Festival of Stories
Townsville Citylibraries’ Festival of Stories, held every second year, invites the community to celebrate storytelling in all its forms.
This event offers an adventure through stories, featuring well-known local, national, and international authors who share their insights through engaging talks, panel discussions, workshops, and creative activities. With author sessions, book signings, children’s activities, and hands on opportunities for readers and writers alike, the Festival embraces the idea that everyone has a story to tell and encourages the community to explore, create, and connect through the power of stories.
Everyone has a story to tell.
Previous Events
Anzac Day 2026
Join Townsville City Council this Anzac Day, in partnership with the Townsville and Thuringowa RSL sub-branches. Commemorative services and parades will be held at the Thuringowa Cenotaph, Riverway Precinct and Anzac Memorial Park, The Strand
Garrison - Exhibiting at Pinnacles Gallery
Featuring around 60 artworks by Douglas Green, Tim Page, George Gittoes, Jon Cattapan & more, this exhibition brings together historical & contemporary perspectives on conflict, service & resilience through works from the City of Townsville Art Collection.
Mother's Day Memorial
Join us at Belgian Gardens Cemetery for a special memorial to remember those close to us that we have lost. The memorial is a free community event and open to all who seek to connect with others to remember their loved ones ahead of Mother's Day.
Electrifying 80's
Join Paulini and Tim Campbell live at Townsville Civic Theatre with Electrifying 80s! This high-voltage show is packed with hits of the decade, neon-soaked nostalgia and enough energy to light up a dancefloor!
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.