Events
Whitsunday Events
Welcome to the section that everyone loves – Whitsunday events! It’s here that our guests discover what’s happening in the sunny Whitsundays from the ever so famous Airlie Beach Race Week to the Great Barrier Reef Festival. You’ll also find all the resort events and specials on our Specials page, so you don’t miss out on all the fun stuff that happens around here!
Whitsunday Events
Barra & Boots 2026
30 May 2026. Enjoy a country music event at Lake Proserpine featuring some of Australia’s most loved artists in a stunning lakeside setting.
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Ramped up Whistundays
4 July 2026. Get ready for a two-day Bowl and Street Skateboarding Competition in the Whitsundays!
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AIRLIE BEACH TRIATHLON
25–26 July 2026. The 26th Annual Airlie Beach Triathlon is back and set to be a highlight on the North Queensland triathlon calendar.
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Great Barrier Reef Festival
31 July – 2 August 2026. The Great Barrier Reef Festival, presented by Cruise Whitsundays, brings three days of celebration to Airlie Beach.
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Airlie Beach Race Week
6-13 August 2026. Airlie Beach is also home to one of the largest yacht racing regattas in Australia, Airlie Beach Race Week, and its onshore
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Don River Dash 300
4–6 September 2026. Head to Bowen for the Don River Dash 300 and witness powerful bikes, buggies, cars and trophy trucks tear across the iconic
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Musical Bingo
Every Tuesday. Amp up your Tuesday nights with Musical Bingo in The Pub’s Sports Bar! Major prizes up for grabs!
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Acoustic Sessions at The Airlie Beach Hotel
Enjoy live acoustic vibes every Thursday and Sunday at Airlie Beach Hotel's The Pub.
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Proserpine Entertainment Centre – Cinema
Check out the latest blockbuster movies at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre.
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Whitsunday Events
Airlie Beach Park Run
The Airlie Beach Park Run is a free, fun and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate!
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Airlie Beach Markets
Every Saturday 7am - 1pm. The Airlie Beach Markets are on every Saturday morning, opening early in time for breakfast.
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