Top Rated Attractions in Townsville

More of a pub, the Commonwealth Hotel is a great place to take your friends for a couple of drinks. The bar offers a vast array of local and international spirits, beers and cocktails, providing something for every kind of palate. The hotel also has a separate elevated stage for live performances.

Located on a corner of Warburton Street, Townsville Sports Reserve is a multi-purpose sports arena in the North Ward suburb of Townsville. A regulation venue for hosting professional football, track, and field, and rugby matches, the stadium is used as a training facility for a host of youth football teams. Also, a popular event venue the stadium regularly hosts musical concerts and live performances, which is when it is filled to its maximum capacity.

This family-owned cinema boasts all the charm and style of an art deco movie palace, with the sound and visuals of a modern multiplex, transforming every visit into an occasion to be remembered. Sparkling chandeliers grace the high ceilings, enticing the eye to wander across its artistic details, while plush seating promises comfort. The theater features six individual halls, screening the latest feature films alongside indie, art house and foreign movies. The Townsville Cinema Club meets here every alternate Thursday from March through November to enjoy a foreign feature film amid elegant surrounds. The cinema caters to a more mature, discerning audience. Patrons are expected to adhere to a dress code and switch off all mobile phones upon entering. Keep an eye on their website for deals and specials.

The Townsville Civic Theatre is the hub of art and culture of Townsville and is located in the Railway Estate district. The theater frequently features dance, opera, musicals, and other performances by local and international artists and touring troupes from across the country. The bar in the theater offers patrons some refreshing cocktails, fine wines, and local and imported spirits in a relaxed ambiance. Since its inception in the 1970's the theater has been attracting visitors from across the region and is worth a visit when in the city.

One of the most revered entertainment venues of the city, 1300Smiles Stadium has been delighting Rugby fans since 1990. It's owned by the state government, and boasts a capacity of over 25,000 spectators. The stadium has been the host for a number of Rugby tournaments including Rugby World Cup matches. Soccer and cricket are also played here, however 1300Smiles Stadium is at its euphoric best when local heroes North Queensland Cowboys are tackling opponents in the center.

The Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre is a sprawling complex that caters to events of every kind. Concerts, fashion shows, musicals and more features on the entertainment program. The center features a large auditorium with a flexible floor plan that can be used to accommodate concerts, banquets, conferences and exhibitions alongside sporting events like wrestling matches and more. Four breakout rooms for smaller events, a production office, changing rooms, and other complementary facilities are also on offer. While the center is a great place to attend an event, it is also a delight for organizers with dedicated event managers at your disposal to help iron out every last detail. With a waterfront location and modern facilities, the Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre is well worthy of its stellar repute.