The Rangebow Festival

04/09/2026

There’s still time to become part of the Rangebow Fan Club! 🪭

The Fan Club is about more than discounts and early access. It’s about being part of the energy that makes Rangebow what it is.

It’s the clack of hundreds of fans in a packed room.
It’s backing bold, joyful arts in the Hinterland. It’s helping an independent, not-for-profit festival keep creating moments that feel different, unexpected and completely Rangebow.

For $100 a year, members also receive a limited-edition Rangebow clack fan, 30% off Rangebow event tickets, early ticket access and selected member perks.

But the real reason to join?

Because Rangebow is better with you in it. 🪭🪭

Get your 2026 Fan Club membership here:
https://therangebowfestival.org/fan_club/

01/09/2026

THAT. VIEW.

This is how Rangebow 2026 begins.

On the escarpment at Flaxton Gardens, as the first light breaks across the hinterland and out to the Pacific, music will rise beneath the bunya trees.

Sunrise Celtic Chorus on Jinibara brings together Celtic music, First Nations artistry, didgeridoo and harp in a dawn performance created for this exact moment.

Quiet at first. Haunting. Powerful.

Then, as the sun rises, the music lifts with it.

This is not just something you watch.
It is something you stand inside.

Friday, 9 October 2026
5am Sunrise Performance
7am Second Performance

One morning. One extraordinary setting. One unforgettable way to open Rangebow.

Tickets are on sale now:
https://therangebowfestival.org/event/sunrise-celtic-chorus-on-jinibara/

Go Somewhere Different.

28/08/2026

16 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR RANGEBOW 2026!

Rangebow 2026 is fast approaching, and we’re looking for 16 volunteers to help us bring this year’s festival to life.

Whether you can give us a few hours, a day, or a little more, we’d love to have you involved. There are plenty of different ways to help, and every bit of time makes a difference.

Our first volunteer meeting is happening:

📅 Thursday, 3 September
⏰ 6:00pm
📍 Rangebow HQ, Montville

Come along, meet the team, hear what’s planned for Rangebow 2026 and find out where you might like to lend a hand.

You don’t need to commit to the whole festival - give as little or as much time as you can.

We just need 16 more people to help us make Rangebow 2026 happen.

Could one of them be you?

Rangebow Festival 2026 | 9-18 October
Go Somewhere Different

18/08/2026

🎪 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: MARIO QUEEN OF THE CIRCUS

Juggling. Comedy. Queen anthems. Questionable levels of charisma.

Mario Queen of the Circus is bringing his internationally acclaimed brand of circus chaos to Rangebow’s After Dinner Mintz Cabaret.

A born showman and seriously skilled circus artist, Mario mixes complex juggling, character comedy and raucous audience participation with the arena-rocking music of Queen. The result? A cabaret act that can turn just about any room into Wembley Stadium.

He’s performed around the world and has a gift for getting an audience very, very involved.

Catch Mario alongside a gloriously unpredictable lineup of circus, comedy, drag, burlesque and vaudeville at After Dinner Mintz Cabaret!

🍸 Two performances only

Forget coffee. Skip dessert. Have a Mintz.

Book your tickets now 🎟️👉 https://therangebowfestival.org/event/after-dinner-mintz-4/

13/08/2026

09/08/2026

Want to spot a platypus in the wild? This is your chance.

Bring the whole family and join local platypus enthusiast Neil Andison for a beautiful early-morning walk along Obi Obi Creek, where platypus are known to swim, feed and move through the creek.

Neil has spent years watching them here and knows the signs, the spots and the little clues that help reveal where they are hiding.

It’s part nature walk, part wildlife adventure and part family morning out in one of Maleny’s most beautiful pockets.

Kids can keep their eyes on the water, adults can soak up the scenery, and everyone gets to learn more about one of Australia’s most fascinating animals while exploring their natural habitat.

Walk on the Wild Side
Sunday 18 October | 7:30am
Maleny Showgrounds
2-hour guided walk
Tickets $33
Suitable for all ages

Bring the family, lace up your walking shoes and come platypus spotting.

Book your spot: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-platypus-whispers

06/08/2026

Somewhere beyond the rabbit hole, where flamingos replace mallets, curious characters wander the gardens and nothing is quite as it seems... Wonderland awaits. 🍍🎩

You’re invited to step into a delightfully peculiar afternoon where tennis and croquet are played with a healthy dose of mischief, laughter and imagination. The courts of Montville Tennis Club become a living Wonderland, filled with colourful moments, unexpected encounters and just enough madness to make the day unforgettable.

Gather your favourite playing partner, don your most whimsical attire and compete for the coveted title of Monarchs of Wonderland. Here, the rules are a little curious, the competition is wonderfully light-hearted, and the greatest prize is the adventure itself.

As the Maleny Ukulele Ensemble roams the grounds, serenading players and spectators alike, families can explore, children can enjoy their own croquet lawn, and everyone is invited to linger over lunch, refreshments and a little more Wonderland magic.

🍍 The Pineapple Parfait Cup
📅 Saturday, 17 October
🕚 11:00am - 3:00pm
📍 Montville Tennis Club

Your invitation to Wonderland has arrived.

Register here: https://therangebowfestival.org/event/pineapple-parfait-cup/

03/08/2026

Every icon started with a moment.

A moment they stepped into the spotlight.
A moment they embraced who they were.
A moment that changed everything. ✨

That’s the magic of the Rangebow Drag Pageant.

It’s more than rhinestones and runway walks. It’s courage. It’s transformation. It’s the moment someone steps into the spotlight and discovers a version of themselves they never knew existed.

This year, Icons Only.

Our professional queens will take on some of the world’s most legendary icons in breathtaking, show-stopping transformations, while our Glambassador finalists step into characters entirely of their own creation, proving that the next icon could be waiting in the wings.

Then, just when you think you’ve seen it all, Ashley Swift returns with a spectacular tribute performance celebrating one of music’s greatest legends.

The cheers. The clack fans. The sequins. The standing ovations.

It’s impossible to explain unless you’re in the room.

Some performances entertain you.

This one becomes a memory you’ll talk about long after the curtain falls.

🎟️ Tickets from $33 - but don’t wait. The Rangebow Drag Pageant sells out every year for a reason.

👉 Get your tickets here: https://therangebowfestival.org/event/2026-drag-pageant/