Letting Ipswich know Whats On!
Little by name but big on fun, Little Day Out, presented in partnership with Ripley Town Centre, is Ipswich’s signature children’s music and arts festival and it returns this year on 16 July. Mayor Teresa Harding said the beloved event was bursting with music, hands-on art experiences, food and roving entertainment. “Bunny Read more
You are invited to kick up your heels and dance your way through the glitz and glam, vice and violence of the Roaring Twenties. The Prohibition Party is set to be a sensational night where you can dress to impress or explore your darker side as petty crims, flappers and Read more
Do you know a basketball player who shoots for the stars? A rugby coach who always tackles the competition? What about a track and field standout who is leaps and bounds ahead of others? Be sure to nominate them for a 2023 Ipswich Sports Award. Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Read more
Ipswich City Council is looking to release parcels of land in the Springfield area for potential future development into facilities for the benefit of the community. Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee Chair Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said community groups are invited to say how the land should be used to Read more
Love a great night out at the theatre, club or pub catching the latest live entertainment? We’ve got you covered with our list of all the great shows coming to your city. Live music Banshees Bar and Artspace Brisbane artists Sarah Stockholm, Ghost Mutt and Daylight Ghosts are coming along Read more
Perpetual Threethirtyitis sufferer, Ipswich local and new mum Mel Buttle, is putting down the Estonian Aldi pickles and hitting the road in 2023. Mel’s comedy is hilariously dry, deeply relatable and speaks to the absurd minutiae of life in contemporary Australia. Boasting a prolific and award-winning stand-up career spanning over Read more
Whether your kids are into tabletop gaming, arts and crafts, action and adventure or meeting furry friends, there’s definitely something to appeal to every child these school holidays. Visit EPIC Ipswich Enjoy a great meal with the family while having fun playing boardgames, tabletop or trading card games and check Read more
There’s plenty to do these school holidays right here in your own backyard. From thrilling space-themed escapes to building your own wagon or rocking out at an all-ages music and arts festival, Ipswich has an action-packed schedule of events perfect for every member of the family! The Workshops Rail Museum: Read more
Laura Frank is carving her own path as an artist in the Australian Country music scene. Bold and enigmatic, her songs are the epitome of true story telling. Frank is a force to be reckoned with as she combines edgy, gritty lyrics into a solid pop-rock production. Born and raised Read more
Experience a wild trip through time and have some good old-fashioned fun with incredible shows and events around Ipswich. From celebrating victory in the Pacific following the end of WWII, to grooving with the fabulous Beach Boys in the 1960s, there’s something for everyone! Visit Britain in the 1940s What Read more
SPARK AFTER DARK When the sun goes down, SPARK AFTER DARK comes to life showcasing projections, light activations, music and performance. Gather your family and friends and explore deLight and pixel on foot or enjoy live music performances and experiences from a local venue. Ipswich Civic Centre7 July Mel Buttle – Read more
“Direct From Sold Out Concerts” “Recreating The Magic Of The Beatles & Beatlemania including The Timeless Hits Of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison & Ringo Starr!” Exclusively come and relive all the Beatles Classic hits in one sensational two hour concert experience presented by the world’s Premier ‘Beatles’ band, Read more
There’s a feast of fun these school holidays with interactive workshops, live music, stories and more. Here’s just a few of the cool things on for kids these school holidays! Make Some Noise From crunching chips to tapping your toes, sweeping the floor or listening to birds singing, musical sounds Read more
Australia’s leading country music festival, CMC Rocks QLD, is returning to Ipswich from Friday 15 March to Sunday 17 March, 2024. Willowbank Raceway will host another sensational event headlined by the world’s hottest international and local country music superstars, with a full artist line-up to be announced in the coming months. Ipswich Read more
It’s not every day that residents of Ipswich get to have an up-close encounter with a prehistoric dinosaur but during these school holidays, the Nicholas Street Precinct is set to roar into action with a colossal-sized dinosaur experience. Tulmur Place will transform into a Jurassic dinosaur domain from 26 June to 5 Read more
