What's On in Ipswich Central

Name: Christmas in Ipswich
Start: 2025-12-31
End: 2025-12-31
Location: Ipswich QLD 4305, Australia

Ipswich Central

Including Ipswich CBD and surrounding suburbs

Ipswich Central is the heart of the beautiful heritage City of Ipswich. Here you’ll find historic homes, eclectic cafes, shops and bars. See art in galleries and outdoors on building walls. Explore history in museums and beautiful churches and connect with nature in sculptured gardens and serene green spaces.

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Join the City of Ipswich as they celebrate the festive season in style with 'Christmas in Ipswich'! Christmas in Ipswich is a City-wide festive celebration running all the way to New Years Eve. With highlight events including St Nicholas Precinct, th...

Christmas in Ipswich

Ipswich, QLD

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Looking for a power packed weekend? Then save the dates for Planes, Trains and Autos! The 2026 festival program includes an exciting lineup of events. A thrilling weekend for anyone passionate about aviation, rail, autos, and more! Keep your eyes pee...

Planes Trains and Autos

Ipswich, QLD

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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 features a number of Australia's signature racing and motorsports events, from the glitz and...

Festival of Horsepower

Ipswich, QLD

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Galvanized is the city's festival of heritage, showcasing some of the best heritage experiences and events Ipswich has to offer. Delve into the history of Ipswich with tours of iconic sites, unique workshops and events, and a variety of heritage expe...

Galvanized - A Festival of Heritage

Ipswich, QLD

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Arts, Culture and Food

This summer, IAG Kids is bringing back your favourite hands-on activities in a brand-new exhibition, Move It. Build it, fly it, roll it, Move It! Race...

IAG Kids: Move It!

Ipswich, QLD

Experience the sweetest Christmas shopping in a handmade wonderland. The Gallery has been transformed into a Sugarcoated feast for the eyes. Old fashi...

Santa’s Sugar Plum Pop Up

Ipswich, QLD

Machine, Man explores the fragility of digital memory and the inevitability of technological obsolescence. Using a blend of obsolete media, interactiv...

Christopher Bentley — Machine, Man

Ipswich, QLD

Lost in Palm Springs is a national touring exhibition that brings together the creative minds of 14 internationally recognised artists, photographers ...

Lost in Palm Springs

Ipswich, QLD

🌟 The Future Belongs to the Weird Celebrate originality, creativity and bold ideas at The Creators’ Summit – Ipswich 2026 . This annual gathering bri...

2026 Creators Summit - Ipswich

Ipswich, QLD

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Looking for a power packed weekend? Then save the dates for Planes, Trains and Autos! The 2026 festival program includes an exciting lineup of events....

Planes Trains and Autos

Ipswich, QLD

The Queensland Model Hobbies Expo, set to take place at the Ipswich Showgrounds, promises to be a haven for enthusiasts and hobbyists alike. This exci...

Queensland Model Hobbies Expo

Ipswich, QLD

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Galvanized is the city's festival of heritage, showcasing some of the best heritage experiences and events Ipswich has to offer. Delve into the histor...

Galvanized - A Festival of Heritage

Ipswich, QLD

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Music and Entertainment

About Ring in the new year at Hotel Commonwealth! We are hosting a relaxed and festive NYE celebration this Wednesday December 31st 2025 with live mus...

NYE 2025 AT HOTEL COMMONWEALTH - FREE ENTRY FOR LIVE MUSIC

Ipswich, QLD

Dedway launches into 2026 with 'Frame of Mind' a song that will shake the Graff off the walls and lyrically goes Urban Exploring into the trenches in ...

Dedway, Kathleen Turner Overdrive and Chop

Ipswich, QLD

Looking for something fabulous to do this long weekend? Sashay on down to Dancing with the Queens as we present " MAD BINGO " Hosted by our iconic Mot...

