What's happening around town this December

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29 Nov

Whether you’re after outdoor movies or theatres shows, long lunches with sporting greats or Christmas concerts (lots of Christmas concerts), this month has everything you want and more.

Published 29 November 2024

Photography: Castle & Crown

Welcome to The Field Guide’s wrap of what’s happening the entire month of December, so you’ve got time to lock in plans well in advance. Check out our daily calendar for updates as the month goes on.

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THE FIELD GUIDE’s 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS: 01 - 12 DEC

Embracing the Christmas Spirit, we’ve teamed up with 12 local businesses to offer a daily giveaway on our Instagram. valued at over $4,500.00 Running from 1 December, a new giveaway will be announced each morning at 8.00am on Instagram. Each day, enter that day’s giveaway, with winners contact via direct message on Dec 15.

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ROWES CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW 2024: 01, 06 - 08, 13 - 25 DEC

Celebrate Christmas as the front of the Rowes building comes to life with 9 gigantic musical animations. Dance with the starfish in an Underwater Garden, see Santa fly through the clouds, Elves making toys and the antics of the Gingerbread Man, sing along with "Aussie Jingle Bells", travel back in time with the elves to 1890s Russell St and see Toowoomba's biggest Nativity Scene. Bring the kids and enjoy this Toowoomba favourite.

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Christmas At The Movies: A Live Theatre Restaurant: 02 DEC

Celebrate the history of one of Toowoomba’s oldest buildings by travelling through the years of Christmas music from all your favourite movies! Experience the Strand like never before in this live theatre restaurant. And whilst the main performance has sold out, at the time of writing there are still tickets available for the preview performance.

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carols by glowstick: 03 & 04 Dec

There’s no better way to get ready for Christmas than some time of fun, laughing, carols, dressing up, waving glow sticks, and great food and drink.

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Conquering skin cancer film: 04, 08, 11 Dec

Discover touching stories surrounding the most common and preventable cancer worldwide.

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THE JUNGLE GIANTS - AUSTRALIAN REGIONAL TOUR: 04 Dec

The Jungle Giants' Regional Tour of Dreams just got bigger! With well over half a billion streams worldwide and the #1 ARIA-charting album Love Signs under their belts, The Jungle Giants are undeniably Australian indie-dance royalty. Known for delivering explosive, high-energy live performances, the band are now taking their show to regional Australia.

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The Best of Bublé: Christmas Experience: 05 Dec

Showcasing the timeless tunes and worldwide smash hits of Michael Bublé.

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Christmas In The Grove 2024: 06 & 07 Dec

Christmas In The Grove returns in 2023 for two special events! Join Bunnyconnellen for twilight cocktails and canapés, followed by a festive feast under the stars. With live music, delicious menu from Soul Kitchen Co, and bus transfers available, this event is not to be missed.

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The Sweet Delilah Swim CluB: 06 & 07 Dec

The Sweet Delilah Swim Club is a comic and poignant story of five Southern women whose friendship began many years ago on their college swim team. Every August, the ladies set aside a long weekend to recharge their relationships and friendships.

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Street Feast | Toowoomba Christmas Foodies Festival: 06 Dec

Join Street Feast at the Showground for a night of food trucks, dessert stalls, boutique retail stalls & music.

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Christmas Actually: 05 Dec

The five star festive smash returns - The music of Love Actually live on stage. Relive the magic musical moments from your favourite festive film including songs by Mariah Carey, Joni Mitchell, Norah Jones, Eva Cassidy, Kelly Clarkson, The Beach Boys and The Beatles, brought to life by a rockstar band of Australia’s top musicians and vocalists including Joshua Robson (Phantom of the Opera), Alisha Todd (Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves), and Tim Carroll (Fancy Long Legs, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical).

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Harley Breen: Flange: 05 Dec

Look out Toowoomba, One of Qld's best coemdians is returning to his home state for some big shows across the South East. Harley appears regularly on television shows including 10’s Hughesy, We Have A Problem and The Project, as well as Best Bits and It’s A Date.

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Candelight Concerts: 07 Dec

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Toowoomba. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay & Imagine Dragons or A Tribute to Queen at Saint Patrick's Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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FESTIVE VIBES TWILIGHT MARKET: 07 DEC

With over 110 market stalls come and get your Christmas shopping sorted. The kids will be entertained with face painting and hair braiding. Parents can sit back and enjoy the live music. Don’t forgot to stop past and grab a bite to eat from massive line up of mouth watering food trucks! And can’t forget a visit from the man in the big red suit, so stop past and grab a photo with Santa from Santa Paws Photography.

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Charity darts: 07 Dec

Challenge Shaun Johnson in this 12-hour marathon dart comeptition raising funds for Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Regional Cancer Centre.

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OP SHOP GALA: 07 Dec

An evening of dining, music, and fundraising, bringing people together to celebrate and raise funds for vital local services.

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2024 christmas wonderland: 07 - 24 Dec

Enjoy the traditional Christmas lights display, as well as local and roving performers, raffles, BBQ and Christmas entertainment for the whole family. at Toowoomba’s Christmas Wonderland.

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THREADS & BLOOMS FASHION MARKET: 07 Dec

Threads & Blooms is a pre-loved clothing market. Come shop at a variety of stalls with high quality branded clothing selling for second hand prices. Avoid clothes going to landfill, earn some money and have the chance to mingle with a beautiful group of local fashion lovers. Sell anything from new, preloved or vintage clothing, to shoes and accessories.

