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Find the best art events and make the most of your time in Townsville. From education to history and more, we have the biggest event range and best discovery experience, there's something for everyone.
Townsville Cinema Group Opening Night Screening for 2026: Join us for our screening of El 47. Thursday 12 March 2026.
There's no need to BEE-HIVE yourself! Bring a few drinks and enjoy the BUZZZ as we paint the night away.
Local author Judy Taylor launches Nancy’s Letters in conversation with Simon Cheers & Rachel Cummins. Join us for a moving night of history and story 🧡📚
Join us for a vibrant afternoon where colours meet community! Hosted by the Townsville Dykes on Bikes Charter, this queer paint & sip helps lay the foundation for our local chapter, connecting to a legacy on wheels from across the ocean. Sip, paint, and pave the way!
Come join us for a fun resin art class workshop where you can unleash your creativity and make stunning pieces to take home.
Step into the artistry of precision cutting and dimensional colouring in Line & Light. This masterclass is designed to refine your technical skills and elevate your creative edge. Learn how to enhance the geometry of a haircut with tailored tones that amplify movement, depth, and shape.
Come and create a pair of finches in clay in this artist led workshop with Michael Pope. You’ll be guided how to create your own pair of finches using pinch pot and clay construction techniques in the first session on Sunday 15 March from 9-11:30am. All materials and firings provided. Then drop back in on Sunday 29 March between 9am and 12pm to glaze your bird. Glazing takes approximately one hour.
Unleash your fashion creativity with a practical one-day intro to sketching, fabrics, color theory, trends, and portfolio building.
6 weekly classes exploring layering, tonal rendering and colour relationships with artist, Isabella Shatte. You'll be guided by Isabella Shatte, art teacher with more than 40 years of practice in a wide variety of media and techniques. Painting classes will be held weekly for six weeks starting on 20/03/26 and concluding 01/05/26. No class on Good Friday. The venue is airconditioned and accessible via a staircase. Please park in Hanran Street. Bring an apron to protect your clothes as well as your own water bottle. All equipment and materials supplied
Come and create a platypus in clay in this artist led workshop with Michael Pope. You’ll be guided how to create your own platypus using pinch pot and clay construction techniques in the first session on Sunday 22 March from 9-11:30am. All materials and firings provided. Then drop back in on Sunday 12 April between 9am and 12pm to glaze your critter. Glazing takes approximately one hour.

Come create a majestic Giraffe Sculpture piece, a unique and awe-inspiring experience for adults. In this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn how to turn simple materials into a bold 3D sculpture from scratch — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to play. Together we’ll guide you step-by-step through the process of creating a 30cm long × 20–30cm wide sculpture. Expect a fun, supportive studio vibe, good chats, and that satisfying feeling of watching something come to life from nothing. All materials provided — including plenty of quirky recycled bits to spark your imagination.
Unleash your creativity in this fun resin art class workshop! Transform a timber board into a functional art piece, preserving memories in a 'river of glass'. Personalize with beach sand, jewelry, or photos. Expert instructors guide you through sealing, layering, and the final pour. Create a custom art piece to take home!