Help name Queensland's new theatre!
Submissions have now closed for the 'Help name Queensland's new theatre!' survey. Thank you to everyone who took part.
The Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland is investing in the delivery of a new 1,500-capacity theatre at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC). The new theatre will be the fifth venue at QPAC, making it Australia’s largest performing arts centre under one roof.
As construction is nearing completion, Queenslanders are invited to have a say on the name of the new theatre.
You can choose a name from the four options provided or suggest an alternative. All submissions will be considered in line with guidance below, with the selected name to be announced by July 2025.
All those submitting a vote or an alternative name go into a draw to win a family ticket (four tickets) to a QPAC show of your choice (subject to availability). Terms and conditions apply.
Submissions closed at 5pm Saturday 10 May.
Naming guidance
Key considerations for the name of the theatre are below.
The name:
- is easy to remember and spell
- reflects a connection to place and to Queensland
- highlights the theatre's iconic nature and its important role in growing Queensland's arts and cultural scene
- reflects the design, location or purpose of the new theatre
- complements the names of the other QPAC venues (Lyric Theatre, Concert Hall, Cremorne Theatre, Playhouse)
- is not offensive or harmful to individuals or groups in the community
- could reference a person who:
- has achieved outstanding success or made a significant contribution to the arts sector or the community more broadly
- has a notable connection to the theatre or Queensland’s performing arts sector
- is widely known and respected within the broader community
- is not too long (given it will be used on signage)