Port Douglas, 1st May, 2024 – From tropical outdoor fine dining to orchestral performances under the stars, lively beats, family-friendly fun and live entertainment, Port Douglas Carnivale is set to …More
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Carnivale Introduces Two Exciting Events To The Program Line Up
Get ready to savour the excitement as Port Douglas Carnivale, the ultimate celebration of Tropical North Queensland’s lifestyle and natural wonders, introduces two dynamic additions to its event line up …More
Tickets Now on Sale as Carnivale Ramps Up for 30 Year Celebration
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) is set to captivate audiences under the starlit skies in one of Tropical North Queensland’s most iconic locations, marking a spectacular celebration of Port Douglas Carnivale’s …More
World Famous Café Del Mar Will Present an Unforgettable Sunset Session during Port Douglas Carnivale
World famous for celebrating spectacular sunsets in Ibiza since the 80’s, Café Del Mar remains one of the much-loved Spanish island’s most treasured venues to this day. The true pioneers of bringing music, sensational sunsets and fun together with Mediterranean food and cool drinks, this special Café Del Mar edition of the regular Sunset Sessions at Sheraton is sure to be a hot ticket during Port Douglas Carnivale 2023.
Carnivale is the Hot Ticket in Port Douglas
Cementing its place as one of Australia’s leading festivals, Port Douglas Carnivale will serve up delicious, fresh, regional produce, A-list entertainment together with a first-class location and its trademark north …More
Feast Yourself on Longest Lunch Tickets
Port Douglas, 20th March, 2023 – Tickets to Port Douglas Carnivale’s tastiest event, The Longest Lunch, are now on sale. The Longest Lunch is one of the most anticipated and …More
Rock Royalty You Am I To Headline Port Douglas Carnivale
Port Douglas, 14th February, 2023 – You Am I, the iconic Aussie rockers, fronted by lead singer-songwriter and guitarist Tim Rogers, will headline Port Douglas Carnivale’s Tropic Rock concert in …More
Sell Out Weekend for Port Douglas Carnivale
Port Douglas, 23rd May, 2022 – Port Douglas Carnivale has drawn to a close with thousands from across the country attending the much-loved event. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said …More
It’s Party Time Port Douglas As Carnivale Kicks Off
Port Douglas, 19th May, 2022 – Port Douglas will go into party mode this weekend with three full days of action as the seaside town celebrates the event of the …More
Tickets Are Selling Fast To Carnivale’s Hot Acts And Fine Food Fiesta
The countdown is on for the hottest party in the Far North’s Tropical Wonderland so check out the Port Douglas Carnivale program and grab your tickets now. Two great weeks …More
Karen From Finance Is Out Of Office Because She’s At The Wonderland Spiegeltent
All the gag you can put into drag will be top of the agenda when Karen From Finance arrives in Port Douglas with her Carnivale teaser Out Of Office show. …More
Run For Fun And Wildlife Care In Carnivale’s Douglas Dash
Registrations are open for the Douglas Dash, a popular annual run through a mix of scenic beach and cross-country terrain in the heart of Carnivale country. The 5km run takes …More
Carnivale Program of Fun, Food & Fiesta Hits the Streets
Port Douglas Carnivale 2022 program is tropical-hot off the press today with a line-up of favourite and exciting new events to set May ablaze. Burlesque and family circus is back …More
‘Tropical Wonderland’ Theme For Carnivale Float Parade
Port Douglas is gearing up for its Carnivale extravaganza and hugely popular glittering family street parade. ‘Tropical Wonderland’ is the theme for this year’s spectacular parade on May 20 and …More
Port Douglas Launches FNQ Gin Fest 2022
Local gin distillers will be special guests at Port Douglas Carnivale’s inaugural FNQ Gin Fest, serving up their signature Carnivale cocktails and world award-winning gin and tonic. Chris Barber, Venue …More
Wonderland Spiegeltent Festival Hub Returns to Port Douglas Carnivale
Hold onto your suspenders and circus hats – the crowd favourite Wonderland Spiegeltent returns to Port Douglas for three huge weeks with a spectacular line-up of live entertainment for all …More
Family Fun Galore At Carnivale 2021
This year’s Port Douglas Carnivale is electric and eclectic, bursting with fun things to do for all the family. The calendar of events for the 10-day Party in Paradise has …More
