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
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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
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
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
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
Carnivale Fun as Event Draws Close
Old and new events will feature in Port Douglas Carnivale’s 2021 line up, from the mayhem of pro wrestling to the naughty decadence of burlesque, and everything else in between. …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
Spiderbait Escapes To Port Douglas To Headline Carnivale 2021
Port Douglas Carnivale 2021 is on and Australian rock greats Spiderbait will headline this year’s event in Australia’s Paradise. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said Port Douglas was ready to …More
Get Your ‘Tropic & Exotic’ on for Port Douglas Carnivale Float Parade
There will be double the prize money for winning floats and double the fun at this year’s ‘Tropic & Exotic’ themed Port Douglas Carnivale Street Parade. Registrations are now open …More
Spiderbait To Headline Carnivale 2020
The band guaranteed to “bring it” to their live performances with smash hits like Black Betty, Calypso, and Buy Me a Pony will headline Port Douglas Carnivale’s Tropic Rock Concert …More
Wonderland Spiegeltent Returns!
The opening act of Port Douglas Carnivale, the spectacular and often wicked Wonderland Spiegeltent starts its season in Port Douglas this Friday, May 17. Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu said …More
Out! Cairns Brings Latino Sass Realness Drag to Carnivale
There’s a hint of camp playfulness in the air, as Out! Cairns prepares to once again bring its unique night out for gay guys and gals, drags and pals to …More
Take the Kids to Port Douglas Carnivale
Port Douglas Carnivale is a party for all ages with a great range of dedicated kids and family events and festivities. Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu said a lot of …More
Giant Coral Reef Set to Star
An exuberant, inflatable reef will be swaying away at Port Douglas Carnivale. The giant multi-coloured pop art installation Microcosm is inspired by coral and other reef life. It was created …More
Help!!! Volunteers Vital For Port Douglas Carnivale
Port Douglas Carnivale organisers need you – and you and you and you. Port Douglas Carnivale is on a recruitment drive for people to help with the huge task of …More
Abba-solutely Fabulous Night Out in Port Douglas
A gala dinner during Port Douglas Carnivale will be the purr-fect fundraiser for homeless animal shelter Paws and Claws. The glamorous gala event will feature entertainment from the love child …More
Media Contingent Get A Taste Of Carnivale 2019
Journalists from around Australia visited the Port Douglas and Daintree region recently as the promotional campaign for Port Douglas Carnivale 2019 gets underway. Hosted by Tourism Port Douglas Daintree, the …More
Munch with the Bunch at the Longest Lunch
Everyone should be out to lunch on May 24. It’s the date of Port Douglas Carnivale’s popular indulgent shared feast – the Longest Lunch. The long-table dining extravaganza champions the …More
Time to shine in the Port Douglas Carnivale Float Parade
It will be bright, light and very sparkly – registrations are now open for this year’s Silver and Sunshine themed Port Douglas Carnivale Street Parade. The Silver and Sunshine theme …More
Tickets On Sale For Eskimo Joe
Tickets are now on sale for Australia’s favourite indie rock band Eskimo Joe, who will headline Port Douglas Carnivale’s 25th celebrations on Saturday, May 25. The band, which has won multiple …More
Eskimo Joe to Rock Carnivale’s 25th Anniversary
Australia’s favourite indie rock band Eskimo Joe will lead the charge at party central when Port Douglas celebrates Carnivale’s 25th anniversary next May. The multi-award winning trio was delighted to …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
Carnivale Weekend to Excite
The celebrities will begin to roll into town as Port Douglas Carnivale officially gets underway today Friday, May 24. Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu said they were expecting in excess …More
Carnivale for Children
The wonderland of Port Douglas opens wide for children of all ages during the annual celebration of Port Douglas Carnivale from May 25 to 27. The premier events for the …More
Time to Let Your Hair Down at Carnivale
Port Douglas is about to go off with three days of Carnivale celebrating Tropical Magic in the sun – and under the palms and stars. The spectacular Wonderland Spiegeltent is …More
Port Douglas Carnivale program bewitching
From being fired 60 metres up in a slingshot to a sitting-room only gourmet lunch to rocking out with the coolest daddy of them all – this year’s Port Douglas …More
Let’s do the Longest Lunch
It’s food to dine for. Outside. With lots of people. Under palm trees. Ochre owner and executive chef Craig Squire is taking his award winning culinary style alfresco for a …More
Competition getting real for Carnivale Regatta
Intense competition on the water will be matched by stonking live entertainment at night during the Quicksilver Port Douglas Race Week. The regatta hosted by the Port Douglas Yacht Club …More
The countdown is on – only one month to go!
