PUNQ Festival
A place-based contemporary art festival engaging with spaces, histories, and futures through art.
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Mon 5 Oct 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Various Locations
PUNQ is produced by Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts and presented in partnership with the North Australian Festival of Arts.
A place-based contemporary art festival engaging with spaces, histories, and futures through art. PUNQ celebrates the distinct landscapes of North Queensland to inspire cultural exchange, reimagine expectations, transform perceptions and provide unique creative experiences for locals and visitors alike.
Immerse yourself in cutting-edge contemporary works by local, national and international artists who will activate spaces across Wulgurukaba and Bindal Country (Townsville), Yunbenun (Magnetic Island), Warrgamay, Nywaigi & Bandjin Country (Hinchinbrook) and Gudjal Country (Charters Towers).
Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts | Queensland Government | Creative Australia | Arts Queensland | Australian Government | North Australian Festival of Arts | Townsville City Council
A place-based contemporary art festival engaging with spaces, histories, and futures through art. PUNQ celebrates the distinct landscapes of North Queensland to inspire cultural exchange, reimagine expectations, transform perceptions and provide unique creative experiences for locals and visitors alike.
Immerse yourself in cutting-edge contemporary works by local, national and international artists who will activate spaces across Wulgurukaba and Bindal Country (Townsville), Yunbenun (Magnetic Island), Warrgamay, Nywaigi & Bandjin Country (Hinchinbrook) and Gudjal Country (Charters Towers).
PUNQ Festival runs from 23 September - 11 October 2026. Visit the PUNQ website for more information.
https://www.umbrella.org.au/punqARTIST BIO
Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts (Umbrella) is a leading independent contemporary and experimental arts organisation on Wulgurukaba and Bindal Country in Gurambilbarra / Townsville, North Queensland. For 40 years, Umbrella has connected artists and audiences, championing creative voices, collaboration, and advocating for new models and investment in the arts. Umbrella fosters curiosity, dialogue, and meaningful cultural exchange, bringing together diverse perspectives from the region and beyond. Through exhibitions, residencies, professional development, public programs, special events, and the Pop Up North Queensland (PUNQ) festival, Umbrella plays a vital role in strengthening the region’s cultural life and creative economy.LINKS
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PUNQ is produced by Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts and presented in partnership with the North Australian Festival of Arts. The festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and receives funding from Creative Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund. Townsville City Council is a funding partner of PUNQ.Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts | Queensland Government | Creative Australia | Arts Queensland | Australian Government | North Australian Festival of Arts | Townsville City Council