Regional Queensland
Best opportunities and grants for Queensland creatives in 2026
Here are the major grant and funding opportunities for Queensland-based creative practitioners and organisations.
The show must go on, unless it’s cyclone season
When cyclones and extreme weather cancel the show, artists often pay the price.
Must-see museum blockbusters in 2026
Dive in to a stunning range of major museum shows in Australia this year – from exciting new permanent displays…
Elastic Hearts review: pirouettes performed to Sia’s pop music
Sneakers replace pointe shoes in this joyful Sia-inspired dance spectacle from Queensland Ballet.
From gamers to lovers, this symphony orchestra has something for every ear
Ever thought you could celebrate love or geek out on games through music? Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s 2026 season has got…
Dancenorth: 40 years of dancing on the shoulders of giants
Dancenorth Artistic Director reflects on four decades of contemporary dance-making in regional Queensland.
Caesar review: This production in Townsville by TheatreiNQ is superlative
This iteration of Julius Caesar has an epic quality.
SWELL Sculpture Festival 2025: the Queensland favourite will shine even brighter this spring
Built on a grassroots ethos to connect through stories, SWELL Sculpture Festival will unveil over 80 artworks that tap zeitgeist…
Ken Done, 85, takes on surfers’ spirit at HOTA, Gold Coast
Gold Coast’s HOTA will soon welcome the joyous paintings of Ken Done in Ken Done: No Rules.
CIAF 2025 Art Fair Showcase reviewed – the Far North’s celebration of Indigenous culture
This year's Art Fair Showcase underlines the huge breadth of ideas and mediums in current First Nations art practice.