Event organisers, local businesses and Ipswich Festivals are hard at work developing this year's line up of amazing events for you to attend!

Save the dates for the following Festivals, because you won't want to miss out...

CMC Rocks QLD

Australia's biggest international country music festival is back in 2026 with three days of fantastic music from 20-22 March.  Although the festival is sold out, if you're looking for tickets head to the official resale site ASX.

CMC Rocks QLD runs from 20-22 March, 2025.

Watercress Creek Olive Festival

An annual event not to miss, the Watercress Creek Olive and Limes festival offers a taste of local produce, with delicious delicacies, market stalls and the chance to have a picnic in the grove!

Watercress Creek Olive Festival will be held on 12 April, 2026.

Planes, Trains and Autos 

The hallmark event of PTA, Fully Charged, showcases jaw dropping aerial displays, interactive exhibits, up-close experiences, and roving entertainment at Queensland Museum's Rail Workshops.  There will also be other themed events city wide to attend.

Planes, Trains and Autos runs from 1-3 May, 2026.

Festival of Horsepower

The Festival of Horsepower is a month-long program packed full of adrenaline and excitement in the City of Ipswich. Taking place in June, the annual festival includes a number of Australia’s signature racing and motorsport events including the famous Gulf Western Oil Winternationals, TAB Ipswich Cup Race Day and 2 Days of Thunder. 

Festival of Horsepower runs from 1-30 June, 2026.

SPARK 

Ipswich’s arts and cultural festival, SPARK Ipswich, celebrates the people, places, arts and culture of Ipswich. 

SPARK will run in July 2026 with the dates still to be confirmed.

Galvanized - A Festival of Heritage

Galvanized is the city’s festival of heritage, showcasing some of the best heritage experiences and events Ipswich has to offer. Be transported back in time by visiting iconic venues and historic sites and participating in open days, tours, demonstrations and workshops. 

Galvanized runs from 4-13 September, 2026.

Goodna Jacaranda Festival

With music, fireworks, carnival games and rides, the Goodna Jacaranda Festival is one to put on the list for 2025!

Goodna Jacaranda Festival will be held 23-24 October, 2026.

Christmas In Ipswich

From twinkling lights to mesmerizing firework displays, Christmas in Ipswich is the most magical time of the year! Incredible events city wide for all of December, this is most definitely one to ensure you save the date for. 

Christmas in Ipswich runs for the month of December.

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