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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What's On in Ipswich Central

Name: Christmas in Ipswich
Start: 2025-11-05
End: 2025-11-05
Location: Ipswich, QLD, 4305

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Wed 5 Nov - Thu 1 Jan

Christmas in Ipswich

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...

Ipswich, QLD

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Arts, Culture and Food

The Ipswich Art Society Inc was established to encourage and promote the work of painters of all ages from beginners to experienced artists. We offer ...

Painting with Ipswich Art Society

Ipswich, QLD

Free

It's time to reimagine, remake, reinterpret! 'imagine...' is a fresh, hands-on program that invites visitors of all ages to slow down, look clo...

IAG Kids: imagine

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

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The Ipswich Art Awards are a vibrant celebration of the arts, drawing in over 1,500 enthusiastic visitors annually. As the leading visual arts award i...

Ipswich Art Awards Exhibition

Ipswich, QLD

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Join our Craft Circle for Residue + Response: Tamworth Textile Triennial! Join our craft circle to meet, talk, and contribute a knitted or crocheted y...

Conversation Piece Craft Circle

Ipswich, QLD

The Ale Alliance is a unique experience for craft beer lovers at Stony Creek Brewing in Ipswich. Members enjoy exclusive benefits including discounts ...

The Ale Alliance at Stony Creek Brewing

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

Get into the festive spirit at the Enchanted Christmas Twilight. This Twilight Event is the perfect place to get your Christmas shopping done in one s...

Enchanted Christmas Twilight Event

Ipswich, QLD

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

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

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Test your music knowledge at Music Trivia Night Ipswich QLD – free to play with prizes to be won! Welcome to Music Trivia Night Ipswich QLD - By Music...

Music Trivia Night Ipswich QLD - By Music Quiz

Ipswich, QLD

Cult Artists presents… GIRA (meaning fire in Butchulla) is the new EP from cousins Birdz and Fred Leone. Grounded in culture, truth-telling, and unap...

Birdz and Fred Leone – Mixtape Sessions @ Studio 188

Ipswich, QLD

Cult Artists presents GIRA (meaning fire in Butchulla) is the new EP from cousins Birdz and Fred Leone. Grounded in culture, truth-telling, and unapol...

Birdz and Fred Leone – Mixtape Sessions at Studio 188

Ipswich, QLD

Matala Navigators presents… “Matala ‘o e Pasifiki Arts & Culture Showcase 2025” Theme: “Foki Ki ‘Api – Returning Home” Join us as we journey home — “F...

Matala ‘o e Pasifiki Arts and Culture Showcase 2025

Ipswich, QLD

Maryborough alt-rock trio Ruination are bringing their explosive new record Everything Eventually to Ipswich. Released via Golden Robot Records, this ...

Ruination Album Tour - Ipswich

Ipswich, QLD

Come and help keep the music live! Stony Creek Brewing showcases local artists on most Friday Nights between 6 and 9pm. Check social media for details...

Friday Night Live Music at Stony Creek Brewing

Ipswich, QLD

Ipswich Civic Centre Presents… Join in for a special evening celebrating Mediterranean culture through songs and culinary delights. Led by French-Aust...

Mediterranean with MZAZA – Dinner and Show - Ipswich Civic Centre

Ipswich, QLD

The Harbour Agency presents… ALEX LLOYD With multiple Awards and accolades countless ticket and album sales to his name, Alex Lloyd continues to thri...

Alex Lloyd – Mixtape Sessions @ Studio 188

Ipswich, QLD

Dance Artistry Academy proudly presents… 5678 Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon as Dance Artistry Academy takes the stage for our annual dance ...

Dance Artistry Academy – 5678

Ipswich, QLD

Every month, the Queens of Ipswich present a special themed party with some of the finest performers in the area, hosted by the wonderful Palace Queen...

Palace Ipswich Presents an evening of Drag Extravagance

Ipswich, QLD

About NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA IS A CASUAL FREE-FORM DANCE CLASS IN THE DARK FOR THE PURE JOY OF DANCING. Just show up when you’re in the mood for a dance! ...

