Round-ups, suggestions and ideas to make your weekend better.
Music in the Hanger Brings Live Jazz and the Stephen Henry Quartet to Jimbour House
With Opera at Jimbour sitting out 2026, this is your best chance to experience one of the region's most celebrated jazz ensembles at one of Queensland's most extraordinary estates.
Pnau still Chasing the Next Great Sound, 25 Years On
Australian electronic powerhouse, Pnau, the band behind that inescapable Elton John x Dua Lipa 'Cold Heart' remix - plus collaborations with Coldplay and a 25-year run of uplifting, dancefloor-filling hits - are bringing 'The Nirvana Tour' to Toowoomba.
RISE OF THE BATHHOUSE
For centuries, the bathhouse has been a global ritual — Finland's saunas, Japan's onsen, Turkey's hammam. This winter, Toowoomba gets its own. Savannah Clark talks to Ben and Will, the duo behind Vikasati, about heat, cold and the quiet art of slowing down.
AT HOME AT TALLOWOOD
A life shaped by patience, creativity and the rhythms of the garden, Barb Somervaille has spent decades cultivating both art and landscape on her property Tallowood. As an artist, gardener and the creative force behind Country Garden Snippets, Barb’s work sits somewhere between painter, florist and storyteller - drawing deeply from the colours, textures and seasons of the land around her.
Lock It In: the 2026 Carnival of Flowers Lineup Has Arrived (and Tickets Are Live)
Yes, this year is going extremely fast. Tickets for Carnival of Flowers are already live.
FLICKERFEST 2026
Australia’s leading Academy Qualifying and BAFTA-recognised short film festival returns to Toowoomba for one night only at The Armitage Centre.
GIVE THE GIFT OF WARMTH THIS WINTER
The annual Civic Assist Winter Warmth Appeal aims to bring warmth to cold winters by supporting individuals and families experiencing hardship.
SIP, SAVOUR, AND CELEBRATE: THE HAMPTON FESTIVAL 2026 IS BACK THIS WEEKEND
The Hampton Festival is on again, this year marking its 22nd year and the best in arts, culture and tastiness the High Country has to offer.
FIRE & FEAST
With Mort & Co & Laurent Perrier. An unforgettable autumn afternoon of open-fire dining, premium drinks and live music at Bunnyconnellen.
What is open on this ANZAC Day
Looking for a place to grab a drink or a bite to eat this holiday? Look no further.
Meatstock 2026 is weeks away, and tickets are selling fast.
Yes, this year is going extremely fast. Tickets are now on sale with the announcement of next year’s artist line-up.
Cult-Favourite Acai Bros drops on the Northside
Bowls, but better - Cult-favourite health brand has landed in Toowoomba - and it’s bringing more than just açai with it.
What is Open on the Toowoomba Show Day Public Holiday
Looking for a place to grab a drink or a bite to eat this holiday? Look no further.
Toowoomba Grammar Art Show to Open 27-March
The Toowoomba Grammar Art Show is back, featuring the work of hundreds of artists across the country.
Toowoomba Fashion Festival takes to the runway this weekend
Mark your calendars for March 21th, 2026, as the Toowoomba Fashion Festival (TFF) returns for its third year - with three big runways of local and national emerging and established designers and boutiques.
‘& Juliet’ Brings a Pop-Fuelled Twist to Shakespeare’s greatest play.
One of Shakespeare’s most famous stories gets a joyful rewrite in this pop-powered musical that asks a simple question: what happens if Juliet lives?
The Chronicle Lifeline Bookfest is on again this weekend; now in it’s 45th year
Now in its 45th year, the charity book sale is looking to be bigger than ever with thousands of titles up for grabs and all for a good cause.