What's happening around town this September

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31 Aug

Spring is in the air, and whether you’re after exhibition openings, food and wine festivals or world class performances, this month has everything you want and more.

Published 31 August 2023

Welcome to The Field Guide’s comprehensive guide covering what’s happening the entire month of September, so you’ve got time to lock in plans well in advance.

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Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

1 - 30 September

The entire month of September is filled with Flowers, Flavours and Sound.

The Annual Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers will take over the city of Toowoomba this September with a program of unique events and experiences, including award-winning parks, stunning private gardens, a street parade bursting with spring floral colour, music and some of the best food and wine to be found in Queensland.
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Art Exhibitions

01 - 30 Sept: Botanicals Exhibition, The Write Gallery

A celebration of nature, this botanical exhibition by Chelsea Baker opens September, 1 to conicide with Toowoomba’s month long Carnical of Flowers.

26 Aug - 19 Oct: Contemporary Wearables Biennal Jewellery Exhibition: TRAG

Showcasing 45 of Australia's most distinguished and promising contemporary artisans, the Contemporary Wearables Biennial serves as a vivid reflection of current trends in artistry, innovation and craftsmanship.

06 Sept - 15 Oct: On the Road to Acland: Sky & Earth By David Lemay: Rosalie Gallery

An exhibition of paintings by David LeMay that draws inspiration from the ramnant of gardens in Acland.

18 Sept - 26 Oct: Nurtured by Nature: Feather & Lawry Gallery

Vanessa Frommolt draws on the beauty of nature as she explores this special exhibition through her chosen media of acrylic paint and resin.

02 - 30 Sept: Toowoomba Studio Art Trail

Experience the dynamic and vibrant art scene of Toowoomba during Carnival with the Toowoomba Studio Art Trail. This exciting initiative, led by a passionate group of local artists, invites you to visit their studios and discover their creative process over each weekend in September.

06 Sept - 15 Oct: Nature’s Diversity in Mosaics: Crows Nest Gallery

Four artists with a passion for mosaic art and nature, showcase the variety of mosaic styles encoupmassing the beauty of nature.

20 Sept - 15 Oct: Beyond Bounds
An exploration of textile art across various mediums and techniques by the Darling Downs Textile Group
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PARKLAND ENTERTAINMENT

Each Weekend in September

Every weekend is blooming with Parkland Entertainment! Pack a picnic and bring the family along to musical delights and activities amongst the flower beds. Throughout September Laurel Bank Park will come alive with music, entertainment and blooms.

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#TReats

1 - 30 September

The Toowoomba Region is overflowing with fantastic foodie moments – our cafes, pubs, cocktail bars and everything in between serve up mouth-watering meals and breathtaking beverages on the regular.

This menu of exclusive springtime specials available only 1-30 September 2023. The best part – they’re all only $10-$20!

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SPORTSMAN'S LUNCH

1 September

Enjoy a spectacular Sportsman's Lunch at The Spotted Cow, to celebrate the incredible world of cricket with a special guest appearance by none other than Aussie Cricketing great, Darren Lehmann, sharing his wealth of knowledge and captivating stories from his illustrious career.

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SPRING TWILIGHT MARKETS

2 September

Aberfeldy host their Spring Twilight Markets, with a vast selection of stalls, a mini Eat Street for all of those culinary delights plus live music and the usual fantastic atmosphere.

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CURVE-BALL 2023

2 September

Curve-Ball is a black-tie charity ball that, over the past four years, has established itself as a pioneer for fundraising events in the Toowoomba region. Each year the profits from the Curve-Ball are split between an individual recipient/s and a charity of choice. The individual recipient is a local person who the committee, with the help of the community, deem has been thrown a life ‘curve-ball’ and needs help swinging back.

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MEL BUTTLE LIVE @ THE IRISH

2 September

Comedian, TV regular, ticktoker and threethirtyitis sufferer Mel Buttle returns with a brand-new comedy hour, live @ The Irish.

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WOMEN'S ADVENTURE FILM TOUR 2023

4 September

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour (WAFT) returns for its seventh year, celebrating extraordinary women and their thrilling adventure. Get ready for an adrenaline fueled showcase or courage and triumph that will ignite your spirit.

