State arts budget includes a tweak for QPAC
Maintenance and upgrades at QPAC account for some of the spending on the arts in Queensland over the next 12 months, just announced in the State Budget.
The State Government has announced a budget of $391.9 million for the arts over the 2026-2027 financial year.
The money will go to the state’s screen industry, favourite festivals and events, and will fund critical maintenance upgrades at the Queensland Cultural Centre.
Minister for the Arts John-Paul Langbroek says the State Government will continue to support creative jobs and Queensland arts, now and into the future.
“From blockbuster films to cutting-edge digital games, Queenslanders are creating incredible work that is building the state’s global reputation and screen leadership,” Langbroek says.
“We have already hit the number one state in Australia for screen production, delivering more than $900 million to our economy and supporting more than 5000 local jobs – and we are backing the industry to keep growing.
“We will continue supporting Queensland’s arts and creative industries as we know our combination of talent, distinctive experiences, dynamic precincts and cultural institutions, and the fast-growing screen industry, shape Queensland’s brand in global markets.
“Ahead of 2032, we are ensuring through investment in the arts that our unique culture, history, industries and character shine on the global stage.”
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That means the cameras will continue to roll for Queensland’s film industry over the next two years, keeping our state on the big screen, while also supporting local job growth for those working behind the scenes.
Festivals and events will be backed in the new budget including Brisbane Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, Gympie Muster, the Festival of Outback Opera, QMF’s Queensland Music Trails and the Australian Festival of Chamber Music.
The iconic Queensland Cultural Centre, now home to the stunning Glasshouse Theatre, will undergo important maintenance and upgrades, to continue delivering a world-class experience for major events.
The State Government will also invest more than $19 million to deliver QPAC’s new Flexible Performance Space, creating new opportunities for Queensland artists, attracting more audiences and ensuring our flagship performing arts venue continues to grow ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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