Anakie Community Hall, QLD, Gayiri Country
Anakie Community Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Gayiri People.
The Anakie Community Hall – otherwise known as the Anakie School of Arts – has been home to many events over the years. The lifeblood of the town, over the years it has seen weddings, yoga, sugar information evenings, church services, family gatherings, gem displays and school awards nights, just to name a few. And now, they are looking forward to the Festival of Small Halls!
The Anakie Hotel (now known as Sparrow’s Perch) has reopened this year and do great meals!
Festival of Small Halls returns to Anakie on Saturday, 30 May 2026 with
Barleyshakes Duo and Old Man Luedecke (CAN).
Opening the show will be wonderful local musician, Anna Farquhar!
Anna Farquhar is a Central Queensland singer-songwriter whose raw, honest storytelling and captivating voice have earned her a place in Australia’s music scene. With roots in acoustic, country, and contemporary styles, Anna connects with audiences through authenticity and emotion—whether on festival stages or in small-town halls. She has shared the stage with acts like Busby Marou, Sara Storer, Diesel, and Shannon Noll, and appeared at festivals including Tamworth Country Music Festival, Country on Keppel, and Gympie Music Muster. Her singles Boy and Again both charted on iTunes, with Again debuting at #1 on the Singer-Songwriter Charts, while To You From Me became a finalist in the Unsigned Only International Songwriting Competition. With more music on the way, Anna continues to grow her audience, bringing heart, grit, and honesty to every song.
Tickets are priced at:
Full Admission – $35
Food (pizza and wings) will be supplied by Sparrows Perch (Anakie) and must be preordered.
Doors Open: 6:00PM
Pre-ordered food served, bar operating: 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Show starts 7:00PM (local act)
And then everything else!
Anakie Community Hall has accessible entry and has accessible bathrooms (down a path).
This show is supported by CHRC (Central Highlands Regional Council)
