage production is just as compelling as the incredible film based on Stephen King’s celebrated novella, following the wrongfully convicted Andy Dufresne as he serves a life imprisonment in the notorious Shawshank prison.
It’ll star acclaimed television, film and theatre actor David Berry as Dufresne, prolific stage and television actor Bert LaBonte as Red, and one of Australia’s most recognised screen actors Rodger Corser returning to the stage after 20 years as the Warden. Tickets are on sale 11 September.
The Details
Where: Glasshouse Theatre, QPAC
When: 28 April to 9 May 2027
Find out more here.
Counting And Cracking
Image credit: Counting And Cracking | Pia Johnson
Hailed by the industry as the best Australian play of the 21st century, Counting and Cracking is finally making its Queensland debut at Brisbane Powerhouse.
The award-winning epic follows a Sri Lankan-Australian family across four generations and five decades, wrapped into a three-and-a-half-hour production that has had triumphant seasons at Sydney Festival, Adelaide Festival, the Birmingham Commonwealth Games and Edinburgh International Festival. It’s a sweeping epic with 16 performers, five languages and more than 50 characters exploring family, migration and belonging. Be warned, tears are almost a guarantee.
Where: Brisbane Powerhouse
When: 27 May to 6 June 2027
Get your tickets here.
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
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Maybe you’ve read F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless short story or maybe you’ve seen the 2008 film, but The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is something else entirely as a musical. For the first time outside London and New York, the three-time Olivier Award-winning musical (which includes Best New Musical at the 2025 awards) is coming to Brisbane in October 2027.
The acclaimed West End phenomenon has been praised for its heart-stirring music performed live by 15 actor-musicians playing 30 instruments, as well as its inventive theatrical storytelling. It follows Benjamin— a man who is born old and grows younger every day—on an incredible love story and celebration of all the moments that matter. It'll be in town for a strictly limited season, so make sure you sign up for the waitlist here.
Where: Playhouse, QPAC
When: 8 to 31 October 2027
Find out more here.
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