What's happening around town this June
Whether you’re after live music, art exhibitions, or night markets, this month has everything you want and more.
Published 01 June 2024
Photography: Morgan Smth
Welcome to The Field Guide’s comprehensive guide covering what’s happening the entire month of June, so you’ve got time to lock in plans well in advance. Bring a jacket.
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SCRIBBLESESH: 02 JUNE
Join in at ScribbleSesh, a chill eve of costumed Life Drawing. Have a sip, bring a pen, enjoy life drawing with a couple of twists. Featuring a new art model every session, share the love of art making with bespoke beer.
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FARM FEST TOOWOOMBA QLD: 04 - 06 JUNE
Elders FarmFest is Queensland’s premier primary industry field days. Showcasing over 2,000 companies and attracting over 60,000 visitors from across Queensland and the nation. Celebrating its 49th anniversary, FarmFest is one of the fastest-growing, safe and successful hybrid field days in Australia.
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STREET FEAST: 07 JUNE
Join Street Feast at the Showground for a night of food trucks, dessert stalls, boutique retail stalls & music.
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MISSY HIGGINS: 07 JUNE
Missy Higgins is unveiling ‘an anniversary tour with a difference’ to celebrate 20 years since her trailblazing debut, The Sound Of White.
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FAMILY PICNIC WEEKEND WITH THE SUNFLOWERS: 08 & 09 JUNE
It's time for a weekend on the farm filled with sunflowers, tractors and this time around an array of market stalls! Take home as many sunflowers as you can carry (within reason), have a picnic under our beautiful red cedar tree and enjoy the serenity on our little patch of paradise.
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WORDFEST AUTHOR EXPO: 8 JUNE
A feast of workshops to get the creative juices flowing at Toowoomba WordFest Author Expo; topics include comedy, travel, young adult, zines, scrips, lyrics ... or borrow a living book (author) for 15 minutes!
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ASH GRUNWALD: 13 JUNE
Australia’s foremost bluesman Ash Grunwald has announced a new National Tour to coincide with the release of his new single - Life Without You, a chilled groove about going the distance in a relationship and having gratitude for your loved ones. At Mouse Proof Brewery.
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WOMEN JUST WANT TO LAUGH: 14 JUNE
An evening of uproarious laughter, unforgettable stories, and, of course, wine!
Dive into a sea of stories that'll have you clutching your sides with laughter. These queens of comedy are spilling the tea, cracking jokes, and ensuring your night is absolutely unforgettable.
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GOLDEN GROVE WINEMAKER’S LUNCH: 15 JUNE
Join Bella Vino for a taste of the Granite Belt in a glass as theye showcase a selection of Golden Grove Wines paired with a french inspired menu created by Gip’s Head Chef Craig Edser in conjunction with BellaVino’s Isobella Barber.
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KNIGHT FIGHT XXIV: 15 JUNE
Full Contact Medieval Combat: The Armour is real, the Weapons are steel.Tyr's Warriors are proud to present Fight Knight XXIV. Knight v Knight in a show of skill and strength, with one on one and group match cage fights. Live band Empire Within will be supplying the killer soundtrack!
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LOK & KEE: VEILED SPLENDOUR: 15 JUNE
Experience an immersive journey, as audiences will navigate a realm where societal norms are challenged, and the pursuit of authenticity reigns supreme. From the glittering facade to the hidden depths of individuality, Veiled Splendour invites you to be dazzled by talents that defy expectations and ignites the senses.
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SILVERSMITHING BASICS: 15 JUNE
Join seasoned artisan Jemica Ostrofski for a lesson in the silversmithing shop. Learn the basics of silversmithing and create your own unique pair of earrings using sterling silver, copper, brass or aluminium. As well as your earings, you will take away some basic skills of silversmithing.
Other workshops at the Cobb + Co include weaving, copperfoiling and blacksmithing.
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LED ZEPPELIN IV: 18 JUNE
Aussie supergroup AUSTRALIAN ROCK COLLECTIVE (ARC) - Darren Middleton (Powderfinger), Mark Wilson (Jet), Davey Lane (You Am I) and Kram (Spiderbait) - are joining forces again to bring to life one of the greatest albums of all time, Led Zeppelin’s 1971 masterpiece, Led Zeppelin IV.
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MELBOURNE INT. COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW 2024: 20 JUNE
Australia’s biggest and best comedy festival is hitting the road for a huge 26th year! Featuring the best and brightest of the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, they’re bringing the funny to you!
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WORLD’S LARGEST PAINT & SIP LUNCHEON: 21 JUNE
Raising funds for Darling Downs based not-for-profit Momentum Mental Health, please join us as we make history with the World’s Largest Paint & Sip Luncheon!
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LA FETE DE LA MUSIQUE: 21 JUNE
Join for an evening of Manouche Jaz. Some Can Can dancing. Bar. Nibbles. Raffle. All in a French ambience.
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CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS - VIVALDI FOUR SEASONS: 22 JUNE
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 Vivaldi Four Seasons at Saint Lukes under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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FITZY’S FEAST WITH SAM THAIDAY: 28 JUNE
Join the ultimate long lunch with former Brisbane Broncos Captain and Queensland Maroons legend, Sam Thaiday. Along with words from this RL superstar, Fitzy's Feast will feature the very best a long lunch has to offer - premium cold beers, bold wines, delicious canapés and some seriously brilliant beef! And it's all for a good cause.
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See our Exhibition Guide for the comprehensive list of upcoming June Exhibitions
Have you got an event we should know about? Let us know!
