One of the region's much-loved community celebrations, the Goodna Jacaranda Festival combines live entertainment with carnival rides, market stalls, food trucks and activities for visitors of all ages. The 2026 program includes the popular Quest for Talent and the return of Battle of the Bands, while a spectacular fireworks display will provide a memorable finale.
From vinyl records and vintage uranium glass to antique jewellery, historical coins and retro homewares, the Ipswich Collectormania Fair brings thousands of collectables together under one roof. The fair returns to the Ipswich Showgrounds on Saturday, 24 October 2026, with specialist dealers, unusual finds and plenty to interest collectors of all kinds.
Looking for something a little different to do in Ipswich? Art Fight at Stony Creek Brewing Company brings live competitive painting, audience participation and local creativity together for an entertaining afternoon in the heart of the city.
Looking for a fun Halloween activity for the kids this October? The Halloween Kids Rave at Orion Hotel Springfield is bringing a family-friendly morning of music, dancing, bubbles, performers and spooky-themed fun to Springfield Central.
The Halloween Carnival of Screams is bringing an evening of frights, entertainment and carnival fun to Ipswich Showgrounds on Saturday 31 October 2026.
The Halloween Spook-tacular Disco is bringing an evening of spooky entertainment to the Nicholas Street Precinct on Saturday 31 October 2026.
A Very Merry Christmas Market is turning Arttime Gallery into a Christmas-themed space filled with handmade decorations, traditional sweets and gifts made by local artists and makers.