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Ritchies

Boonah Arts Festival Program

Art Exhibition, Competitons, Performance, Comedy and Cultural Activites.

Saturday 30 August to Saturday 6th September 2025

Come Along!

TICKETS
Buy tickets online or at the door by cash or card

TAKIN' IT TO THE STREET

Young and very talented musicians.

During festival week

Various times throughout festival week

Outside Ritchies IGA

Free

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Ritchies Boonah Arts Festival buskers

ART EXHIBITION

All the art entries from the art competition. 
Includes a raffle for a big basket of goodies which gives you a vote in the People’s Choice art award.

30th August until 6th September

9am to 1 pm

Boonah Cultural Centre

Free Entry

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Ritchies Boonah Art Exhibition

BIG BAND CONCERT

The Boonah Town Band and other district bands come together with  a spectacular orchestral concert with music from the 1812 overture to Abba.

Saturday 30th August

1.30 - 3pm

Boonah Cultural Centre

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Ritchies Boonah Arts Festival Big Band Concert

BLOODY MURDER

A hilarious play by Ed Sala; adapted as a staged radio play by Boonah Playmakers.

Saturday 30th August -  7pm
Sunday 31st August - 2pm

Boonah Cultural Centre

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Ritchies Boonah Arts Festival Radio Play

ONE SONG

A number of groups and small choirs, each singing the same song in different styles, ballad, country & western, etc. after which they will all sing the same song together. Then finally putting it all together under the guidance of the choir master.

Monday 1st September

6.30 - 8pm

Boonah Cultural Centre

Free Entry

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Ritchies Boonah Arts Festival Madeleine Ryan performning Blackbird

CREATIVE STATIONS

Paint on canvas, bling up a bag, make a card, paint Plaster of Paris, create a key ring and much more.  Be part of the creative crew.

Tuesday 2nd September

3.30pm - 5pm

Boonah Cultural Centre

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Arts & Crafts

COMEDY NIGHT

Funny?  Local people doing standup, skits, jokes, funny songs, one liners.

Anyone and everyone is invited to participate.

Register your interest at artsfestival@boonahculturalfoundation.org.au before 31 July.

Wednesday 3rd September

7pm

Boonah Cultural Centre

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Microphone

READING FOR WRITING

Books that teach, books that inspire.  Bring along your favourite book and we will discuss how reading can improve your writing.  For all writers -  beginner or experienced. Let's share our knowledge.

Thursday 4th September

10 - 11.30am

Boonah Cultural Centre

Free Event

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Books

SIP AND PAINT

Try your hand at painting and have fun at this social event.  Includes a pre-drawn canvas, paints, artist instructions and a glass of wine, beer or soft drink.

Thursday 4th September

7pm - 8.30pm

Boonah Cultural Centre

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Sip and Paint

YOUTH SHOWCASE

A highly entertaining magical night, event featuring local kids aged from 4 years performing and dancing in this special event. Fantastic props.  Music the kids love.

Friday 5th September

6.30pm - 8.30pm

Boonah Cultural Centre

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Boonah Arts Festival Youth Showcase

FESTIVAL FINALE

The last night of the Festival including the stunning outfits designed and modelled in this night of fashion and wearable art, the presentation of the Art and Writing prizes, and some great entertainment.

Saturday 6th September

7pm - 9pm

Boonah Cultural Centre

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Boonah Arts Festival Finale

Buy Tickets

Online and at the door by cash or card
General Admission Adults – $10
Members – $5
Students and Under 12 Free 

Membership must be current at 16 August to enjoy membership pricing.   Click Here to join or renew your membership.

We do not share your  personal information with third parties.

Photographs may be taken for our website and social media. If you do not want to be in any photographs, please inform one of the staff.  

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Sponsored by

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Presented by

Boonah and District Cultural Foundation logo

Supported by

Scenic Rim Regional Council logo

Become a Member

Membership of the Boonah & District Cultural Foundation Inc. entitles you to discounts on tickets to Foundation events, including the Ritchies Boonah Arts Festival events, shows, competition entry fees, activities, workshops, concerts and special members only events.

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