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Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival

Winton

Dates: 26/06/2026 to 05/07/2026

Vision Splendid is Australia’s only Outback film festival, a nine-day celebration of Australian cinema set beneath the Outback Queensland stars.Be immersed in open-air screenings, intimate filmmaker conversations, special events and storytelling that sticks with you in one of the country’s most unique settings.

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Boulia Camel Races

Boulia

Dates: 17/07/2026 to 19/07/2026

See Australia’s richest camel race, held every July in the spectacular remote town of Boulia in the Land of the Min Min Light. It’s truly an epic moment as the camels come lumbering down to the finish line – an iconic Outback experience to put on your bucket list!

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Location: Cunnamulla
25/06/2026 to 28/06/2026

Stars of Charlotte Plains

This three-day, family-friendly camping festival offers the ultimate Outback adventure in the heart of Queensland.

Location: Cloncurry
04/07/2026

Rockhana Gem, Mineral and Mining Field Day

An interactive day designed to provide job opportunities, showcase industry product and discover what Cloncurry has to offer.

Location: Winton
26/06/2026 to 05/07/2026

Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival

Experience the magic of Australian cinema under the Outback stars at the Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival.

Location: Birdsville
04/07/2026 to 09/07/2026

Birdsville Big Red Bash

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!

Location: Birdsville
08/07/2026 to 09/07/2026

Birdsville Carnival

Whilst there is no camel racing in Birdsville, it is a celebreation of history, music and more in this iconic town.

Location: Winton
10/07/2026 to 11/07/2026

2026 Winton Opal Festival

The place to see all things Boulder Opal..... rough parcels, cut stones, wonderful jewelry showcasing the opal and of course all the wonderful characters.

Location: Yowah
18/07/2025 to 19/07/2026

Yowah Opal Festival

The Yowah Opal Festival is an annual event held each July in the town of Yowah, Queensland.

Location: Hughenden
17/07/2026 to 19/07/2026

Hughenden Country Music Talent Fest

The festival this year will be in its 30th consecutive year!

Location: Cloncurry
30/07/2026 to 02/08/2026

Curry Merry Muster Festival

Major outback rodeo celebration featuring world-class competition, live music, street parades, markets and family fun in Cloncurry community spirit.

Location: Mount Isa City
05/08/2026 to 12/08/2026

Isa Street Festival

The Isa Street Festival is a free community event that is fun for the entire family.

Location: Thallon
29/08/2026

Thallon Truck Pull

The Thallon State School P & C Association will proudly host the annual Thallon Team Truck Pull event .

Location: Blackall
16/08/2026 to 30/08/2026

Blackall Tambo Circus Carnival 2026

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.

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: St George
31/08/2026 to 02/09/2026

Storyfest South West – St George

Storyfest thrilled to be able to deliver a writers' festival in St George.

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: Longreach
09/09/2026 to 11/09/2026

Storyfest Out West – Longreach

Storyfest is thrilled to be able to deliver a writers' festival in Longreach.

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.