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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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.
Read more...A celebration of Blackall-Tambo's circus connections, the birthplace of the great Australian circus industry.
On your way to the Birdsville Races? Then join in the fun at the annual Quilpie Kangaranga Do Street Party.
Step into a celebration of culture, creativity, and community at the Maltha Waru Arts Celebration Fashion Show 2025.
The celebrations focus on entertainment including music, street and circus like acts, activities for children and families, market stalls selling crafts and food.
Beat the Heat Festival is an annual celebration which transforms outback Queensland's Cloncurry for 3 days.
From heart-pounding bull rides to daring barrel races, the Cunnamulla Fella Roundup promises excitement at every turn.
The Bilby Festival is held annually on and around National Bilby Day on the second Sunday of September.
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.
Held in the picturesque Gulf of Carpentaria in Karumba, Queensland, the Outback by the Sea Film Festival is a free two-day annual event.
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.
Join the Quilpie Community at RSL Memorial Park as they pause to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defence of Australia.
Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth of Nations member states since the end of the First World War.
On Remembrance Day, we honour all Australians who have defended the nation and pay respects to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
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.
Three News Years - three time zones in one spot at Cameron Corner!
Come and celebrate Australia Day and the presentation of the Australia Day Awards at Bulloo Park!
Head to the home of the famous Tambo Teddies for their 2023 Teddy Bears Picnic; a fun filled family day.
Get your backside trackside, when the dust flies at Quilpie Race Track for the Quilpie Diggers Race Club Quilpie Cup.
The Festival of the Outback Skies offers a range of creative experiences with art and makers workshops, art installations and trade and cooking demonstrations.
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.
Booringa Festival, is a two-day bi-annual festival that celebrates everything our local and regional communities have to offer.
Whip out to Winton this September for Australia’s quirkiest event, the Outback Festival.