What's happening around town this May
Whether it’s world class opera and chamber music, food & wine festivals, art exhibitions or black tie galas you’re after, May is looking to be jam-packed with local events.
Updated 01 May
Photography: Mitch Lowe
We heard you loud and clear: I need more time to plan my weekend! And with that, welcome to The Field Guide’s guide covering what’s happening in the month of May, so you’ve got time to lock in plans well in advance.
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ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S: THE 39 STEPS: 30 APR - 11 MAY
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have a fast-paced whodunnit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. Don't miss this much-loved gem, packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of four), an old-fashioned romance, and a good old spy chase!
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WEBER BROS CIRCUS: 02 - 19 MAY
Get ready as the circus rolls into town.
Experience the spectacular Weber Bros Circus in Toowoomba this weekend! Prepare for jaw-dropping acts, thrilling performances, and family fun under the big top.
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FOREST SONG & DON QUIXOTE: 04 MAY
By popular demand, The Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine will return to Australia in May, June and July 2024. They will present again their double bill of Forest Song & Don Quixote. The audience response to their performances in 2023 was literally amazing with standing ovations following every performance.
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TOOWOOMBA MARATHON: 05 MAY
On your marks! The Toowoomba Marathon is back for 2024. Run the streets of Toowoomba in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km or 2km Junior Dash.
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AUTUMN PICNIC AT BUNNYCONNELLEN: 05 MAY
Bring along your picnic rug and enjoy live music on our newly renovated outdoor stage from an incredible lineup of Australian Artists. Enjoy an extensive array of delights from Bluebird Kitchen & Smokehouse, Graze Co, Toowoomba Wood Fired Pizza, La Belle Crêperie, and this year we will be introducing a pop up Al a Carte restaurant from Soul Kitchen Co.
There will be market stalls available to browse, and the bar will be stocked with your favourite local beverages and seasonal cocktails.
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COOL BRITANNIA: 05 MAY
90s Britpop Heavyweights Cool Britannia are coming to Toowoomba! Following a sold out interstate tour, they will raise the roof of Bodega Bar with all the bangers from Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Stone Roses, The Wonder Stuff, The Charlatans, Supergrass, The Verve, Happy Mondays & much more! This 5 piece touring live band totally capture the spirit of the 90's Britpop/Indie scene, you're in for a massive night!
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SCRIBBLESESH: 05 MAY
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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THE TAP PACK: 07 MAY
Following sold-out shows and rave reviews on London’s West End, at Sydney Opera House and around the world, Australia’s hottest tap dance sensation, The Tap Pack is coming to Toowoomba!
Picking up where The Rat Pack left off, The Tap Pack conjures up a modern twist to the crooners and artists from the ‘50s through to the noughties! Featuring songs from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr to Ed Sheeran, Michael Bublé and Beyoncé.
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OPERA AT JIMBOUR: 10 - 12 MAY
Returning with its most enchanting program to date, the event will showcase an elevated line-up of nationally and internationally renowned soloists and chamber musicians, including Opera QLD, Ensemble Q, Camerata—Queesland's Chamber Orchestra—and a 26-piece Orchestra from Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.
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FAIRHOLME OPEN ART PRIZE - FACETS: 10 -12 MAY
Now in its eigth year, ‘Fairholme Open Art Prize – FACETS’, presents a carefully selected and thoughtfully curated presentation by our Curatorial Team that invites a shared conversation, artistic expression, and audience engagement; and it is this, the celebration of Art, Education and Community that have become the focus of this exhibition.
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MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC: 12 MAY
Join the Mother's Day Classic Toowoomba 2024 event! Run or walk to support breast and ovarian cancer research. Participate, donate, and make a meaningful difference.
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A PINT OF SCIENCE...AT THE MUSEUM: 13 - 15 MAY
It’s not a tincture, it’s not a dram, it’s a whole PINT…OF SCIENCE!