Dancing with the Queens presents MAD BINGO

North Ipswich, QLD

A Night At The Musicals Inc. presents A Night at the Musicals – Live at the Ipswich Civic Centre Enjoy a celebration of musical theatre's greatest hit...

A Night At The Musicals - On Tour - Ipswich Civic Centre

Ipswich, QLD

A tribute to the unforgettable sound of Jeff Lynne's The Electric Light Orchestra. Evil Woman, Rock and Roll is King, Don't Bring me Down, Xanadu, Liv...

Rockaria – The ELO Experience - Ipswich Civic Centre

Ipswich, QLD

Get ready for an awesome evening filled with good vibes and great tunes! Seven of Ska will bring the best Reggae & Ska beats. From dancing the night a...

Ipswich Live Music Inc Reggae and Ska Night

Ipswich, QLD

Carter Entertainment presents Inviting you to join a night celebrating the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, presenting the musi...

Creedence Clearwater Collective - Ipswich Civic Centre

Ipswich, QLD

Presented by Ipswich Civic Centre… Direct from performances in over 40 countries, internationally acclaimed showman Thomas Armstrong-Robley is putting...

Love in Lights – Valentine’s Dinner and Show

Ipswich, QLD

Presented by Ipswich Civic Centre. Supported by Sit Down Comedy Club. Bringing comedy to Ipswich in the quarterly Stitch in the 'swich series. Travel ...

Stitch in the ‘swich – World Comedy - February 2026

Ipswich, QLD

Studio 188, Arts Queensland and Seismic Talent present… Brothers Geoff and Jake Fabila are descendants of the Jabirr Jabirr tribe in the WA Kimberley ...

Tjaka – Mixtape Sessions - Studio 188

Ipswich, QLD

In celebration of her highly anticipated debut album 'Rhythm of Life', out November 28th, Georgia Scarlett is hitting the road with her band for a spe...

Georgia Scarlett - "Rhythm of Life" Tour with Special Guests Favourite Kid

Ipswich, QLD

The Harbour Agency presents… "Meat Loaf The Concert" is the premium show of its genre in Australia. Its singer is the longest serving and consistently...

Meat Loaf the Concert – The Jim Steinman Songbook - 2026 - Ipswich Civic Centre

Ipswich, QLD

Craft Music presents… After reminding fans and media nationwide why they fell in love with his songs and antics on his widely successful Awake Is The ...

Ben Lee: On Tour Always @ Studio 188

Ipswich, QLD

A-List Entertainment presents… Anh Do's bestselling book The Happiest Refugee has made readers laugh and cry, and was described by Russell Crowe as 't...

Anh Do – The Happiest Refugee Live! - Ipswich Civic Centre

Ipswich, QLD

New World Artists Presents Off the back of the extraordinary success of his current 15 date regional By Request tour of Australia, beloved singer-song...

Diesel By Request - Ipswich Civic Centre

Ipswich, QLD

Jeff Carter Presents Celebrate The Eagles Greatest Hits live in Concert. A two hour performance of songs that defined an era, 'Take it to the limit', ...

The Eagles Greatest Hits - Ipswich Civic Centre

Ipswich, QLD

Presented by Ben Maiorana Entertainment. Following a hugely successful 2023/2024 sell-out tour, Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody are returning with a brand n...

Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody - Ipswich Civic Centre

Ipswich, QLD

Studio 188, Arts Queensland present… Julian Homewood is a charismatic and thought-provoking musician from Gubbi Gubbi Country, Sunshine Coast. Julian ...

Julian Homewood and The Homewood Sapiens – Mixtape Sessions - Studio 188

Ipswich, QLD

Swich Up Productions proudly presents… Kinky Boots Get ready Ipswich, it's time to say YEAH! The award-winning Swich Up Productions, acclaimed for the...

Kinky Boots the Musical - Ipswich Civic Centre

Ipswich, QLD

The Harbour Agency presents… Join award-winning performer Darren Coggan and re-live the songs of a generation as he brings to life the timeless music ...

