Presented by Charming Rebel in association with Brisbane Powerhouse Acclaimed actor and singer, Michael Tuahine makes his Queensland Cabaret Festival debut with his one-man show, Song Lines. New Zealand born and raised in Australia, and of Aboriginal and Maori decent, Michael shares his unique story of family, belonging and identity. More…

Presented by The Harbour Agency in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse Felix Riebl is one of Australia’s most unique and accomplished songwriters and musicians. More…

Presented by Brisbane Powerhouse A stellar cast of some of Brisbane’s greatest songstresses combine for a night to remember to celebrate the Leader of the Pack, Frank Sinatra. More…

Presented by Lisa LaCelle in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse Mercedes DeLuca-Jones is fabulous, glamorous, filthy rich and mind-blowingly exciting (self assessment). Yet Mercedes still feels “something’s missing in my life. More…

Presented by Brisbane Powerhouse Reknowned for her artful storytelling and raw, emotive vocals, cabaret chanteuse Queenie van de Zandt, returns to the cabaret stage with a brand new show exploring the songs, stories and art of the musical legend that is Joni Mitchell. More…

Presented by Michael Griffiths in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse Helpmann Award winner Michael Griffiths and acclaimed cabaret darling Amelia Ryan celebrate the songbooks of Aussie icons Olivia Newton-John and Peter Allen. More…

Presented by QPAC Once again the QPAC Choir presents its annual showcase concert, this year featuring the songs and music of 70s Swedish pop group ABBA. More…

Presented by Queensland Cabaret Foundation in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse Come and catch the fresh, the seasoned and the tantalising artists of Queensland cabaret, pulling out their party pieces or trying something daringly new at 2017 Queensland Cabaret Festival’s Cabaret Showcase. More…

Presented by Queensland Cabaret Foundation. “Vascotto’s vocals are undeniably sensational.” Theatre People “…played the role of a stalker eerily well.” Australian Stage “It would be a crime to miss this show.” Weekend Notes 2016 RAW Comedy Finalist Emily Vascotto presents her award winning cabaret, Screw Loose. More…

UNFORTUNATELY, THESE SHOWS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS. More…

Presented by QPAC  in association with Concertworks and Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Broadway and West End music theatre star Sierra Boggess performs at QPAC as part of her debut Australian tour. More…

Presented by Brisbane Powerhouse Following their outstanding success presenting Ziggy Stardust (MELT 2016, Queensland Cabaret Festival 2016 and Melbourne Cabaret Festival 2016), Transformer (Queensland Cabaret Festival 2015 and Wonderland 2016), and Hedwig 15 (MELT 2017), Electric Moon premieres their new stage show, In the Warm Room: The Music of Kate… More…

Presented by Troy Armstrong Management The Devil Wears Leigh Buchanan is a nod to Leigh’s fashion background; chic on the outside with a whole lot of cheeky little devil on the side. This show weaves stories, songs, and a huge scandalous, secret. More…

Presented by The Foxy Morons in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse Emerging from the flames of a Bunning’s sausage sizzle come two over-zealous tour guides ready to enlighten anyone who thinks they know a billy from a bong. More…

Presented by QPAC   Featuring Petra Haden, Thomas Morgan and Rudy Royston Legendary jazz guitarist and Grammy® award-winner Bill Frisell has a career spanning more than 35 years and 250 recordings. More…

Presented by Queensland Cabaret Foundation. “A brilliant fusion of musical talent, improvised comedy and storytelling…Wynter is a smart and well-versed performer with a likeability that can’t be taught. Fringe Benefits. “When a performer takes great enjoyment in delighting their audience, you know the show is going to be good. More…

Presented by Sugarrush Music in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse Over the past three years a small group of Queensland songwriters have travelled across the state talking with wives whose partners have served in military conflict over the past 60 years. More…

Presented by Penash Productions in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse ‘A delight’ ***** (CBC, Canada) ‘Sparkling’ **** (The Scotsman) ‘Razor sharp’ ***** (Three Weeks) With four years of global success from Edinburgh to Edmonton, comes a charmingly accomplished New Zealander – Penny Ashton, in all her theatrical excitement for a Queensland… More…

12 songs by the Dustbin Hoffman’s tell a story about life in Brisbane. “This knockout cabaret rock show finesses the je ne sais quoi of life in Brisbane, with music to lift your heart, and stories to expand your mind. More…

Brought to you by Queensland Cabaret Foundation and WIV Presents. “After more than twenty years of celebrating Women in Voice we thought we’d give the blokes a go!” Alison St Ledger A night of great music, intriguing stories and some of the best male voices in the business. More…

Presented by The Modern Māori Quartet Ltd in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse A fresh take on classic Māori showbands, the Modern Māori Quartet are a good looking, suave and multi-talented Māori foursome who love crooning their spin on modern and classic numbers. More…

Presented by QPAC Iconic Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly and magnetic Irish chanteuse Camille O’Sullivan pay tribute to the words of W.B. Yeats and other great Irish poets in this premiere collaboration between two inimitable artists. More…

Presented By Frontier Comedy. Actor, entertainer, mischief-maker, cabaret doyenne and according to TIME magazine “one of the most fun people in show business”, Alan Cumming has been variously labelled as a “bawdy, countercultural sprite” by the New York Times and “European, weird, and sexually ambiguous”, by the Guardian. More…

Brought to you by WIV Presents… & Queensland Cabaret Foundation This fundraising event is to be held where it all began at The Sitting Duck Cafe (now Rio Rhythmics Latin Dance Academy)! Hear the stories, relive the memories and see a host of Women In Voice alumni perform some of your… More…