Welcome to Carnivale! 
Proudly sponsored by the Douglas Shire Council, Port Douglas Carnivale celebrates the very best of Tropical North Queensland from the bounty of the sea, abundant fresh produce and world class wines, to talented local artists, musicians and performers.
Held in one of the most beautiful parts of the world and attracting tens of thousands of local, interstate and international visitors, a mecca for lovers of all things food, fun and sun, Carnivale is a must do on anyone’s bucket list.
Love live concerts? What about tropical live concerts? What about Australian Rock Royalty, You Am I – Live at Rex Smeal Park.
This year’s Longest Lunch will be held at Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina Port Douglas with a fusion of performance and food that will have your mouth watering for more.
There will also be a plentiful program of Family Friendly Free events devoted to Fun, Sand, and Sun including the “Classic Carnivale” themed Macrossan Street Parade which has long been the opening highlight of Port Douglas Carnivale and regularly draws eager crowds of thousands.
Family Beach Day located on Four Mile Beach will include the annual and much loved sand castle competition, family entertainment, face painting, kids’ activities, market stalls and more.
Bringing the local community and visitors together, Carnivale is proudly supported by the Douglas Shire Council, Tourism Port Douglas & Daintree, Tourism Tropical North Queensland and Tourism Events Queensland.
