Events

Birdsville Campdraft, Rodeo and Bronco Branding

26 June 2026

Experience the thrill of the Outback with our action-packed event showcasing the talents of professional Bushmen and women. Watch as teams compete to brand cattle using traditional methods, keeping the spirit of the bush alive.

Birdsville Carnival

06 July 2026

Birdsville Carnival offers visitors an immersive cultural experience, celebrating the region’s heritage, with live music at the Birdsville Hotel, street performers, camel rides and pig races, plus street food and Birdsville Bakery’s famous Camel Pies.

Birdsville Big Red Bash

07 July 2026

Have the experience of a lifetime at the world’s most remote music festival, the Birdsville Big Red Bash in the heart of Australia’s outback!
The three-day festival returns at the Big Red desert dune near Birdsville, Queensland.

The Big Red Bash lineup is here . . .

Bedourie Camel Races

11 July 2026

Experience the excitement of the Bedourie Camel Races this July, as part of the Desert Champions Way: Outback Camel Trail.

Witness the thrill of camel racing, the hilarity of pig racing, and a variety of novelty events that promise fun for the whole family.

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