SPARK Ipswich Highlights
26 May - 24 Jul
25 YEARS: The Ipswich Art Gallery Foundation
25 YEARS: The Ipswich Art Gallery Foundation celebrates the Foundation’s 25th anniversary with a large-scale exhibition that highlights its significant [...]
27 Jun - 08 Jul
Bunkasaurus Ipswich
Award-winning Bunk Puppets, creators of ‘Swamp Juice’ and ‘Sticks Stones Broken Bones’, present this raucous, new, all-ages adventure! Forget what [...]
28 Jun - 21 Aug
Spirit of Place - Here, There and Everywhere - Ipswich
An exhibition of new work by much loved local indigenous artist, Sally Harrison being held at the Ipswich Art Gallery. [...]
07 Jul - 17 Jul
Spark After Dark
When the sun goes down, Spark After Dark comes to life showcasing projections, light activations, music and performance. Gather your [...]
07 Jul - 10 Jul
Spark on Tour
SPARK Ipswich hits the road taking the festival to small halls across the region. In A Bee Story, we find [...]
08 Jul
Illuminations: Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra - Ipswich Civic Centre
French chic meets British refinement in Illuminations, where Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra performs classic works by Elgar, Debussy, and [...]
08 Jul - 10 Jul
Monster Seige
Monster Siege is more than a game. It’s a fictional quest where kids star as the best versions of themselves. [...]
09 Jul
Waghorn to West
SPARK Ipswich presents Waghorn to West, Ipswich’s multi-venue live indie music crawl. 16 artists will take over four live music [...]
10 Jul
WOMI
Presented by SPARK Ipswich and Orion Springfield Central. Starring a jam packed lineup with music from across the globe, WOMI [...]
15 Jul
Boyd Meets Girl
Boyd Meets Girl pairs Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd with American cellist Laura Metcalf. Songs of Love and Despair is [...]
16 Jul
Peter and the Wolf
Join Ipswich City Orchestras for a musical tale of courage and adventure that can be enjoyed by the whole family. [...]
17 Jul
The Babushka Book Club - Ipswich Civic Centre
The three unlikely bibliophiles of Babushka deconstruct the classics, try to look smarter than they are and drink a lot [...]
17 Jul
Little Day Out
Spark Ipswich’s signature children’s contemporary music and arts festival is little by name but BIG on fun. With a focus [...]
Tulmur Place
Timothy Molony Park
St Mary's Catholic Church
Orion Springfield Central
Ipswich Art Gallery
d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich QLD 4305
What’s On Here:
Ipswich Civic Centre
50 Nicholas Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
What’s On Here:
Ripley Town Centre
Circa 160
Goleby's Basement
Hotel Metropole
Studio 188
St Paul's Anglican Church
Ripley Valley State Secondary College
Goodna State School
Bundamba State School
Rosewood State High School
Discover Ipswich's arts and culture scene...
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Ipswich Antique Centre
If you’re looking for antiques and other collectibles and memorabilia, you can’t go past Ipswich Antique Centre in the Ipswich [...]
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Ipswich Art Gallery
A visit to Ipswich isn't complete without checking out its award-winning Ipswich Art Gallery.
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Incinerator Theatre
If you’re a theatre lover, appreciate architecture or both, the Incinerator Theatre is a must-do when you’re in Ipswich. It [...]
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Julesart Studio Gallery
Local Ipswich Artist Julie Maddocks features her paintings, drawing and porcelain work. The artistic talents of this local gallery are [...]
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Banshees Bar and Art Space
Banshees is a friendly bar and art space where you can enjoy contemporary art exhibitions and live performances from local and touring performers from a wide variety of music genres.
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Arttime Gallery & Fine Art Supplies
ARTtime Supplies is the creative hub of the heritage Top of Town precinct. This shop not only supplies art materials [...]
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Sip 'n' Dip Ipswich
Unleash your creative side and enjoy a glass of something nice while you’re at it, in a fun class with [...]
