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Ritchies

Boonah Arts Festival Program

Art Exhibition, Competitons, Performance, Comedy and Cultural Activites.

Saturday 29 August to Sunday 6th September 2026

Come Along!

TICKETS
Buy tickets online or at the door by cash or card

TAKIN' IT TO THE STREET

Young musicians taking to to the street,outside Ritchies IGA.

During festival week

Various times throughout festival week

Outside Ritchies IGA

Free

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Taking it to the street

ART EXHIBITION

All the art entries from the art competition. 
Includes a raffle for a big basket of goodies which gives you a vote in the People’s Choice art award.

29th August until 6th September

9am to 1 pm

Boonah Cultural Centre

Free Entry

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Ritchies Boonah Art Exhibition

BOONAH COMMUNITY BAND & FRIENDS

A spectacular event with music to bring joy to your heart and tears to your eyes.

Saturday 29th August

1.30 - 3pm

Boonah Cultural Centre

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Boonah Town Band

THE YING TONG SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL

A series of Goon Shows and other short acts, adapted for Radio and performed on stage by the Boonah Playmakers.

Saturday 29th August -  7 to 9pm
Sunday 31st August - 2 - 4pm

Boonah Cultural Centre

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Ritchies Boonah Arts Festival Radio Play

WRITING WORKSHOP

Mapping Memories – A different way to tell your story. 

Tuesday 1st September

10 - 11.30am

Boonah Cultural Centre

Free Event - no tickets required

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Writing

CREATIVE STATIONS

Paint on canvas, bling up a bag, make a card, paint Plaster of Paris, create a key ring and much more.  Be part of the creative crew.

Tuesday 1st September

3.30pm - 5pm

Boonah Cultural Centre

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Arts & Crafts

THE MOTH OF MOONBI revisited

View the recreation of lost scenes missing from Charles Chauvel’s film and talk with the filmmakers.

Tuesday 1st September

7pm - bar open from 6pm

Boonah Cultural Centre

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The Moth of Moonbi

MAKE 'EM LAUGH

Funny?  You gotta be joking! 

Stand-up, Skits, jokes, songs, one liners. 

C’mon comedians, come and do your thing.

Wednesday 2nd September

7pm

Boonah Cultural Centre

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Make em laugh

SIP AND PAINT

Try your hand at painting and have fun at this social event.  Includes a pre-drawn canvas, paints, artist instructions and a glass of wine, beer or soft drink.

Thursday 3rd September

7pm - 8.30pm

Boonah Cultural Centre

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Sip and Paint

YOUTH SHOWCASE

A highly entertaining magical night, event featuring local kids aged from 4 years performing and dancing in this special event. Fantastic props.  Music the kids love.

Friday 4th September

6.30pm - 8.30pm

Boonah Cultural Centre

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Boonah Arts Festival Youth Showcase

FESTIVAL FINALE

A night to celebrate the creative festivities of the Festival including the stunning outfits designed and modelled in this night of fashion and wearable art, the presentation of the Art and Writing prizes, plus some great entertainment.

Saturday 5th September

7pm - 9pm

Boonah Cultural Centre

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Boonah Arts Festival Finale

Buy Tickets

Online and at the door by cash or card
General Admission Adults – $10
Members – $5
Students and Under 12 Free 

Membership must be current at 17 August to enjoy membership pricing.   Click Here to join or renew your membership.

We do not share your  personal information with third parties.

Photographs may be taken for our website and social media. If you do not want to be in any photographs, please inform one of the staff.  

Proudly Brought To You By

Sponsored by

Ritchies IGA logo

Presented by

Boonah and District Cultural Foundation logo

Supported by

Scenic Rim Regional Council logo

Become a Member

Membership of the Boonah & District Cultural Foundation Inc. entitles you to discounts on tickets to Foundation events, including the Ritchies Boonah Arts Festival events, shows, competition entry fees, activities, workshops, concerts and special members only events.

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