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Theatre & Shows Townsville City, QLD
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Get energised and explore the science that powers the planet and make things move at Questacon Presents: ZAP! CLANK! POW! This vibrant exhibition explores the world of electricity, machines, and motion through 17 interactive exhibits covering circuits, gears, gravity, and more!…
Live Music & Concerts Railway Estate, QLD
Infamous: A New Era returns to Queensland. Bigger, bolder, wilder and more unhinged than ever before. Brand new acts. A completely new theme. More live music. More chaos. More jaw-dropping moments. More NSFW madness. This is the adults-only circus cabaret everyone's been talking…
Live Music & Concerts South Townsville, QLD
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Every Thursday knock off, grab a cold one and kick-start your weekend early with live local music from 5pm - 8pm. Grab a drink, settle in with acoustic sets, and watch the sun go down over the water. Your weekend starts here! No bookings required | Walk-ins welcome Meet…
Festivals & Fairs Currajong, QLD
Experience extraordinary cinema when the Travelling Film Festival returns to Townsville The Opening Night film is the must-see hit Aussie made documentary Whistle which follows all the quirks, egos and soaring notes of the World Whistling Championships. Townsville Audiences will…
Sports & Recreation North Ward, QLD
The First Nations Dreamtime Knockout is a national Indigenous rugby league carnival held annually in Townsville, Queensland. It brings together 32 of the best First Nations teams from across Australia to compete in a high level, knockout style tournament that celebrates culture,…
Festivals & Fairs South Townsville, QLD
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Have a case of Mondayitis? We've got the cure. From 11 May, Quiz Meisters Trivia lands every Monday from 6:30pm, bringing the questions, the chaos and just enough competition to test a few friendships. Round up your sharpest mates, grab a drink, line the stomach, and get ready t…
Sports & Recreation North Ward, QLD
Beach 5s is spectacular - fast-paced - and exciting, based on modified rules of Rugby Union and Rugby League - no scrums, no lineouts - supporting both codes. HSM Group has successfully delivered Beach 5s Australia New Zealand identity with its signature Beach 5s Summer of Footb…
Live Music & Concerts Garbutt, QLD
Aussie comedy legend and icon - Chopper - is celebrating his 20th anniversary of making us laugh. Catch two decades of Chopper's funniest bits and hardest hits, from The Ronnie Johns Half Hour to today, including The Weather Sketch, HTFU Australia, Shopping at Bunnings and more…
Live Music & Concerts Townsville City, QLD
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New Zealand's Katchafire are teaming up with Hawaii's Mike Love for their 2026 Australian Tour dates, along with a collaboration on their 'Sensimillia' single for the Revival 2.0 Guest Edition album. Mike will open each show with his own solo set, a powerful one-man-band perform…
Sports & Recreation Railway Estate, QLD
The Cook Islands rise to the challenge against World #1, Australia, in this Saturday night showdown at QLD Country Bank Stadium. Don't miss your only chance to witness RLWC 2026 glory in Townsville!
Live Music & Concerts Mundingburra, QLD
Finally, a comedy show where a crying baby doesn't get you kicked out of the room. Nappies and Comedy is a stand-up comedy show for parents who need a laugh but can't find a sitter. They are a judgment-free zone. If you need to feed, change a blowout, or rock a screaming infant,…
Classes & Workshops South Townsville, QLD
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Looking for something fun to do in Townsville? This is it. Gain hands-on skills as you assemble geometric patterns and lay tesserae. A super fun class! The instructors were extremely helpful. Highly recommended. The Townsville Collective (Raffles Room). Includes Apple tea servic…
Classes & Workshops South Townsville, QLD
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Think you're not creative? They'll prove you wrong! You'll learn step-by-step techniques for painting your ceramic bowl — perfect for beginners. The Townsville Collective (Raffles Room). Includes Turkish tea service with treats. See campaigns/offers on our website .
