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From global icons to homegrown legends, we’ve had the honour of hosting unforgettable conversations across Australia, New Zealand and SE Asia.

The Secret Life of Fungi LIVE with Merlin Sheldrake

Live

30 Nov – 10 Dec 2025

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What secrets lie beneath our feet and how can we work with fungi to adapt to the radical change of our times?

An Audience with Priscilla Presley

Live

23 Nov – 25 Nov 2025

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Discover the woman behind the legend as Priscilla opens up about a life shaped by fame, love, and the search for her own identity.

Chris Kohler in Conversation

Live

17 Nov – 21 Nov 2025

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Join Finance Editor and Journalist Chris Kohler for an eye-opening live event all wrapped up with humour and real-world insight, that unpacks the stories behind the dollars – how to spot the spin, take control of your finances, and keep more money where it belongs—in your pocket.

An Evening with William Dalrymple

Live

07 Nov – 13 Nov 2025

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William Dalrymple is back in Australia to present a history of the Mughals, India, and the East India Company.

The Secret Histories of Ancient Rome with Mary Beard

Live

06 Nov – 10 Nov 2025

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World-renowned classicist and bestselling author uncovers the gritty, surprising truths of Ancient Rome in her signature witty style.

An Evening with Harry Enfield

Live

05 Nov – 24 Nov 2025

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Join us for a rare and entertaining evening with legendary satirical comedian and self-styled “stupid idiot”, Harry Enfield.

An Evening with Ben Elton: What Have I Done?

Live

02 Nov – 12 Nov 2025

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Join Ben Elton to celebrate his memoir, “What Have I Done?”, an unmissable event for fans of The Young Ones, as he is interviewed by HG Nelson.

Dr Stacy Sims in conversation with Sarah Grynberg

Live

28 Oct – 02 Nov 2025

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Dr. Stacy Sims and Sarah Grynberg join forces for an inspiring evening of conversation blending cutting-edge science and emotional wellbeing.

CHEEK LIVE: Everything is F*cked

Live

06 Oct – 24 Oct 2025

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Wading into the mess of our world, Hannah Ferguson returns!

Dick & Angel Strawbridge’s Forever Home

Live

09 Jul – 28 Jul 2025

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Spend an entertaining evening with the stars of Channel 4’s hit show Escape to the Chateau, Dick and Angel Strawbridge.

Chris Hadfield's Journey to the Cosmos

Live

27 Jun – 03 Jul 2025

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Join Colonel Chris Hadfield for a captivating journey into the majesty of our planet and the vast universe beyond.

An Evening with Marian Keyes

Live

13 May – 13 May 2025

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The queen of genre-defying fiction, Marian Keyes takes to the QPAC stage to share stories from her early days to becoming a multi-million copy bestselling author.

An Evening with Jameela Jamil

Live

26 Apr – 28 Apr 2025

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Spend an evening with the trailblazing Jameela Jamil—actor, writer, podcaster, and fearless activist—as she tackles the topics that shape our modern lives with her trademark candour, humour, and passion.

Guenther Steiner: Unfiltered Live

Live

05 Mar – 18 Mar 2025

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Join former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner, cult-hero of Netflix docuseries Drive to Survive, in conversation with James Hogg, to celebrate the release of his new book Unfiltered.

An Evening with Lucinda Light

Live

30 Jan – 03 Feb 2025

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On the back of two sold out UK tours, which left so many fans asking for more, Lucinda will bring her celebrated aura to stages across Australia for the first time in 2025!

Bear Grylls: Never Give Up

Live

23 Jan – 03 Feb 2025

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A globally renowned adventure icon, award-winning TV host and bestselling author, Bear Grylls returns to Australia with a show set to inspire and captivate all the family with his incredible stories of adventure and survival.

CHEEK LIVE with Hannah Ferguson

Live

25 Nov – 12 Dec 2024

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Get ready for a good time at the very first Cheek Live tour with Hannah Ferguson joined by Big Small Talk co-host Sarah-Jane Adams!

Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night

Live

20 Nov – 26 Nov 2024

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Do Psychopaths rule the world? How do we define normal? Are you friends with a psychopath? Are you worried YOU might be one?

