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...This three-day, family-friendly camping festival offers the ultimate Outback adventure in the heart of Queensland.
An interactive day designed to provide job opportunities, showcase industry product and discover what Cloncurry has to offer.
Experience the magic of Australian cinema under the Outback stars at the Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival.
Have the experience of a lifetime at the world’s most remote music festival, the Birdsville Big Red Bash in the heart of Australia’s outback!
Whilst there is no camel racing in Birdsville, it is a celebreation of history, music and more in this iconic town.
The place to see all things Boulder Opal..... rough parcels, cut stones, wonderful jewelry showcasing the opal and of course all the wonderful characters.
The Yowah Opal Festival is an annual event held each July in the town of Yowah, Queensland.
The festival this year will be in its 30th consecutive year!
The Drovers Camp Festival is a unique outback flavoured festival. Come to yarn with the old drovers and hear their amazing stories.
Major outback rodeo celebration featuring world-class competition, live music, street parades, markets and family fun in Cloncurry community spirit.
The Isa Street Festival is a free community event that is fun for the entire family.
The Thallon State School P & C Association will proudly host the annual Thallon Team Truck Pull event .
This August, Blackall and Tambo come alive for four unforgettable days as the story of the Perry Bros Circus is reimagined where it all began.
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.
Held in the picturesque Gulf of Carpentaria in Karumba, QLD, the Ocean & Outback 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.