Page 13 - Port Douglas Magazine 46

New Zealand rock legends Dragon close the
festival with the anthems that have soundtracked
generations. CARNIVALE SNAPSHOT OF EVENTS

As festival director and chief executive officer of
Sound Australia, James Dein knows how to build
a great music weekend and to him, Savannah SAVANNAH SOUNDS
Sounds feels tailor-made for Port Douglas. Get ready to party in the park as Savannah Sounds brings three nights of
headline music featuring Jon Stevens, Vanessa Amorosi, Sneaky Sound
“Savannah in the Round has become one of
regional Australia’s standout music festivals System, Dragon and a supporting line-up of Australian favourites and local

offering an exceptional live experience. Savannah talent from 22-24 May.
Sounds builds on that in a way that feels perfectly THE LONGEST LUNCH
matched to Port Douglas,” he says. “This town

loves to party, and this year we are serving up The perfect start to the Carnivale weekend, The Longest Lunch is a long-table
three huge days of Australian talent in one of the afternoon feast on Friday, 22 May on the grounds of the Sheraton Grand
most beautiful settings in the country.” Mirage Resort. Think fresh oysters, local produce and cocktails with all the
glitz and signature tropical glamour of this long-standing event.
And the headline artists aren’t the only ones
drawing crowds. James says the weekend will PARAMOUR CABARET
also feature a strong line-up of supporting acts,
including Savannah in the Round favourites Daring, cheeky and wildly entertaining enjoy a 10-night run of cabaret, circus
Kingswood, Sara Berki and Austin Mackay, and burlesque as Paramour Cabaret makes its Port Douglas debut at Dixie
alongside a selection of talented local performers. Park from 14-24 May.
Beyond the music, Savannah Sounds brings a full FAMILY BEACH DAY
festival precinct to Rex Smeal Park, complete with
food trucks, bars, relaxed seating areas and a VIP Four Mile Beach transforms into a giant playground with sandcastle
zone overlooking the water. competitions, giant kite displays, water sports, food trucks and free live
entertainment. It’s the perfect mix of sun, sand and family fun from
“Port Douglas has a charm that’s unlike anywhere
else, and that’s a big part of Carnivale’s appeal,” morning to afternoon on 23 May.

James says. “Savannah Sounds fits into that POOCH PARTY
perfectly with great music, good food and a
relaxed setting where people can pull up a chair, The most Pooch-tastic day! Support the local Paws and
enjoy the view, have a cocktail or two and make a Claws Animal Shelter on Saturday 23rd and join the Ray
whole weekend of it.” White team for a day of fun and games. All welcome.
With events running across the town, headline SUNDAY SESSIONS Tickets on sale now at
music in the park and warm May days setting
the scene, Port Douglas Carnivale remains one of Revellers can take it slow on Sunday with the Port Douglas
Australia’s most loved festival weekends. Whether Markets Spectacular, the Carnivale Coastal Shine and Show www.savannahsounds.com.au
you come for the long lunch, the beach fun or motor showcase and the Carnivale Classic Golf Tournament,

three big nights at Savannah Sounds, 2026 offers offering a relaxed way to round out the weekend.
a celebration that feels relaxed, welcoming and
unmistakably Port Douglas.
carnivale.com.au

12 Download the Port Douglas App Media Partner Media Partner Tourism Partner Major Sponsor Proudly Presented by