UPCOMING SHOWS
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https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/sparkipswich/creative-hub/
By day, 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 with activities stretching from Tulmur Place to d’Arcy Doyle Place and spilling into local venues. Explore music, performance, interactive installations, workshops, projections, markets and more.
THURSDAY 9 JULY Tulmur Place Stage and Street Pitch Program 10:00 am – 10:45 am Damien J Johnson 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm Big Wheel Show: Hannah Cryle 5:00 pm – 5:40 pm LanGwij 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm Jamiesha 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm Big Wheel Show: Hannah Cryle 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Ipswich City Big Band
This is a special one, as three generations of the Hunt family take the stage!
Ipswich NAIDOC Family & Cultural Celebration Cultural activities, Performances, Elders area all welcome
The Winter Solstice Festival is back for 2026, lighting up Northey Street City Farm on Saturday 27 June! Come celebrate the changing of seasons with a night of music, markets, bonfire and festivities.
This year, we Return to the Light – inspiring us to work together to create a better world for all. Our theme speaks to our values at the heart of every Winter Solstice Festival: community, sustainable living, and creativity. Just as we create fire and lanterns to stay connected with one another in the dark, we seek community and care to find hope in difficult times.
Join us for an immersive day of inspiring workshops and panel discussions, ethical food and maker markets, live music, and activities for the whole family. And, of course, our annual bonfire and lantern parade!
WORKSHOPS INCLUDE*:
🔥Cooking on Coals: Native Flavours with Chef Chris Jordan from Three Little Birds
🐞Gardening for the GoodLife with Claire Bickle from Gardening for the GoodLife
🌼Brighten your Day with Origami with Michael Lai from Studio Hanakami
🌿Bush Tukka Talks and Tastings with Bruce Gululai Phillips from Murri Tukka
☀️AcroYoga for Adults with Chelsea, Rach & Linda from Brisbane AcroYoga
🌸 Creating a Garden Journal with Bethan Burton from Journaling with Nature
🍃Guided Farm Tour with Gavin Hardy from Northey Street City Farm
*Full program to be announced!
Early bird discounted ticket sales end on Thursday 14 May at 11:59 p.m. Get them now for cheap!
Winter Solstice Festival entry is free for First Nations attendees.
Gates Open at 1:30pm for a 2:00pm start, Saturday 27 June.
MORE ABOUT WINTER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL 2026:
Zero-Waste Festival
This is a zero-waste event. We encourage you to bring your own reusable mugs, cutlery and bowls, but some will be provided at the event if you forget.
Pay-It-Forward
Everyone is welcome at the Winter Solstice Festival. If you aren’t able to purchase a ticket, you can request one free of charge through our pay-it-forward program – just get in touch with us at info@nscf.org.au.
If you’d like to contribute to our pay-it-forward ticket pool, just add a pay-it-forward ticket at checkout when purchasing your own!
Get Involved!
Are you passionate about nature, sustainability, and community? Or maybe you’re a local creative interested in getting some hands-on experience at a festival? You can get involved by volunteering for this year’s Winter Solstice Festival! Reach out to events.volunteers@nscf.org.au and be a part of the magic!
What to Bring
A picnic blanket
A drink bottle
A reusable mug, cutlery and bowl. Please avoid bringing glass.
Your ticket - just save it to your wallet or bookmark your email confirmation. No need to print them out for entry to this event.
Your favourite people! This is a family friendly event, and all ages are welcome. Please note that dogs are not permitted at the festival.
If you need help at the event, locate the info tent or chat to one of our friendly volunteers to help you find it. From there, our team will assist you to the best of our ability.
The Northey Street City Farm community acknowledges the Yuggera and Turrbal people as the traditional owners of the land the Farm is on, and we acknowledge their elders of the past and present. Northey Street City Farm is committed to working collectively with First Nations people (especially Yuggera and Turrbal people) towards reparative and empowering action. Click here for more information on this work.
The Winter Solstice Festival is proudly sponsored by Brisbane City Council.
Mitch Bell's Emissaries Of Jazz @ STUDIO 188, Supported by Jamiesha
Studio 188, 188 Brisbane Street, Ipswich QLD 4305, Australia
Mitch Bell’s Jazz Emissaries present Short Stories…
A night of jazz inspired by the music of Wayne Shorter.
One of Mitch Bell’s earliest influences in the jazz world was American composer and saxophonist, Wayne Shorter. Through the inspiration Shorter’s music provided, Mitch Bell carved out his own unique voice. With the help of his 8-piece band, and special guest Milly Sargeant of local indie folk band Milly and the Maths Show, Mitch Bell and the Emissaries of Jazz will bring to life a mixture of original jazz with new arrangements of classics from Wayne Shorter and beyond.
Starring: Al Wheeler (trumpet), Chris Stover (trombone), Harold Brysen-Dean (drums), Jesse Carmona (saxophones), Max Fowler-Roy (bass), Max Irvin (saxophones) and Steve Newcomb (piano).
The Emissaries bring together some of the finest musicians in the South-East Queensland’s jazz scene boasting an all-star cast with decades of experience in Australia and internationally. This is a night not to be missed for lovers of jazz and all the music lovers of Ipswich.
Supported by Jamiesha
PRICES PRE-SALE TICKETS* All tickets (18+) - $15.00 Child - $10.00 * until 2.00pm Friday 29th May DOOR TICKETS** Adult - $20.00 Student/concession - $15.00 Mob Tix - $15.00 Child - $10.00 ** at the door from 7.00pm Friday 29 May
Ipswich Live Music presents…
Cool Life — a celebration of First Nations artistry and contemporary music. Join us for an unforgettable evening of powerful storytelling, soulful sounds and outstanding local talent.
Headlining the night is award-winning singer-songwriter Toni Janke— known for her captivating voice, heartfelt lyrics and magnetic stage presence. Toni’s music weaves culture, strength and lived experience into songs that resonate long after the final note. Supporting Toni are two incredible emerging artists:
Jamiesha
Gling
Together, these artists will take you on a journey through contemporary sounds grounded in culture, identity and connection.
Ipswich Live Music is proud to create platforms that celebrate local voices and bring our community together through live performance. This will be a night of connection, culture and seriously good music.
Come along, bring your friends and experience the magic of live music right here in Ipswich.
Join us for an unforgettable night as the dynamic band Jamiesha takes the stage at Studio 188!! Known for their powerful lyrics and captivating melodies, they’re set to release their new single “I’ll Never Stop” in February 2025, a heartfelt tribute to First Nations resilience and culture. Presented by Barka Records and Ipswich City Council, this event celebrates Indigenous voices and stories, blending music with meaningful dialogue. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a night of inspiration, unity, and celebration of heritage.
Jamiesha are supported by not 1, not 2, but THREE other local First Nations acts. Gling, The Eatles, and a special guest TBA.
$20/ticket
Come join us for the 2nd year of Blak Christmas! Featuring Jamiesha, Jungaji, & Rudy Matoy. This is a FREE, all ages event, which also happens to have some of the best pizzas around 😉.
May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be Blak 🎄
12pm - 8pm - Doughboy Groove - Fonoti Band - Jamiesha - Roaring Lion - Noah Fonoti - Heilala Dance Group
FREE EVENT