Wonderland Spiegeltent Returns For Another Season
The opening act of Port Douglas Carnivale, the spectacular and often wicked Wonderland Spiegeltent starts its season in Port Douglas this Friday, May 14. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr described …More
Good Times Set To Roll At Picnic In The Park
Rummage around for that tartan rug and wicker basket…Port Douglas Carnivale has a picnic to beat all picnics. Plantation Picnic in the Park is a free family event with a …More
Mossman Artist Brings The Bold And The Beautiful To Carnivale
Small town life has been given a pop art overhaul in the large-scale works of painter Tim Ellis. His exhibition Folk Stories is shaping up as one of the must-sees …More
Excitement’s A Slam Dunk at Carnivale Pro Wrestling Night
Bring on the flamboyant attacks, huge egos, incredible athleticism and high action drama – pro wrestling is coming to Port Douglas Carnivale. The family-friendly show from Pro Wrestling Power will …More
Port Douglas Carnivale Prepares To Launch
Excitement is building as Port Douglas Carnivale officially launches its 2021 program today. The 16-page go to guide is now available for download with the printed version available from next …More
Canine Capers And Leisurely Lunch To Help Build New Animal Shelter
Man’s best friend has a front row seat at Port Douglas Carnivale this year. Two events have been included in the Port Douglas Carnivale line up – Dogs’ Day Out …More
Run Cuts A Dash at Carnivale
A picturesque beach run will meet all-terrain cross country in the Douglas Dash, with registrations now open for the popular running event. The Douglas Dash is a 5km run taking …More
The Wonderland Spiegeltent is returning to Port Douglas this May!
The Wonderland Spiegeltent is coming back with a full program of Cabaret, Circus, Music and more. Shows are now on sale. Please see below for more information and to book. …More
Get Your “Tropic & Exotic” On At Carnivale Float Parade
This year’s Port Douglas Carnivale Street Parade will be a “Tropic & Exotic” celebration of life in the vibrant seaside community. Registrations are now being called for the much-loved annual …More
Gourmets Be Quick – Carnivale’s Longest Lunch Almost Full
Four years of superb outdoor waterfront dining with matching wines has seen the tickets to this year’s Longest Lunch snapped up in just three weeks. Craig Squire, owner of Ochre …More
Silver & Sunshine twist to celebrate 25 years of Carnivale
A popular Port Douglas Carnivale crowd-pleaser has been locked in for another three years as Douglas Shire Council kicks off preparations to mark the event’s 25th Anniversary. Council endorsed a …More
Ahoy There! Cruise With The Pirates To Carnivale.
The Rotary Club of Cairns Sunrise is throwing out the grappling irons for shipmates to join them on a cruise to the Seafood Extravaganza at Port Douglas Carnivale on Sunday, …More
Local Businesses Fire Up Carnivale Fireworks
Port Douglas Carnivale is set to kick off with a bang thanks to the generous support of local businesses who have once gotten behind the annual colourful fireworks display raising …More
Models Hits High Note With Sold Out Crowd
Tickets are now sold out to modéle 15, the fashion and social event of the calendar year in Port Douglas. Organisers Claire Tierney and Annetta Tantanis have chosen Niramaya Villas …More
You’ll be in stitches, plain and purl, at Carnivale’s big laugh
What do you get when you take two leading Australian comedians, throw some ‘under wraps’ local guests into the mix along with some passively protesting knitting nannas and add a …More
Jousters, Archers and Princess Elsa at Carnivale Family Beach Day
Princess Elsa from Frozen, a helicopter lolly drop and a not-to-be missed Australian Yabusame Tournament, where warriors from five nations will compete in a Japanese horseback archery competition, are just …More
Celebrity Sightings In Port Douglas
It wouldn’t be Port Douglas Carnivale if there weren’t a celebrity or two and the 2015 program won’t disappoint with some of Australia’s greatest cricketers to the who’s who of …More
Ride in luxury and hum to a different tune
There will be glitz, glamour and a lot of luxury thanks to Hummers & Harleys who are giving away an exclusive stretched Hummer prize to kick off Carnivale festivities at …More
Two New Sparkling Seaside Events To Launch Carnivale
