Gladstone Festivals and Events

31/03/2026

🚨 VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED 🚨

We’re looking for a few legends to help us manage a “Hold & Release” crossing near the entrance of the festival! 🙌

🕒 Shifts available: various
📍 Location: Festival entrance
🎟️ Perks: Good vibes, community spirit, and our endless gratitude!

Your role will be to help safely guide foot traffic across the entrance area—simple but super important in keeping everyone safe and things running smoothly.

Yaralla Gladstone Harbour Festival runs form Thursday2.04.2026 to Sunday 5.04.2026.

If you can lend a hand (even for a short shift), please comment below or send us a message ASAP!
email: [email protected]
or ring 0483 150 806

Thank you for supporting the festival—we couldn’t do it without you 💛

20/03/2026

On the countdown to the Yaralla Gladstone harbour Festival…
can you believe it’s only 12 days until opening night?! 🎉🎶

The excitement is building and we can’t wait to see the community come together for this incredible celebration. Stay tuned—there’s so much more to come!

19/03/2026

19/03/2026

🔥 BARNES STORM – The Ultimate Jimmy Barnes Tribute 🔥
Celebrating the legendary music of Jimmy Barnes and Cold Chisel, Barnes Storm bring the energy, sound and spirit of Australia’s most iconic rock anthems to the stage.
Sing along to classics like Khe Sanh, Working Class Man, Flame Trees, Driving Wheels and Lay Down Your Guns.
Frontman Scott Bedford delivers an incredible tribute to Jimmy Barnes — many say if you close your eyes, you’d think you’re hearing Jimmy himself!
🎸 Sunday 5th April 2026
📍 Gladstone Ports Corporation Marina Parklands – Main Stage
Proudly sponsored by Gladstone Regional Council.

17/03/2026

Yaralla Gladstone Harbour Festival
🎢 2-for-1 Ride Day! 🎉

📅 Sunday 5th April 2026
⏰ 10am – 2pm

Grab your 2-for-1 ride coupons in the Gladstone Today newspaper on March 26th and April 2nd!

14/03/2026

🎸 Battle of the Bands – School Showdown! 🎶
Get ready for an electrifying clash of sound as local schools go head-to-head in the ultimate music showdown at the Yaralla Gladstone Harbour Festival! Who will take the crown? You decide! 👑
📅 Thursday 2nd April 2026
⏰ From 8:30 pm
📍 **Main Stage, Gladstone Ports Corporation Marina Parklands

11/03/2026

🌴✨ Win a Trip to Heron Island! ✨🌴

Don’t miss your chance to win an unforgettable getaway to beautiful Heron Island! 🐢🏝️

Come down and see the Golden Girls selling raffle tickets at Drakes Sun Valley on Wednesday and Sunday mornings. Grab your tickets, support a great cause, and you could be packing your bags for paradise! ✈️🌊

🎟️ The lucky winner will be drawn on Easter Sunday night at the Yaralla Gladstone Harbour Festival main stage!

The next island adventure could be yours! 🌞🌊

19/12/2025

✨ Thank you to everyone who reached out to join our committee — all positions are now filled! ✨
We’d still love your support 🤍 Volunteering is a great way to get involved, and with the Yaralla Gladstone Harbour Festival just around the corner, there’s always plenty to help with. Many hands make light work!
📩 Keen to lend a hand?
[email protected]
or sign up via our website 👉 www.gladstonefestival.com/volunteer

18/12/2025

🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from the Gladstone Festival & Events Team! ✨🎆

As the year comes to a close, we want to say a huge thank you to our incredible community, volunteers, partners, and event-goers for making this year unforgettable. Your support, energy, and enthusiasm are what bring our events to life.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas, a safe and joyful holiday season, and a Happy New Year filled with exciting moments and new memories. We can’t wait to celebrate with you again in the year ahead!
The office will be closed from 19.12.2025 and
will reopen on 6.01.2026.

🎉 See you in 2026 for more amazing events in Gladstone! 🎉

27/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who reached out about our Secretary and Treasurer roles — we appreciate the support!
We’ve contacted all interested applicants and are updating the role descriptions. A follow-up email will be sent soon.
Available roles:
• Secretary
• Assistant Secretary
• Treasurer
• Assistant Treasurer
We always welcome volunteers, especially for our events throughout the year.
Now recruiting volunteers for the 2026 Yaralla Gladstone Harbour Festival!
Interested? Email [email protected]
Thank you again!

📣 URGENT COMMUNITY NOTICE 📣
Gladstone Festival and Events held its AGM last night, and unfortunately we received no nominations for the Secretary and Treasurer positions.
Without these two essential roles filled in the next 4 weeks, our organisation will have no choice but to close.
We will be holding another meeting on December 16th to try to fill these positions. After 63 years of festivals in our community, it would be incredibly sad to see this tradition end simply because we can’t form a full committee.
🙏 We need your help.
If you—or someone you know—might be interested in volunteering for one of these roles, please reach out. We’re more than happy to explain what’s involved.
Let’s work together to keep our festival alive! 🎉

24/10/2025

🎤 CQ Talent Unleashed: The Music Edition 🎶
Are you CQ’s next solo star, dynamic duo, or breakout band? This is your chance to shine!
💰 Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place!
🌟 PLUS – First Place wins a chance to perform LIVE on stage on Sunday night at the 2026 Yaralla Gladstone Harbour Festival!
Don't miss out — apply now!
📧 Email: [email protected] for more info.