Tin Can Radio Kids and their families are invited to take over the airways at this fun and playful pop-up radio station for the young and young at heart. From fictional news to random reviews, song requests, love advice, fashion tips, radio rants, interviews and roving reports – all ideas are welcome at Tin Can Radio!

Curious minds who want to explore the world of radio more, can join our ‘make a radio station in a day’ workshop. Supported by Everybody NOW Artist’s participants will write and produce their own radio segments and record custom sound effects before signing up to host as part of the live pop-up broadcast (include Broadcast date/time).

Suitable for: For kids 7+ and their family, grandparent or favourite older person. Limited to 20 participants.

Workshop: 8 July | 10.00 am – 12.00 pm | Union Place Terrace | TICKETED $5 pp | BOOK NOW

Participatory Live Broadcast: 10 July | 10.00 am – 2.00 pm | Union Place Terrace | FREE

Step into ‘Musical Mind’ by Amigo & Amigo, an immersive interactive installation that turns sound and light into a playground of creativity. Making its Queensland Premiere, fresh from showings in the UK and Sydney, this artwork allows visitors of all ages to craft unique melodies and vibrant visuals through interactive touch panels. It is a celebration of innate musicality, blending harmonies and rhythms into a personalized experience. Presented by Ipswich Festivals, produced by Amigo & Amigo.

8-12 July | 10.00 am – 2.00 pm + 5.00 pm – 8.30 pm| Tulmur Place |FREE

Back by popular demand – enter a world of play and laughter as you are guided to dance your way through the festival.

8-12 July | 5.30 pm + 6.00 pm + 6.30 pm + 7.00 pm| d’Arcy Doyle Place| TICKETED $5 pp | BOOK NOW

Keep the SPARK Ipswich vibes alive after dark with a late-night trail of venues serving up music, art and great eats. Sip cocktails and share tapas at The Rusty Nail, open until midnight with exclusive SPARK specials, or soak up the creative high energy at Banshees Bar & Artspace. For a more relaxed pace, enjoy craft beer and hearty bites at Stony Creek Brewing uplate, or unwind at Monte Lane with cosy atmosphere and wood-fired pizza until 11.30pm.

Whether you’re chasing live music, good food or a post-festival drink, Ipswich’s after-party scene has you covered. Visit SPARK After Party on Ipswich Trails for all the information. 

10-11 July | Various times | The Rusty Nail, Banshees Bar & Art Space, Stony Creek Brewing and Monte Lane 

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

With a focus on sustainability, Little Day Out, presented by Verso Projects in partnership with Ipswich Festivals, is bursting with live music, hands‑on creative experiences, tasty food trucks and delightful roving entertainment. Gather your festival crew and get ready to sing, dance, create and play as Ripley Town Centre fills with energy and imagination.

Little Day Out programming is focused on children aged 8 and under.

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11 July | 9.00 am – 3.00 pm | Ripley Town Centre | TICKETED | BOOK NOW

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: 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 | RSVP HERE

Screamfeeder bring their Mixtape Sessions to Studio 188, celebrating the enduring legacy of Rocks On the Soul. Expect an intimate night of iconic songs, deep cuts and stories from a band that helped define a generation of Australian independent music, delivered with energy, heart and grit live. 

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11 July | 7.00 pm | Studio 188 | TICKETED

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.

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

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

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

This vibrant, free event returns to Springfield with live performances, hands‑on workshops, international flavours plus artisan crafts and
markets, showcasing the rich cultural diversity of Ipswich and South East Queensland. Main Street, Orion Springfield Central, comes alive with rhythm and colour as performers from around the world share their music and stories. Whether you’re dancing, discovering something new or soaking up the atmosphere, it’s a lively celebration for all ages.

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12 July | 9.00 am – 4.00 pm | Orion Springfield Central Shopping Centre | FREE

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

How better to start a festival Sunday than with a buoyant set by the Ipswich City Big Band – and witnessing an attempt to beat the world record of 368 trombones playing together! Lead by local legend Matthew Chambers, hundreds of Trombones will fill Tulmur Place. Must be seen to be believed!

Have a trombone? Sign up to join the ensemble!

12 July | 11.30 am | Tulmur Place | FREE

Think paint-and-sip… with a creative twist!

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.