Books & Poetry
Mao’s Last Dancer: The story continues in The Lucky Son

Li Cunxin’s inspiring story won over readers and Hollywood and its sequel The Lucky Son is out in October, but beforehand we’re invited to hear the author talk about this next chapter at an exclusive QPAC event.

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Film & TV
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Festivals

Culinary escapes and family fun at this year’s Spanish and Latin American Film Festival

While the program is vibrant and spicy, the 2026 HSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival also has a few heartwarming family favourites.

Music
‘What a nice surprise’ … ARC welcomes us to Hotel California

Australian Rock Collective has a talent for reclaiming classic albums, ‘so put the pink champagne on ice’ as ARC is about to tour its most ambitious project yet – The Eagles’ Hotel California.

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Visual Art

Storylines ease the way to real advances in reconciliation

Birrunga Gallery in Brisbane is marking National Reconciliation Week with an exhibition advancing the idea through stunning artworks.

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Brand new world: Metro Arts rewired and reconnected

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The rhythm of life: Capturing the stars, the moon and Earth

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Blazing saddles and other tales drawn from clay and fire

Festivals
Culinary escapes and family fun at this year’s Spanish and Latin American Film Festival

While the program is vibrant and spicy, the 2026 HSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival also has a few heartwarming family favourites.

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Books & Poetry
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Books & Poetry

Queensland will always rule for this Maroons fan

Queenslander Darren Groth writes a very Queensland memoir about a very Queensland topic – the State of Origin.

Visual Art
Storylines ease the way to real advances in reconciliation

Birrunga Gallery in Brisbane is marking National Reconciliation Week with an exhibition advancing the idea through stunning artworks.

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Theatre

Another year, another Williamson

His retirement never quite took and at 84 playwright David Williamson is as prolific as ever, with a new play premiering soon at Noosa alive!

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La Boite looks to future-proof its legacy in its search for a new dynamic artistic director

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Harmony ensues when worlds collide

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Brand new world: Metro Arts rewired and reconnected

Music
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Music

Chamber music that makes deep community connections

Camerata’s annual regional tour is fun for everyone and is an important part of the orchestra’s mission to take music statewide.