Experience the bold ideas, creative vision and artistic talent at QUT Creative Arts Showcase.
Across September and October, audiences are invited to explore a dynamic program of student-led performances, exhibitions and showcases spanning:
The QUT Creative Arts Showcase is not just an exhibition - it's a launchpad. For our students, it's a pivotal moment to share their hard work and creativity, while building networks that will help solidify their career paths. For attendees, it's an opportunity to see tomorrow's creative leaders in action.
Join us and be inspired by what's possible at QUT.
Showcase events
28 October
Own Your Future - Site Launch Event
Join us for the Veera Brave Girl - QUT website launch event as we showcase the interactive website and student works for the Veera Brave Girl project.
Where: Z9 Block, QUT Kelvin Grove
29 - 30 October
Upkeep: QUT BCI Showcase 2026
Who keeps things going once the new thing is no longer new? This exhibition brings together 33 collaborative creative works from QUT's graduating Bachelor of Creative Industries cohort.
Where: 120 & 130, Z9 Block, QUT Kelvin Grove
29 October
Dracula - School Preview
A special school preview of Dracula' - a showcase from QUT Acting
Where: The Loft Theatre, Z2 Block, QUT Kelvin Grove
29 - 31 October
Dracula
The Loft turns gothic: QUT Acting takes on Dracula, in this version of the story that invented modern horror.
Where: The Loft Theatre, Z2 Block, QUT Kelvin Grove
3 - 5 November
Standing By 2026
The people who normally work in the dark step into the light: QUT's Technical Production students present the year's work.
Where: 110, Z9 Block, QUT Kelvin Grove
4 November
Film, Screen & Animation High School Matinee Screening
Lights! Camera! Questions! Go behind the scenes with emerging QUT Film, Screen & Animation filmmakers
Where: The Loft Theatre, Z2 Block, QUT Kelvin Grove
5 - 6 November
Dance '26
Bold new choreography from QUT Dance students, performed across two evenings in Z9-120.
Where: Z9 - 120, QUT Kelvin Grove
Final year projects
Discover how QUT creative arts students bring ideas to life through real-world projects in animation, film and screen, music and visual arts.
Explore real student work and stories that highlight creativity, innovation and collaboration at Queensland's top destination to study art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).
Explore student work