The City of Ipswich is centrally located in the booming South East Queensland region of Australia.

As Queensland's oldest provincial city, Ipswich has a rich history. It is renowned for its architectural, natural and cultural heritage.

Ipswich is an exciting place to live, work, invest and visit. Education plays an important role in the local economy with two universities, and a wide choice of private and state government schools.

Ipswich offers all the modern facilities and attractions of a progressive city with attractions and highlights ranging from steam trains, more than 550 parks including the heritage-rich Queens Park, and modern Orion Lagoon as well as eateries, cafes, restaurants, cinemas, shopping centers, and an expansive, state-of-the-art civic space - Tulmur Place - located in Nicholas Street Precinct in the heart of the Ipswich CBD, along with award winning libraries, art gallery and heritage landmarks.

Ipswich hosts regular national and local festivals and events.

Queerswich 2023 is assisted by the Ipswich City Council's Community Events Funding Program.