Port Douglas Carnivale is almost here! Brilliant for families, couple getaways or a bunch of friends who are ready to let their hair down. Make sure to be there for …More
Great things brewing for Seafood Extravaganza
The Seafood Extravaganza will make a triumphant return to the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina during Port Douglas Carnivale on Sunday, May 27. The old favourite will also have something new to …More
What are your favourite Carnivale memories?
If you barely made it past hump day, we’ve got something to cheer you up: our favourite #TBT Carnivale moments ️ With just 6 weeks to go, preparations are in full swing …More
Port Douglas Carnivale is calling ..
Not yet feeling like getting out your winter woollies? Join us in Port Douglas for laid-back days of tropical perfection, filled with excitement and fun that lasts right into the …More
Port Douglas Carnivale needs you!
Port Douglas Carnivale is looking for community spirited volunteers keen to help with this year’s event from May 25-27. Around 50 volunteers are required to help make the various events …More
Time to float ideas about Street Parade
Get ready to trick out a float for this year’s Topical Magic themed Port Douglas Carnivale Street Parade with registrations now open. Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu said now was …More
Get ready for Port Douglas Carnivale 2018
May is a stunning time to visit Port Douglas anyways, and topped off with our colourful parade, international acts and musicians and family friendly events you are in for a …More
PORT DOUGLAS PARTY WILL PUT A TROPICAL SPELL ON YOU
Abracadabra! More than 20,000 revellers are expected to lose themselves in the magic of Port Douglas Carnivale from May 25-27, 2018 as the event officially launches today. The seaside town …More
Celebrate in Paradise!
Finally, it’s that time of year again – the time to celebrate in paradise Port Douglas Carnivale 2018 will once again celebrate the dreamy lifestyle of this region with fabulous …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
Seafood Extravaganza – Sunday 31st May
Fun, food and fabulousness from 10am at The Port Douglas Marina – Carnivale’s Seafood Extravaganza is nearly here and we have got our lemons all cut ready to squeeze over …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
World Racing Motorised Cooler Championships – Sunday 24th May
How cool is this, motorised esky racing! All of a sudden we’ve got backyard game fever and are hanging out to see these awesome Toyz4Men machines! Fun for all the …More
modéle 15 – Tuesday 26th May
We are so excited about the up and coming glamfest at Carnivale this year. Look out as the fashion and social event of the year kicks off from 6pm on …More
Macrossan Street Parade – 22nd May
The Carnivale crew are so excited about the 2015 Macrossan Street Parade. Each year it just keeps getting better and better. This year’s parade theme is simply Carnivale so we …More
Domaine Chandon Carnivale Lunch – 29th May
We are planning on a very light breaky the morning of the Domaine Chandon Carnivale Lunch. With a total of four courses for this degustation lunch accompanied by wines from …More
Port Douglas Craft Beer and Cider Festival – 29th-30th May
Tastebuds at the ready, this is a real treat for Carnivale 2015. We are lucky enough to have our very own two day event celebrating some of the most creative, delicious …More
The BIG LAUGH – Friday 29th May
Chuckle, chuckle! Just the thought of The Big Laugh makes us smile here at Carnivale. What a way to spend the night listening to the unique voice of Ellen Briggs. …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
Kite Surf & Stand Up Paddle – Sunday 24th May 2015
We’ve got our cores engaged and balance boards out in the Carnivale office practicing for this awesome opportunity to ‘Get on Board’ during Carnivale and we can’t wait to try …More
Feast Port Douglas – Sat 23rd May 2015
Bring on Feast is what we say! The Carnivale Team are super excited and hungry for this event presented by Roux Blond Catering and Events. As a flagship celebration of …More
Radiant Life Festival 28th & 29th May
The Carnivale team are feeling super zen about the stalls coming to Radiant Life Festival 2015. The two-day event starting on Friday 28th at 10am includes an amazing array of …More
Family Beach Day – Saturday 23rd May 2015
We are so excited to be spending some quality time down on Four Mile Beach during this year’s Carnivale. There’s so much to do and with an early start because …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
Road Closure Information
Port Douglas Carnivale is fast approaching, running from Friday 25 May to Sunday 27 May. During Carnivale there will be road closures which may affect your access to roads throughout …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
Yabusame – Saturday 23rd May
Are you ready for this incredible show? The Yabusame Horse Archery tournament is nearly upon us and we are planning on being there from 11am to watch this spectacular event …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
Artists Call For Street Performer Of The Year
There will be song in the air and heats of entertaining feats as Port Douglas Carnivale plays host to a week-long street art and music festival. The annual Port Village …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
Cruise to Carnivale – Saturday 31st May
The best way to enjoy the Seafood Fest at Port Douglas Carnivale on Saturday May 31st is to join Rotary Club of Cairns Sunrise on board Reef Magic lll and …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
