In the room
The experience
QPAC sits on the South Bank where the Brisbane River curves. Robin Gibson's 1985 modernist complex was Australia's first dedicated multi-venue arts centre, and the Concert Hall inside is built around a 6,566-pipe Klais organ that runs floor-to-ceiling behind the stage. The signature acoustic feature is the starry-night ceiling: a constellation of recessed reflectors that double as recessed lights. Queensland Symphony Orchestra plays here. The free lunchtime organ recitals on selected weeks are the secret. The room is the most-considered classical space in northern Australia.
Insider tip
Walk in knowing
Free lunchtime organ recitals on selected weeks. Go for the room as much as the music.
Why it fits
Why it is in the atlas
Australia's largest pipe organ and one of the rare halls where the organ is the architectural centrepiece.
Plan the trip
When to go, hours, getting there
Best time to go
Queensland Symphony Orchestra subscription concerts run year-round. The Brisbane Festival in September is the annual headline. Free organ recitals weekly.
Hours
Box office daily 09:00 to 20:30. Performances most evenings. South Bank parklands open year-round for daytime walks before shows.
Getting there
Train to South Brisbane, three-minute walk south. From Brisbane CBD, ten-minute walk over Victoria Bridge. From Brisbane Airport, 25 minutes by Airtrain.
Straight from the source
Official site and tickets
Dates and tickets come from the venue itself. Opens qpac.com.au in a new tab.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Where is QPAC Concert Hall?
QPAC Concert Hall is in Brisbane (South Bank), Australia. Coordinates: -27.4754, 153.0184.
What kind of music is at QPAC Concert Hall?
QPAC Concert Hall programmes Symphonic, Organ, Contemporary. Robin Gibson's 1985 modernist complex on the South Bank. 1,600-seat fan-shaped hall built around a 6,566-pipe Klais organ, the largest in Australia. The starry-night ceiling reflectors double as light sources.
When is the best time to visit QPAC Concert Hall?
Queensland Symphony Orchestra subscription concerts run year-round. The Brisbane Festival in September is the annual headline. Free organ recitals weekly.
How do I get to QPAC Concert Hall?
Train to South Brisbane, three-minute walk south. From Brisbane CBD, ten-minute walk over Victoria Bridge. From Brisbane Airport, 25 minutes by Airtrain.
Why is QPAC Concert Hall in the Sonic Paths atlas?
Australia's largest pipe organ and one of the rare halls where the organ is the architectural centrepiece.
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