QLD BALLET present MESSA DA REQUIEM at Glasshouse Theatre
Where music, movement, and mortality collide
Verdi’s monumental Messa da Requiem comes alive in Christian Spuck’s breathtaking staging, fusing voices, orchestra, and 36 dancers into a living sculpture of sound and movement.
From the whispered prayers to the thunderous Dies Irae, this work explores life, death, and the mystery beyond in a collision of opera, dance, and ritual. Featuring over 110 singers and Queensland Symphony Orchestra musicians, this unforgettable staging is both epic and intimate. A once-in-a-generation experience that transcends boundaries.
ON:STAGE KPOP SHOWCASE
Brisbane’s Biggest K-pop Dance Showcase is Back!
Step into a world of rhythm, colour, and connection at ON:STAGE – a high-energy K-pop dance showcase celebrating community, creativity, and culture. Experience Brisbane’s best crews and performers light up the stage with powerful choreography, dazzling visuals, and the infectious energy of K-culture.
ON:STAGE brings together Brisbane’s vibrant K-pop dance community for an unforgettable night of performance, passion, and culture. As part of BrisAsia Festival 2026, this electrifying showcase celebrates the growing influence of Korean pop culture across Australia – where movement, music, and meaning collide.
Audiences will be treated to high-energy dance covers, original choreographies, and creative stage concepts from some of Queensland’s most talented crews. More than just a performance, ON:STAGE is a platform that empowers young dancers to connect, express, and inspire – celebrating diversity, unity, and shared love for K-culture.
Presented by BrisAsia Festival 2026
Brisbane City Youth Ballet- The Nutcracker
Brisbane City Youth Ballet- The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker ballet tells the story of Clara, who receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. During the night, the doll comes to life, and she joins him in a battle against the Mouse King and his army. Clara bravely helps the Nutcracker defeat the Mouse King, transforming him into a handsome prince. They then journey through the snow, across the Sea of Lemonade to the Land of Sweets, where she meets many characters including the Sugar Plum Fairy.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Brisbane City Youth Ballet has entertained audiences for over 20 years, renowned for their talented dancers, choreography and magical sets and costumes designed by the legendary Max Hurley.
IndepenDANCE(AUS)
Presented By Phluxus2 Dance Collective
Get ready for Brisbane’s biggest night of new dance!
For one night only, witness fresh ideas, fearless collaborations and Brisbane-made dance that breaks the mould.
Join us at The Princess Theatre December 16th for the city’s leading platform for independent choreographic voices — be the first to see what’s next in contemporary dance.
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Grace Campbell, Margo Low, Caitlin Murphy, Scotia Taylor, Chiu-Ju Wang
DANCERS: Stiliana Alfred, Ainsley Barker, Gil Blushtein, Clare Dark, Kelsey Dell, Bella Gilligan, Bryna Glass, Clare Glassock, Soleil Harvey, Chloe Jarvela, Jeannie Mok,, Briana Palmer, Katie Salcole-Bradshaw, Kate Utting, Anastasia Vogelsang, El Waddingham
Grab your ticket and be part of the movement - live, raw and unfiltered!
Queensland Ballet Academy End of Year Demonstration
Queensland Ballet Academy End of Year Demonstration
Showcasing a year of dancer development through professional training and live performance.
QCD Ballet & Contemporary Gala 2025
Queensland College of Dance is proud to present their 2025 Ballet & Contemporary Gala, featuring the talents of QCD’s Ballet and Contemporary students.