PERFORMANCE

Theatre and performance that bring SPARK Ipswich to life across stages, streets and unexpected spaces.

SIDEQUESTS
Explore other events happening alongside the program, adding extra moments to discover.

MIXED NUTS TRIVIA WITH DAME MARTINI ICE FC

Banshees Bar & Artspace

CIRCUS IPSWICH FESTIVAL + CARBARET

Ipswich Show Grounds

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JIMMY REES

Jimmy Rees – One Night Only is a high-energy comedy show from one of Australia’s most popular entertainers. Known for his sharp satire and relatable takes on everyday life, Rees brings his viral humour from social media to the stage. Blending stand-up, storytelling and quick wit, this one-night event promises big laughs, playful chaos and an entertaining look at modern Australian life.

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11 July | 7.30 pm | Ipswich Civic Centre | TICKETED

IAG X MONO

Ipswich Art Gallery collides with the Institute Of Modern Art for a special expanded presentation of MONO; a night of boundary pushing sound, evocative movement and durational performance that invites audiences to lean into sense and sensation!

Featured Artists Include:

Primitive Motion Sound System, Queensland Conservatorium Gamelan Ensemble, Heinz Riegler, Unregistered Master Builder, Liam Keenan + J.WLSN, Cloudy Ku DJ set, Juliet Widyasari-Burnett, Akio Suzuki + Hiromi Miyakita, Vanessa Tomlinson

Plus your chance to explore exhibitions: Light Play, The world came flooding in, and Ties that Bind in the Ipswich Art Gallery’s free entry UP LATE session.

11 July | 5.00 pm – 9.00 pm | Ipswich Art Gallery + d’Arcy Doyle Place | FREE

SAPLINGS

Saplings is a powerful, darkly funny theatre production about young people navigating the youth justice system. Through interconnected stories, four actors portray teens facing tough choices, fractured families, and limited opportunities. From craving simple comforts to longing for belonging, their lives reveal how easily circumstances spiral. Blending humour and heartbreak, the play questions whether the system supports growth – or holds young people back – and challenges audiences to consider where responsibility truly lies.

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9 July | 7.30 pm | Ipswich Civic Centre | TICKETED

IPSWICH HAS COMIC TALENT

We know that Ipswich Has Comic Talent.

Now, come and see it for yourself.

Previous Ipswich Has Comic Talent workshop participants have taken a masterclass in comedy with activist, writer and standup comedian Mandy Nolan and now they’re ready to hit the stage and show you what they’re made of!!

M15+ coarse language and adult themes.

11 July | 5.00 pm | Ipswich Civic Centre | BOOK NOW

CREATIVE HUB

By day, from 10.00 am – 2.00 pm Nicholas Street Precinct is alive with creative play, mind-blowing street theatre and live music.
There is an abundance of family-friendly fun to be had and plenty for adults too! By night, the Creative Hub lights up from 5.00 pm – stretching from Tulmur Place to d’Arcy Doyle Place and spilling into local venues. Explore music, performance, interactive installations, workshops, projections, markets and more.

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8-10, 12 July | 10.00 am – 2.00 pm / 5.00 pm – 8.30 pm | Tulmur Place to d’Arcy Doyle Place | FREE AND TICKETED

10 July | 9.00 am – 3.00 pm / 5.00 pm – 8.30 pm | Tulmur Place to d’Arcy Doyle Place | FREE AND TICKETED

BUDJERAH + JEM CASSAR-DALEY

This live music event brings together three exciting First Nations artists in a powerful double bill. Budjerah delivers soulful vocals and dynamic pop-R&B performances, while Jem Cassar-Daley enchants with heartfelt indie-pop and deeply personal storytelling. Supported by Birren’s warm, roots-inspired sound, the concert celebrates culture, connection and contemporary Indigenous voices, creating an uplifting and memorable night of music that resonates long after the final note.

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10 July | 7.30 pm | Ipswich Civic Centre |TICKETED

FEVER: CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS

Experience the magic, where live music meets a sea of flickering candles. Set within St Mary’s Catholic Church, this intimate concert series transforms a familiar landmark into something extraordinary. From classical to contemporary, each performance blends atmosphere and artistry, creating a truly magical evening that lingers long after the final note.

10 July | 6.00 pm + 8.00 pm | St Mary’s Catholic Church | TICKETED

Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons 6.00PM | BOOK NOW

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer 8.00 PM | BOOK NOW

SING WITH MZAZA

Join QLD Music Award-winning musicians MZAZA for an uplifting singing workshop suitable for all levels. French-born singer Pauline Maudy will quickly have you exploring different languages through song (in harmony!) and you will be invited on stage to perform with the band.

Find the workshop on the Union Place Terrace (near Hello Harry / Zamberos / Bun Bun Bao)

Workshop – 11 July |5.00 pm – 5.45 pm | Nicholas Street Precinct|FREE

Performance -11 July | 7.30 pm |Nicholas Street Precinct |FREE

SCREAMFEEDER

Screamfeeder – Mixtape Sessions is a live music event celebrating the legacy of Brisbane indie rock icons Screamfeeder. Marking 25 years since their landmark album Rocks On The Soul, the band delivers a nostalgic yet energetic performance filled with iconic tracks and fresh energy. Joined by support act The Blankettes, this intimate gig honours their enduring influence and connection with fans.

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11 July | 7.30 pm | Studio 188 | TICKETED

CIRCUS IPSWICH FESTIVAL + CABARET

Inaugural Ipswich Circus Festival Where the extraordinary comes to play.

Gala Cabaret (18+) Roll up for a dazzling evening of circus arts in an intimate cabaret setting — think acrobatics, contortion, juggling, and live music under the lights. Grab dinner and drinks at the Terrace Cafe before the show steals the night.

Community Day The big top energy spills into the streets! Dive into workshops – acrobatics, high-impact tumbling, German wheel, acro-yoga – or just have a go at juggling, hula hoops, and more in our come-and-try spaces. With roving performers and youth circus showcases, there’s something for every age and every level of daring.

The Ipswich Circus Festival is supporting by RADF, Arts Queensland, Ipswich City Council, Ipswich Show Society and TUX Creative Studio

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Gala Cabaret|10 July|7.00 pm|Ipswich Show Grounds|TICKETED

Community Day|11 July|10.00 am |Ipswich Show Grounds|TICKETED

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MIXED NUTS TRIVIA WITH DAME MARTINI ICE FC

The most ridiculous drag queen trivia is coming to Ipswich.
Hosted by award winner and Hall of Fame Inductee Dame Martini Fernando Ice FC!

11 July | 6.30 pm – 10.30 pm | Banshees Bar & Artspace | 18 + | BOOK NOW

FLOOD FEST

A two Day Celebration of Ipswich’s homegrown street dance style, featuring performances, workshops, battles and artists from across Australia and guests from the USA. Experience the growing underground talent in our own backyard.

11 – 12 July | Various Times | Firestation 101 | BOOK NOW

NORTHERN LIGHTS

The Blackstone-Ipswich Cambrian Choir Inc. invites you to bask beneath the Northern Lights and immerse yourself in a vast and sweeping landscape to the soundtrack of music from medieval to modern, featuring choir, strings, piano and organ.

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11 July | 7.30 pm | St Mary’s Catholic Church | TICKETED