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QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

An 80th birthday celebration

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Carreras & Friends line up of The Friends Robbie Williams The Corrs Ronan Keating Katherine Jenkins Natalie Imbruglia Darren Hayes Ann Wilson Mark Vincent Sheppard
Carreras & Friends Sat 5 Dec 2026

An 80th birthday celebration

José Carreras

The Event

Once in a lifetime...

Quintessential Queensland presents Carreras & Friends, a one-night-only stadium spectacular.  

Hosted by legendary tenor Jose Carreras at The Gabba, this once-in-a-lifetime global music event brings together some of the world's most iconic artists including Robbie Williams, Ronan Keating, The Corrs, Ann Wilson, Darren Hayes, Katherine Jenkins, Natalie Imbruglia, Sheppard and Mark Vincent live on stage.

Inspired by the iconic Pavarotti & Friends concerts, this exclusive event will present a seamless night of duets, solo performances and surprise collaborations.  Backed by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and choir, Carreras leads a continuously evolving live experience spanning opera, pop, and contemporary classics under the Brisbane sky transforming The Gabba into a world class open-air concert.

Exclusively in Queensland, secure your tickets early for this unmissable music experience!

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Exclusively in Brisbane, Queensland

Carreras & Friends has been created and curated exclusively for Brisbane, Queensland and was inspired by the iconic Pavarotti & Friends.

Over 300 Performers on Stage

This emotionally charged stadium extravaganza will bring together the world's finest performers from classical, contemporary, pop, rock, opera and folk music across the ages, on one stage.

Brisbane ...
ready to explore

Brisbane is ready to show off and honestly, you’ll want a front-row seat. From rooftop vibes to riverside chills, it’s all happening here.

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QUEENSLAND

Brisbane flips the script on city life. Famous for its outdoor obsession and zero pretence, this is Queensland’s charismatic capital where river-centric living makes soaking up culture feel like a real holiday. World-class experiences crash into award-winning eats, buzzing nightlife meets island adventures, and every day delivers something new on the doorstep of epic national parks. 

While you’re here, explore further and see why Queensland’s got that holiday state of mind down to a fine art. From the sun-soaked shores of the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast to the world-famous wonder that is the Great Barrier Reef stretching from Bundaberg (just four hours' drive north of Brisbane) all the way up the coast, discover first-hand why good times are standard procedure.

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