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STARGAZING: 07 Dec

Come along to the USQ in Toowoomba for the last stargazing session of 2024. Early in the night we will be able to view all 8 Planets. Because this is a weather dependent event please follow www.facebook.com/ournightsky for any cancellations.

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mayoral carols by candlelight: 08 Dec

The annual Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight are back on Sunday the 08th of December. Food and drinks will be available from 4pm, with Carols officially kicking off at 6pm. Santa will make an appearance and the evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display.

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VOLCANIC BREWING’S 6th BIRTHDAY PARTY: 08 Dec

Join in the celebrations as Volcanic Brewing celebrates their 6th Birthday with live entertainment, a free sausage sizzle & a BBQ competition - it’s going to be a Rib-Off so if smoking ribs is your specialty - this is the competition for you.

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AUDREY - SCREENING: 09 Dec

Audrey is a dark comedy about faded soap star Ronnie Lipsick, who has devoted her life to shaping her daughter, Audrey, into the star she never became.

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Business@DUSK - PEOPLE FIRST Bank: 11 Dec

Join Chief Customer Officer Maria-Ann Camilleri as she provides updates on the bank’s achievements since last year’s merger of Heritage Bank and People’s Choice. Maria-Ann will highlight the bank’s strong performance in its first full financial year, share progress on the implementation of the new brand, and discuss the exciting new head office development that will create a vibrant new presence in Toowoomba’s CBD.

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FUNNY BONEs COMEDY NIGHT: 11 Dec

Funny Bones Comedy Nights is back after huge success and roaring laughter of it's inaugural show! Funny Bones Comedy Nights are proud to be showcasing comedic powerhouses and emerging talent including: Chris Martin, Claire Pearson, Codie Grimsey, Liam Daley, Jemma Bayley, Jordy Mitchell, Jai Selva, Dani Cripps and Daniel Neville. Hosted by the Dynamic Duo Drew & Denham.

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Mashed Films Movie Gala Night: 12 Dec

Get ready for an unforgettable red-carpet experience to celebrate the best of young talent, industry brilliance, and independent filmmaking. 18 Showreel Scenes showcasing the incredible talent of our acting students, filmed and crewed by emerging creatives, 3 Award-Winning Short Films presented by surprise industry guests, Exclusive Previews of Dunny Derby and Dusk, including a special teaser snippet of Dusk, Live Filmmakers’ Panel & Q&A with the creators of the evening’s works, Red Carpet & Photographer – Dress to the nines and shine!

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Queensland National Ballet School: Don Quixote: 12 Dec

Queensland National Ballet School tells the Spanish tale of Don Quixote. Join us on the adventure as this spirited ballet, bursting with humor follows Basilio, a young barber, who wins the hand of his girlfriend, Kitri.

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A Very Elvis Christmas Concert: 14 Dec

Magnifico Creative presents A Very Elvis Christmas Concert featuring the charismatic Tristan James and rising 50's sensation Elvis Roberts, backed by the 10 PIECE Australian Elvis Band & special guest local artists. Featuring Elvis classics like "Suspicious Minds" & “Can’t Help Falling in Love” to Christmas favourites like "Blue Christmas” & “Here Comes Santa Claus”, you’ll be transported through time with a music experience that’s a perfect blend of Christmas cheer and Elvis spectacular

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RUMOURS INTERNATIONAL: SUMMER PARTY: 14 Dec

Rumours International and Triple MMM are doing it again! It’s the ultimate 80’s and 90’s Summer Party. Live music at it’s best with all your favourites: The Fibonacci Band, The Patriarchs, The Bends.

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Christmas at Clifford Park: 14 Dec

Get into the Christmas spirit at the Clifford Park Christmas Fun-day. Come see Santa and his Reindeer and stay for Free Home Ice-cream, Free face painting, Jumping castle, gifts from Santa (while stocks last) live music and loads of kids' activities.

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WADE FORSTER: 15 Dec

Join Wade Forster, the 44th Toyota Star Maker, as he presents his first tour, with his band and special guest Jarrad Wrigley and the Bucking Bull Competition

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2024 Neighbourhood Christmas: 25 DEC

Now in its 9th year, this event gives a safe space for families and individuals who are doing it tough, spending the festive season alone, or who would otherwise go without on Christmas Day, a chance to celebrate Christmas with a nice meal, presents for the kids, and fun activities.

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CHRISTMAS SERVICES: 24 & 25 Dec

See our separate roundup. Details to come.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE JONDARYAN WOOLSHED BUSH DANCE: 31 Dec

Bring in 2025 with the Ridgee Didge Bush Band in the historic Woolshed at Jondaryan. Bring the Family, and join in the fun!Bring the Family and join in the fun! Dinner on sale, Tea and Damper supper included. Bar open.

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NYE CELEBRATIONS & FIREWORK: 31 Dec

31 December from 8.00pm.

Ring in the New Year at Queens Park with Fireworks on New Year’s Eve.

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MORT & CO KING OF THE MOUNTAIN: 31 Dec

Ring in the new year with Toowoomba’s biggest party … the Mort & Co King Of The Mountain! Food, Drinks, and entertainment including premium entertainment by Thirsty Merc, GANGgajang and The Voice’s Robbie Dolan and Jayden Sierra.

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