Fire and Rain – The James Taylor Songbook - Ipswich Civic Centre

Ipswich, QLD

Presented by Big Guns Entertainment... Graham Toole, a dedicated musician, is renowned for his unique style and professional tributes to country music...

Kenny Rogers and Friends - Ipswich Civic Centre

Ipswich, QLD

Studio 188 and Arts Queensland present… A true hands-on artist, Clea is involved in every aspect of her creative process, production, visuals, and sty...

CLEA – Mixtape Sessions - Studio 188

Ipswich, QLD

Roll up, roll up. Or use a more conventional form of transport to get to the show. It's entirely your choice. Unless you accidentally become trapped i...

Ross Noble – Cranium of Curiosities - Ipswich Civic Centre

Ipswich, QLD

Presented by Outlawed Touring… A stage set in the 60’s when Johnny Cash performed one of the most famous shows of his career “Live at Folsom”. You’ve ...

Johnny Cash – The Man in Black Returns

Ipswich, QLD

Studio 188 and Arts Queensland present… It's kind of hard to believe, but another milestone has ticked over for Brisbane indie legends Screamfeeder – ...

Screamfeeder – Mixtape Sessions - Studio 188

Ipswich, QLD

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These holidays, beat the heat and learn about the unique Ipswich environment on this indoor scavenger hunt with the Agents of Discovery app.

Queens Park Eco Agents

Ipswich, QLD

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Join the City of Ipswich as they celebrate the festive season in style with 'Christmas in Ipswich'! Christmas in Ipswich is a City-wide festive celebr...

Christmas in Ipswich

Ipswich, QLD

About Celebrate Australia Day the right way at Hotel Commonwealth! 🇦🇺✨ Join us on Sunday 25 January for our big Carpark Party, featuring live music ...

AUSTRALIA DAY CARPARK PARTY AT HOTEL COMMONWEALTH

Ipswich, QLD

Fully Charged will be back! Join in at Queensland Museum Rail Workshops for the return of this one-day event. Planes, Trains and Autos presents Fully ...

Fully Charged

North Ipswich, QLD

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Sporting

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Mon 1 Jun - Tue 30 Jun

Festival of Horsepower

Ipswich, QLD

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Classes and workshops

Vapiano's Pizza Kids Masterclasses have arrived at Ipswich! This school holiday, we’re bringing the fun to the weekdays!

Vapiano Nicholas Street Pizza Kids!

Ipswich, QLD

After you have booked your spot pricing is just $20 for Copper clay, $30 for Silver Clay and $20 if you just want to use enamel to colour a piece (sim...

Metal Clay Play

Ipswich, QLD

Sculpt your own one-of-a-kind 3D object with artist Christopher Bentley! Dive into the world of 3D modelling in this hands-on introductory workshop, u...

Digital Clay Teen Workshop - Intro to 3D Modelling with Christopher Bentley

Ipswich, QLD

Join artist Sam Cranstoun for a hands-on workshop inspired by the humble yet iconic breezeblock. In this creative session, participants will explore t...

IAG Masterclass: Unfolding The Domestic with Sam Cranstoun

Ipswich, QLD

The Papercraft Show is back for three big days. Shop with leading craft retailers – kits, supplies and equipment. Get hands-on with Australia’s best t...

QLD Papercraft Show

Ipswich, QLD

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Business and Community

Looking for a new job, planning a career change, or helping your child explore future options? Join us at the 2026 Ipswich Region Business, Careers & Jobs Expo and connect directly with local employers, universities, TAFE and training providers, and ...

Business, Careers & Jobs Expo - Public Entry

Ipswich, QLD

Discover, connect, and be inspired at the Ipswich Home & Property Expo 2026 — the region’s must-attend event for anyone planning to build, renovate, invest, or improve their home. This one-day event brings together local builders, tradies, designers,...

Ipswich Home & Property - Attendee Registration

Ipswich, QLD

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Ipswich Central Precinct Guide