Townsville 150 Celebrations
On 15 February 2016, Townsville officially marked 150 years since being declared a municipality.
During the year-long salute, Townsville hosted over 150 community-led festivals, events, concerts, exhibitions and activities to explore our community’s rich heritage and celebrate the evolution of our vibrant and colourful culture. Whether you were a fifth generation local, had just moved here, or breeze through every winter to make the most of our ideal location, all were encouraged to get involved.
Resources to compliment the T150 Education Kit
Activity Kits
The following are zip files for downloading to complement the above T150 Education Kit.
Account of James Morrill
This is an account of James Morrill:
T150 Wrap Up Video
Relive the exciting year of T150 celebrations:
Highlight Videos
The following highlight videos cover celebrations throughout Townsville's 150th year:
- 15 Feb 2016 – Ceremonial Council Meeting
- 30 Mar 2016 – T150 Yarns: Villains, Heroes and Saints
- 15 May 2016 – T150 Yarns: Exploring Townsville's History and Heritage
- 3 Jun 2016 – 4TOFM Pacific Festival: Day 1
- 4 Jun 2016 – 4TOFM Pacific Festival: Day 2
- 5 Jun 2016 – 4TOFM Pacific Festival: Day 3
- 19 Jul 2016 – T150 Yarns: Townsville's Greatest Sporting Achievements
- 10 Sep 2016 – The Port of Townsville Gala Dinner Under the Stars
- 28 Sep 2016 – T150 Yarns: Townsville's Natural Disasters
- 2-23 Nov 2016 – T150 Yarns: 150 Years of Stage and Screen
The Townsville 150 Celebrations were sponsored by platinum sponsors: 4TOFM, the Air Force, Townsville Bulletin, Port of Townsville. The event was also sponsored by gold sponsors: the Yellow Pages, the White Pages, James Cook University, and accommodation partner Rydges.
From Selection to Discovery was funded by the Queensland Government through the State Library of Queensland and provided five councils with a grant and training to support the completion of a digitisation project of their choice. It aimed to increase the presence and accessibility of Queensland’s heritage collections online, and to build the capacity of councils and communities to continue selecting digitising and making collections accessible online into the future.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.
Shakespeare In Love
Begin the 2026 theatre season with a story of love, inspiration, and artistic brilliance. Shakespeare in Love arrives at Townsville Civic Theatre 5 – 7 March in a vibrant new production from TheatreiNQ, filled with laughter, heart, and the energy of Shakespeare’s London. Tickets on sale now.
Where is the Green Sheep?
Where is the Green Sheep? is an immersive visual theatre experience based on the beloved children’s book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek. We meet Blue Sheep who loves blue flowers and Red Sheep who loves to cartwheel in the fields… But where IS that Green Sheep? Tickets on sale now.
Townsville Fire Championship Celebrations
Join us this Sunday from 9-11am at Cotters Market on Flinders Street to congratulate Townsville Fire on winning the WNBL 2025/26 Championship.
Payments Made Your Way
Pay rates your way this notice period, with options to pay online and by phone. Having trouble paying in full? Request a payment plan to pay by instalments.