Love
Seduction
Wonder
Joy
Our aim is to make dance accessible to all - from watching a story unfold on stage, to learning dance, and professional ballet training. We aim to reach far and wide with events, and to take you beyond the stage immersing you in the stories that move you.
Dangerous Liaisons - You Don't Want to Miss This
2 - 18 October 2025
A movie adaptation of a cult classic tale of seduction and betrayal, don't miss out on your chance to see Liam Scarlett’s Dangerous Liaisons.
Themes of power, love, and deception are explored in this scintillating story that has captivated audiences around the world for more than 200 years.
Due to popular demand, two new shows have been released for this must-see production!
Elastic Hearts
6 - 8 November 2025
Raw, radiant, and unrelentingly human.
Presented by Queensland Ballet and Experience Gold Coast, step into a powerful new dance experience with Elastic Hearts, a bold fusion of contemporary ballet and the chart-topping music of SIA, reimagined with cinematic grandeur and music recording by Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
Choreographed and directed by Garry Stewart, this visually stunning production is a sensory journey through nature, creativity, and resilience. At its heart is a commanding ‘Gaia’ figure – a matriarchal force who invokes the cycles of life and the creative spirit through movement, music, and light.
The Nutcracker
5 - 13 December 2025
Celebrate our final showcase of Ben Stevenson’s version of The Nutcracker with us!
Perfect entertainment for the whole family, our festive favourite returns for one last year to enchant Queensland audiences with its sparkling winter wonderland. Choreographed by Ben Stevenson OBE and featuring the original Tchaikovsky score played live by Queensland Symphony Orchestra, this cherished Queensland Ballet tradition and hugely popular ballet has been captivating audiences across the globe for more than a century.
With charming characters, glittering costumes, beautiful music and plenty of magic, The Nutcracker is the perfect festive tradition for families of all ages.
#What We Do - Every step a welcoming story
Performance
Artistic
Queensland Ballet’s Artistic performances are the heartbeat of the Company. With a diverse and varied repertoire, you can experience some of ballet's most acclaimed works, as well as bold contemporary endeavours, in exciting and comprehensive productions.
Pathways
Academy
Queensland Ballet Academy develops the artists of the future. Students experience professional, industry-aligned training alongside face-to-face academic education through our unique collaboration with Kelvin Grove State College.
Participation
Health & Community
Each year, over 30,000 people are engaged through our diverse community and education programs. Regardless of age, location or ability these experiences are inclusive for all abilities to enjoy the benefits that ballet brings.
Bespoke 2026 - Call for Creative Collaborators
Expressions of Interest Applications Close
26 September 2025
Queensland Ballet invites choreographers, designers, costumiers, composers, and interdisciplinary creatives to pitch their original ideas for Bespoke 2026 — a groundbreaking contemporary dance season showcasing new commissions in an immersive theatre experience.
We’re seeking expressions of interest from creatives who are ready to push artistic boundaries and bring bold, original ideas to life.
This is your opportunity to collaborate with Queensland Ballet and help shape the future of contemporary performance.
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Our Dancers
Our dancers and professionals are committed to achieving the shared vision of connecting arts with the community.
Support Us
Our dream is to connect people across Queensland through the arts and dance.
Join our Community
School, regional, community programs to provide life-long learning experiences and access to ballet for everyone.
Thank you
Together, we've raised over $2.2 million in just 12 hours to enable the artists of the future to pursue their dreams in Queensland.
Your generosity today, has four times the impact - thanks to our visionary match donors.
Whether you gave for the first time or returned to support us again - thank you. You’ve stood with us to make cultural vibrancy a priority in Queensland and made 2025 our most successful Giving Day yet.
We’re so grateful to have you in our community.
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