Presenters, producers and artists from across Queensland are invited to the QShowcase: Arts Market + Conference.
QShowcase is the only statewide performing arts market by and for Queenslanders.
The program is due to feature keynotes, panels, workshops and Q&As with industry experts; networking between presenters, producers and artists; pitches and excerpts of exciting new work to tour; profiles and updates from local companies and artists; and a slew of performances from great artists to get us all talking.
Applications are open for Queensland artists and producers to directly pitch new, existing and upcoming work to venues and presenters through several unique opportunities, including performing excerpts and providing profiles of your work.
Applications close Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 11:59 AEST.
Details
Dates
Monday, 22 - Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Location
Logan Entertainment Centre + Kingston Butter Factory
Logan City, Queensland
Yagera Country
Key Dates
Applications Open
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Virtual Information Session
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 6:00 PM AEST
RSVP Here
Applications Close
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 @ 11:59 PM AEST
Outcomes Notified
w/c Monday, 27 April 2026
"From pitches and excerpts of exciting new work to tour, to company updates from local artists; we can guarantee a slew of performances from great artists to get us all talking."
Angela Chaplin
Director, QTouring
Apply to Showcase
Prior to applying, we strongly recommend reading the Application Guide to check out the types of showcasing opportunities on offer, and to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
Applications to the showcase program must be made via your QTouring account Dashboard. This process will enable you to set-up and begin listing your Work on the Directory, regardless of the outcome of your application.
All submitted applications will be reviewed and shortlisted by a Curatorial Panel consisting of presenters and independent artists/producers.
We will contact you via email if we have any questions about your application, and to notify you of the outcome.
Online Information Session
As part of our monthly Tour Guides online sessions, we hosted an Online Information Session on Wednesday, 4 March 2026 at 6:00pm AEST via Microsoft Teams. This session is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have about your applications.
You can watch the session back on-demand here
Register as a Delegate
Details on how to register to attend QShowcase as a delegate will be released in April.
Signing up for a QTouring Account
Applying for QShowcase requires you to have a QTouring account. For assistance in creating an account and uploading a work for your application, please refer to this guide for Creating an Artist Profile and Uploading Works to the QTouring Directory.
Check out previous Showcase + Conference Events
QShowcase Arts Market + Conference 2025
QShowcase provided a unique opportunity to network and collaborate on touring opportunities across the region.
CONNECT Conference + Showcase 2024
Queensland's first statewide performing arts showcase since 2021.
Watch the Virtual Information Session
Presenting Partners
QShowcase is presented by Stage Queensland and QTouring, supported by the statewide touring service, an initiative of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.