- Budget delivers the foundation for a fresh start for the arts by growing creative experiences, supporting jobs, and upgrading key venues.
- $42 million to boost the screen sector and keep cameras rolling in Queensland.
- $24.4 million over four years for Queensland's Cultural Centre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, State Library of Queensland and Queensland Museum Tropics.
- $9.4 million to support regional workers and deliver more arts experiences across Queensland.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering for Queensland with funding allocated to back the State's screen industry, boost regional arts experiences, and bolster cultural tourism events in the 2025-26 Budget.
The $75.8 million Arts Budget lays the foundation for a fresh start and a plan for Queensland's future.
Cameras will continue to roll on productions across the State with $42 million in 2025-26 for key screen incentives and initiatives, including local productions, to ensure Queensland stories are told.
The Budget delivers $9.4 million in 2025-26 to create jobs for arts workers, support local festivals and events, and increase access to the arts for more Queenslanders.
The show will go on at Queensland Performing Arts Centre with $8 million over four years for key programming to ensure world-class performances continue to attract audiences.
A further $10 million will fund improvements and upgrades across Queensland's Cultural Centre.
Queensland Museum Tropics will receive a $3.8 million investment over three years for important upgrades to ensure it can continue to offer exceptional arts experiences to regional audiences.
The former Labor Government lapped up the red-carpet lifestyle but neglected basic upgrades and critical maintenance at key arts venues right across the State.
Regional arts companies and creative workers continued to cry out for more support under Labor with their pleas falling on deaf ears.
Treasurer David Janetzki said the 2025-26 Budget was about delivering for Queensland with a plan for Queensland's future.
"We promised a fresh start for Queensland and that's exactly what this Budget delivers," Treasurer Janetzki said.
"After crises in youth crime, health, housing and the cost of living, this Budget delivers the foundation for safety where you live, health services when you need them, a better lifestyle through a stronger economy and a plan for Queensland's future."
Minister for the Arts John-Paul Langbroek said the funding would support arts workers and create local jobs.
"Queensland's talented arts and creative industry is recognised internationally and we're backing them right across the State," Minister Langbroek said.
"We'll continue to support our screen industry to help secure a pipeline of work for the 4,000 Queenslanders who are employed by this sector each year.
"We're also investing in our world-class venues including QPAC and the Queensland Museum Tropics to ensure they can continue delivering high-quality arts and cultural experiences for decades to come."
