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Great Barrier Reef Festival

Great Barrier Reef Festival

Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2026 Airlie Beach

The Great Barrier Reef Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in Airlie Beach from July 31 to August 2, 2026. This silver-themed event features three days of reef-inspired festivities, including fireworks, a street...

Reef Conservation Community festival +7
Curry Merry Muster Festival

Curry Merry Muster Festival

Jul 30 - Aug 2, 2026 Cloncurry

The Curry Merry Muster Festival is a four-day celebration held in Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia. Taking place from July 30 to August 2, it features one of Australia's richest rodeos, live music, street...

Rodeo Festival +6

Mack PopCon 2026

Aug 1, 2026 Mackay

Mack PopCon 2026 is a one-day celebration of pop culture held at the Mackay Showgrounds in Mackay, Australia. Scheduled for August 1, 2026, the event features special guests, cosplay showcases, local artists,...

Pop Culture Convention +5

Bagpipes & Beer

Aug 1, 2026 Ayr, Burdekin

The Ayr ANZAC Memorial Club hosts its Bagpipes & Beer event on Saturday, August 1, starting at 6pm, offering an evening of music and drinks in Ayr.

Bagpipes Beer +4
The Forage

The Forage

Aug 1, 2026 Canberra

The Forage, Canberra's original street food festival, is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2026, from noon to 7pm at the Emu Bank Inlet in Belconnen. This marks its first relocation to Belconnen...

Food Festival Street Food +4

Sarina Show

Jul 31 - Aug 1, 2026 Sarina

The 2026 Sarina Show, an annual fair celebrating country life and community, will be held at the Sarina Showgrounds from July 31 to August 1. This event offers a fun-filled day of...

Fair Agriculture +6
Tully Book Fair

Tully Book Fair

Jul 29 - Aug 1, 2026 Tully

The Tully Book Fair is a multi-day community fundraiser held at the Tully Masonic Centre that offers thousands of pre-loved books to the public. Organized by the Tully Arts and Cultural Precinct...

Books Literature +5
The Land Southern Beef Week

The Land Southern Beef Week

Jul 27 - Aug 1, 2026 NSW

The Land Southern Beef Week is a five-day agricultural showcase in New South Wales, Australia, where cattle studs open their gates to prospective buyers. From July 27 to August 1, 2026, participating...

Agricultural Fair Cattle +4
Australian Festival of Chamber Music

Australian Festival of Chamber Music

Jul 24 - Aug 1, 2026 Cairns

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music runs from 24 July to 1 August 2026 in Cairns-Gimuy. The nine-day program brings Australian and international musicians together for chamber music concerts, storytelling-led performances, family...

Chamber Music Classical Music +8