Ipswich Show
Ipswich Show is one of the biggest events of the Ipswich calendar. The massive event will run over the next three days. Head on down to the show grounds on this public holiday and be entertained.
WHEN: 9am – 9pm
WHERE: Ipswich Showgrounds, 81 Warwick Road, Ipswich
COST: $20 Adults, $10 Primary school students, Free Under Prep.
Free entry at The Workshops Rail Museum
The Workshops Rail Museum is celebrating International Museum Day by offering free entry all day. Drop in and see the collection and experience some of the museum’s fantastic family favourites including train simulators, model railway and children’s adventure playground.
WHEN: 9.30am-4pm
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich
COST: Free
Stargazing at North Ipswich
Enjoy a night under the stars and explore the natural luminosity of Ipswich’s beautiful night sky. Brisbane Astronomical Society will provide telescopes for you to explore and identify the stars to unlock the secrets of the observable universe.
WHEN: 6.30pm-8.30pm
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich
COST: Free
Ipswich Artists: works from the Collection
See the diversity and skill of local Ipswich artists in this display featuring works that have been acquired for the Ipswich Art Gallery Collection.
Artists featured are Gary Abkin, Tim Acutt, Chenaya Bancroft-Davis, Annie Clarke, Donna Davis, Charmaine Davis, Mieke den Otter, Colleen Gardener, Angela Geertsma, Sally Harrison, Lizzett Kim, Wayne McDonnell, Sharon McKenzie, Deb Mostert, Kate Roberts, Andrew Spark and Helen Vere. Many of the pieces displayed have been acquired through the Ipswich Art Awards over the past 15 years and are shown in conjunction with this year’s Ipswich Festival.
WHEN: 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, Darcy Doyle Place‚ Ipswich
COST: Free
19th & 20th Century Works
View some of the finest pieces from the Ipswich Art Gallery’s collection of 19th and early 20th century fine art and folk art, as well as contemporary works reflecting Ipswich’s heritage.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until October 14
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Nicholas St, Ipswich
COST: Free entry
The Classics at Brothers
This duo has the wow factor. Jeff Camilleri and Leigh Pryce are seasoned performers who have worked the club circuit for many years amazing audiences with their outstanding vocal abilities and flawless musical performances.
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Wildey Street, Raceview
COST: Free