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LES MISERABLES

7, 8, 9 September

Toowoomba Choral Society presents one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.

Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice, and redemption–a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.

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CANDLELIGHT CONCERT: VIVALDI FOUR SEASONS

9 & 30 September

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Toowoomba.

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FESTIVAL OF FOOD & WINE 2023

8 - 10 September

For three mouth-watering days, sample the inredible flavours, produce and wine fresh from the bountiful pastures, orchards and vineyard of the Toowoomba region.

Soak up the cool concert sounds each night from some of Australia's favourite musicians.

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ACO COLLECTIVE REGIONAL TOUR

14 September

ACO Collective combines Australia’s most talented emerging string players with the professional musicians of the Australian Chamber Orchestra to create a high-energy string orchestra.

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2023 DOWNLANDS ART FAIR

15 September

Offering the choice of over 800 pieces from hundreds of artists the RME Downlands Art Exhibition is regarded as one of the premier art events in Queensland.

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SIDESHOW ALLEY

15 -17 September

Thrills, Spills and Daffodils! Its Sideshow Alley, its adrenaline Avenue, its Extreme Street. Head over to lower Queens Park, for thrill seeking rides, fairground fun, and all the dagwood dogs you can eat.

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Grand Central Floral Parade

16 September

Part of the Iconic Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, the Grand Central Floral parade sees 100,000 people line the streets as the flowery floats wind through the heart of the city.

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HELLO SPRING PICNIC @BunnyConnellen

17 September

Spring is here and Bunnyconnellan are once again getting into the carnival spirit by holding their Spring Picnic. Think garden party inspired cocktails, fabulous seasonal food and live music as you bask in the glorious spring afternoon. All you have to do is BYO picnic rug or something to sit on.

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QUEEN BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY: THE GREATEST HITS TOUR

17 September

Queen is amongst the greatest rock bands of the 20th century and Freddie Mercury is hailed by many as the most charismatic and flamboyant performer in contemporary rock.
Now, fresh of the heels of the successful Bohemian Rhapsody movie, comes an all new Queen tribute show from well-known Australian Freddie Mercury impersonator Thomas Crane.

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CAMERATA: CINEMATHEQUE

22 September

Building on Camerata’s hugely successful series Things that Go Bump in the Night, this spooky and surreal family-friendly concert features specially commissioned short films by the Oscar-nominated and Brisbane-born filmmaker, Anthony Lucas, with a live orchestra score performed by Camerata.

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THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)

22, 23, 29. 30 September

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) is not so much a play as it is a vaudeville show... in which three charismatic, wildly ambitious actors attempt to present all 37 of Shakespeare's plays in a single performance. They have a rudimentary concept of the stories and have imperfectly memorized a smattering of famous lines. Thus armed, the three brazenly launch into their task with an earnest focus and breakneck enthusiasm.

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ROALD DAHL'S THE TWITS

23 September

Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits are ready to delight and disgust, in equal measure.

Mr and Mrs Twit are the nastiest couple you could ever hope (not) to meet. Both are on a quest to be meaner than the other – but, is there someone out there who can out-twit the Twits?

Full of trickery and wickedly-funny pranks, Dahl’s adored classic encourages us to treat others with love and care and proves that if you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams.

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2023 AUDI TOOWOOMBA WEETWOOD

23 September

For more than 132 years, our region has celebrated our unique lifestyle with one of the best racing events in the State – mixing city indulgence and country racing charm, metropolitan standard racing and stunning Spring fashions – the Audi Centre Toowoomba Weetwood.

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BIG SKIES FESTIVAL

28 September

The award winning Big Skies Festival is back in 2023, with a star-studded line-up of iconic artists. Two days of live music on the main stage, experience regional bus tours, the long lunch or sunset dinner, chill out at happy hour at the hangar, sit by the fire at the camp kitchen or take a tour inside Jimbour House.

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CINEMA UNDER THE STARS

30 September

Pack your picnic blanket (and a jacket), gather your family and friends, and enjoy an evening under the stars. As the sun sets over Newtown Park, the joys of the film experience will be brought to life during the park’s first twilight movie screening. Food trucks operating from 5.30pm

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