Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre

15/09/2026

Looking for a school holiday adventure? Turn the page!

Meet Paul-Émile, the librarian who takes getting lost in a book VERY seriously...

One minute he’s neatly shelving books, the next he’s juggling, breakdancing, beatboxing and transforming into a whole host of wonderfully silly characters.

📅 4pm, Saturday, 19 September
🎟️ bit.ly/The_Librarian
👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Recommended for ages 5-12 and their adults.

14/09/2026

Coming soon to GECC, Horizon by Bangarra Dance Theatre 🌅✨

Some call it a feeling, some call it the mother spirit. It’s the place where sea meets sky, the horizon we all look to, the compass that guides us home.

For one night only, experience Horizon, Bangarra's first major cross-cultural collaboration, bringing together stories and creative voices from Australia, Torres Strait, and Aotearoa.

📆 7pm, Wednesday, 18 November
🎟️ bit.ly/HorizonBangarraDance

Today, we begin our Regional Tour of Horizon, starting with performances at Cairns Performing Arts Centre on Gimuy-Walubarra Yidinji Country. Chookas to our cast and crew as they share this powerful story of resilience with audiences across Queensland!

Book tickets now: https://bit.ly/BangarraHorizon

Cairns Performing Arts Centre 14 August 2026
Pilbeam Theatre 26 August 2026
Townsville Civic Theatre 29 August 2026
MECC, Mackay 11 November 2026
The Empire 14 November 2026
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre 18 November 2026
Home of the Arts, Gold Coast 21 November 2026

Photo by Daniel Boud

13/09/2026

One venue, hundreds of shows, and countless memories made 🎭🧡

11/09/2026

Join Peter Pan, Wendy, John, and Michael Darling as they journey to Never Land, where they meet Tinker Bell, the Lost Children, and Captain Hook🧚‍💫

Featuring talented young dancers from across our region, this special community production is a partnership between Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre and Adagio School Of Dance.

Through captivating choreography and storytelling, Peter Pan celebrates friendship, imagination, and the magic that lives within us all.

Get ready to believe, dream, and soar into a world where anything is possible!

⏰SAVE THE DATE tickets on sale 10am, Wednesday, 16 September or sign up to our pre-sale list to score early access 👉 https://ems.gs/3NqT0kphGWC

For more information visit bit.ly/GECC_PeterPan.

09/09/2026

Add a little theatre magic to your school holidays! 🌟

The Librarian blends clowning, physical theatre, and the circus arts. It invites young audiences to discover the passion of reading and the power of the imagination, which whisks readers away to faraway lands, on an adventure, or into a romance or thriller.

📅 4pm, Saturday, 19 September
🎟️ bit.ly/The_Librarian
👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Recommended for ages 5-12 and their adults.

07/09/2026

📣 We've got the sisters, we've got the songs, and now we want to hear from you!

We're seeking experienced musicians to join the 2027 Community Musical Orchestra 🎶

EOI's are currently open for the following:
🎹 Keys 1, 2 & 3
📯 Reed 1 & 2
🎺 Trumpet 1 & 2
🎶 Trombone
🎸 Guitar
🎸 Bass
🥁 Drum Kit
🎶 Aux Percussion

Together we sound better. Come make musical magic with us🎶

ℹ️ For more information and to apply, visit bit.ly/OrchestraEOI. Registrations close COB, Tuesday, 15 September.

07/09/2026

Kate Ceberano - The Australian Made Tour 2026
FRESH SETLIST PACKED WITH ICONIC AUSSIE ANTHEMS 🎤

Kate Ceberano is bringing her Australian Made Tour back to venues all over our great country with a sublime new setlist full of iconic Aussie anthems.

As Kate’s immense voice delivers divine hits including tracks from powerhouses like Midnight Oil, John Farnham, Chrissy Amphlett, and Jon Stevens, this is a parade of Aussie music that is absolutely unmissable.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It’s not just Ceberano performing – she’s acting as a vessel for the country’s soundtrack, weaving her story into the wider Aussie narrative. It’s fun, it’s funny, it’s heartfelt – and most of all, it’s defiantly, unashamedly Australian made.” ON YOUR MARKUS

📆 7pm, Saturday, 12 September
🎟️ bit.ly/KateCeberanoGECC

05/09/2026

Happy Father's Day to all of the Dad's and father figures 💙

03/09/2026

The perfect show for little bookworms and big imaginations. 💭📚

Get ready for a hilarious adventure where the pages come to life.

"This comical and dynamic librarian has everything to make you laugh" - Tohu.ca

📅 4pm, Saturday, 19 September
🎟️ bit.ly/The_Librarian
👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Recommended for ages 5-12 and their adults.
⏱️Duration – 50 minutes. No interval.

Don’t miss The Librarian this school holidays.

02/09/2026

We need some holy help behind the scenes 🙏🏻

Our 2027 Community Musical, Sister Act, requires the below talent:

👗 Wardrobe Coordinator
🎭 Prop Master

If you've got an eye for detail, a love for theatre, and are ready to be part of something heavenly, we want to hear from you!

For more information and to apply, visit www.gladstoneentertainment.com/Get-Involved/Creative-Team-Positions

Applications close, COB, Tuesday, 22 September.

📸 Here's some costume and prop throwback inspo from the 2023 Community Musical, Grease.