Sports & Recreation Townsville City, QLD
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The Ultimate Showdown: Monster Energy PBR Grand Finals. This is it—the final, defining chapter of a year-long race for the Professional Bull Riders Australian Title. A weekend where history will be made and a new champion will rise as the nation's best bull riders go head-to-hea…
Live Music & Concerts Townsville City, QLD
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Country duo Zac & George are hitting the road for their first-ever headline tour, bringing their debut album Call It A Day to life on stages across QLD this November - with further dates in NSW, VIC and SA to follow. Best mates since school, Zac & George have built a reputation…
Live Music & Concerts Townsville City, QLD
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Hands Like Houses are hitting the road this November for a special run of regional Australian headline shows, their first headline shows in many of these towns since 2019. Fresh off the release of their #1 ARIA charting EP LÓTUS, the band are bringing their biggest songs, new mu…
Live Music & Concerts South Townsville, QLD
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You'll laugh, you'll gasp, you'll cry, it might even hurt, but it will make you better. She should have been a midwife as she always delivers. Georgie Carroll is back with her brand-new show, Infectious - an undeniable live comedy powerhouse and a natural storyteller, she's razo…
Live Music & Concerts South Townsville, QLD
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Sir Tony Robinson is one of television's best-loved faces, a master storyteller and an award-winning writer, known for creating the iconic Baldrick in Blackadder and presenting 20 seasons of Channel 4's Time Team. Now, after the staggering success of his sold-out February 2026 t…
Festivals & Fairs Townsville, QLD
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Stable NQ is one of Townsville's most loved Christmas traditions, bringing the whole community together in celebration. For nearly thirty years, this free, family-friendly festival has combined creativity, storytelling, music, food, and live entertainment to create a joyful expe…
Live Music & Concerts Townsville City, QLD
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Sunny Side Up and Rodd Richards Presents: 30 years of Chicane, Australian National Tour 2027, Townsville Townsville, get ready. Chicane is coming to The Warehouse. Off the back of a 2026 sold out Australian tour, Chicane is back in 2027 with a huge national tour, and Townsville…
Live Music & Concerts Townsville City, QLD
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Award-winning country duo Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley have announced their third studio album, Souls On Show. The album features singles 'In And Out Of Love', 'Now I've Said It', the Top 10 Australian Country Radio Hit 'Someone Else's Dream' and the latest single 'Long T…
Classes & Workshops Thuringowa Central, QLD
Paint Juicy hosts a 1980s and 1990s singalong paint and sip session in Townsville in North Queensland. Guests gather for an evening of guided painting set to 1980s and 1990s music, with a host artist leading the group through a step by step canvas while a curated playlist runs t…
Classes & Workshops Thuringowa Central, QLD
Paint Juicy hosts a 1970s and 1980s singalong paint and sip session in Townsville in North Queensland. Guests gather for an evening of guided painting set to 1970s and 1980s music, with a host artist leading the group through a step by step canvas while a curated playlist runs t…
Festivals & Fairs Cluden, QLD
Country Fest QLD is a major regional Australian live-music festival that brings high-quality original Australian contemporary music to North Queensland, creates a platform for emerging and established Australian artists, supports regional touring and employment, attracts audienc…
Sports & Recreation North Ward, QLD
Run Army’s mission is to promote health, fitness and wellbeing through running support programs and a nation-wide event; in order to fulfil their commitment to the wellbeing of the people and the community. Choose between a 10 kilometre Run or Walk, or a 5 kilometre Run or Walk.…
Theatre & Shows North Ward, QLD
Strand Ephemera 2027 returns from 24 July to 8 August, transforming Townsville's iconic coastline into a spectacular outdoor gallery for 16 days of art, culture and community. Recognised nationally as one of Australia's leading public art events, Strand Ephemera showcases an ins…
Markets & Expos Woodstock, QLD
The North Queensland Military Muster is a free community event with displays of ex-military hardware, memorabilia, re-enactors, veteran support associations and agencies. Warbird Joy-flights available all weekend. Military vehicle parade each day (kids of all ages welcome as pas…
Sports & Recreation North Ward, QLD
In a setting that sees the sunrise over Magnetic Island, the majestic coral sea, the sunset behind the iconic granite of Castle hill, they have picture perfect prime real estate to bring you a Running Festival that stands like no other. The Townsville Marathon was started by a g…
Sports & Recreation Hervey Range, QLD
North Queensland Elite Rodeo is an unforgettable celebration of professional rodeo, live entertainment and country culture, set against the spectacular bush backdrop of Hervey Range, just outside Townsville. Across Friday night and Saturday, the arena comes alive with fast-paced…
Sports & Recreation North Ward, QLD
Held along the picturesque background of Townsville’s Strand and Pallarenda Beach, The Townsville Triathlon and Multisport Festival is one of Australia’s flattest, fastest and most memorable courses.
