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José Carreras To Host A Once-In-A-Lifetime Queensland Exclusive At The Gabba
In a major coup for Queensland, one of the world’s most celebrated tenors, José Carreras, will host an extraordinary one-night-only Australian exclusive concert inspired by the legendary Pavarotti & Friends extravaganzas.
Carreras & Friends has been exclusively curated for the iconic Gabba Cricket Ground and presented by Quintessential Queensland as a spectacular open-air concert experience uniting some of the world’s biggest stars in duet with José Carreras.
Rather than a traditional concert, the evening will unfold as a seamless musical journey, with Carreras personally guiding audiences through a series of extraordinary collaborations, surprise moments and solo performances featuring global music icons from opera, rock and pop
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- December 5, 2026, – The Gabba, Brisbane QLD
Acclaimed artists including Katherine Jenkins, Natalie Imbruglia, Sheppard and Mark Vincent will perform both duets with Carreras and solo performances of their own hits, leading into Darren Hayes (Truly Madly Deeply), Ronan Keating (Father & Son), Ann Wilson (What About Love and Stairway To Heaven), The Corrs (Breathless and Runaway) and culminating with Robbie Williams performing My Way and Angels in duet with Carreras, alongside several surprise moments throughout the night.
Backed by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and choir, Carreras & Friends will transform The Gabba into a world-class concert spectacular blending timeless opera, beloved contemporary classics and powerful collaborations under the Brisbane sky.
The evening will be conducted and musically directed by internationally renowned maestro Keith Levenson, whose extraordinary career includes collaborations with The Who, Stevie Nicks, KISS and Meat Loaf.
The event will offer Australian audiences a rare opportunity to witness one of the greatest tenors of all time perform live alongside an extraordinary cast of global music icons in a stadium spectacular curated exclusively for Queensland.
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We know you are counting down the days to get your tickets with us, but before purchasing your tickets you might have some questions – that’s why we’ve put this handy guide together with everything you need to know.
When do tickets go on sale?
Artist Presale: Friday, 12 June, 10am
Promoter Presale: Friday, 12 June, 10am
My Ticketmaster Presale: Friday, 12 June, 10am
General Public Sale: Monday 15 June, 10am
*All times are local
Are there VIP Packages available?
Yes, José Carreras and Friends are offering VIP experiences.
Here’s what you can expect:
Diamond Package
- 1 x premium reserved VIP seat located on the grounds, in the Diamond VIP section directly in front of the stage offering the most intimate event experience.
- Fast tracked event entry Exclusive Diamond VIP Carreras & Friends merchandise package.
- Welcome beverage and artisan snack hamper of select offerings
- VIP ushers to assist on the day
- Carreras & Friends collectors ticket
- Specially curated collectible souvenir item, lanyard & hard card
Platinum Package
- 1 x premium reserved VIP seat located on the grounds in the Platinum VIP section in full view and envi proximity to the performance offering a truly intimate experience.
- Fast tracked event entry
- Exclusive Platinum VIP Carreras & Friends merchandise package.
- Artisan snack hamper of select offerings
- VIP ushers to assist on the day
- Carreras & Friends collectors ticket
- Specially curated collectible souvenir item, lanyard & hard card
Legends Ensemble Package
- The best of both worlds with premium grandstand seating in elevated mid-tier location with a prime view of the stage as well as direct access to glass fronted function room with private (cash) bar.
- Artisan snack box of select offerings
- Carreras & Friends collectors ticket
- Access to level 3 corporate amenities.
José Carreras and Friends Ticket Tips
What is the ticket limit for José Carreras and Friends?
You may purchase a maximum of 10 tickets per show during the presale and the General Sale. Companion tickets are included within the total ticket limit.
Please adhere to the published ticket limit. Persons who exceed the ticket limit may have any or all of their orders and tickets cancelled without notice by Ticketmaster at its discretion. This includes orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number or any other information.
How can I purchase accessible tickets for José Carreras and Friends?
Accessible tickets (including Companion Cards) can be purchased by calling our Customer Service team on the Accessible Bookings line Monday – Sunday 9am – 5pm AEDT: 1300 446 925. This phone number is reserved for patrons with accessibility requirements and companion cardholders and cannot process any other ticketing requests.
Accessible tickets, both during the Presales and the General Public sale period, can also be requested via our Submit a request – Ticketmaster Help. Please be sure to include your relevant presale code or direct URL if wanting to make a booking during the presale period. You DO NOT need to call us once this form has been submitted, we will contact you to confirm your booking once the sales start.
Venues are solely responsible for establishing their own accessible ticket policies. Availability and type of accessible seating tickets will vary by venue.
How will I get my tickets for José Carreras and Friends?
Tickets for this tour will be mobile-only. To access your tickets for entry you must download the Ticketmaster App or add your tickets directly to your wallet.
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5. Tap the ‘Transfer To’ button. Tap ‘Manually Enter A Recipient’ & enter your friend’s ‘First Name’, ‘Last Name’, and ‘Email Address or Mobile Number’
6. Tap ‘Transfer Ticket’. The ticket in your account will now say “Sent”. You can cancel or recall the Ticket Transfer at any time.
7. Your friend receives an email, asking them to accept the transferred tickets, and they can either login or create a new Ticketmaster account to accept.
8. The tickets are now ready to go in your friend’s Ticketmaster account and marked as ‘Transferred’ in your account
Find out more about Ticket Transfer – including how to accept and open a transferred ticket here.
Why is Carreras and Friends only in Brisbane?
Carreras and Friends is proudly presented by Quintessential Queensland and is a special, one-night only event exclusive to Brisbane. Held at The Gabba, an iconic venue of the city, Brisbane flips the script on city life. 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.
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Remember: there are a lot of fans
We’re expecting this to be a very popular event. When a popular event goes on sale there are hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of customers all attempting to purchase tickets at the same time. Tickets are sold as long as seats are available, and when an act is this popular, sometimes they go very quickly.
Be sure to follow the above tips to ensure you have the best chance of snapping up some tickets.
José Carreras and Friends will bring their show to The Gabba in December 2026. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.com.au.
