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Mission Beach Film Club’s Screening of An Unfinished Film

Sep 5, 2026 Mission Beach

A public film screening of "An Unfinished Film" hosted by the Mission Beach Film Club at the C4 Theatrette in Mission Beach.

Film Screening +4

Burdekin Water Festival Street Party

Sep 5, 2026 Ayr, Burdekin Shire

The Burdekin Water Festival Street Party is a major community celebration in Ayr, Queensland, serving as the grand finale of one of the state's longest-running festivals. Scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026,...

Street Party Parade +5

Burdekin Art Society Art Exhibition

Aug 29 - Sep 5, 2026 Ayr

The Burdekin Art Society Art Exhibition is an annual weeklong event in Ayr, Queensland, showcasing a wide array of works from artists across the state. Held at the Burdekin Theatre foyer, the...

Art Exhibition +6

Boonah Arts Festival

Aug 29 - Sep 5, 2026 Boonah, Scenic Rim

The Boonah Arts Festival is an annual week-long celebration of creativity and community held in the Scenic Rim region. Running for over 20 years, this family-friendly event provides a platform for local...

Arts Community +8

Tully Arts & Cultural Precinct Inc. NAIDOC Community Event

Sep 4, 2026 Tully

The Tully Arts & Cultural Precinct Inc. NAIDOC Community Event is a local gathering celebrating NAIDOC Week in Tully, Queensland. Held at the Tully Masonic Centre, the event provides a space for...

Naidoc Week Indigenous Culture +4

BIGSOUND

Sep 1-4, 2026 Brisbane

BIGSOUND 2026 is a premier music festival and industry conference held in the Fortitude Valley precinct of Brisbane. The four-day event brings together artists, industry professionals, and fans for showcases and professional...

Music festival Music Industry +6

Burdekin Water Festival Garden Competition

Aug 30, 2026 Ayr, Burdekin

The Burdekin Water Festival Garden Competition is a historic local tradition in Ayr that celebrates regional horticulture and community pride. In 2026, the competition concludes with a public celebration known as Morning...

Gardening Horticulture +4

2026 Burdekin Water Festival Long Lunch

Aug 29, 2026 Burdekin

The Burdekin Water Festival Long Lunch is a community celebration held at Populin's Hall in Queensland, serving as the grand finale for the festival's Junior and Senior Ambassador programs. Taking place on...

Burdekin Water Festival Ambassador Program +6

Festival of Stories

Aug 22-29, 2026 Townsville

The Festival of Stories is an annual week-long celebration in Townsville dedicated to storytelling, creativity, and the joy of reading. Held across various Citylibraries branches, the event features a diverse program of...

Literature Storytelling +7

War and Police

Aug 28, 2026 Queensland

The Queensland Police Museum hosts "War and Police," an exhibition exploring the stories of Queensland Police officers who served in World War I. Opening on August 28, 2026, and continuing through until...

Exhibition History +5

Health Expo

Aug 26, 2026 Bamaga, Northern Peninsula Area

The inaugural Health Expo in Bamaga is a free community event scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 10 am at the Bamaga Community Hall in the Northern Peninsula Area, Australia. Organized...

Health Community Event +5

Flanno for a Farmer Day

Aug 5-25, 2026 Sunshine Coast

Flanno for a Farmer Day is an annual national fundraiser in Australia that supports farming families through the charity Farm Angels. Participants are encouraged to wear flannel shirts to show solidarity with...

Charity Fundraiser +3

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