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

 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Apply to have your stall at Port Douglas Carnivale 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 2015 Carnivale celebrations at Port Douglas are gearing up to be a fantastic 21st anniversary party for the event, which started life over one long weekend as a way …More

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

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

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