What to do and see in Queensland, Australia: The Best Performances

Queensland Symphony Orchestra is renowned for its high quality, breath-taking performances of both classical and modern compositions that engage audiences of all musical tastes, interests and ages. As the largest performing arts company in Queensland employing 88 full-time musicians and the state's only professional symphony orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra plays a vital role in Queensland's cultural community.

The Hula Hut Presents a Polynesian Dinner & Show Visiting Queensland's only authentic Polynesian Restaurant is a must do for many new visitors to the Gold Coast, Australia's premiere tourist destination. The Hula Hut is the perfect way to immerse yourself in island culture, try Polynesian delicacies and enjoy cultural music and dance from Hawaii and other Polynesian islands, such as Tahiti, Fiji, Tonga, Rarotonga, Samoa and Aotearoa (New Zealand). Whilst enjoying a divine Seafood cocktail appetiser to ease into the night, guests are invited to watch or participate in island arts & crafts and other activities, which may include island drumming, lighting the coconut husk, hula lessons, and traditional games. This is followed by a sumptuous Polynesian feast which then culminates with a spectacular Polynesian show taking you on a journey through the islands of Polynesia. Top your unforgettable Polynesian experience off with an opportunity to 'let yourself go' on the dance floor.

Looking for something different? The Sheep's Back is a forty five minute entertainment held at the Wellshot Hotel in Ilfracombe. Learn about the history of sheep and shearing in the area in this unique performance. You will hear classic Australian poetry and songs and be drawn into the lives of Tom and Kath, a shearer and his wife. You will learn something of the Shearer's Strike in 1891 and understand the hardship of those times. An intimate and original presentation in the lovely old Wellshot Hotel; an unspoilt, Outback pub! Stay on for a delicious lunch! A unique performance and a unique hotel.

The Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub is the ultimate entertainment destination. Our debut show SUAVÉ delivers mind-blowing acrobatics, daring aerial feats, laugh out loud comedy, unbelievable cirque acts, singing, dancing and a splash of saucy scandal. The slick show is available Tuesday, Friday & Saturday with various showtimes. Once the show is over the fun doesn't stop - our late night lounge is an adults-only plush playground with mini-shows & roving performances throughout from 10:30 pm . It's the afterparty you've always wanted to be invited to!!

Embark on a journey to the heartland of Australia through an all new show featuring a transformative arena, mesmerising animals and immersive technology. Delve into the real-life struggles Aussie farmers face and rejoice with them as the community's courage, bravery and generosity help them overcome a stunning, yet unforgiving life on the land. Australian Outback Spectacular’s Heartland promises an unforgettable night out with a three course dinner and drinks.

Mount Isa Mines Rodeo is the largest rodeo in the southern hemisphere. Staged on the second weekend of August annually, this event is on many cowboy and cowgirl's bucket list. The first Isa Rodeo was staged back in 1959. Called the Centenary Rodeo it comprised a rodeo competition including bullock riding, a wild steer race and open buckjumping championship. Back then it took weeks to walk the bucking horses in from Carandotta Station on the QLD-Northern Territory border to the old rodeo yards in Mount Isa at Kalkadoon Park. With a prize pool of 500 pounds on offer, the rodeo grew a mystique of its own. The rodeo organising committee’s vision was simple…..to “think big” and raise funds for much needed charities and put the new, remote town of Mount Isa on the map. Now labelled as one of the most iconic events in the country, it attracts over 30,000 attendees and competitors from all over Australia and the world and has gifted over $4.8m to charity in the north/west region of Qld.

Min Min Encounter is a unique theatrical experience incorporating animatronics, fibre optic and loads of other high-tech wizardry. The Encounter is a tribute to the long honoured art of the bush yarn, all based around the famed Min Min light phenomenon. The 45 minute show introduces you to the story of the Min Min Light by various characters who claim to have seen the mysterious light. The Min Min Encounter also facilitates a Tourist Information Centre and a retail souvenir shop. Here you can also get up-to-date road conditions, weather forecasts and information on things to see and do in Boulia. The Centre is run by experienced staff who have first hand knowledge of the area and its many special attributes. The Min Min Encounter was opened to public in April 2000 and has been enticing visitors through Boulia since its creation. The Centre is owned and operated by Boulia Shire Council.

The Whitsunday Arts and Cultural Centre took a life of it's own in September 2014. In the heart of Airlie Beach The WACC is the largest purpose designed space for all types of events on the Whitsunday mainland. The building is an arts and cultural precinct, the interior design innovation in spatial planning is unconventional and fun. You enter the building via our discovery space that captures the stories of our region, our bars are styled from relics that represent the tropical lifestyle and tapestry of our local community throughout time. Spread across 2 levels The WACC features 2 bars and a rooftop cinema, 2 main function rooms with fully-equipped stages, excellent audio visual facilities and 2 break out meeting rooms. The building will be providing ongoing events, shows with visiting comedy acts and an outdoor cinema. Our Aboriginal Whispers of the Dreamtime show staring the Nulla Nulla tribe takes place every Friday at 7pm at our venue. Please click 'What's On' at the top of our page for bookings and more information. The team at the WACC have commenced planning phase for the gathering of the history and stories of the pioneers and people that have shaped Airlie Beach into the town it is today, we urge anyone that has stories, photographs or relics to come forward and contact us. The building can be utilised for weddings, parties, local arts/community groups, functions and conferences. With Christmas not far away we're encouraging locals to book their parties and work functions early.