1770 Festival
22 – 24 May 2026
The 1770 Festival is an annual commemorative event held in 1770, Queensland (the “only number on the map in Australia”) around the historic date of 24 May 1770.
Days Hours Minutes Seconds
Performer Expression Of Interest 2026
Calling Volunteers 2026!
About The 1770 Festival
The 1770 Festival is a vibrant annual celebration held every May in Agnes Water & Town of 1770, commemorating James Cook’s 1770 landing and honouring Gooreng Gooreng culture. This colourful community event blends history, culture, music, and fun for all ages.
What to See, Do & Experience at the 1770 Festival
Friday Night Program
Street Parade
Workshop: Lantern Making
Kids workshop all day Saturday
Fireworks Show
Mechanical Bull Comp
Kup Murri
Ammusement Rides
Workshop: BMX
Underwater World
Fun Run
Gooreng Gooreng Program
Lantern Parade
Workshop: Play with Clay
Workshop: Salsa Dancing
Click for more information!
FREE ENTRY!
Thanks to our local sponsors and community of volunteers, the 1770 Festival in 2024 will be a
FREE ENTRY EVENT!
Follow On Facebook
Save The Date!
Follow the 1770 Festival on Facebook for all the latest updates, news, and behind-the-scenes fun.!
Save The Date
Jump on the Shuttle Bus!
Leave the car at home and let us do the driving! The shuttle will drop you right at the action—easy, and no parking stress!
Click Here
The Grand Finale
The Fireworks show is proudly sponsored by 1770 LARC Tours!
Lighting up the sky Saturday 24 May at 6:45pm
HOW TO GET HEREThe towns of Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy are located at the Southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, just 90 minutes north of Bundaberg.FIND OUT MOREWHERE TO STAYAgnes Water and 1770 offer a large selection of parks, hotels and resorts to stay in. There’s something for everyone.FIND OUT MORE
Getting To 1770/Agnes Water
Visit the VisitAgnes1770.com.au website for all the information on how to get here.
Getting To The Festival Grounds
The Festival is taking place at the 1770 SES Grounds.
Staying In 1770/Agnes Water
Visit the VisitAgnes1770.com.au website for all the information on staying here.
Staying Here
Conditions Of Entry
- The 1770 Festival is an all weather event.
- This is an all ages event. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- Entry is by ticket only, must collect wrist bands at entry gate for under 18s. Bar tickets, merchandise and stall holders prefer card over cash.
- All bags must be presented for searching upon entering the venue.
- Footwear must be worn at all times.
- All patrons will be issued with a coloured wrist band upon entry. Anyone found without an official wrist band will be rejected from the venue.
- No food or drink can be brought into the venue (except for water but we will have chilled water free of charge).
- Chairs and tables will be provided so please do not bring your own.
- Anyone believed to be carrying banned substances may be subjected to a search by security guards or police.
- The bar will close 30 minutes prior to the end of the show each day.
- Drink vouchers are not refundable for cash.
- Drinks cannot be taken out of the licensed area.
- Smoking is only permitted within the designated smoking area.
- Management reserves the right to refuse entry for any reason.
- Liquor will not be sold to anyone who is drunk, disorderly or under 18 years of age.
- Any person who is ejected from the venue for any reason will not be re-admitted at any stage over the length of the festival, nor will they receive a refund of the ticket price.
- No dogs, cats or other pets/animals allowed.
- Bags may be searched or restricted.
- Don’t drink and drive, organise a designated driver, look after each other.
- Public transport via shuttle bus will be available.
- Glass containers are not permitted.
People who are unduly intoxicated will not be served alcohol. - Water will be freely available.
Look out for your friends and family. - Wet and dry areas are both available.
- Go to a chill-out or rest area for help.
- ID will be required to purchase alcohol.
- BYO alcohol is not permitted.
- Photography – please take heaps of pictures, and tag #1770Festival, but be aware of others. Images my be used for marketing a promotional purposes
Proudly supported by
1770 Festival is only possible with the support of our Sponsors
