What Happened in 2026!

High-energy performance packed with powerful stage presence and all your favourite classic rock hits!

A seamless blend of First Nations and folk sounds, featuring relaxed acoustic covers and originals enriched by guitar, harmonica, and didgeridoo.

A captivating fire-twirling duo delivering a hypnotic, rhythmic performance set to music—an unforgettable visual and musical experience.

Friday Night Ticketed Event

Savour a 3-course Bush Tucker-inspired feast with drinks and canapés on arrival, while enjoying performances by Indigenous solo artist Lloyd Saunders and mesmerizing fire twirlers—all beneath the Outback night sky. Limited to 60 guests, this unforgettable evening is not to be missed!

Saturday& Sunday Ticket Event

Join Nullawokka First Nations Tours for a hands-on Bush Tucker cooking class using locally sourced ingredients. After cooking, enjoy an intimate lunch with your hosts. Limited to 6 participants per class, with two classes available—an authentic and personal culinary experience.

Saturday & Sunday April  Ticketed Event

Enjoy a private, curated bathing experience at the Cunnamulla Hot Springs with the River Lights Soak & Savour Package, including:

Exclusive evening bathing on either Saturday night or Sunday night, Complimentary towel & robe hire, Charcuterie box for two, Complimentary drink for two, Full day bathing pass for the following day (bathing only).  Limited to only 20 Couples per night!

Free Bush Tucker Cooking Demo’s and Tastings with Nullawokka First Nations Tours.

Free Camp Oven Cooking demonstrations and tastings with Ranger Nick Bush Cook. 

Free Spit Roast Goat Cooking Demonstration and Tastings with Ranger Nick.

Free Cup Cake Decorating Workshop with Cakes By Casey – decorate and enjoy your free Cup Cake!

Create and decorate your own unique lantern for free to light up the Festival Lantern Parade!

Learn the art of fire twirling or circus skills with our Free Circus & Fire Workshops!

Capture the imagination with free face painting using specialised UV paint, ready to hit the Glow Zone once the sun goes down!

Paint your own boomerang using traditional techniques and learn how to throw it on the village green

Saturday – join Children’s Discovery and discover the science of Sherbet with a ‘Cunnamulla Creeper’ – a ‘spider’ style drink to create and enjoy – it’s delicious free fun for kids and adults!

Sunday April – head back to the Children’s Discovery Booth to learn about geometric shapes while creating your own special geometric lantern for the Lantern Parade!

All New Competition! Adopt & Decorate a Tree in Centenary Park to be in the running for Cash Prizes!

The Annual Open Art Competition is back again, with cash prizes and people’s choice awards.

The Annual Sculpture Competition is back again, with cash prizes and people’s choice awards.

Art Gallery Festival Exhibition

Festival Art Exhibition open all Festival Weekend from 9am – 4pm at the Cunnamulla Art Gallery in the Visitor Information Centre!  

Join the locals for the iconic Festival Lantern Parade along the banks of the Warrego River

Be awed at the beautiful Fireworks display both in the sky and reflected in the river below

 Interactive light installations lighting up the night throughout the entire festival

All New for 2026! Welcome to the Glow Zone, where UV lights make everything glow in the dark – be sure to get your face painted first!

Join Gary Fogarty and Ranger Nick on Sunday morning as they cook a giant camp-oven damper and entertain with stories that will make you laugh and cry. Walk-ups welcome!

Hear from one our Kunja Elders, the traditional owners on the land where the Outback River Lights Festival takes place as they officially welcome you to Country.

Enjoy a great day out in the park as you browse local stalls from homemade delights to locally grown produce and everything in between!

New for 2026! Wrap up the festival with Campfire Stories and Songs—a relaxed, BYO gathering around the campfire where anything goes. Bring an instrument, share a tale, and finish the festival in style.