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Scotland Yard Antiques
In the country town of Marburg, just off the Warrego Highway halfway between Brisbane and Toowoomba, you’ll find one of [...]
Book in for dinner...
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Indian Mehfil Ipswich
Indian Mehfil Restaurant is situated in the heart of Ipswich city in an old style heritage building, where you will [...]
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Pumpyard Bar and Brewery
Pumpyard Bar and Brewery has won an enviable reputation as the place to go for top quality, locally brewed beer and plenty of atmosphere.
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Fourthchild Cafe Restaurant and Lounge Bar
One of the first hip cafes to open in Ipswich’s heritage Top of Town precinct, Fourthchild has long established itself [...]
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Cottage Restaurant
Set inside a charming heritage Queenslander on Limestone Street sits The Cottage Restaurant built in 1861, an Ipswich establishment for [...]
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UB's (Ungermann Brothers) Milk Bar
An ice cream experience like no other… over 20 flavours of gourmet ice cream, indulgent ice cream inspired desserts and milkshakes in a 1960s inspired retro venue and heritage precinct.
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Heisenberg Haus
If you’ve worked up a huge appetite while in Ipswich, you’ll have it more than satisfied at Heisenberg Haus, a [...]
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Memories of India
As is the way for the majority of Ipswich’s best-loved restaurants, Memories of India allows customers to dine in a [...]
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Bakehouse Steakhouse
The former Haley’s Bakery, built in 1875, is now home to one of Ipswich’s premier dining experiences, the Bakehouse Steakhouse [...]
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The Rusty Nail
When the working day is done and the afternoon’s long shadows stretch across the heritage city, it’s the perfect time [...]
Make a weekend of it...
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Best Western Ipswich
Stay at this centrally located Ipswich property, within walking distance of hospitals, showgrounds, the USQ Ipswich Campus and city centre. [...]
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Country Motel Ipswich
Country Motel Ipswich offers all you need in a motel with a country-style friendly service. Overlooking the sporting grounds and [...]
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Quest Ipswich
Quest Ipswich Apartments, just one kilometre from the Ipswich Central Business District, is the popular go-to place for many wanting [...]
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Spicers Hidden Vale
With its sprawling 12,000 acres of native bushland, elegant guest rooms and enticing modern restaurants, Hidden Vale is where sophisticated [...]
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Springfield Lakes Hotel
Springfield Lakes Hotel offers stylish, comfortable and very handy accommodation just 20 minutes drive from Ipswich Central Business District and [...]
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Woodlands of Marburg
The elegant splendour of Woodlands of Marburg, positioned centrally between Brisbane and Toowoomba, makes it a must-visit destination for its [...]
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Oaks Ipswich Aspire Suites
Providing excellent short or long term accommodation to both business travellers and visitors, Oaks Ipswich Aspire Suites sets the benchmark [...]
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Rosewood Showgrounds Camping Facility
PLEASE NOTE: “All Campers MUST contact the Camp Ground Manager on arrival for site allocation and setup”
Your booking site number is indicative only and your camping zone will be confirmed upon arrival. Please call Rosewood Lions Club on 0481 382 049 for all arrivals.
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Quest Springfield Central Apartment Hotel
Quest Springfield Central serviced apartment style hotel rooms offer guests a relaxed and comfortable Springfield accommodation experience perfect for short [...]
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Tallavalley Farm B&B
This three-bedroom two-bathroom cottage at Tallegalla offers affordable accommodation for up to six people on a working farm. You’ll see [...]
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Ivorys Rock Caravan Park and Camping Ground
With wallabies hopping about and koalas to spot, Ivorys Rock offers modern and convenient campgrounds surrounded by picturesque native bushland. [...]
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Pocket Retreats
Just 45 minutes from Brisbane, at the end of a winding tree-lined road through quite stunning terrain, you’ll find the [...]