Ipswich’s most popular monthly Handmade Markets continue with over 100 stalls to spoil you with choice. There will be face-painting, balloon twisting and yard games to keep the kids entertained while you browse through what is on offer.
With 3 hours free parking in the Nicholas Street Precinct undercover carpark, you will have plenty of time to enjoy a meal at one of our restaurants offering authentic flavours that will surely satisfy your taste buds. Choose from authentic Australian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, and Mexican, plus a range of sweet treats at Gelatissimo and Stellarossa.
While you are here, why not make an appointment and be pampered at Sofia Nails and Spa or Austhetica Oasis located in the Tulmur Walk, check out the beautiful dresses and jewellery at Trottie Becke in their new location next to the News Agency, or stack up on your home medicine and first-aid needs at Terry White Chemmart? You can also drop into the public library and the dedicated Children’s Library. So come along and make a day of it.
Get loud and glow up with a night of neon and live tunes in Tulmur Place.
- Live music featuring Tuffy & Nik, and Kat Meakin
- Neon games and roving glow performers
- Food trucks
- The Commonwealth Hotel Pop Up Bar
5 pm to 9 pm
Free event
Get loud and glow up with a night of neon and live tunes in Tulmur Place.
- Live music from “Trace’
- Neon games and roving glow performers
- Food trucks
- Licenced bar
5 pm to 9 pm
Free event
Get loud and glow up with a night of neon and live tunes in Tulmur Place.
- Live music from ‘Triple Vegas’ and featuring Tuffy
- Neon games and roving glow performers
- Food trucks
- Licenced bar
5 pm to 9 pm
Free event
Jurassic dinosaurs are taking over Tulmur Place these September school holidays with free fun for the whole family! Explore the Nicholas Street Precinct as it comes alive with stage performances, mini golf, arts and crafts, and mini markets.
Monday, 19 September to Saturday, 1 October (*excluding Thursday, 22 September)
- Jurassic Dinosaur Display – grab a map and find them all!
Wednesday, 21 September to Wednesday, 28 September (*excluding Thursday, 22 September)
- Jurassic Dinosaur Putt putt mini golf – 9.00 am to 2.00 pm
- Jurassic Dinosaur Stage Shows – 10.00 am and 12 noon
Entry is free.
Celebrate Dad with a mouth-watering selection of foods and smoked meats from food vans, a display of heritage motorcycle and retro era cars and music. Get him involved in Ipswich’s own Beard and ‘Stache competition or blacksmithing, woodworking and men’s shed groups.
Beard and ‘Stache Competition anyone can participate, with free entry, nominate your bearded friend, partner or Dad! Great prizes for each category. Highest award goes to recreating one of Ipswich’s classic beards.
Categories: Moustache, Full Beard, Creative and Classic Ipswich. Registrations required – REGISTER HERE
Paul Rentone is a Roswood based blues singer songwriter performs with ferocious authenticity, honesty and soul. Heavily influenced by Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters he will take you back to a time when music really did cure illness and melancholia.
Suicide Country Hour are an alternative-country band from Brisbane, Queensland. SCH is known for balancing lyrical melodrama with comedic banter, spawning a turbulent and entertaining experience of songs and wisecracks.
The Handmade Expo monthly markets are a favourite among the Ipswich community with over 100 stalls each month, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Explore more with free school holiday fun! Meet your favourite characters at Tulmur Place for daily stage shows and meet and greets.
Stage shows:
10 am – 10.30 am
12 pm – 12.30 pm
Meet and Greets
11 am – 11.30
1 pm – 1.30 pm
Fireman Sam
Monday, 27 June
While completing a school project on Pontypandy, our host calls on Fireman Sam for help. Lucky he’s around to lend a hand and help discover some history along the way!
Blinky Bill
Tuesday, 28 June
Join Blinky Bill and our sensational Host as they take you on a journey that discovers all things ‘Australian’! From Vegemite sandwiches to bush dances, this toe-tapping show will have everyone up on their feet!
Bob The Builder
Wednesday, 29 June
Join Bob the Builder in his live stage show ‘Bob’s Biggest Build’! Featuring new songs and dances, along with all your favourites, Bob together with the host and all of you, will build and work their way to succeed with the biggest task!
Paddington
Thursday, 30 June
Through song, dance and storytelling you will learn all about the origins of this ‘very rare bear’! How did he come to live with the Browns and what does he have in his suitcase? Discover all there is to know about the very special bear named Paddington, all the way from Peru!
Peppa Pig
Friday, 1 July
Peppa Pig, George Pig and their friend Sammy are live on stage in Peppa Pigs ‘Taking Turns’ show! Join them as they play together, jumping in muddy puddles, playing dinosaurs, making pancakes and taking a ride in Daddy’s car!
Octonauts
Saturday, 2 July
Captain Barnacles and our host Steve are taking the Octo-cadets through Octo- training! When the Octo-alert goes off – the Octo- cadets must work together to help Captain Barnacles and Steve save the day!
