Carnivale Unveils 2024 Program

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

World Famous Café Del Mar Will Present an Unforgettable Sunset Session during Port Douglas Carnivale

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

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

Port Douglas Launches FNQ Gin Fest - Hemingway's Venue Manager Chris Barber and Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr GIN Fest

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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