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Upcoming Major Events

AUG 15 Sat

Rugby Union: Wallabies v Japan Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville International rugby returns to North Queensland as the Wallabies face the fast, fearless Japan national rugby union team in a blockbuster Test Match in Townsville.

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AUG 27 Thu

Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week A week of racing (27 Aug - 2 Sept), the 19th Annual SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week brings together the excitement of competitive sailing and community events, along with the ambience of Magnetic Island. SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week offers an experience to remember.

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SEP 17 Thu

WNBL Townsville Tip Off Townsville From 17-20 September, the Townsville Tip Off returns for 2026!

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Queensland Football Series: Australia v Brazil Image

SEP 25 Fri

Queensland Football Series: Australia v Brazil Queensland Country Bank Stadium The CommBank Socceroos are playing Brazil in an exclusive international friendly on Friday, 25 September 2026 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville.

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SEP 25 Fri

North Australian Festival of Arts Various, Townsville The North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) returns in 2026 (25 Sept - 11 Oct) for a dynamic celebration of arts, culture and community that lights up Townsville.

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Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Championship presented by Monster Energy Image

OCT 03 Sat

Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Championship presented by Monster Energy Queensland Country Bank Stadium The 2026 Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross season launches in spectacular fashion as Townsville hosts the Season Opener at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, featuring Freestyle Kings LIVE in an explosive stadium production never before seen in North Queensland.

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2026 Rugby League World Cup Round 3 - Australia v Cook Islands Image

OCT 31 Sat

2026 Rugby League World Cup Round 3 - Australia v Cook Islands Queensland Country Bank Stadium 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!

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NOV 07 Sat

Foo Fighters Take Cover Tour Queensland Country Bank Stadium

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NOV 13 Fri

PBR Monster Energy Grand Final Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre The final, defining chapter of a year-long race for the Professional Bull Riders Australian Title is coming to Townsville this 13-14 November.

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DEC 02 Wed

Guns N' Roses, Airbourne Tour Queensland Country Bank Stadium Guns N' Roses will bring their World Tour to Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville on Wednesday, 2 December 2026. The iconic rock band will be joined by special guests Airbourne.

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