What’s On in Townsville
Explore What’s Happening in Townsville and Nearby Areas
When visiting Townsville to attend the city's most popular annual events, Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville is the perfect choice for a memorable stay. Our central location places you close to the action, ensuring easy access to events like the Townsville 400 V8 Supercars race, the North Australian Festival of Arts, and the Magnetic Island Race Week. After an exciting day of festivities, retreat to the hotel's comfortable and well-appointed rooms, offering a peaceful haven to recharge. With a rooftop pool boasting panoramic views of Townsville, Castle Hill, and Magnetic Island, you can relax and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of the city. The hotel's attentive staff are always ready to assist, making your stay truly unforgettable.
Since 1983 Cotters Market, has been the largest weekly markets in North Queensland. Boasting up to 150 stalls with a fantastic variety of arts, crafts, food, and family fun. The market takes place every Sunday on Flinders Street from 8:30am to 1pm.
North Queensland Elite Rodeo is Friday night & Saturday/Night has a full program of action packed Rodeo.
Held along the picturesque background of Townsville’s Strand and Pallarenda Beach, The Townsville Triathlon and Multisport Festival is one of Australia’s flattest, fastest and most memorable courses.
The Annual SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week brings together the excitement of competitive sailing and community events, along with the ambience of Magnetic Island each August/September, SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week offers an experience to remember.
The Cowboys face the Brisbane Broncos on the 30th of August at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium
The Wallabies will return to Townsville in 2025, where they are set to take on Argentina at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on September 6 in what will be their first Rugby Championship Test on home soil in 2025.
The North Australian Festival of Arts is a dynamic celebration of arts, culture and community that lights up Townsville from late September to early October.
Nitro Circus is coming to Townsville for one night only!
Created by Travis Pastrana, the world leader in action sports entertainment, the electrifying show has already mesmerized audiences worldwide with adrenaline-pumping performances and jaw-dropping stunts in Costa Rica and Colombia.
The Ultimate Showdown: Monster Energy PBR Grand Finals. This is it—the final, defining chapter of a year-long race for the Professional Bull Riders Australian Title.
The Townsville Expo returns May 2026 (Date TBA) at Reid Park, where a range of exhibitors will showcase their best home & lifestyle products and services.
The 2026 Repco Supercars Championship returns to the Reid Park street circuit for the NTI Townsville 500- Dates TBA.