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Darwin Thai Festival

Jul 18, 2026 Darwin

The Darwin Thai Festival is a cultural event in Darwin, Australia, showcasing Thai community activities. The 2026 festival took place on July 18 and was mentioned in news reports due to an...

Cultural Festival Thai Culture +3

Soup + Soul - Exhibition & Art Market

Jul 18, 2026 Buderim

The Sunshine Coast Art Group presents its annual Soup + Soul - Exhibition & Art Market in Buderim, Queensland. This free community event on Saturday, July 18, combines handmade art, homemade food,...

Art Market Exhibition +10

Bathurst Showgrounds Winter Festival

Jul 4-18, 2026 Bathurst

The Bathurst Showgrounds Winter Festival is a community-led seasonal event in Bathurst, Australia, that transforms the historic showground into a winter destination over two weeks in July. The festival features a large...

Winter Festival Ice Skating +5

Local Inspirations Exhibition Opening Night

Jul 17, 2026 Mission Beach, Cassowary Coast

Local Inspirations Exhibition Opening Night is scheduled for 17 July 2026 at the Mission Beach Community Arts Centre in Mission Beach. The listed opening event begins at 6:00pm.

Art exhibition Opening Night +3

Two Chefs. One Kitchen. Zero Borders

Jul 17, 2026 Newcastle

Two Chefs. One Kitchen. Zero Borders is a one-night chef collaboration at Jana Restaurant & Bar at QT Newcastle on July 17, 2026. Executive chef Carmine Mari and DONDA chef Niah Horsie...

Culinary Event Chef Collaboration +3

DBI Literary Dinner 2026

Jul 17, 2026 Mackay

The DBI Literary Dinner 2026 is a signature cultural event in Mackay, scheduled for July 17, 2026, at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre. Presented by the Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival,...

Literary Dinner +6

121st Cairns Show

Jul 15-17, 2026 Cairns

The 121st Cairns Show is a three-day annual community festival held from July 15-17, 2026, at the city's showgrounds in Far North Queensland, Australia. This edition holds special significance as it commemorates...

Agricultural Show Community festival +8

NAIDOC Week 2026

Jul 2-17, 2026 Bendigo, City of Greater Bendigo

NAIDOC Week 2026 in Greater Bendigo is a city-wide celebration of First Nations culture, featuring traditional ceremonies, art exhibitions, and community gatherings. Key events include a Flag Raising and Smoking Ceremony at...

Heritage Art exhibition +5

SA Junior Heifer Expo

Jul 16, 2026 SA

The SA Junior Heifer Expo is an annual agricultural competition in South Australia dedicated to young cattle breeders. The event focuses on developing industry skills through activities such as parading, junior judging,...

Agricultural Youth +5

Innisfail State School’s NAIDOC Day

Jul 15, 2026 Innisfail, Cassowary Coast

Innisfail State School will host a 50th-anniversary NAIDOC Day celebration on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The event, starting at 10:30 AM, will take place at Innisfail State School in Innisfail.

Heritage Event Naidoc Day +3

Super Southern School’s Community NAIDOC Celebration

Jul 15, 2026 Murry Upper, Cassowary Coast

Super Southern School’s Community NAIDOC Celebration is a community heritage event scheduled for 15 July 2026 at Jumbun Community Oval in Murry Upper. The event runs from 10:00am to 2:00pm and is...

Naidoc Community Celebration +3

Welcome to FNQ

Jul 1-15, 2026 Port Douglas

Educator and author Steven Gill, creator of Gone Buggo, presents his new show, "Welcome to FNQ," at the Port Douglas Marina. Running on specific dates between July 1 and 15, this intimate,...

Educational Event Family friendly +9

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