Festivals & Events
The North's BIGGEST Events
Book your ticket to BIG energy, BIG stages and BIG unexpected.
Because there's always something BIG happening in Townsville - the events capital of the North.
Be the first to know about upcoming major events, gain access to special discounts, and go in the draw to win money-can’t-buy experiences.
Upcoming Major Events
AUG
14
Fri
NQ Elite Rodeo
Hervey Range Road, Hervey Range
Set beneath the towering gum trees of Hervey Range, North Queensland Elite Rodeo delivers a one-of-a-kind, high-energy celebration of Australian rodeo culture.
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.
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.
SEP
17
Thu
WNBL Townsville Tip Off
Townsville
From 17-20 September, the Townsville Tip Off returns for 2026!
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.
Tickets on sale!
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.
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.
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!
On sale now!
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.
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.
