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MAJOR SAVANNAH IN THE ROUND

Mareeba
events Get those boot scooting shoes ready. This four-day
8-11 October 2026

festival never disappoints with an entertainment
precinct designed to do just that, entertain! Stay
on site and soak up that festival atmosphere as you
PORT DOUGLAS CARNIVALE enjoy a jam-packed weekend featuring world class
Port Douglas | 22-24 May 2026 acts, a plethora of classics and some of Australia’s
hottest up and coming talent.
It happens once a year and gives visitors and locals a great Where the Outback Meets the Tropics — and the
excuse to party in paradise. Sure to feature the usual Music Never Stops.
suspects, The Street Parade, Family Beach Day, Pooch
Party, Go Troppo exhibition, Longest Lunch along with
a host of new and exciting events for the whole family.
And of course, the highly anticipated Savannah Sounds HEATWAVE
Music Festival headlining big-name Aussie outfits including
Sneaky Sound System, Jon Stevens, Vanessa Amorosi and LGBTQI+ Festival
Kingswood. Port Douglas | 12-14
Cabaret more you style? Check out Paramour for the February 2027
wildest comedy-circus-burlesque mashup hosted by the
charmingly unhinged Sylvester Valentine HEATWAVE Festival is a bold,
There is a reason Carnivale has been celebrated for over joyful celebration of LGBTQIA+
25 years. What a weekend - come and play! visibility, diversity and connection,
set against the lush backdrop of
CAIRNS INDIGENOUS ART FAIR Far North Queensland. PORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL
Following on from the success of
(CIAF) its inaugural event in 2026 the Rex Smeal Park, Port Douglas
Tanks Arts precinct, Cairns program in 2027 will bring together 24 October 2026
9-12 July 2026 world-class DJs, drag royalty and Well, over to well-known actor and Festival
high-energy events, delivering
Australia’s premier First Nations-led art fair, celebrated glamour, charisma and show-stopping Ambassador, Stephen Curry: “Oh my god this
festival is my yearly highlight. The setting (Rex Smeal
for its ethical marketplace and deep cultural roots returns performances all weekend long. Park) is the single most beautiful outdoor cinema
to Tanks Arts Centre. The 2026 program features visual in the world, the films are world class, the people
art, music, fashion, and masterclasses. involved spectacular, and the beer is cold!” Say no
Local talent, Yalanji Arts present hand crafted more, get your creative on and get planning your next
contemporary and traditional fine art and craft works visit.
celebrating culture and the deep respect, knowledge and
connection to the richly diverse rainforest and ocean
environments of Kuku Yalanji Country.

RUN PORT DOUGLAS
5 September 2026

Pick your distance of 2km, 5km, 10km and 21.1km
Half Marathon as you Run Port Douglas. Challenge
yourself for a best time or take your time! Stop and take
photos, enjoy the experience with family and friends,
dress up to win some awesome prizes and have fun as
you cross the line on Four Mile Beach.

TASTE PORT DOUGLAS
Port Douglas | 6-9 August 2026

Call yourself a foodie? Then this is your “must do” event for the year. Spencer
and Reina Patrick have designed an absolute cracker of a program for Taste
Port Douglas, presented by the Sheraton Mirage Resort. Immerse yourself in a
dynamic line up of the culinary best in food, wine and talent. Get ready to learn
and be inspired as you enjoy unforgettable dining experiences in some of the
best restaurants and outdoor settings in Port Douglas.

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