Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
Explore the region
Explore Townsville and its mainland suburbs. Magnetic Island requires a ferry; Paluma and Rollingstone are day-trip destinations.
Listings across Balgal Beach, Bushland Beach, Kirwan, Magnetic Island, North Ward, Paluma, Rollingstone, South Townsville, Thuringowa Central, Townsville.
Upcoming events
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Have a case of Mondayitis? We've got the cure.
From 11 May, Quiz Meisters Trivia lands every Monday from 6:30pm, bringing the questions, the chaos and just enough competition to test a few friendships. Round up your sharpest mates, grab a drink, line the stomach, and get ready to prove the lights are actually on upstairs.
There's hundreds of dollars in prizes up for grabs every week! It's free to play, no bookings, no excuses - just roll in and get amongst it.
Brains, beers and a healthy dose of nonsense. Mondays at The Met are officially sorted.
Free entry | No bookings required.
Beach 5s is spectacular - fast-paced - and exciting, based on modified rules of Rugby Union and Rugby League - no scrums, no lineouts - supporting both codes.
HSM Group has successfully delivered Beach 5s Australia New Zealand identity with its signature Beach 5s Summer of Football programs events since 2018 across QLD / NSW / New Zealand.
Beach 5s -presents an ongoing experience like no other - central beach playing inflatable arena 30 metres by 25 metres - Fan Zone Lounge, fully licensed Beach Bar food and beverage live entertainment, grandstand viewing platforms overlooking playing action with a picturesque ocean backdrop.
Every Thursday knock off, grab a cold one and kick-start your weekend early with live local music from 5pm - 8pm.
Grab a drink, settle in with acoustic sets, and watch the sun go down over the water. Your weekend starts here!
No bookings required | Walk-ins welcome
Meet you at The Met!
Looking for something fun to do in Townsville? This is it.
Gain hands-on skills as you assemble geometric patterns and lay tesserae.
A super fun class! The instructors were extremely helpful. Highly recommended.
The Townsville Collective (Raffles Room).
Includes Apple tea service with Turkish delights.
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Think you're not creative? They'll prove you wrong!
You'll learn step-by-step techniques for painting your ceramic bowl — perfect for beginners.
The Townsville Collective (Raffles Room).
Includes Turkish tea service with treats.
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You'll laugh, you'll gasp, you'll cry, it might even hurt, but it will make you better. She should have been a midwife as she always delivers.
Georgie Carroll is back with her brand-new show, Infectious - an undeniable live comedy powerhouse and a natural storyteller, she's razor sharp and riotous.
Nurse turned comedian, Georgie Carroll is not only brilliantly funny, she is unstoppable on the comedy circuit, having performed her smash hit award-winning show Sista Flo 2.0 for three solid years of sold-out seasons (United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia). Don't miss her brand new show.
Sir Tony Robinson is one of television's best-loved faces, a master storyteller and an award-winning writer, known for creating the iconic Baldrick in Blackadder and presenting 20 seasons of Channel 4's Time Team.
Now, after the staggering success of his sold-out February 2026 tour, Tony returns by popular demand—this time bringing the show to regional Australia and New Zealand, and celebrating a life on stage and screen—sharing stories from his remarkable career, his passion for history, and his thrilling fiction debut The House of Wolf, an epic tale of Alfred the Great and the bloody birth of England.
Hear behind-the-scenes stories from Time Team, Blackadder, The Worst Jobs in History and beyond – and have the chance to ask Tony anything, from writing his first novel at 78 to why Baldrick still gets the biggest laughs.
Stable NQ is one of Townsville's most loved Christmas traditions, bringing the whole community together in celebration. For nearly thirty years, this free, family-friendly festival has combined creativity, storytelling, music, food, and live entertainment to create a joyful experience for all ages.
Each year more than 30,000 people attend Stable NQ, making it a premier tourist attraction and one of the largest Christmas festivals in North Queensland. Families, visitors and locals gather as the city comes alive with connection, celebration and Christmas spirit.
