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Julia Creek Dirt and Dust Festival

Julia Creek

Dates: 29/05/2026 to 30/05/2026

Celebrate the 30th year of the iconic Dirt n Dust Festival in Julia Creek — a true Outback experience filled with country hospitality, entertainment and unforgettable moments. Set in the heart of Outback Queensland, this legendary weekend blends rodeo thrills, country racing and live music with the warm welcome Julia Creek is known for.

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Festival of Outback Opera

Longreach & Winton

Dates: 19/05/2026 to 24/05/2026

The Festival of Outback Opera delivers a series of outdoor concerts in iconic locations set on a backdrop of sublime sunsets and scenery like never encountered before. Frock up for the Gala or join the pub for a casual singalong. Gather under the stars for Dark Sky Serenade or enjoy an afternoon of beautiful voices and delicious local food at the Long Lunch.

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Location: Blackall
01/08/2026 to 31/08/2026

Blackall-Tambo Festival of Circus

A celebration of Blackall-Tambo's circus connections, the birthplace of the great Australian circus industry.

Location: Quilpie
01/09/2026

Kangaranga Do Street Party

On your way to the Birdsville Races? Then join in the fun at the annual Quilpie Kangaranga Do Street Party.

Location: The Gap
06/09/2025 to 05/09/2026

Maltha Waru Arts Celebration

Step into a celebration of culture, creativity, and community at the Maltha Waru Arts Celebration Fashion Show 2025.

Location: Birdsville
02/09/2026 to 05/09/2026

Birdsville Races Town Celebrations

The celebrations focus on entertainment including music, street and circus like acts, activities for children and families, market stalls selling crafts and food.

Location: Cloncurry
11/09/2026

Cloncurry Beat The Heat Festival

Beat the Heat Festival is an annual celebration which transforms outback Queensland's Cloncurry for 3 days.

Location: Cunnamulla
12/09/2026

Cunnamulla Fella Roundup

From heart-pounding bull rides to daring barrel races, the Cunnamulla Fella Roundup promises excitement at every turn.

Location: Charleville
13/09/2026

Charleville Bilby Festival

The Bilby Festival is held annually on and around National Bilby Day on the second Sunday of September.

Location: Mckinlay
25/09/2026 to 27/09/2026

Crocodile Dundee 40th Anniversary Celebration

Step back into Australian film history and celebrate 40 years since Crocodile Dundee helped put the tiny Outback town of McKinlay on the world map.

Location: Karumba
26/09/2026 to 27/09/2026

Outback by the Sea Film Festival

Held in the picturesque Gulf of Carpentaria in Karumba, Queensland, the Outback by the Sea Film Festival is a free two-day annual event.

Location: Karumba
26/09/2026 to 04/10/2026

Outback By The Sea Festival

The Outback By The Sea Festival is a week long event celebrating the legendary barramundi and culture of the Gulf communities of Normanton and Karumba.

Location: Quilpie
11/11/2026

Remembrance Day Quilpie

Join the Quilpie Community at RSL Memorial Park as they pause to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defence of Australia.

Location: Hughenden
11/11/2026

Hughenden Remembrance Day Service

Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth of Nations member states since the end of the First World War.

Location: Hungerford
11/11/2026

Hungerford Remembrance Day

On Remembrance Day, we honour all Australians who have defended the nation and pay respects to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Location: Biloela
16/10/2026 to 11/12/2026

Brigalow Arts Festival

Brigalow Arts Festival is the Banana Shire's annual visual art's celebration. It is a longstanding visual art award and exhibition held in Biloela.

Location: Cameron Corner
31/12/2026 to 01/01/2027

Cameron Corner New Years Eve Party

Three News Years - three time zones in one spot at Cameron Corner!

Location: Quilpie
26/01/2027

Australia Day Awards Quilpie

Come and celebrate Australia Day and the presentation of the Australia Day Awards at Bulloo Park!

Location: Tambo
23/02/2027

Tambo Teddy Bears Picnic

Head to the home of the famous Tambo Teddies for their 2023 Teddy Bears Picnic; a fun filled family day.

Location: Quilpie
08/05/2027

Quilpie Races

Get your backside trackside, when the dust flies at Quilpie Race Track for the Quilpie Diggers Race Club Quilpie Cup.

Location: Hughenden
01/05/2026 to 09/05/2027

Festival of Outback Skies

The Festival of the Outback Skies offers a range of creative experiences with art and makers workshops, art installations and trade and cooking demonstrations.

Location: Yuleba South
20/08/2027 to 22/08/2027

Cobb & Co Festival

The Cobb and Co Festival is a unique family-friendly weekend that celebrates the history of the last Cobb and Co coach run in Australia.

Location: Mitchell
02/05/2025 to 18/09/2027

Booringa Festival

Booringa Festival, is a two-day bi-annual festival that celebrates everything our local and regional communities have to offer.

Location: Winton
21/09/2027 to 25/09/2027

Outback Festival

Whip out to Winton this September for Australia’s quirkiest event, the Outback Festival.