Jamie Oliver: The Joy of Cooking

Live

09 Nov – 09 Nov 2024

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Spend an entertaining evening with Jamie Oliver, legendary cookbook author, restaurateur and child health campaigner! This November, he will be coming to Australia to discuss his new book Simply Jamie, LIVE.

An Evening with Dolly Alderton

Live

05 Nov – 20 Nov 2024

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Spend a heart-warming evening in the company of award-winning podcaster, author, screenwriter, and journalist Dolly Alderton as she celebrates her latest book, Good Material.

An Evening with Mark Manson

Live

04 Nov – 15 Nov 2024

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Live with Mark Manson, touring Australia & New Zealand in 2024. Join three-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, Mark Manson to unf*ck yourself with an evening of humour, honesty, raw insight and no-BS life advice.

The Golden Road with William Dalrymple

Live

29 Oct – 05 Nov 2024

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The historian and co-host of the chart-topping podcast Empire, William Dalrymple, shares the rarely told story of India’s role as a cultural and scientific superpower of the ancient world.

Rory Stewart - Politics on the Edge

Live

21 Oct – 04 Nov 2024

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Join co-presenter of the hit podcast The Rest is Politics, Rory Stewart – diplomat, explorer, cabinet minister and writer – for an evening of no-holds barred discussion on crisis, politics, and the world order.

A Conversation with Tim Minchin

Live

29 Sep – 16 Oct 2024

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Spend an evening in the company of internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter, musician, actor, writer and comedian Tim Minchin as he celebrates the publication of his first non-fiction book, You Don’t Have to Have a Dream.

Lightening the Load with Grace Tame

Live

28 Sep – 18 Oct 2024

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Join Grace Tame for an evening of untamed candour, wit and humour as she reflects on the past and shares how she is ‘lightening the load’ for a brighter future.

An Evening with Nigella Lawson

Live

11 Mar – 19 Mar 2024

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Spend an evening with internationally-renowned food writer and TV cook Nigella Lawson as she shares the rhythms and rituals of her kitchen –whether asking ‘what is a recipe?’ or making ‘A Loving Defence of Brown Food’, Nigella’s wisdom about food and life comes to the fore.

Miriam Margolyes: Oh Miriam! Live

Live

11 Mar – 30 Mar 2024

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Celebrated British-Australian TV and film star and raconteur, Miriam Margolyes, brings her new live stage show to Australia and New Zealand.

Elizabeth Day: How to Fail

Live

26 Feb – 28 Feb 2024

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Inspired by her hugely popular podcast, How To Fail is Elizabeth Day’s latest book: part memoir, part manifesto, this is a book for anyone who has ever failed i.e. EVERYONE.

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz

Live

13 Feb – 19 Feb 2024

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In a cultural landscape teeming with self-proclaimed experts and incessant chatter, Fran Lebowitz reigns supreme with scathing and insightful social commentary. A force to be reckoned with, she possesses an unparalleled ability to dissect life with biting precision.

Henry Winkler Live on Stage - The Fonz and Beyond

Live

06 Feb – 17 Feb 2024

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Henry Winkler shares his life and times with tales from his 50 years of success in Hollywood. The much-loved Emmy-award-winning actor, best-selling author, director, and producer is bringing his memoir to the stage for his first Australian tour.

An Evening with Matt Preston

Live

08 Nov – 08 Nov 2023

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Join Matt Preston as he spins his own rock’n’roll tale of life, death and growing up with the occasional scandal, live on stage, to celebrate the release of his memoir Big Mouth.

An Evening with Guenther Steiner

Live

20 Mar – 20 Mar 2023

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Guenther Steiner lifts the lid on a decade in F1, sharing candid, fearless stories from the high‑stakes world of motorsport and Netflix’s Drive to Survive.

Dick & Angel Dare To Do It!

Live

12 Feb – 08 Mar 2023

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Stars of Escape to the Chateau take to the road for their first theatre tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Yotam Ottolenghi - Flavour of Life

Live

21 Jan – 30 Jan 2023

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Chef, restaurateur and much-loved author Yotam Ottolenghi returns to Australia (and New Zealand) for his highly anticipated Flavour of Life – Live On-Stage Tour.

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