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What a festival ✨✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for Clancestry 2026 – from the artists and communities who shared...
21/08/2026

What a festival ✨✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Clancestry 2026 – from the artists and communities who shared their stories, culture and creativity, to every audience member who gathered with us across QPAC and the Festival Ground.

From powerful performances and live music to family fun, markets and cultural experiences, it was wonderful to celebrate First Nations arts and culture with you.

Clancestry returns in 2028. In the meantime, we’ll continue to bring incredible First Nations artists and stories to QPAC throughout the year.

Stay connected with QPAC First Nations for news, events and future announcements.

08/08/2026

As we slide into our second week of Clancestry, our celebration of First Nations arts and culture, we're taking a look back at an incredible week one! 🔥

Thank you to everyone who joined us for live music, theatre, circus, markets, children's workshops, cooking demonstrations, flower arranging sessions, weaving workshops, and much more!

🎵 "If You Wanna Groove" - LanGwij

📸 PixelFrame

Still thinking about this incredible night with Jessica Mauboy ✨As Clancestry draws to a close, there's one final opport...
07/08/2026

Still thinking about this incredible night with Jessica Mauboy ✨

As Clancestry draws to a close, there's one final opportunity to experience this year's festival.

Join Yothu Yindi tomorrow night as they celebrate 40 years of music in a powerful concert that brings Clancestry 2026 to a fitting close.

📷 Jessica Mauboy images by Kelsey Doyle

As Clancestry enters its final days, don't miss Barragga Yangga (Many Songs) tomorrow night.Experience the soaring voice...
06/08/2026

As Clancestry enters its final days, don't miss Barragga Yangga (Many Songs) tomorrow night.

Experience the soaring voices of Djinama Yilaga, joined by acclaimed musicians Heath Cullen, Fred Leone, performers from Camerata - Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra and The Australian Voices, in a powerful celebration of First Nations language and culture.

🌿 Barragga Yangga (Many Songs)
📅 Friday 7 August | Playhouse

📸 David Rogers Photography

One night. One unforgettable performance.Join Troy Cassar-Daley as he performs with a live string quartet in a special C...
04/08/2026

One night. One unforgettable performance.

Join Troy Cassar-Daley as he performs with a live string quartet in a special Clancestry concert unlike any other.

"A captivating and powerful performance." - The AU Review

Limited seats remain for Thursday's performance - get in quick!

🎻 Troy Cassar-Daley
📅 Thursday 6 August | Playhouse

✨ What a way to open Clancestry 2026.A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for First Gathering on Friday night, cel...
03/08/2026

✨ What a way to open Clancestry 2026.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for First Gathering on Friday night, celebrating First Nations culture, community and connection on South Bank's Cultural Forecourt.

The festival continues this week with Gunawarra Re-Creation, Barragga Yangga (Many Songs), Troy Cassar-Daley, before finishing with Yothu Yindi on Saturday.

There's still time to experience Clancestry before it returns in 2028.

📅 Final week – ends Saturday

📷 Peter Wallis

01/08/2026

And we’re off!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a very special First Gathering on the banks of the Brisbane River 🌌

We can’t wait to welcome you at Clancestry 2026! From intimate storytelling to big festival energy, there’s something for everyone.

🎵: "If You Wanna Groove" - LanGwij

30/07/2026

Camp Culture is officially in session! ⛺

Audiences are laughing, cheering and earning their badges for being their most authentic selves in this hilarious circus adventure.

With only a handful of performances remaining, now's your chance to experience the big tricks, campfire chaos and feel-good fun before Camp Culture packs up and heads home.

🤸 Camp Culture by Dale Woodbridge-Brown
📅 30 July to 1 August

The countdown is on!Experience the energy, the songs and the legacy of one of Australia's most influential bands as Yoth...
29/07/2026

The countdown is on!

Experience the energy, the songs and the legacy of one of Australia's most influential bands as Yothu Yindi celebrates 40 years of music.

Hear "Treaty" and more in this one-night-only performance, closing Clancestry next week.

Don't miss your chance to experience Clancestry before the festival returns in 2028. Don't miss it!

🔥 Yothu Yindi
📅 Saturday 8 August | Concert Hall

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