Christmas in Townsville
Christmas in Townsville is about bringing the community together across numerous events to celebrate this wonderful festival time of the year.
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Mayor’s Christmas Appeal
The Mayor’s Christmas Appeal has been helping local families and individuals in need for more than 38 years. -
Carols by Candlelight
Carols by Candlelight, brought to you by Sun Metals, will return to Riverway under the big top tent on Sunday 6 December 2026. -
12 Days of Young Artists Competition
Townsville students are invited to bring their vision of Christmas in Townsville to life through a festive bauble design, with 24 winning artworks to be showcased across the city this Christmas.
Mayor's Christmas Appeal
Locals Helping Locals - Give the gift of giving this Christmas! Together, we can help local families doing it tough this festive season. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference right here in Townsville.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.
Garage Sale Trail
Garage Sale Trail returns to Townsville over two big weekends, 7-8 and 14-15 November 2026. Hundreds of locals will join together for one last national celebration of buying and selling secondhand. Register now!
Carols by Candlelight
Brought to you by Sun Metals, Townsville's favourite Christmas tradition returns to Riverway. Gather your family and friends, bring your picnic blankets and chairs, and enjoy a festive evening of entertainment under the big top tent.
Author Talk with Bruce Pascoe
Join First Nations author and storyteller Bruce Pascoe for a special Author Talk at Citylibraries Riverway. Hear about his latest book, The European Mind: Colonialism, Capitalism, Christianity & How To Recover, and explore its themes in an author-led discussion.