QPAC + Fish Lane Dinner
$$World-class theatre, ballet, or live music steps from Brisbane's best laneway dining strip
Catch a show at Queensland's premier performing arts centre, then walk across to Fish Lane for pre- or post-show dinner and drinks. QPAC hosts over 1,200 performances a year across multiple theatres, from Queensland Ballet and Opera Queensland to international touring shows, comedy, and live music. Fish Lane is a laneway dining precinct directly across the road with 30+ restaurants and bars, many offering pre-show menus timed for curtain call.
Step by step
From start to finish, what to expect.
Check what's on at QPAC and book tickets (qpac.com.au)
Pre-show dinner on Fish Lane, Chu Restaurant, Maeve, or Kwan Brothers
Walk across to QPAC for the show
Post-show drinks at Julius or Maker on Fish Lane
Cost breakdown
Estimated per person, in AUD.
How you get there
Your options for the trip.
Public transport
Local tips
Stuff your mates would tell you.
Check qpac.com.au/whats-on for the current programme, shows change frequently
Book Fish Lane restaurants ahead if dining pre-show, mention your curtain time and they'll pace the meal
Fish Lane is directly across the road from QPAC, you don't need a car between the two
The new Glasshouse Theatre opened in 2026 and hosts intimate live music and spoken word alongside the larger venues