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Regional Queensland gigs, festivals and live music
A curated guide to bigger regional Queensland shows, festivals and live music moments worth knowing about — from Townsville and Mackay to Toowoomba, Cairns, Rockhampton, Gympie and beyond.
This is not every gig in Queensland. It is a rolling shortlist of regional dates worth travelling for, planning around or adding to the calendar when you’re heading outside the usual southeast loop.
Friday, June 12 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
Country Fest Queensland — Cluden Park, Townsville
Morgan Evans, James Johnston, The Wolfe Brothers, Rachael Fahim, Max Jackson and more.
Tickets: https://www.countryfest.com.au/
Friday, June 12 – Sunday, June 14, 2026
Townsville Folk Festival — Foots Hill Station, Reid River
A North Queensland folk, roots, arts and community music weekend under the stars.
Tickets: https://www.townsvillefolkfestival.com.au/
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Phil Jamieson – PJ Air Tour — Metropolitan Hotel, Mackay
The Grinspoon frontman brings his solo tour through regional Queensland.
Tickets: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/c76ae014-b90d-4598-aef7-819608eb66e4
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Phil Jamieson – PJ Air Tour — Mouse Proof Brewery, Toowoomba
A regional solo stop from one of Australia’s most recognisable rock frontmen.
Tickets: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/7cc6e834-8122-4c08-acd2-f647030318b6
Saturday, June 27, 2026
PNAU – The Nirvana Tour — The Powerhouse, Toowoomba
A big electronic pick outside the usual city loop.
Tickets: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/76b08819-b183-4a17-af7c-4bb2b0d2004c
Major regional festivals and tour stops
A few bigger regional Queensland dates to plan ahead for.
Thursday, August 27 – Sunday, August 30, 2026
Gympie Music Muster — Amamoor Creek State Forest
One of Queensland’s big country, roots and camping festival moments.
Tickets: https://www.muster.com.au/
Friday, October 2, 2026
Macy Gray — Townsville Civic Theatre
The Grammy Award-winning soul singer brings her Australian tour to North Queensland.
Tickets: https://dmhentertainment.com/macy-gray-live/
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Macy Gray — Cairns Performing Arts Centre
A Far North Queensland stop on Macy Gray’s Australian tour.
Tickets: https://dmhentertainment.com/macy-gray-live/
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Macy Gray — Pilbeam Theatre, Rockhampton
A rare regional Queensland soul/R&B tour stop worth knowing about.
Tickets: https://dmhentertainment.com/macy-gray-live/
Sunday, December 27, 2026 – Friday, January 1, 2027
Woodford Folk Festival — Woodfordia
Six days of music, arts, performance, talks and festival community in regional Queensland.
Tickets: https://woodfordfolkfestival.com/
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