What’s on: 10 things to do in Toowoomba this weekend
From ballet to local orchestras or signing up to volunteer organisations, there’s something for everyone in Toowoomba this weekend.
From ballet to local orchestras or signing up to volunteer organisations, there’s something for everyone in Toowoomba this weekend.
In a short five years, the Toowoomba Regional Youth Orchestra has grown into a 50-strong ensemble and this week will go undercover in a wholesome array of spy numbers.
The speech and drama sections of Toowoomba’s eisteddfod held a special moment for one former student and her teacher. See all the photos here.
From Mother’s Day gift opportunities to rallies and stargazing, here are 10 things to do this weekend across Toowoomba:
Two Fairholme College art students share their excitement over the school’s annual art exhibition.
After 25 years and plenty of hard work from dedicated volunteers, a 1914 steam locomotive is up and running, accredited for the main tracks, and steaming to take its first tourists.
Runners from across Queensland and interstate will lace up in Toowoomba this weekend, as dozens of roads are set to be closed for the major event that has seen accommodation providers booked out.
The Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine will bring a piece of their culture to Toowoomba in a night of dance, music and costumes.
One of Toowoomba’s oldest runners gearing up for the Toowoomba Marathon event said if it wasn’t for the social sport she wouldn’t be alive today.
Legendary Australian actors John Waters and Daniel MacPherson will light up the Empire Theatre’s main stage this weekend for the premiere of The Woman in Black. Here’s why Toowoomba was chosen:
A tribute of 20,000 poppies and violets knitted in the memory of soldiers who fought and the women who served during World War II will appear this week at Mothers’ Memorial in Toowoomba.
The Toowoomba RSL Sub Branch is ready for another massive Anzac Day at the Goods Shed but like all major events, it is feeling the pinch and seriously needs the community to help out.
Anzac Day is a time for us to come together as a nation and pay our respects to the men and woman who laid down their lives in service of their country.
This seventh generation family circus will hoist its big top in Queens Park, featuring the full suite of death defying tricks, hilarious comedy routines and amazing aerial acrobatics.
The 159th Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show brought tens of thousands of people through its gates, with People’s Day reaching close to one of the show’s biggest days ever. See all the photos, video.
‘Taking a leap’ is how the 2024 Darling Downs showgirl secured the title, and she excitedly looks forward to building her confidence by representing the region at the Brisbane Ekka.
The Toowoomba Marathon has drawn competitors of all ages, including two Brisbane sisters who are set to contest for a place in the 2km junior dash. Meet them here.
Make the most of this huge weekend, with a packed calendar of fun-filled activities for the family happening in Toowoomba and the Darling Downs.
From music festivals to agriculture spectaculars, tourist season in South West Queensland is fast approaching. Whether you’re a local or travelling to the region, sort all the events by location, date and category.
One of Australia’s most successful female artists is coming to Toowoomba, and there are only a handful of seats left in a tour that has already sold out in locations across Queensland.
Songs that have captured the hearts of theatre audiences from the big screen to the stage will fill the Empire Theatre this Sunday in a musical extravaganza.
Toowoomba’s largest shopping centre has cleared its centre court for a large roller skating rink until April 14, promising fun for kids as young as four. Our gallery here:
Dust your skates off, walk through a lightshow in the rain, or stretch out to help charity – here are 10 things to do this weekend in Toowoomba.
Tickets are already running out for the first Australian performances of one of the UK’s longest-running plays at the Empire Theatre, starring top actors John Waters and Daniel MacPherson.
A 50+ collection of contemporary and historical works exploring the history of objectification from the perspective of Indigenous Australian artists will open this in Toowoomba this weekend. Here’s why you should see it:
Gemstone, mineral, fossil and crystal enthusiasts were out in force at the weekend when Gemfest returned to Toowoomba. Check out all the photos we captured on the day here.
The Fairholme College Spring Fair had something for everyone to enjoy from the thrill-seeking rides and food stalls, to a ‘teacher’ dunking machine. Check out our photo gallery here.
A musical ensemble will wow Toowoomba with a showstopping combination of trumpets and choir performances.
What started as an idea of putting out lollies for Halloween quickly turned into a full-blown treasure hunt, with businesses along a CBD street coming together for the scariest night of the year.
The beloved Travelling Film Festival returns to Toowoomba over the weekend, showcasing some of the world’s best cinema. See what’s on the program here.
The impressive finalists for the 2023 Focus HR Business Excellence Awards can now be revealed after more than 700 Toowoomba businesses were nominated. Check out the full list here.
Coming back to Toowoomba for its fifth year, the Regional Disability Expo is set to provide information and details about support services and resources available to some of our community’s most vulnerable. Details here.
Looking for something to do on this sunny King’s Birthday public holiday? We’ve found everything that is open in Toowoomba today.
The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers will come to a close for another year on Saturday, but details surrounding the 2024 event can now be revealed including the theme and date changes. Details here.
The biggest social event on the Toowoomba calendar has delivered again, with thousands filling Clifford Park for Weetwood. Check out our gallery with more than 300 photos here:
To celebrate the upcoming 2023 Audi Centre Toowoomba Weetwood, we have taken a trip down memory lane and compiled more than 1500 photos from the past 60+ years of Weetwood race meets. Check out our galleries here.
A Toowoomba metalhead who died just months ago will be honoured at an upcoming show featuring the former vocalist of one of his favourite bands.
Thousands headed up the range this weekend to see the iconic Grand Central Floral Parade and we captured all the key moments. See our bumper photo gallery here.
Are you heading around to the stunning gardens for the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers? Here’s where you can find every single one.
To celebrate the Carnival of Flowers, the Grand Central Parade will return to the streets of Toowoomba. Take a sneak peek at all the floats in this year’s parade and find everything you need to know about the event here.
A stunning event is being held for Rosalie House homestead’s 100th birthday. Details here:
It is one of Toowoomba’s most treasured food festivals and now for the 12th time, this carnival is set to heat things up with delicious treats, eating competitions and live entertainment on offer. Details here.
From deep diving into Toowoomba’s architecture, to a huge food and wine festival, to stargazing and an outback festival, here are some of the best ways to spend your weekend in the Darling Downs and surrounds.
Prep your tastebuds and cleanse your palate, the Festival of Food and Wine has arrived in town.
Toowoomba is already celebrated for its stunning gardens, but the region has now been recognised for having one of the top drops in the Sunshine State. See where the Garden City’s water ranked here.
An outback festival will see a heritage steam train make a rare trip from Toowoomba to Miles for the first time.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) is landing at Toowoomba Repertory Theatre for two guaranteed wild weeks
Hope you’ve brought your appetite, as the Festival of Food and Wine is coming to the Garden City this weekend.
Toowoomba is in for a treat with the Toowoomba Choral Society set to put on a show of a lifetime to celebrate its 90th anniversary. Meet the stellar cast here, including some of the society’s most accomplished alums returning for the must-see show.
A Toowoomba artist is revolutionising the art scene by creating a unique medium with deep roots in nature, rebirth, and nostalgia.
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