Things to do
Things to do in Townsville
From The Strand and Castle Hill, there is always something on in Townsville. This is our live guide to the best things to do in Townsville: today's events, what is on this weekend, and the markets, live music, exhibitions, food and family days out worth your time. Every listing is checked against its source and refreshed through the day, so you are seeing what is actually on rather than a stale calendar.
Explore by neighbourhood, from North Ward, Cranbrook and Rosslea, or head a little further out to Magnetic Island and Paluma. Below you will find upcoming events grouped by category, plus quick links to this weekend's plans, the best of Townsville, and our in-depth local guides from The Daily Townsville.
Sport
Townsville Fire v Bendigo Spirit (Round 6)
Townsville Fire v Adelaide Lightning (Round 8)
Townsville Fire v Southside Flyers (Round 9)
Townsville Fire v Tasmania Jewels (Round 10)
Townsville Fire v Bendigo Spirit (Round 12)
Townsville Fire v Geelong Venom (Round 12)
Townsville Fire v Southside Flyers (Round 15)
Townsville Fire v UC Capitals (Round 16)
Wallabies v Argentina
Georgia v Romania
Chile v Hong Kong China
Tonga v Zimbabwe
Spain v Canada
Music
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Things to do in Townsville: your questions
What are the best things to do in Townsville?
- Start with Townsville's signature places, such as landmarks like The Strand, Castle Hill and Museum of Tropical Queensland, then work through what is on right now. The guide below groups every upcoming event by category, so you can jump straight to live music, arts and exhibitions, food and markets, or family and community days out. For curated picks, see our best of Townsville lists and local guides.
What is on in Townsville this weekend?
- Our This Weekend guide pulls together the events running Friday to Sunday in Townsville, from gigs and markets to exhibitions and family activities. It updates daily as new events are confirmed, so check back through the week as the weekend fills out.
What are some free things to do in Townsville?
- Plenty of what is on in Townsville costs nothing to attend. Look for events tagged free in the listings below, and remember that many of the city's parks, markets, galleries and public spaces are free to enjoy any day of the week.
What can you do in Townsville when it is raining?
- Rainy days are made for the indoors. Galleries, museums, indoor markets, cinemas and long lunches all work when the weather turns. Browse the arts and food sections in the guide below to find something on under cover.
What are the best things to do in Townsville with kids?
- Look to the family and community categories below for kid-friendly events, along with markets, school-holiday programs and outdoor spaces. Most are low cost or free, and we flag booking details where a ticket is needed.
How often is this Townsville events guide updated?
- Every day. New events are ingested and verified against their source continuously, and past events drop off automatically, so the guide always reflects what is genuinely coming up in Townsville.