Stable NQ awakens hearts to the wonder of Christmas, it is an immersive and interactive experience, building community and fostering generosity and belonging and is made possible through the collaboration of local churches, Townsville City Council, schools, businesses, volunteers and community organisations, all working together to create a memorable Christmas experience.
Located on the city's south bank, Palmer Street captures the essence of international cuisine and is a prime location to start your night, or day, boasting award winning restaurants for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Whether you desire Indian, Asian, Italian, Mexican, modern Australian or locally caught seafood, this is Townsville's premium eating strip.
Palmer Street is also home to a number of accommodation options ranging from hotels to serviced apartments and backpacker accommodation. The central location and wide range of dining options makes it an ideal spot to stay, eat and shop! Stroll along Palmer Street to admire the historical buildings and boutique shops and visit the Maritime Museum.
Housed in one of Townsville’s finest heritage buildings, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery is a dynamic visual arts centre and has a significant collection of North Queensland art.
It is Townsville’s foremost gallery with an exciting and diverse program of local, national and international exhibitions, with a special focus on exhibitions featuring North Queensland artists. Floor talks, lectures, education programs and performances of music, theatre and dance supplement exhibitions.
The Perc Tucker Regional Gallery is located in the heart of the city centre on the corner of Flinders Mall and Denham Street.
The best holidays are the ones that leave you feeling energised and alive. Townsville North Queensland gives you that feeling with a collection of destinations and attractions to spark everyone's curiosity.
The best place to begin your exploration is Townsville city. Beneath the protective presence of Castle Hill, Townsville City combines federation architecture with modern fine dining like no other Queensland city.
If it's nature you like, don't miss a walk through Northern Australia's largest colony of wild koalas on Magnetic Island. The remarkable Forts Walk is the best vantage point for wildlife, spectacular rocky coves and historic military sites.
Your history lesson continues with a short drive to iconic Charters Towers. Feel the fervour of the gold rush with a trip to The Miner's Cottage where you might just strike it lucky when panning for gold.
A little further south is the Burdekin, the sugar capital of Australia. Sample the legendary Burdekin produce or try your hand at barramundi fishing in the Burdekin River estuaries!
The last destinations to explore are the ancient and awe-inspiring rainforests of Townsville North Queensland. Swim in the crystal clear waterholes of Crystal Creek, stare with amazement at Wallaman Falls in the Hinchinbrook region - the largest single-drop waterfall in Australia.
Established in 1986 and located in Palmer Street, South Townsville, near the scenic mouth of Ross Creek, the Maritime Museum of Townsville collects and conserves objects and information about Townsville’s and North Queensland’s maritime heritage and presents and interprets its collections for the benefit of the local community, education and tourism.
The museum also extends knowledge and awareness of the need to conserve and interpret North Queensland's maritime heritage, conserve the region’s marine environment, promote the region’s maritime industries and enhance the awareness of being safe on the water.
Queensland Museum Tropics delivers a snapshot of North Queensland with galleries telling the stories of World Heritage-listed rainforests, reefs and the tragic tale of HMS Pandora, the ship sent to capture the Bounty mutineers.
Located in the heart of Townsville, the museum also explores life in the tropics from prehistoric times to the modern-day.
The diverse range of exhibitions and displays are designed to captivate audiences of all ages, focussing on natural and cultural history, biodiversity, human science and much more.
Relax and refuel waterside by enjoying a coffee, snack or light lunch during your visit at The Galley Cafe. Open daily from 9 am to 2 pm.
The Museum Shop showcases a unique range of merchandise, contemporary homewares, jewellery, educational games and toys plus a variety of souvenirs to make your visit a memorable one!
Admission is free to all North Queensland galleries including Pandora, Enchanted Rainforest and the Sciencentre. Some touring exhibitions and events have an entry fee, and tickets can be purchased on the museum website or at the front desk.
Paid street parking is available outside the museum, and free parking (time limits apply) is available on The Strand, about 200 metres from the museum.
Unleash your inner scientist at the Sciencentre at Queensland Museum Tropics.
