30 Jul – 8 Aug 2026 · QPAC
A First Nations celebration of story, song, dance & culture — proudly curated and led by First Nations people.
Clancestry is presented on the lands of the Yuggera and Turrbal peoples. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Queensland and pay our respects to Elders past and present — the storytellers, song-keepers and dancers who carry culture forward.
Always was, always will be, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land.
The festival
An extraordinary celebration of First Nations storytelling, music, dance, art and culture — at QPAC.
Across ten days, Clancestry brings powerful music experiences, bold contemporary performance, family-friendly works and deeply personal storytelling to the stages and forecourt of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
The Festival Ground on the Cultural Forecourt is free and open to all — live music, markets, workshops, cooking on coals and a Welcome Ceremony to open the festival. Inside, ticketed performances span circus, dance, theatre and headline concerts.
What’s on
8 Aug · 7:30pm · Concert Hall
Celebrate 40 years of one of Australia’s most successful musical acts as they close out Clancestry 2026 — a 40th-anniversary festival-closing concert.
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1 Aug · 7:30pm · Concert Hall
The Story of Me — an intimate evening with an Australian music icon, heartfelt storytelling through song.
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31 Jul · Welcome Ceremony · Cultural Forecourt
Celebrate the First Nations cultures of Brisbane and mark the official opening of the festival.
Event detailsCultural Forecourt · 31 Jul – 2 Aug
Three days of live music, markets, kids’ activities, weaving, native-floral workshops and bushfood cooking on coals — open to everyone, no ticket required.
Be part of it
Book ticketed performances, or simply come down to the free Festival Ground. Join the First Nations waitlist for the latest.
Supporting Partner
Clancestry 2026 is proudly supported by Energex.