Ipswich Festivals

Welcome to Ipswich Festivals! A place to keep up to date with Ipswich’s signature festivals, partnered with or produced by Ipswich City Council.

If you are planning on holding an event in Ipswich, visit the Ipswich City Council website for more information.

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🚂 STEAMTRAINS AND SANTA 🎅 Take a trip back i

🚂 STEAMTRAINS AND SANTA 🎅
Take a trip back in time with Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway (QPSR) @qpsrofficial, travelling in the 100-year-old train carriage to meet Santa at the historic Swanbank Station. Upon arrival you will be greeted by the wonderful sounds of the iconic Ipswich Orpheus Chorale. This trip is always very popular so get in quick to book your ticket. 👉Book Now at www.QPSR.org Ticket prices:
✨$60 Families 2 adults and 2 children
✨$25 Adults ages 16+
✨$15 Children ages 3-15
✨$15 Concession must have valid concession card
✨Infants ages 2 and under free Bookings essential 👍 Trains Depart at 4pm and 6pm.

REAL CHRISTMAS TREES 😮 Experience the magic of

REAL CHRISTMAS TREES 😮
Experience the magic of Christmas with the FIRST-EVER @IpswichHospitalFoundation Real Christmas Tree Sale 🎄✨ ✅ Freshly Cut: Immerse your home in the enchanting scent of a just-cut Christmas tree.
✅ Variety: Choose from a selection of sizes and types to find the perfect tree for your holiday celebrations.
✅ Local Benefits: Your purchase supports Ipswich Hospital Foundation and brightens the future of local patients Pre-order your Christmas tree 👉 visit ChristmasInIpswich.com.au for the link Spread the word with your family and friends, and help IHF make this event a cherished annual tradition! 🎄🤝

📣ENTRIES CLOSING SOON ⏰🎄 Hurry, entries in

📣ENTRIES CLOSING SOON ⏰🎄
Hurry, entries into the City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition presented by @9NewsQueensland close at 9.00 am Monday 27 November. 🥇You don't want to miss out on the chance to take home your share of over $8,000 worth of cash and fantastic prizes from generous partners @river949, @strud_property, @eventcinemas_springfield, @choicesflooring and Harvey Norman Booval.
PLUS as an added bonus, all entrants will automatically be entered into the Lucky Entrant draw with 4 winners receiving a voucher for @petmincedirect 🐶 it's the best meal for your best mates! ENTER NOW via link in bio 🎉
*Terms and conditions apply Thanks to Christmas Lights Competition Safety Partner @Energex. For design and safety tips and tricks visit 👉 ChristmasInIpswich.com.au

LIGHTING OF THE CITY CHRISTMAS TREE ✨🎄 This F

LIGHTING OF THE CITY CHRISTMAS TREE ✨🎄
This Friday evening @Energex powers up the beautiful city tree! ✨Join us at d'Arcy Doyle Place to see the magical moment the tree lights up for the first time this festive season. 6.30pm for 6.45pm lights on. 🎅 The big man himself will make an appearance and performances by the very talented @thebaseperformingarts 💃🕺 🎄The tree will be lit up from Friday 24 November to Tuesday 2 January. For more information on Christmas in Ipswich visit our website via the link in bio ☝️

🎉🔔 HARK! DID SOMEONE SAY CHRISTMAS CAROLS?

🎉🔔 HARK! DID SOMEONE SAY CHRISTMAS CAROLS?
Dust off your Santa hats and have yourself a merry little start to the festive season this Friday night at Brassall Carols in Sutton Park. With the dynamic Brassall Carols Band ️🎷️🥁️🎻, a tonne of local and home-grown talent ️🎤️🎵, delicious food and a sparkling fireworks finale, you’ll be rocking around the Christmas tree in no time. There might even be a special November appearance by that jolly man in the big red suit! 🎅 📅 Friday 24 November
🎫 Entry from 5pm, carols starting at 6pm
📍 Sutton Park, Brassall Brassall Christmas in the Park is part of the city-wide Christmas in Ipswich program of events and activities. For the full program visit ChristmasInIpswich.com.au 🙌

🌟 BEST RESIDENTIAL 🏡 The Best Residential ca

🌟 BEST RESIDENTIAL 🏡
The Best Residential category presented by @STRUDProperty awards Ipswich's premier Christmas lights display 🏆 The winner will receive $1,500 cash and $700 for the runner-up, you don’t want to miss your chance to enter🍾 🏃‍♂️Hurry entries closing soon 🏃‍♀️ Link in bio ☝️
*Terms and conditions apply ✨City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition presented by @9NewsQueensland Thanks to Christmas Lights Competition Safety Partner @Energex 🔌 For design and safety tips and tricks visit ChristmasInIpswich.com.au 🎄

RECEIVE A LETTER FROM THE NORTH POLE 🎅 🎅Visi

RECEIVE A LETTER FROM THE NORTH POLE 🎅
🎅Visit an Ipswich Libraries branch from Tuesday 22 November to Wednesday 14 December and write your letter to Santa. Post the letter off in the special mailboxes at the Library and Santa's reply will be sent directly to your address! 📜 For more information visit @IpswichLibraries 🎄 To view the full Ipswich Festivals Christmas in Ipswich program see the link in bio ⬆️

💥BEST NEW ENTRY 💥 👑Be crowned this year's

💥BEST NEW ENTRY 💥
👑Be crowned this year's Best New Entry in the City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition👏 The winner will receive a $1,000 @HarveyNormanBooval computers and communications gift voucher 💻 Entry is FREE, quick and easy via link in bio 🎄
🔔*Terms and conditions apply 🌃City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition presented by @9NewsQueensland Thanks to Christmas Lights Competition Safety Partner @Energex 💡
🎄 For design and safety tips and tricks visit ChristmasInIpswich.com.au

🎶 CHRISTMAS CAROLS 🎤 Join in the festivities

🎶 CHRISTMAS CAROLS 🎤
Join in the festivities at one of many community events held in the Ipswich region this Christmas🎄 Check out ChristmasInIpswich.com.au for a full list of community events 🌟 🎇Kicking off with a bang is Brassall Christmas in the Park Friday 24 November 🏞️ Find out more info via link in bio ⬆️

WHAT A BRIGHT TIME 🎅 It's the right time, to ro

WHAT A BRIGHT TIME 🎅 It's the right time, to rock the night away 🎶 @DiscoverIpswich Christmas Lights tours available to book in now! Board the Christmas coach in your festive gear and let us do the hard work for you. We will source a selection of winning lights and do the driving. A light Christmas supper is also on the itinerary for the evening. 🎄AVAILABLE DATES:
Friday 15 December 2023
Saturday 16 December 2023 🎄TIMES:
6pm to 9pm 🎄TICKETS:
Adults: $38
Concession: $35
Children (up to 12 years): $28
Family (2A+2C or 1A+3C) $125 🎄Spaces are limited, bookings essential ⬆️ Link in bio

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