Welcome to our Centre

Welcome to our Centre Located in the tropical paradise of Townsville, North Queensland, the Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre (the Centre) is a versatile facility in northern Australia, catering for concerts, conventions, exhibitions and sporting events. Read more

Where Business meets the Ocean

Where Business meets the Ocean The Centre is adjacent to the five-star Jupiters Townsville Hotel & Casino, is just a quick 20 minute ferry ride from the beautiful Magnetic Island and no more than 10 minutes from the CBD. Read more

The Centre and Castle Hill

The Centre and Castle Hill The Centre overlooks Townsville’s iconic Castle Hill. Read more

The Auditorium in Concert mode

The Auditorium in Concert mode The Auditorium is shown here in fully seated concert mode. Capacities in this mode range from 2,000 to just over 4,500. Read more

The Auditorium in Exhibition mode

The Auditorium in Exhibition mode Exhibition mode is created by handing curtains to cover all of the fixed seating, providing 1,500sqm of column free floor space. Read more

The Auditorium in Banquet mode

The Auditorium in Banquet mode The Auditorium can cater for banquets of 350 to 1,000 guests. Read more

The Auditorium in Sports mode

The Auditorium in Sports mode The Centre has hosted many sporting events over the years, including international Davis Cup tennis. Read more

The Auditorium in Convention mode

The Auditorium in Convention mode Convention mode is created by shortening the Auditorium using curtains to create a more intimate venue. Padded armchair seats with optional writing tablets are available and the seating can be adapted into numerous configurations. Read more

Catering for Conventions – Big or Small

Catering for Conventions – Big or Small The Centre has the capability to host conventions of 100 through to 4,000 delegates. Our in-house Audio Visual and Catering services, along with our experienced and dedicated Event Managers, offer a one-stop shop for all your convention requirements. Read more

Exhibitions for Everyone

Exhibitions for Everyone The Centre plays host to a number of public and corporate exhibitions throughout the year, including the national Craft Expo. Read more

Home of the NBL Townsville McDonald’s Crocodiles

Home of the NBL Townsville McDonald’s Crocodiles Over 5,000 fans attend home games of the McDonald’s Crocodiles at the Centre. Read more

Sensational Sporting Moments

Sensational Sporting Moments Boxing is just one of the many sporting events held at the Centre. Check out the What’s On page to see what’s coming up. Read more

Exciting Entertainment

Exciting Entertainment Do you want to be entertained? See what we’ve got on next, click on What’s On at the top of the page. Read more

Flexibility at the Fore

Flexibility at the Fore From basketball to tennis, from boxing to bull riding and beyond, we have the flexibility to cater for events of any nature, including ones with a lot of dirt!! Read more

Enter the Jungle

Enter the Jungle Themed events in the Centre are limited only by your imagination. Read more

Entertain – Excite - Amaze

Entertain – Excite - Amaze See the biggest acts and the best bands. Buy your tickets to all our shows online now, click on What’s On at the top of the page. Read more

The Magnetic Room

The Magnetic Room Set theatre style, this large side room can accommodate up to 350 delegates. Read more

The Palm Room

The Palm Room This side room, located to the right of the Auditorium, can seat 100 to 350 delegates and overlooks the expansive Palm Lawn area. Read more

Trade Displays in the Queensland Foyer

Trade Displays in the Queensland Foyer The foyer areas, located at the main entrance to the Centre, can accommodate trade displays of varying sizes. Read more



Fri May 31, 2013

The Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre are pleased to annouce that Australia’s most successful male artist, Guy Sebastian, will be appearing at the Centre on Friday 31st May 2013

After nine successful years, Guy has earned a place in Australian music history as the Australian male artist with the most number one singles. His recent single Battle Scars (featuring US rapper Lupe Fiasco) debuted at number one on the ARIA singles chart, where it remained for an amazing six consecutive weeks. Battle Scars gave Guy his first American hit, peaking at number one on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Chart. Guy performed it on the Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in New York City with Lupe Fiasco.

Guy is looking forward to playing songs off his latest album Armageddon, which was released in October, hitting number one on the ARIA album chart. “I can’t wait to get back on the road again and play songs from my new album to all of my loyal regional fans,” Guy says. “Of course I’ll play all the old favourites too!”

 Guy is one of Australia’s greatest singer-songwriters and has proved his place as an Australian idol. After winning the first series in 2003, Guy captured the hearts of Australians with his unique and incredible vocal talent. Since then his success has carried over into seven multi-platinum albums and countless sell-out tours. Add to this his string of awards and the fact he is the only Australian male artist in Australian music history to achieve six chart-topping singles – Battle Scars, Angels Brought Me Here, All I Need Is You, Out With My Baby, Like It Like That and Who’s That Girl? – and you can see why Guy truly is a world-class talent.

Make sure you get along to Guy Sebastian’s biggest tour yet … this is a show you don’t want to miss!

Guy’s new album Armageddon is out now through Sony Music.




Sat May 17, 2014

The Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre is pleased to announce the return of Celtic Thunder on their Mythology Tour. Celtic Thunder were determined to get back to Townsville after weather conditions prevented them from their stop in Townsville in January 2013, they have selected a date in May 2014 as the weather in North Queensland is perfect at that time of year.

The world-renowned supergroup – comprised of vocalists Emmet Cahill, Keith Harkin, Ryan Kelly, George Donaldson, Neil Byrne and Colm Keegan – continues to astonish audiences, traveling as easily across the genres of folk, traditional Irish, adult contemporary, rock and classical crossover, as they travel the world, performing for an ever-growing number of fans.

Don't miss Celtic Thunder when they perform Mythology at the Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre on Saturday 17th May 2014.

Mythology presents the perfect blend of entertainment, ideology and Gaelic spirituality, providing a modern twist on the old Celtic storytelling tradition. In addition to the six main vocalists, the tour will also feature strings, guitar, percussion, whistles, pipes, guitars and more in the eight- piece Celtic Thunder band. The tour's musical director is David Munro, who also plays keyboards in the show.

Named Top World Music Artist twice by industry bible Billboard, Celtic Thunder's six male soloists perform both solo and ensemble numbers. They are known for performing an eclectic mix of songs, ranging from traditional Irish fare to international hits such as "The Boys are Back in Town" and "Sound of Silence", as well as original compositions by the musical directors and composers "Voices" and "Hunter's Moon". Their live shows are recognized for the use of dramatic effects via lighting and choreography, as well as a stage set resembling an ancient stone pathway drawn from Celtic lore.


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Looking for a professional and flexible venue for your next conference, meeting, banquet or special event?

Look no further.

The Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre, and Townsville itself, is the perfect place for your special event.

The Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre (the Centre) is a versatile facility in northern Australia, catering for concerts, conventions, exhibitions and indoor sporting events.

The Centre sits on Townsville’s waterfront overlooking Magnetic Island and is adjoined to one of Australia’s largest marinas. Adjacent to Jupiters Townsville Hotel & Casino and just minutes away from the central business district and Strand precinct, the Centre is close to many excellent hotels and restaurants.

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