Events

The Joe Cocker Express: Mad Dog vs. The Englishman is an extraordinary tribute show that takes you on a journey through the legendary career of Joe Cocker, capturing the essence of two defining eras in his life. This dynamic performance begins with the soulful, mature sounds of Cocker's later years...

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Mackay and the Whitsundays’ River 2 Reef Ride Ride Festival is back again in 2023. The annual charity ride raises funds for charities: BMA CQ Rescue and Disabled Sport & Rec Mackay (DSRM). The event is a great opportunity for some family fun and for more people to become active and involved in cyc...

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Sing Out Sister is the biggest sing along party that's all about empowering women, celebrating music, creating unforgettable moments of laughter, connection, and good vibes. Imagine a high energy, interactive sing-along experience designed for women to laugh, let loose, make friends and ride the na...

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Held in the first week of August, the Woollam Art on Show Awards & Exhibition 2025 is a significant national showcase of excellence and diversity in the Arts in the Mackay Region. Presented by the Mackay Art Society, Artist Entries open online on 14 April. Ron McBurnie, a well-known and highly-ac...

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A series of suburban Sunday afternoon concerts are hosted at iconic beachfront and valley locations throughout the Mackay Region. Featuring an afternoon of local music, markets, produce and fanfare, Savour the Suburbs celebrates the region's unique communities, culture and nature attractions enticin...

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The seventh annual Mackay Chamber Music Festival takes place from the 18th-20th July, 2024. Experience exciting chamber music concerts, and participate in inspiring masterclasses delivered by some of the world’s finest classical musicians!

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Be inspired by the extraordinary Nedd Brockmann at the iconic DBI Literary Dinner, a highlight of the Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival 2025. From his record-breaking run to raising nearly $7 million for homelessness, Nedd's journey has captivated the nation—sparking two books, a Netflix ...

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A series of suburban Sunday afternoon concerts are hosted at iconic beachfront and valley locations throughout the Mackay Region. Featuring an afternoon of local music, markets, produce and fanfare, Savour the Suburbs celebrate the region's unique communities, culture and nature attractions enticing...

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A series of suburban Sunday afternoon concerts are hosted at iconic beachfront and valley locations throughout the Mackay Region. Featuring an afternoon of local music, markets, produce and fanfare, Savour the Suburbs celebrate the region's unique communities, culture and nature attractions entici...

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This mad, interactive show is the worst wedding reception you’ll ever go to… and everyone is invited! It was meant to be a surprise reception for the happy couple but it’s turned into pandemonium – with secrets spilling out as family members bust in, bust up and bust a move. This brilliant confet...

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This is the worst wedding reception you'll ever go to… and everyone is invited! Strap yourself in for this new comedy brought to you by the people behind the global smash hit, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience. It might just be the worst wedding reception you'll ever go to – and you're all invi...

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This mad, interactive show is the worst wedding reception you’ll ever go to… and everyone is invited! It was meant to be a surprise reception for the happy couple but it’s turned into pandemonium – with secrets spilling out as family members bust in, bust up and bust a move. This brilliant confet...

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This mad, interactive show is the worst wedding reception you’ll ever go to… and everyone is invited! It was meant to be a surprise reception for the happy couple but it’s turned into pandemonium – with secrets spilling out as family members bust in, bust up and bust a move. This brilliant confet...

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This mad, interactive show is the worst wedding reception you’ll ever go to… and everyone is invited! It was meant to be a surprise reception for the happy couple but it’s turned into pandemonium – with secrets spilling out as family members bust in, bust up and bust a move. This brilliant confet...

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Mackay, grab your BMX, hardtail or dirt jumper and strap yourself in for some pump track action! We kick off the stoke at Mackay’s awesome Finch Hatton Pump Track in Northern Queensland. Pump & Flow sits bang in the middle of 2 days of Fox Superflow® gravity enduro action! Who will be crowned Nort...

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Get ready to experience Gravity Enduro mountain bike racing at the Fox Superflow® at Finch Hatton Mountain Bike Park! Hosted by Rocky Trail Entertainment, this event offers three epic timed stages on some of the best mountain bike tracks at Australia's newest mountain bike destination, surrounded ...

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In this deliciously politically incorrect farce, Robert Marshall is being pursued by the Inland Revenue for not paying his income tax - which he had tried to do, but each time he had got enough money together to make a payment, supporting his Aunt Roberta's addiction to lotteries had swallowed it up...

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After selling out his 2024 shows, Australia's country music legend Lee Kernaghan is bringing his Boys From The Bush – The Concert to more towns around Australia in 2025. Lee’s sold out concert tours have cemented him as a touring juggernaut and one of the greatest live entertainers in Australia. B...

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The countdown is on to the biggest weekend in Nebo! ​The Nebo Hotel is once again kicking off the Nebo Rodeo weekend with a huge line up of country music. Grab your hats, dust off your boots and roll up your swag...it's rodeo time! ​ Start your Rodeo weekend off at 4pm on Friday, 3rd weekend in Ma...

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Step right up for one of Mackay's biggest red-carpet events at the MECC. After a successful 2024 Ball that raised $80,000 for two local charities, the 2025 event is expected to be bigger than ever! The theme for this year's Ball is Vintage Carnival, which will take you on a magical journey back in...

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