SPARK Ipswich Highlights
24 Jun - 13 Jul
In a World of My Own
In a World of My Own is an installation designed to inspire development through play. The space has been transformed [...]
04 Jul - 14 Jul
SPARK Ipswich
Spark Ipswich is the town’s ultimate arts and cultural festival, spanning 11 days, the city-wide event celebrates the people, places, [...]
04 Jul
Fry Up
Studio 188’s newest and most delectable evening variety show, Fry Up. Come and satisfy your appetite for local delights, anything [...]
04 Jul - 11 Jul
Banshees Karaoke with Alexis Diamond
It’s karaoke time at Banshees every Thursday from 8pm! Join our fabulous host Alexis Diamond for our weekly cacophonous renditions [...]
04 Jul
ARTiculate Yarn and Yarn
Yarn and Yarn is an opportunity for local creative people to discuss the creative process that Pan and Boo went [...]
04 Jul - 14 Jul
Back to the Futurism
Spark Ipswich has another after dark exhibition to explore. Glow in the dark and ultraviolet artwork available to view 9am-10pm, [...]
04 Jul - 14 Jul
SPARK pixel
Collaborating with festival artist Renee Yates, SAE Creative Media Institute students produce exceptional animations and a lighting display all inspired [...]
04 Jul - 14 Jul
SPARK deLight
St Paul’s Anglican Church (St Paul’s) and 143 Brisbane Street will be transformed into a dynamic outdoor gallery. Local artists [...]
04 Jul - 14 Jul
SPARK d’Arcy Doyle Place
When the sun goes down, Ipswich comes to life showcasing projections, light activations, music and performance. Join nightly in d’Arcy [...]
05 Jul
The Beryls – The Pageant – Dinner & Show - 2024 - Ipswich Civic Centre
Starring Patrick Dwyer & Laura Trenerry Backcomb that big hair, glue on the giant lashes and prepare to snatch that [...]
05 Jul
JB Paterson, Tom Harrison and Serena Stranger
SPARK Ipswich presents a night of country folk country story telling from some of Queenslands finest artists. JB Paterson, Tom [...]
05 Jul - 14 Jul
Ipswich A Mosaic
Step into a world of vibrant colours and intricate details as you explore the “Ipswich a Mosaic” Exhibition. Held in [...]
05 Jul
Grown Up and Me Crochet
Grown up and me Crochet workshops are a class for ages 9+ to dip their toes into the world of [...]
05 Jul - 10 Jul
Sink the Ink
Sink the Ink is a tattoo learning experience where you get to be the tattooist and learn how to do [...]
06 Jul
Feeder - Performance
Come and celebrate young emerging musicians and producers from Ipswich, putting on a show you won’t want to miss. Straight [...]
06 Jul
SPARK Electronic
Experience an electrifying transformation as SPARK ventures into the realm of live electronic music, showcasing three dynamic acts and a [...]
06 Jul
Teddy Bears' Picnic - SPARK Ipswich
If you go down in the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise. If you go down in the [...]
06 Jul - 13 Jul
Circuit
Join them at Circuit, a music event like no other! Circuit is designed to highlight talented musicians in unconventional venues. [...]
06 Jul - 07 Jul
Once UP ON a Table
Once UP ON a Table is an art exhibition that will focus on the importance and beauty of the kitchen, [...]
06 Jul
IAG Up Late: Urban Renewal Discussion
Urban renewal can embrace many disciplines: art, architecture, and design. When employed together, these elements can work together to create [...]
06 Jul
A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation - 2024 - Ipswich Civic Centre
Hot off its sold out 2023 UK Tour, ‘A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ returns with a [...]
07 Jul
Synthetique
Join them on the first Sunday of each month at Banshees Bar & Artspace for Synthétique, an immersive and free [...]
07 Jul
WOMI
WOMI 2024 is presented by SPARK Ipswich and Orion Springfield Central and stars a jam-packed lineup with music from across [...]
09 Jul
Drag Aerobics
Imagine a workout where the beats are as fierce as the fashion, and the instructor is a charismatic drag queen [...]
