Festival of Stories 2015
Festival of Stories 2015, then called Savannah: Writers' Voices Up North, was held at the Mercure Townsville from 21 to 29 Mar 2016.
The festival was a celebration of everything literature, with a North Queensland twist and featured Peter FitzSimons, Judy Nunn, David Malouf, Inga Simpson, and Hugh Lunn.
There was an assortment of events for booklovers including author talks, literary dinners, writers' workshops, book signings and panel discussions.
The 2015 event was proudly sponsored by Townsville Bulletin, 4TOFM, and Mercure Townsville.
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!
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
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.
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.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.