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Façades: Stories Unseen

Jul 2, 2026 West Perth

Façades: Stories Unseen was a photography exhibition curated by Dan Agostino, Head of Design at The Brand Agency and Co-President of Perth Advertising and Design Club (PADC). Held on July 2, 2026,...

Exhibition Photography +4

Piers Lane and Ruby Luck Collaborative Performance

Jul 2, 2026 Montville

Internationally acclaimed pianist Piers Lane AO and emerging talent Ruby Luck will perform a collaborative recital at Lucas Parklands in Montville on July 2, 2026. The program features classical works by Bach,...

Classical Music Piano Concert +5

Junior Beef Show

Jun 30 - Jul 2, 2026 Rockhampton

The Junior Beef Show was held at Rockhampton Showgrounds in Rockhampton, Australia, from June 30 to July 2, 2026. The event brought together 125 young participants aged 4 to 20 who developed...

Agricultural Show Livestock +5

Territory Day

Jul 1, 2026 NT

Territory Day is an annual cultural celebration in Australia's Northern Territory, held on July 1, featuring official fireworks displays and a public 'cracker night' when residents are permitted to set off fireworks...

Cultural events Fireworks +5

Tully Ambulance Station Centenary Celebration

Jul 1, 2026 Tully, Cassowary Coast

The Tully Ambulance Station Centenary Celebration is a community event marking the 100th anniversary of the local ambulance service in Tully, Queensland. Held on July 1, 2026, at the station on Bryant...

Centenary Anniversary +5

Victorian Winter Fair

Jun 30, 2026 Bendigo

Victorian Winter Fair is an agricultural and dairy cattle fair held at Bendigo Showgrounds on June 30, 2026. The event features youth judging and showmanship competitions, Jersey and Holstein cattle shows, and...

Agriculture Dairy +3

Atherton Show

Jun 29-30, 2026 Atherton, Tablelands Regional Council

The Atherton Show is a prominent annual agricultural fair in the Tablelands region of Queensland. Scheduled for June 29–30, 2026, the event features traditional livestock competitions, woodchopping, and horticultural displays alongside modern...

Agricultural Show Livestock +7

LAVA Arts Festival

Jun 26-30, 2026 Murwillumbah, Tweed Shire

The LAVA Arts Festival is a regional celebration of creativity in the Tweed Shire, centered in Murwillumbah. The event features open artist studios and diverse exhibitions that showcase the professional arts community...

Arts Exhibition +5

The Archibald exhibition

Jun 25-30, 2026 Nowra

The prestigious Archibald Prize exhibition visits the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery in Nowra, showcasing Australia's most famous portraiture awards. The local presentation includes a special evening event on June 25 featuring a conversation...

Exhibition Art +6

2026 Yarning Competition Presentation Event and Exhibition Launch

Jun 29, 2026 Canberra

On June 29, 2026, Parliament House in Canberra hosts the presentation ceremony for the 2026 Yarning Competition winners and the launch of the Yarning Exhibition. This event celebrates secondary school students' storytelling...

Indigenous Culture Storytelling +8

Author Talk with Frances Dall’Alba

Jun 29, 2026 Cardwell, Cassowary Coast

Author Frances Dall’Alba will host a literary presentation at the Cardwell Library in Queensland. This cultural session offers community members a chance to engage with the author and hear insights regarding her...

Author Talk Literature +3

The Brunette Races

Jun 26-29, 2026 Brunette Downs, Barkly

The Brunette Races is an iconic four-day annual outback festival held at Brunette Downs Station in the Northern Territory. Celebrating its 116th year in 2026, the event attracts hundreds of attendees from...

Outback Horse Racing +7

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