A discovery-zone with plenty of fun where you can get hands on with a range of interactive exhibits and discover how science challenges the human body, exercises the brain and stimulates the senses.
Explore the world of science through play. Follow your curiosity, ask questions, test your ideas and use your imagination in this exciting, interactive and experience-rich environment. Challenge your friends, solve puzzles and learn about how science is a part of the things we do every day.
Be curious. Be a scientist at Sciencentre.
Velocity 21 is located in Townsville city centre and is a one-stop-shop for all your fashion needs. They stock leading brands in surf, skate and streetwear. There is also a huge range of premium eyewear and footwear. Go see what Townsville's newest retail experience has to offer.
They also offer a Pro Skateboard Lesson. Whether you're just starting out, or an advanced skater wanting to master techniques and skills, then their private lessons are for you!
Known as the restaurant and nightlife precinct of Townsville, you will find an excellent choice of international cuisine and fun bars and pubs to visit on Flinders Street East.
The choices of restaurants range from Chinese, Japanese, Mexican and Italian as well as an Irish pub.
Come along with family and friends for a great day out!
At Breakwater Marina, they welcome new visitors to experience their North Queensland lifestyle. Steps from the CBD and tucked beside leafy parklands and dining hotspots, their marina is open seven days with a convenient self-serve, 24-hour Fuel Wharf.
They offer 325 berths for vessels up to 45 metres, with flexible Short- and Long-Term options to suit visiting cruisers and home-port locals.
Unleaded/Diesel are available on their easy-access Fuel Wharf, along with Ice and Gas. Guests also enjoy the use of their two-hour Courtesy Car—perfect for quick runs to the shops or exploring their tropical city.
Townsville is "lifestyle at a tropical pace"—visit them, and you might be surprised how long you want to stay… especially with their Pay 5, Stay 7 deal.
If you like shopping in independent boutiques and looking for the latest style in homewares you are going to love Gregory Street in Townsville.
Running off The Strand, this street has an eclectic mix of boutiques, homewares, cafes and restaurants and you can spend an enjoyable few hours browsing through the stores. Revive with coffee and cake or a long lunch in one of the many cafes along the strip.
Grab a bite at Coo.King BBQ and Hot Pot, Sushi Kiyo, OBJ's Sports Bar & Grill or Phranakorn Thai Cafe and Restaurant before before treating yourself to a unique sundae, waffles or pancakes at Kreative Desserts. You can also catch all the latest blockbuster movies at Birch Carroll & Coyle featuring five state-of-the-art cinemas and Parlour Lane.
Central Village showcases sidewalk restaurants, open air dining, a pedestrian plaza as well as abundant patron car parking. It's an ideal location to start your night out or take the family for dinner and a movie.
Central Village includes: Birch Carroll & Coyle, Sushi Kiyo, OBJ's Sports Bar & Grill, Coo.king BBQ & Hotpot, Phranakorn Thai Cafe and Restaurant, Kreative Desserts and Snap Fitness.
Immerse yourself in the Townsville way of life and discover The Strand, Townsville's thriving beach foreshore! With a relaxed, yet energetic vibe, The Strand is bursting with activities to excite the whole family. The two and a half kilometre walkway offers spectacular views across to Magnetic Island and is popular for runners, walkers and kids with bikes and scooters. Enjoy the ocean breezes with a meal at one of the restaurants or cafes there. Alternatively treat the whole family to a barbecue or beach picnic.
With a number of fantastic playgrounds and the popular Strand Water Park, The Strand will keep the kids entertained for hours. Take a swim in the ocean or the rock pool, test your balance on a Stand-Up Paddle Board or land on the beach after the adrenalin rush of skydiving!
Enjoy the shade of the palm trees with a good book or grab a gelato and just enjoy the stunning views. For fishing enthusiasts, the jetty is a great spot to cast a line.
At the end of The Strand, discover Jezzine Barracks and uncover the stories of Townsville's settlement. Learn of the regions significant military and indigenous history and enjoy the outdoor art.
