Roma’s Easter in the Country
March 28 to April 1, Roma, Old
This family-friendly outback festival includes street parades, miniature train rides, a rodeo, cooking demonstrations, nightly big rig shows, a country music concert extravaganza, dinner under the stars and a monster egg hunt.
0459 521 196
www.easterinthecountryroma.com.au
Dirranbandi Show
April 6, Dirranbandi, Qld
The 100th year of this show will feature a rodeo and campdraft, jetpack entertainment, stilt walkers, face painting, farm animals, magic show, town and country shed, fashion parade, dog trials and much more.
0428 250 977
dirranbandishow.com.au
The Outback Trail
April 13–21, Qld
Nine action-packed days of Australian music across 7 events in this 2,200km roundtrip from Brisbane and through Queensland’s rugged heartland.
(07) 3010 6600
qldmusictrails.com/trails/outback
Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival
April 19–20, Julia Creek, Qld
An epic weekend of live entertainment, horse races, an adventure run and the Dirt n Dust Rodeo.
0448 901 392
dirtndust.com
Outback River Lights Festival
April 19–21, Cunnamulla, Qld
Live music, roving circus performers, lantern making, art competitions, poets’ breakfast, community markets and the light spectacular on the Sunday evening.
Cunnamulla Visitor Information Centre (07) 4655 8470
cunnamullatourism.com.au/outback-river-lights-festival
Festival of Outback Skies
May 3–5, Hughenden, Qld
Workshops, markets, bronc and bull rides, steer wrestling, an art trail and more.
(07) 4741 2970
festivalofoutbackskies.com.au
Beef Australia
May 5–11, Rockhampton, Qld
A weeklong celebration and exhibition of the industry with entertainment, cattle comps, property tours, seminars and symposiums.
(07) 4922 2989
beefaustralia.com.au
Road to Rodeo Mount Isa
May 11, Mount Isa, Qld
An action-packed day of broncs, bulls and big rides in anticipation of the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo. Includes a rock concert.
(07) 4743 2706
isarodeo.com.au/road-to-rodeo-mount-isa
Festival of Outback Opera
May 14–20, Longreach and Winton, Qld
Join the annual pilgrimage to enjoy this iconic music event. Includes a gala ball, dark sky serenade and long lunch.
(07) 3735 3030
oq.com.au/whats-on
Music in the Mulga
May 16–19, Eulo, Qld
Held at Wandilla Station, this 4-day outback music festival will be headlined by Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley.
(07) 4655 4065
musicinthemulga.com.au