Celebrating the world’s seafaring cultures that shaped history from Vikings and Celts to Indigenous Australian, Polynesian, Melanesian and Malay navigators.
17-18th April 2027 | Shorncliffe, QLD
Step into a world shaped by the ocean
The Queensland Manx Viking Festival celebrates the spirit and traditions of the world’s great seafaring cultures including Viking, Celtic, Indigenous Australian, Polynesian, Melanesian and Malay communities. Set beside a picturesque creek, the festival offers a welcoming space for families, history lovers and cultural explorers.
Experience living history displays, cultural demonstrations, music, song, dance and storytelling. Meet passionate reenactors and cultural representatives who bring ancient skills and traditions to life. Along the shoreline, crews from diverse cultures will take to the water in rowing, sailing and paddling events featuring Viking boats, curraghs, coracles and canoes.
The inaugural Queensland Manx Viking Festival is a free event at Shorncliffe on 17 and 18 April 2027, offering family fun and the chance to be part of a new Queensland tradition from its beginning.
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We welcome volunteers, participants and enthusiasts. If any of the following interests you, we would love to hear from you:
Cultural Interests
- Maritime traditions and cultural heritage:
- Viking
- Celtic
- Indigenous Australian
- Polynesian
- Melanesian
- Malay
- Festival activities:
- Historical reenactment
- Music, song and dance
- Costumes and cultural dress
Regatta & Water Activities
- Rowing
- Sailing
- Paddling
- Viking boats
- Curraghs
- Coracles
- Canoes
Boat Building & Craftsmanship
- Boat builders
- Maritime craft enthusiasts
- People interested in supporting our long‑term boat building program leading up to the Olympics
- Community participation
- Helping run festival activities
- Assisting with cultural displays
- Supporting family‑friendly events
- Sharing skills or knowledge
- General volunteering
Manx Vikings Motorcycle Club
If you love motorbikes, riding, collecting or dream of the Isle of Man TT, you are welcome to join the Manx Vikings Motorcycle Club.
Enjoy tribute rides, meet like‑minded riders and celebrate the iconic TT tradition with a friendly community.
Contact details
For all enquiries or to express interest in participating, please contact our President, Nigel: QLDManx@gmail.com
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