What's on
What's on around Stanthorpe
Oct 2026
- King's Birthday at Ridgemill Estate
Stanthorpe GardenfestStanthorpe's spring garden festival — open gardens, plants and produce.
Australian Small Winemakers ShowThe Australian Small Winemakers Show — a long-running boutique-wine competition centred on the Granite Belt.
Camerata Weekender – Bach in the ChurchQueensland's chamber orchestra Camerata plays Bach in the historic church at Ballandean.
Nov 2026
Jan 2027
Feb 2027
Ongoing & recurring
Killarney Country MarketsA community market held in the small rural town of Killarney on the eastern edge of the Granite Belt. Locals and visitors browse stalls offering fresh produce, homemade preserves, crafts and baked goods, with the occasional second-hand item or plant for sale. It's a relaxed country affair that suits anyone after a taste of small-town Queensland and a chance to chat with local producers.- 2026 Progressive Dinner and Tour (P.O.E.T.S.)This progressive dining experience takes participants through multiple courses at different wineries and venues across the Granite Belt wine region. The tour combines local food and wine tastings with behind-the-scenes looks at winemaking operations, giving visitors a guided introduction to the area's cool-climate wine industry. It suits food and wine enthusiasts looking for a social, educational day out in the region.
- Charcoal & Scarlet – Sunset Spit Rotisserie at Balancing Heart VineyardCharcoal & Scarlet brings its rotisserie-style dining experience to Balancing Heart Vineyard, combining slow-cooked meats prepared over open flame with the winery's cellar door offerings. The sunset sessions pair casual outdoor dining with the vineyard setting, and given the music and performance category, likely include live entertainment to accompany the meal. It's suited to those after a relaxed regional dining experience with local wine and a bit of atmosphere in the Granite Belt.
- Sunday Session in the Vines at Balancing Heart VineyardSunday Session in the Vines is a series of relaxed weekend afternoons at Balancing Heart Vineyard on the Granite Belt, where visitors can enjoy live music among the vines while sampling the vineyard's wines. These sessions typically feature local and regional musicians performing in an informal outdoor setting, creating a laid-back atmosphere that suits couples, groups of friends, and anyone wanting to combine good wine with live entertainment in a scenic high-country location. It's the kind of easygoing country experience that gives you a reason to linger on the Granite Belt for an afternoon.
- 5-Senses Black-TieThis is a formal dining experience in the Granite Belt wine region that engages all five senses through a carefully curated menu paired with local wines. Held at a vineyard or winery venue, guests dress in black-tie attire for what's typically a multi-course progressive dinner designed to showcase the region's premium food and wine offerings. It suits wine enthusiasts and couples looking for an upscale regional dining experience in one of Queensland's premier cool-climate wine areas.
Queensland Super Sprint SeriesThe Queensland Super Sprint Series is a motorcycle road racing championship held at Morgan Park Raceway near Warwick throughout the season. Riders compete across multiple rounds in various capacity classes, from small-bore bikes through to superbikes, on one of Queensland's premier motorsport circuits. It's popular with motorsport enthusiasts and families who enjoy watching close-quarters racing in a regional setting with good viewing areas around the track.- Earth, Wine, and Fire Progressive Dinner and TourThis progressive dining experience takes you through several Granite Belt wineries, combining wine tastings with a multi-course meal served across different venues. Each stop typically features a different course paired with the host winery's wines, often incorporating local produce and sometimes including behind-the-scenes cellar door tours or talks with winemakers. It suits wine enthusiasts and food lovers looking for a leisurely way to explore the region's vineyards while enjoying a structured culinary experience with transport between venues usually included.
- Narrative in Detail Exhibition by Kate Beard and Karina Devine
- Exhibition: Crisps Youth Art Prize '26 'Insects'
- While We Came and Went Exhibition by Peter Osborn
- Exhibition: Rob Allen – for the birds
- Exhibition: Sandra Pearce, Jill Birtwistle, Eileen Mair "Tangled in Words, Weeds and Water"