Planning a trip and wondering what’s happening in and around Townsville during your stay? Here’s some of the highlights of the 2025 events calendar. Why not pick your favourite event/s, pack a bag and come stay with us at Mariners North Holiday Apartments Townsville for a few nights?
TOWNSVILLE EVENTS
2025 Events
FEBRUARY
Suzi Quatro – Rockin’ On!
Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre
1st February
The Goat Race
Castle Hill Townsville
21st February
Castle Hill Trail Run
Belgian Gardens State School
23rd February
MARCH
Ocean Film Festival
Townsville Civic Theatre
13th March
APRIL
Wedgwood: Artists and Industry
Perc Tucker Gallery
6th to 24th April
Run Army Townsville
Jezzine Barracks Townsville
6th April
MAY
Townsville Caravan, 4×4 and Outdoor Adventure Expo
Reid Park
16th to 18th May
Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run
Magnetic Island
24th May
Sweet Days, Hot Nights Festival
Home Hill Showgrounds
30th to 31st May
Townsville Magnetic 30in30 Series 4
The Strand, Townsville
31st May to 29th June
JUNE
Townsville Magnetic 30in30 Series 4
The Strand, Townsville
31st May to 29th June
The Eagles Greatest Hits
Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre
4th June
Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic
Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre
6th June
The Great Island Trek
Picnic Bay, Magnetic Island
7th June
2YO Classic Race Day
Cluden Park
7th June
JULY
2025 NTI Townsville 500 Supercars
Townsville
11th to 13th July
Ephemera 2025: Trace-less in Townsville-Gurambilbarra
The Strand, Townsville
19th July to 3rd August
Australian Festival of Chamber Music
Townsville
25th July
North Queensland Military Muster
Donnington Airpark, Woodstock
26th to 27th July
AUGUST
Ephemera 2025: Trace-less in Townsville-Gurambilbarra
The Strand, Townsville
19th July to 3rd August
2025 Ladies Day
Cluden Park
2nd August
McDonalds Townsville Running Festival
Jezzine Barracks
3rd August
Townsville Cup
Cluden Park
9th August
CraftAlive
Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre
14th to 16th August
North Queensland Elite Rodeo
Hervey Range Rodeo Grounds
15th to 17th August
SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week
Magnetic Island
28th August to 3rd September
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run
Cape Pallarenda
31st August
SEPTEMBER
SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week
Magnetic Island
28th August to 3rd September
Wallabies V Argentina
Queensland Country Bank Stadium
6th September
OCTOBER
Nitro Circus
Queensland Country Bank Stadium
25th October
PBR Australia: PBR Monster Energy Tour Grand Finals
Townsville Entertainment Centre
31st October and 1st November
NOVEMBER
PBR Australia: PBR Monster Energy Tour Grand Finals
Townsville Entertainment Centre
31st October and 1st November
2025 Melbourne Cup
Cluden Park
4th November
2025 NQ Cowboys Games
Country Bank Stadium
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Saturday 15 March |
Gates: TBC Kick Off: 4:30PM |
NQ Cowboys v Sharks |
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Saturday 29 March |
Gates: TBC Kick Off: 4:30PM |
NQ Cowboys v Raiders |
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Saturday 26 April |
Gates: TBC Kick Off: 5:30PM |
NQ Cowboys v Titans |
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Saturday 10 May |
Gates: TBC Kick Off: 7:35PM |
NQ Cowboys v Panthers |
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Saturday 17 May |
Gates: TBC Kick Off: 5:30PM |
NQ Cowboys v Eagles |
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Saturday 31 May |
Gates: TBC Kick Off: 5:30PM |
NQ Cowboys v Tigers |
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Saturday 14 June |
Gates: TBC Kick Off: 7:35PM |
NQ Cowboys v Dolphins |
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Saturday 5 July |
Gates: TBC NRLW Kick Off: 5:15PM NRL Kick Off: 7:35PM |
NRLW – NQ Cowboys v Titans NRL – NQ Cowboys v Storm |
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Saturday 12 July |
Gates: TBC NRLW Kick Off: 5:15PM NRL Kick Off: 7:35PM |
NRLW – NQ Cowboys v Knights NRL – NQ Cowboys v Bulldogs |
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Friday 25 July |
Gates: TBC Kick Off: 6:00PM |
NQ Cowboys v Dragons |
This is just a taste of the exciting festivals, sporting games, concerts and shows happening here in Townsville. We recommend checking with the following venues for additional events:
Townsville Civic Theatre
Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
Queensland Country Bank Stadium Townsville
Staying at Mariners North Holiday Apartments you’ll be perfectly positioned to attend a local event and check out the amazing things to do in Townsville. Our 2 and 3 bedroom apartments are all fully self-contained and all boast commanding ocean views from Townsville’s only absolute oceanfront accommodation.
Events are subject to change so please be sure to check directly with event organisers for the latest information, amendments or cancellations.
*Image courtesy of Townsville Enterprise