No Lights No Lycra - Ipswich

Ipswich, QLD

Ipswich Civic Centre presents… Supported by Sit Down Comedy Club. Supported by Sit Down Comedy Club brings comedy to Ipswich in the monthly Stitch in...

Stitch in the ‘swich – Friday Double Feature – November 2025

Ipswich, QLD

Lovers of swell sea shanties and rollicking singalongs, The Salty Sirens are Kristy Capstanfield (vocals and accordion) and Elyse Fishpatrick (vocals ...

The Salty Sirens Presesnts

Ipswich, QLD

Join in for an evening of live music at Stony Creek Brewing in Ipswich. Enjoy great music, locally crafted beer, and a relaxed atmosphere. Visitors to...

Live Music at Stony Creek Brewing 2025

Ipswich, QLD

Much of the world's most stunning music comes from places of love and loss. For its last concert of 2025, the Blackstone-Ipswich Cambrian Choir presen...

For Those Who Remain by the Blackstone-Ipswich Cambrian Choir

Ipswich, QLD

NEW MATINEE SHOW ADDED 3.00PM Heyday and 4ZZZ take over Banshees Bar and Art Space with bands from 80's & 90's Ipswich for a night of nostalgia and Ze...

The Bremer Beat at Banshees NEW Matinee Show

Ipswich, QLD

Live Nation, Select Music, and Rage More presents… Amy Shark – The Solo Acoustic "Songs & Stories" Tour Extended tour Due to popular demand Amy hit th...

Amy Shark – The Solo Acoustic “Songs & Stories” Tour - Ipswich Civic Centre

Ipswich, QLD

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Studio 188 presents… An Open Mic Night, cracking open new ideas! The Westside Scramble provides a space where creatives and community folk can perform...

The Westside Scramble - November - Studio 188

Ipswich, QLD

Carter Entertainment Australia presents… Join a memorable evening – and pay tribute to the songs of the one and only, Rod Stewart. A legendary superst...

The UK Rod Stewart Show - Ipswich Civic Centre

Ipswich, QLD

Free

Get ready to test your luck at Music Bingo Ipswich QLD - it's free to play with prizes to be won! Welcome to Music Bingo Ipswich QLD - By Music Quiz h...

Music Bingo Ipswich QLD - By Music Quiz

Ipswich, QLD

Ipswich Civic Centre presents… The Ipswich Seniors Concert Group have finally emerged from their winter hibernation and regained normal body temperatu...

Frantic, Festive Frolics! - Ipswich Civic Centre

Ipswich, QLD

Ipswich Civic Centre presents… Supported by Sit Down Comedy Club. Supported by Sit Down Comedy Club brings comedy to Ipswich in the monthly Stitch in...

Stitch in the ‘swich – Christmas Comedy Special – December 2025

Ipswich, QLD

Carter Entertainment Australia presents… Harrison. Petty. Orbison. Dylan. Lynne. The Traveling Wilburys. There’s never been a group, let alone a super...

The Traveling Wilburys Collection - 2025 - Ipswich Civic Centre

Ipswich, QLD

About Join us for a joy-filled evening of Christmas Carols and favourite brass band classics performed by the South Brisbane Federal Band in the stunn...

Christmas Carols & Our Favourite Brass Band Pieces

Ipswich, QLD

Come and help keep the music live! Stony Creek Brewing showcases local artists on most Sunday afternoons. Check social media for details. Come and joi...

Sunday Afternoon Live Music at Stony Creek Brewing

Ipswich, QLD

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Lifestyle and Family

About 🎀 Hold Hope in Your Hands 🎀 Join us on 8 November 2025 at CSI Ipswich for a powerful evening of unity, support, and celebration. ✨ 3-Course Dinner | Drinks | Live Music | Mega Raffle | Auction 🎤 Featuring guest speakers Chaz Mostert & Veroni...

Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser

North Ipswich, QLD

It's a massive themed trivia event! Join us for an evening of amazing food, great drinks, games, and trivia! The questions are fun - not hard - and will take you back through all the best bits. Don’t worry, there’ll be some head-scratchers in there t...

TAYLOR SWIFT Trivia at Hotel Commonwealth [IPSWICH]

Ipswich, QLD

FRIENDSmas Trivia at Hotel Commonwealth [IPSWICH]

Ipswich, QLD

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Sporting

The Ipswich Show Society is proud to welcome the Circle L Australia 2025 National Finals Rodeo to the Ipswich Showgrounds this November, in partnership with the National Rodeo Association. This is the pinnacle event of the rodeo season, with three ac...

Circle L Australia National Finals Rodeo

Ipswich, QLD

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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Markets

From their amazing handmade stalls, to their beautiful fairy with the biggest bubbles you have ever seen, to free face painting, lawn games, food truc...

The Handmade Expo Market

Ipswich, QLD

Ipswich’s most popular monthly Handmade Markets continue with over 100 stalls to spoil you with choice. There will be face-painting, balloon twisting ...

The Handmade Expo Market – November

Ipswich, QLD

Introducing Thrifty Threads Preloved Market which will compliment our already established Collective INDOOR Market at Ipswich Showgrounds. This Prelo...

Thrifty Threads Preloved Market

Ipswich, QLD

Ipswich’s most popular monthly Handmade Markets continue with over 100 stalls to spoil you with choice. There will be face-painting, balloon twisting ...

The Handmade Expo Market – December

Ipswich, QLD

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Classes and workshops

Join this two-day knife making class in West Ipswich and create your own custom knife with a vibrant resin handle. Perfect for a memorable experience....

Two-Day Knife Making Course

West Ipswich, QLD

Free

Join Ipswich Art Gallery on Friday mornings for play-based explorations of their current IAG Kids exhibition, 'imagine...' Toddler Time includes hands...

Toddler Time: imagine

Ipswich, QLD

Discover the ultimate blend of beauty and relaxation at Eezy Peezy Makeup Classes' exclusive Makeup and Sip sessions, a one-of-a-kind experience in So...

Makeup & Sip Classes

Ipswich, QLD

Join us for our Summer Spritz Cocktail Class , a hands-on cocktail class that celebrates the world’s most iconic aperitif. Over the course of the afte...

Summer Spritz Cocktail Class

Ipswich, QLD

Experience the Magic of Mosaic Lamp Making at Art Masterclass's Ipswich Pop-up. Picture a day embarking on an enchanting artistic adventure, right her...

Turkish Lamp Workshop in Ipswich

Ipswich, QLD

Get into the spirit(s) of the season at A Very Merry Cocktail Class — a hands-on afternoon of creativity, flavour, and festive fun! Join us from 12pm ...

A Very Merry Cocktail Class

Ipswich, QLD

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Business and Community

Save on your business utility bills Free sustainability coaching – Ipswich 6 November 2025 ecoBiz is a FREE program offered by Business Chamber Queens...

Free sustainability coaching – Ipswich

Ipswich, QLD

Free

Finding Unicorns (and keeping them happy) Volunteers—can’t live without ’em, can’t find enough of ’em? You’re not alone. This workshop takes a fresh (...

Stronger Communities - Volunteer Recruitment and Retention

North Ipswich, QLD

Free

Learn how to measure your business’s carbon emissions ecoBiz carbon workshop If you’re part of the supply chains of larger businesses, you may find...

ecoBiz Carbon Workshop - Ipswich

Ipswich, QLD

Tired of posting on social media without seeing real results? In this practical and insightful workshop, you'll learn how to turn your social media fr...

Social Media That Promotes, Converts and Sells - Ipswich

Ipswich, QLD

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 & ...

Business, Careers & Jobs Expo - Public Entry

Ipswich, QLD

Exhibit at the Ipswich Home & Property Expo 2026 Connect directly with homeowners, renovators, and property investors at the inaugural Ipswich Home & ...

Ipswich Home & Property Expo - Exhibitor Registration

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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