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Studio Shorts - Flickerfest Indigenous Spotlight
Studio Shorts and Flickerfest presents Short film festivals that leave lasting impressions. To celebrate NAIDOC Week 2024 theme, Keep the [...]
12 Jul
The Disgruntled Variety Show
The Disgruntled Variety Show features local favourites The Disgruntled Taxpayers as the house band, playing a couple of songs at [...]
13 Jul
Mixtape Sessions - BEMAC Unplugged: Kristal West
Let Kristal West take you on a musical journey with a tribute to Dr Eddie and Dr Bonita Mabo. Kristal [...]
13 Jul
Every Brilliant Thing - Open Rehearsals
Join Ipswich-based THAT Production Company in open rehearsals. An interactive theatrical experience that invites audiences to consider the small joys [...]
13 Jul
Palace Ipswich Presents: DIVAS
Get ready to be dragged into a night of the epic, the romantic and the tragic as Palace Ipswich presents [...]
13 Jul
Big Band Spectacular
Music, you know and love, from the 1940s to today. Three Big Bands thrill with the sounds of trumpets, saxophones, [...]
14 Jul
Common People Dance Eisteddfod
The time has come for the mighty dance battle between Ipswich suburban gladiators and other frenemy teams from across Brisbane. [...]
20 Jul 25
Little Day Out
Little by name but big on fun! With a focus on sustainability, Little Day Out is bursting with music, hands-on [...]
Arttime Gallery and Fine Art Supplies
Banshees Bar & Artspace
131-133 Brisbane St, Ipswich QLD 4305, Australia
What’s On Here:
Firestation 101
Heisenberg Haus
Hotel Metropole
Ipswich Art Gallery
d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich QLD 4305
What’s On Here:
Ipswich Central - d'Acry Doyle Place
Ipswich Civic Centre
50 Nicholas Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
What’s On Here:
Old Ipswich Court House
Orion Springfield Central
Queensland Museum Rail Workshops
Ripley Town Centre
Queens Park Environmental Education Centre
Queens Park Environmental Education Centre, Merle Finimore Avenue Ipswich
What’s On Here:
St Paul's Anglican Church
Studio 188
188 Brisbane Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
What’s On Here:
Tulmur Place
The Pumpyard
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 [...]
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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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Stony Creek Brewing at the old Pumpyard
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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Ipswich Jets Leagues Club
Jets Leagues Club is a complete friendly entertainment and gaming venue, housing a restaurant which offers high quality dining in Ipswich.
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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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Brothers Leagues Club Ipswich
Brothers Ipswich is the leading community club in the region.
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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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Prince Alfred Hotel
Ipswich’s Prince Alfred Hotel, which locals have fondly been referring to as ‘The PA’ for many a decade now, continues [...]
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Ruby Chews Burgers & Shakes
Ruby Chews is a modern twist on the classic American Burger Bar. The menu is simple, and we they only [...]
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Moselles Cafe + Restaurant
With a cruisy Menu available 8am to 2:30pm, 7 days a week, and dreamy views out across the lake, Moselles [...]
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Montezuma's Ipswich
Tina and Terry Bartholomai have run Montezuma’s Restaurant at Riverlink Shopping Centre since 2015 and have earned many loyal regular [...]
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La Parrilla
Surrender to the fiery, fresh and oh so tantalising flavours of South America at La Parrilla restaurant in North Ipswich. [...]
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Ballistic Springfield
Ballistic Springfield Brewery, Bar and Kitchen features a 800 litre brewery set up, 20 taps serving a wide range of [...]
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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 [...]
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The Sourdough Crust Co.
Ipswich’s favourite neighbourhood pizzeria serving blistered, stretchy, chewy and charred, wood-fired pizza with their signature sourdough crust. Years in the [...]
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Club Parkview
It’s being hailed as the western corridor’s newest number one destination for events, entertainment and food, and Club Parkview certainly [...]
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Pizzeria La Prima
It’s hard to beat a traditional Italian pizza isn’t it? Like the Quattro Stagioni version at Pizzeria La Prima with [...]
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Monte Lane
Monte Lane is a local laneway wine bar in the Top of Town, Ipswich. With a curated selection of wines [...]
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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 [...]