8 - 12 July 2026
Our city-wide festival of arts and culture showcases local talent and creates
unique audience experiences for all.
The 2026 program is teeming with exhibitions, music, performances and hands-on experiences across the city. We invite you to dive deep into this year’s program, to fill your diary with creative experiences, and adventure to new places and spaces.
SEE SPARK IPSWICH GUIDE +
TICKETING INFORMATION +
Event ticketing is available through individual venues. Click the direct links on each event page for more info.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS +
What are the dates of the Festival?
SPARK Ipswich is Wednesday 8 July – Sunday 12 July 2026.
Where can I get a printed program?
View a printable digital version of the program here.
Where is the Festival held?
SPARK Ipswich has events, activities and workshops all across the City of Ipswich.
Are children welcome at the Festival?
SPARK Ipswich is a family-friendly Festival; with dedicated kids programming. Some events are 18+ and are marked as such in the program guide.
Find information on the family-focused events here.
I’m an artist/performer – can I be involved in the Festival?
SPARK Ipswich is a fully curated festival with the program developed by a programming team. We do invite expressions of interest from artists and creative practitioners for specific elements of our program each year.
Our program for 2026 has been finalised. If you wish to put forward a program idea for future festivals, please email events@ipswich.qld.gov.au. We recommend signing up for our e-news and social media channels so you can stay up to date with information!
Can I volunteer at the Festival?
Yes, you can! Please head over to our volunteer’s page to learn how to get involved.
How do I keep up to date with SPARK Ipswich programming updates?
The best way is to sign-up to our e-newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with what’s on.
Who do I contact for media enquiries?
Please email media@ipswich.qld.gov.au with any media enquiries.
Where can I find out about accessible events?
We welcome all audiences to SPARK Ipswich and strive to make every event as accessible as possible. On each of the event pages we have provided as much information as possible for each of our events and festival venues, including companion tickets, access facilities, sensory, aural and visual access.We are always open to discussing your requirements to assist wherever possible. If you would like to speak to someone about your access requirements, please contact our team during business hours via the details below.
Email: events@ipswich.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 3810 6666
If attendees have individual needs, how can they let SPARK Ipswich know?
Bookings for patrons with individual needs can be made directly with venues over the phone or via email.
For any general queries, please contact us via events@ipswich.qld.gov.au or phone 3810 6666 during business hours.
Will events include Auslan Interpretation?
SPARK Ipswich is offering an interpreting service for select programming; details will be included on event pages.