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Performers (from left) Brooke and Wes Evans and Ella Heijnen promote the 2026 Port Douglas Carnivale program, featuring new events including the Paramour Cabaret and Coastal Show and Shine. Picture: Supplied

Countdown to Shire Carnivale

NEW events and headline acts have been announced for the 2026 Port Douglas Carnivale, with organisers promising 10 days of festivities from 15 to 24 May.

9 May, 2026

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Gazza enjoys a moment or two with AFL legend Ian ‘Monty’ Mongomery. Pictures: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

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At the three year-commitment of Run Port Douglas was Tara Bennett of Tourism Tropical North Queensland (left) and event director Bade Stapleton. Picture: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

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Event has runs on board

A performer takes the stage in the Paramour big top, part of the live entertainment program at Port Douglas Carnivale. Picture: Supplied

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Enjoy happy hour at Port

Talented Port Douglas actor Nathan Kerr is in the spotlight. The 18-year-old is currently playing Rocky in 'The Rocky Horror Show' at the Clink Theatre. The teenager is a young man of many talents. Picture: Supplied

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Nathan’s rising star

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Circus comes to town for Shire children and families

ReefClean volunteers working hard to keep the FNQ coastline tidy. Picture: Supplied

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Please keep beaches clean

Experienced actor Kameron Arthur will play the role of Dr Frank-N-Furter at Clink Theatre’s The Rocky Horror Show in April. Picture: Supplied

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Port to deliver time warp again

The glitz and glamour of Taste Port Douglas which celebrates 10 years in 2026. Picture: Taste Port Douglas

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Taste celebrates 10 years

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Port Douglas Carnivale will feature a mix of comedy, cabaret and family-friendly events as part of this year’s festival program. Picture: Supplied

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Carnivale expands line-up for annual event

Visitors will be armed with more information about estuarine crocodiles at the new Croc Country Discovery Zone at Wildlife Habitat. Picture: Supplied

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How to get croc-wise in the zone

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Cheeky cockies in silent bid

A rendering of the entrance to the Sanctuary Greens residential subdivision proposed for Port Douglas. Picture: Supplied

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‘Sanctuary’ for eyesore

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