What's On at The Gemfields
The Sapphire Gemfields: Events and What's On
Events, live music, annual gem festivals, entertainment, things to do, experiences and people to meet. What's On, weekly markets at The Gemfields, in Central Queensland Highlands.
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Events Calendar
Sapphire Gemfields Directory Events Calendar: What's On, Entertainment, Markets at The Gemfields
Weekly Markets at The Gemfields
Weekly Markets at the Sapphire Gemfields
Sapphire Gemfields Directory helps you find What's On, events and things to do, Explore More, and get your weekly dose of local gemstones and retail therapy, Markets at The Gemfields run throughout the tourist season - roughly April to November, peaking mid-August during the annual gem festivals.
WEEKLY MARKETS at the Sapphire Gemfields
Annual Gem Festivals
ANNUAL GEM FESTIVALS on second Fri-Sat-Sun August at the Gem
Sapphire Gemfields is host to two annual gem festivals, running concurrently on 2nd Fri-Sat-Sun of August. Gemfest Festival of Gems is in Anakie, while the Jewel of The Gemfields is in the town of Sapphire Central.
Some events start earlier, and some retail stores run their own promotions at this time.
See our Events Calendar for What's On.
WHAT'S ON in the broader Gemfields' community
WHAT'S ON in the Broader Gemfields' Community
Capella Country Music Festival
5 to 10 May 2026
Live music and open mic/walk-ups comp
Bridgeman Park, Capella, Queensland