Port Douglas Carnivale’s coming of age extravaganza will kick off with two new world-class cuisine events celebrating the best of local produce – the restyled signature Jansz Longest Lunch and …More
Get Set For A Night Of Mystery At Palates Of Port
It will be a night of mystery and intrigue as Port Douglas Carnivale’s signature event Palates of Port prepares for a Masquerade Ball like no other. Tommy Young, head chef …More
Fishermen’s Village: Wet weather update
Sunday May 22nd 8:45am Due to Sunday’s weather forecast of strong wind and high volume rainfall, we unfortunately have had to cancel the Fisherman’s Village Music Festival in the Rex …More
Wet Weather Update
Saturday May 21st, 3:30pm Despite the rain, Port Douglas Carnivale activities will continue tonight as planned, with additional cover provided for outdoor events. The Asahi Port on A Fork Food, …More
New Events Launched As Carnivale Turns 21
Old and new events will be the highlight of this year’s Port Douglas Carnivale celebration as the countdown begins to the much loved Festival’s 21st milestone year. Port Douglas Carnivale …More
Carnivale Campaign Underway
CARNIVALE CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF WITH MEGA FAMIL IN REGION Port Douglas, 11th February 2015 – The promotional campaign for Port Douglas Carnivale 2015 is underway with Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree hosting …More
PORT DOUGLAS CARNIVALE CAN HARDLY CONTAIN IT: Local art hits Port park for Carnivale
Port Douglas Carnivale is very excited to present Tropical North Queensland’s first Container Art Park, a series of industrial containers turned into a live visual arts exhibition space that will …More
Family Beach Day News
JAPANESE HORSEBACK ARCHERY TO WOW BEACHGOERS AT PORT DOUGLAS CARNIVALE Port Douglas, 17th February 2014 – Port Douglas Carnivale will bring one of the world’s most unique sporting events to …More
Sail into Tropical North Queensland May 2016
Celebrating its 22nd year, Port Douglas Carnivale sails into Tropical North Queensland in May with an exciting new line-up of events and activities for local, national and international visitors alike. …More
20 Year Celebrations
TIME TO TASTE WATCH DANCE AND PLAY AS CARNIVALE TURNS 20 Port Douglas, 15th January 2014 – It will be a celebration to remember as the countdown begins to the …More
Get Ready to Limbo Port Douglas
Port Douglas Carnivale event organisers have this week announced the addition of an international circus cabaret to the lineup of events in the Wonderland Spiegeltent, which will be perched in …More
VAMP & BURN
Port Douglas Carnivale – Vamp & Burn is a sizzling new show starring the incredible Lola The Vamp an icon in the making, Jacqueline Furey the Human Heatwave and Australia’s …More
Palates of Port Menu and Tickets
PALATES OF PORT BRINGS TOGETHER A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS Port Douglas, 13th May, 2014 – Explore exquisite wines, matched to an eight-course degustation dinner under the stars in one …More
Carnivale Calling: People of Port invited to Join the Party
Attending Port Douglas Carnivale is one thing, but why not be part of the party? Whether you’re an artist, a food producer or fancy taking on a creative weekend project, …More
Port Douglas Carnivale Wrap Up
CARNIVALE ENDS ON HIGH WITH STRONG ATTENDANCE Port Douglas, 26th May, 2014 – Port Douglas Carnivale has drawn a crowd of around 25,000 people over the 10 days as it …More
FNQ Heat
FNQ HEAT TO WARM UP FIELD IN PORT DOUGLAS Port Douglas, 16th May, 2014 – Aquis FNQ Heat FC will tomorrow bring one of its NPL fixtures to Port Douglas. …More
Get Ready to Party in Paradise
Celebrating its 22nd year, Port Douglas Carnivale sails into Tropical North Queensland in May with an exciting new line-up of events and activities for local, national and international visitors alike. …More
Carnivale Ends on High
Port Douglas, 1st June, 2015 – Port Douglas Carnivale has ended on a high with thousands attending the Seafood Extravaganza at the Reef Marina to close out the 10-day festival yesterday, …More
Last Call for Food & Wine Tickets
SCREAMING JETS ADDS STAR POWER TO FOOD, WINE & A TASTE OF PORT Port Douglas, 23rd May, 2014 – Celebrate the last night of Port Douglas Carnivale with Australian gods …More
Seafood Extravaganza Celebrates 21 Years
Not only will there be the region’s tastiest and freshest seafood to enjoy, there will be live entertainment, family fun and more at this year’s Preston Fresh Seafood Extravaganza at …More