Ipswich’s Health & Fitness Expo is back for the second year – on 22 July 2023 9 am – 1 pm! Meet some amazing health, wellness and fitness providers, attend a workshop, try a fitness class, enter competitions, try a new sport and visit the beautiful Nicholas Street Precinct. Ipswich Read more
6-16 July 2023 Ipswich’s ultimate arts and cultural festival, SPARK Ipswich, returns for a third year. SPARK Ipswich, is an 11-day city-wide event celebrating the people, places, arts and culture of Ipswich. The 2023 program will deliver up a fresh program of festival content. Music, comedy, arts, exhibitions, circus, projection, Read more
The stage is set for a trip down memory lane when Ipswich Little Theatre Society celebrates 50 yearsof history for their Young Theatricals group, on 15 th July 2023 at the historic Incinerator Theatre. This community theatre group is rich in history, and is looking forward to welcoming past YoungTheatricals Read more
Queerswich is a free family fun-day held in the heart of the Ipswich CBD that celebrates love, pride, diversity, inclusion and the LGBTQIA+ community, their friends, families and allies. Queerswich will take place in Tulmur Place, Nicholas Street Precinct, Ipswich,in the heart of the city’s newly redeveloped CBD, on Sunday Read more
The biggest event of the year is back!! The Winternationals is the largest championship drag racing event held outside of North America, and is the final round of the 400 Thunder championships. From the amazing Professional brackets through to Junior Dragsters, every bracket that competes for national championship honors will Read more
The Workshops Rail Museum at North Ipswich is getting set for a massive school holiday program! Get your hard hats ready to create a masterpiece with LEGO®, Straws and K’Nex from 24 June to 9 July 2023, with a special sensory day on 5 July. (For this very special day Read more
From plays for kids to absurdist theatre, Ipswich theatre has plenty to offer in June and July. Are We There Yet by CDP kidsA play by Finegan Kruckemeyer Monday 05th June 2023 at 18:00 – 19:00 “The year I turned eight, Mum and Dad took us on a trip around Read more
From death-defying and dazzling stunts to hands-on fun for kids of all ages, incredible shows and displays, the 150th Ipswich Show is set to be a spectacular three day feast for the senses! Hot Wheels Activation ZoneThe Hot Wheels Stunt Team is the most thrilling Stunt and Action Sports Team Read more
The Main Arena presented by Channel 9 is the heart of the Ipswich Show, presenting a jam-packed entertainment program across the three days. Prestigious equestrian events are held daily including showjumping, dressage and showing. Lunchtime entertainment including Hot Wheels Stunt Team and Airtime FMX will delight visitors daily. EVENING PROGRAMCommencing Read more
The 2023 Ipswich Art Awards is an arts spectacular with eight categories ranging from Painting, Three Dimension, Mixed Media, Photography and more. It is the foremost visual arts award in the Ipswich region, celebrating both established and emerging artists from Ipswich and further afield. This year there has been a Read more
From enjoying live music among the olive groves, to checking out Ipswich’s iconic homes to catching the ballet, there’s plenty to see and do in Ipswich! Groovin’ in the Grove Join Watercress Creek Olive & Lime Farm’s ‘Groovin’ in the Grove’ event and celebrate Mother’s Day in style. The olive Read more
Head into Tulmur Place in the Nicholas Street Precinct this Saturday, 13 May between 9am and 1pm for the Mega Mother’s Day Markets at the monthly Handmade Expo Market. The Handmade Expo Market brings over 100 stalls featuring jewelry, clothing, homewares and gift items, to Tulmur Place in the center Read more
Celebrating 150 years, this year’s show will be the ‘biggest ever’ with a massive program of events and activities across the Ipswich Showgrounds over 3 fantastic days. From the moment the gates open till the very last firework explodes, there will be loads of fun, entertainment, exhibitions, competitions, rides and Read more
Ipswich Hospital Foundation’s Park2Park fun run is the flagship annual event raising vital funds for medical local research initiatives. This research is conducted by West Moreton Health researchers, here in our region looking into issues that affect our community. Park2Park has been running for over19years and is a favourite among Read more
Ipswich is set to get a little greener with the return of the popular Trees for Mum event this Mother’s Day. On Sunday 14 May, Jim Seymour Park in Camira will be a hive of activity with the community turning out for the annual tree planting event. Environment and Sustainability Committee Chairperson Read more