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Stable in the City

Townsville CBD

Stable NQ is one of Townsville's most loved Christmas traditions, bringing the whole community together in celebration. For nearly thirty years, this free, family-friendly festival has combined creativity, storytelling, music, food, and live entertainment to create a joyful experience for all ages. Each year more than 30,000 people attend Stable NQ, making it a premier tourist attraction and one of the largest Christmas festivals in North Queensland. Families, visitors and locals gather as the city comes alive with connection, celebration and Christmas spirit. Stable NQ awakens hearts to the wonder of Christmas, it is an immersive and interactive experience, building community and fostering generosity and belonging and is made possible through the collaboration of local churches, Townsville City Council, schools, businesses, volunteers and community organisations, all working together to create a memorable Christmas experience.
Camel
Dancing
Big heads
Nativity Story
Nativity Story
Markets
Markets
Family
Family
When
03 December, 2026
Venue
Townsville CBD
Location and Directions215 Walker Street Townsville Queensland 4810 Australia
Ticket Prices
Free
Product Types
  • Community Events
  • Festivals and Celebrations
Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Family Friendly
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Dates
  • Thursday 03 December, 2026 - Confirmed Event
  • Friday 04 December, 2026 - Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 05 December, 2026 - Confirmed Event