Taste Port Douglas
FOODIE EVENT OFFERS UP A TASTE OF PORT DOUGLAS Port Douglas, 22nd May, 2014 – Foodies from across the region are expected to converge on Port Douglas for a weekend …More
Live A Radiant Life
Port Douglas’ Radiant Life Festival is expected to attract hundreds of visitors over an exciting two days at the Port Douglas Sugar Wharf from 10am to 5pm on May 28-29. …More
Carnivale Opening Weekend Wrap Up
GODS SMILE ON PORT DOUGLAS DURING CARNIVALE’S FIRST WEEKEND Port Douglas, 18th May, 2014 – The first weekend of Port Douglas Carnivale saw perfect weather with great crowds out and …More
Known And New Faces For Street Art And Music Festival
Far North Queensland has definitely got talent and it will be on show from today at the Port Douglas Carnivale’s annual Port Village Street Art and Music Festival. Port Douglas …More
Record Crowds for Carnivale Parade Opener
Port Douglas, 24th May, 2015 – From gourmet food events to the Macrossan Street Parade, Four Mile Family Beach Day and World Motorised Cooler Championship, thousands from across the region …More
Opening Weekend Overview
CARNIVALE OPENS WITH LONGEST LUNCH Port Douglas, 16th May, 2014 – From some of Australia’s greatest cricketers to celebrity chefs and Australian rock gods, the who’s who of Australian television, …More
Food With Flair, Fashion & Flavour Sets Scene For Carnivale
Good food, good wine and good company in the guise of the Longest Lunch and Feast Port Douglas will launch Port Douglas Carnivale’s 21st year festivities this weekend amid the …More
Children of Carnivale
YABUSAME TO THRILL CROWDS AS FAMILIES HEAD TO PORT FOR CARNIVALE ACTION Port Douglas, 14th May, 2014 – Thousands of families are expected to converge on Port Douglas as Carnivale …More
Street Art and Music Festival
LINE UP CONFIRMED FOR STREET ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL Port Douglas, 7th May, 2014 – A talented line up of theatre and musical performers will take part in Port Douglas …More
Carnivale Launches New Free Event App
CARNIVALE LAUNCHES NEW FREE EVENT APP Port Douglas, 7th May, 2014 – Keeping track of what’s on and when during the 10 days of Port Douglas Carnivale just got a …More
Exemplar Clipper Cup
EXEMPLAR CLIPPER CUP OFF TO A SAILING START Port Douglas, 14th May, 2014 – With a record number of entries, organisers of this year’s Exemplar Clipper Cup are predicting the …More
Seafood Extravaganza
SEAFOOD EXTRAVAGANZA CELEBRATING 20 YEARS WITH AN EXCITING NEW FORMAT Port Douglas, 1st May, 2014 – Not only will there be the region’s tastiest and freshest seafood to enjoy, there …More
Carnivale Comedy
1 NIGHT – 2 KIWIS – A SWAGFUL OF AUSSIES – 1000 LAUGHS Port Douglas, 7th May, 2014 – The Big Laugh is back for Port Douglas Carnivale 2014 and …More
Call for Floats
CARNIVALE CALLS FOR COMMUNITY FLOATS Port Douglas, 1st May, 2014 – Port Douglas Carnivale will be celebrated in traditional fashion in 2014 with registrations now open for floats for the …More
Fireworks Support
CRACKING SUPPORT FOR CARNIVALE’S FIREWORKS DISPLAY Port Douglas, 17th April, 2014 – Port Douglas Carnivale will kick off with a bang with local businesses getting behind the annual colourful fireworks …More
Street and Music Festival
CALL OF THE ARTS FOR INAUGURAL STREET FESTIVAL Port Douglas, 7th May, 2014 – Port Douglas is set to come alive during Port Douglas Carnivale with a week-long dedicated street …More
Port Douglas Gala Dinner
CARNIVALE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF FESTIVAL FUN Port Douglas, March 27, 2014 –- 20 years of Port Douglas Carnivale will be celebrated next Saturday night, April 5 at Rasa Restaurant …More
Mackay Sugar Sponsor
MACKAY SUGAR AND PORT DOUGLAS CARNIVALE PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCED Port Douglas, March 17, 2014 –- One of Australia’s favourites festivals, Port Douglas Carnivale, will celebrate its 20th anniversary in style with …More
Miss Port Douglas Carnivale Ambassador Program
THE SEARCH IS ON FOR MISS PORT DOUGLAS CARNIVALE 2014 Port Douglas, March 6, 2014 –- The search is now on for a vivacious and well spoken Miss Port Douglas …More
Taste Port Douglas
COLIN FASSNIDGE TO HEADLINE TASTE PORT DOUGLAS EVENT Port Douglas, 20th February 2014 – Tastebuds are sure to be tantalised and food lovers delighted as Port Douglas Carnivale’s biggest foodie …More
