Quintessential Queensland presents Carreras & Friends, a one-night-only stadium spectacular in Brisbane, Saturday 5 December 2026, live and exclusively in Queensland!
Hosted by legendary tenor José Carreras on his 80th birthday at The Gabba, this once-in-a-lifetime global music event brings together some of the world’s most iconic artists, including Robbie Williams, The Corrs, Ronan Keating and Ann Wilson in a live collaboration.
Inspired by the iconic Pavarotti & Friends concerts, this large-scale production unites opera, pop and contemporary music in a seamless evening of duets, solo performances and surprise collaborations. Backed by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and choir, Carreras leads a continuously evolving live journey under the Brisbane sky, transforming The Gabba into a world-class open-air concert.
Add acclaimed artists including Natalie Imbruglia, Darren Hayes, Katherine Jenkins, Sheppard and Mark Vincent to complete the stunning lineup of international performers, with more to come!
Exceptionally high demand is expected throughout Australia and internationally, and audiences are encouraged to secure tickets early for this rare one-night-only event!
Exclusively in Queensland, secure your tickets early for this unmissable music experience!
TICKETING
- Presale: Friday 12 June at 10 am (AEST) - Monday 15 June at 9 am (AEST)
- General Public Onsale: Monday 15 June at 10 am (AEST)
- Ticket Limit- 10 per transaction
Ticketmaster is the ONLY authorised ticket partner for this event.
Please visit Ticketmaster for more ticket information.
Ticketing Details
- Reserved Seating FLOOR & GRANDSTAND
- No General Admission Areas.
- All patrons must have a ticket regardless of age. Children 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian.
- As a concert, the event includes loud music and special effects over an extended period and may not be suitable for infants and young children. You are advised to take this into consideration if planning to purchase tickets for infants or small children.
- For Hospitality options, click here.
VIP Experience Packages - Categories and Location
Diamond VIP Package (Floor)
Platinum VIP Package (Floor)
Legends Ensemble VIP Package (Legends Room - Mid Tier Grandstand)