You read right Toowoomba brainiacs. World Science Festival Queensland and Pint of Science have teamed up to exercise your intellect and charge your neurons with a tasty smorgasbord of scientific treats featuring beer (and other things that come in pints), food, fun-and-games, and short talks from our science experts!
All you need to do is grab your friends and BYO sense of humour for scientifically guaranteed evening of FUN!
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BATTLE OF THE BRAINS: 17 MAY
Science nerds and trivia fans, assemble! Battle of the Brains is Queensland’s geekiest live game show, where masterminds collide and useless facts reign supreme. World Science Festival Queensland is rolling into town, putting the region’s finest intellects to the test in an epic brain brawl.
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FARM TO TABLE LONG LUNCH: 17 MAY
Deliciously fresh and locally sourced feast at the Farm to Table Long Lunch.
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LIFEFLIGHT GALA 2023: 18 MAY
Join Lifelight for a roaring good time and indulge in fine dining, a spin around the dancefloor and live speakeasy entertainment as they celebrate another year of saving lives across the Darling Downs and South West Queensland.
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CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS: 18 MAY
A Tribute to Taylor Swift | A Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
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 Taylor Swift or the music of Coldplay & Imagine Dragons at Saint Luke's Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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DAVID HACK CLASSIC: 19 MAY
The David Hack Classic will be on again bigger and better in 2024.
Call it Warbirds and Classic vehicles or Wings and Wheels, the mix makes for a great atmosphere.
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GRAZING THE GRANITE BELT: 18 - 19 MAY
2 days of lazy grazing in the Granite Belt, Queensland's premier wine & food region. Savour the delights that this unique region has to offer.
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COLOUR OF CHANGE BREAST CANCER LUNCHEON: 23 MAY
Now in it's 14th year, MJH Finance Colour of Change Breast Cancer Luncheon has raised almost $600,000 for Darling Downs Health Breast Care Services, through Toowoomba Hospital Foundation.
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TOBIN ESTATE WINEMAKER’S FRENCH DINNER: 24 MAY
Join Bella Vino for a taste of the Granite Belt in a glass as we showcase a selection of Tobin 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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SYDNEY WRITERS' FESTIVAL 2024: 23 - 26 MAY
One of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling, Sydney Writers’ Festival will live-stream its headline events from Sydney to Empire Theatre. Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring some of the world’s finest writers and thinkers. Audiences can also participate in live Q&A sessions at each event, sending questions straight to the Sydney stage.
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CAMERATE & KAREN SCHAUPP - SERENADE: 24 MAY
Featuring Australian guitar virtuoso, Karin Schaupp, “one of the world’s most accomplished classically trained guitarists” (Sydney Morning Herald) this performance showcases two exquisite pieces of music for guitar and strings
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LOW & SLOW BBQ MASTERCLASS: 25 MAY
Welcome to the Low & Slow Masterclass collaboration with Mouseproof. Designed to teach the fundamentals of operating and managing different smokers and grills, here to show you that anyone can BBQ.
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MILLION PAWS WALK: 26 MAY
Million Paws Walk is coming to Toowoomba; join the walk to fight animal cruelty, meet other dog lovers while enjoying market stalls, food vendors, competitions, raffles and more.
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ASHES TO ASHES: THE DAVID BOWIE EXPERIENCE: 31 MAY
The spirit of the legendary, the iconic, the revolutionary, David Bowie lives on with ‘Ashes To Ashes: The David Bowie Experience’ who have earnt a reputation as Australia’s premier Bowie tribute. They perform faithful versions of the songs that span Bowie’s stellar 5 decade, 27 studio album career in a stunning two-hour concert production.
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SHANNON NOLL: 31 MAY
Shannon Noll’s everyman appeal lies in his honesty and instant relatability. Nollsie’s rise to fame as the runner-up of the record breaking first series of Australian Idol, saw him go from being a farm hand in Condobolin, to one of Australia’s most cherished and recognised recording artists and entertainers.
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