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School Holidays Workshops
It’s the school holidays and it’s time to get creative. Come along for a one hour workshop and create a glass dish. Open to all ages, yes, adults can join in too! Lots of colours and inspiration are available. Children under seven must be supervised by a parent or older sibling, carer etc, at no c...
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Friday Sunset Sessions
Wake House Australia love Fridays and they love sunsets. Watch the wakeboarders, listen to live music and eat dinner lakeside at the Sunset Bar and Cafe. Different live musician every Friday evening.
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Morning Melodies - Boys from Oz
Join JD Smith as he takes you on a journey through the pop, rock and country classics that have been the soundtrack to your life. From the unofficial national anthems of John Farnham's You’re The Voice, Daryl Braithwaite’s The Horses and Peter Allen’s I Still Call Australia Home; Supergroup classic...
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AFLW Round 2: Gold Coast SUNS v Carlton
The Gold Coast SUNS AFL Women’s team are returning to Mackay for an unmissable blockbuster clash against Carlton! Get to the Great Barrier Reef Arena on Sunday 8 September to witness all the live AFLW footy action. Gates open at 12.05pm, so be sure to arrive early with your family and friends in...
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Beatle Magic | Chris Coleman Entertainment Projects Australia
For over 15 years "Beatle Magic" has been declared the most authentic sounding Beatles tribute shows to hit Australian shores. This was the opinion of Australia's radio legend Bob Rodges himself, if anyone would know, Bob would. Bob was assigned to travel with the Beatles in 1964 throughout Austral...
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FMS Rumble on the Reef 2024
Rumble on the Reef 2024 is set to gather skateboarders from all across Australia and surrounding nations for an exciting competition at the Mackay Region's Sugarbowl Skatepark. The event will feature a variety of skateboarding contests, including best trick jams, game of skate battles, the cultura...
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Scandalous Cabaret Circus - Mackay
Welcome to Scandalous, the ultimate 90-minute cabaret, circus, and comedy show. The team, known for producing some of Australia's best-known touring shows, has created a truly unique and risque' experience for you to enjoy. Incorporating trapeze, dance, acrobatics, comedy and theatre into a fusio...
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September Weekender: Briefs Factory - Bite Club 2nd Serve
Age Restriction: Strictly 18 years plus. Bite Club: 2nd Serve - A Sensational Encore of Cabaret, Music, and Circus Mischief. By Briefs Factory International and Sahara Beck Get ready for the ultimate encore as the award-winning cult-cabaret mischief-makers, Briefs Factory, and the celebrated song...
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Celtic Illusion - Mackay
Immerse yourself in the Irish Dance and Grand Illusion sensation that has taken Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada, and the USA by storm on its nationwide tour for 2024. Celtic Illusion is coming to a stage near you! Even fans who have seen our previous shows won’t dare miss the 2024 tour s...
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September Weekender: Marcia Hines – Still Shinning The 50th Anniversary Concert Tour
Australia’s legendary musical treasure will tour Australia in 2024 performing her ‘Still Shining’ album concert repertoire. This two-and-a-half-hour musical showcase is a celebration of Marcia’s career and will feature every charting song from her vast repertoire, commencing with ‘Fire and Rain’ th...
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September Weekender: DBCT Kids' Theatre Season - Brats Carnival
Proudly supported by Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal as part of the DBCT Kids' Theatre Season. A high-energy super fun afternoon show for all ages – from tots to teenagers and their mums and dads - brought to you by the finest team of circus artists and mischief makers behind international touring sens...
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Little Lifesavers - Mackay
Little Lifesavers is a fantastic way to keep the kids active, engaged and learn important water safety skills. This program is a great way to educate children on the important aspects of water safety, whilst also increasing their skills and confidence in the water with a variety of water safety and...
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Rumble on the Reef - Wakeboarding
This is a 3 day wakeboarding competition with competitors from all over Australia. Starting with a grass roots style competition right up to pro level riders. This is the wakeboarding part of the Rumble on the Reef Festival of events.
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Morning Melodies - Livvy and Pete
Helpmann award winner Michael Griffiths and acclaimed cabaret darling Amelia Ryan celebrate the songbooks of Aussie icons Olivia Newton-John and Peter Allen. From their humble small-town beginnings to world domination in sequins and jumpsuits, revisit all of their sing-along classics from Rio to Te...
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Over 65's National Cricket Championships
Teams from every State and the ACT and New Zealand with support staff and partners will be in Mackay from the 29th - 4th October for the Over 65's National Cricket Championships. Visitors are encouraged to stay on in Mackay for a holiday before or after the event.
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Rhythm and the Reef 2024
Rhythm & The Reef is set to make a triumphant return to the picturesque Queens Garden in the Central Queensland region of Mackay. Against the backdrop of this breathtaking waterfront location, the festival promises to deliver an experience that will leave a lasting impression on both local and int...
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PBR Monster Energy Tour Mackay Invitational
A sport unlike any other. A battle of the greatest. A competition of man vs beast where every second counts. The best in bull riding battle it out in a new Professional Bull Riders season like no other. Join PBR Australia for a premier entertainment experience at the PBR Monster Energy Tour Grafto...
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Pickling and Preserving with One Hungry Mumma
Are you ready to embark on a journey of flavor and preservation? Come along for a hands-on pickling and preserving class, where you'll learn the time-honored techniques to turn fresh produce into delicious pickles, preserved citrus and more. In this interactive workshop, you'll discover the basics ...
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Ben Maiorana Entertainment presents Queen Bohemian Rhapsody 50 Years On Starring the Sensation Thom
Following a hugely successful 2021/2022 sell-out tours, Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody are returning with a brand-new show in 2023 combining Queens ‘Greatest Hits’ and a few of the most popular songs on their albums. Queen is amongst the greatest rock bands of the 20th century and Freddie Mercury is hail...
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Echoes of Pink Floyd Signs Of Life Tour
In 1988, Australia witnessed a rock concert event unprecedented in its scale, scope and impact. Now, 35 years later as our country begins to re-embrace live music, Australia’s own Echoes of Pink Floyd bring you their painstakingly crafted homage to this amazing concert experience, Signs of Life. E...
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Echoes of Pink Floyd: Signs of Life Tour - Mackay
In 1988, Australia witnessed a rock concert event unprecedented in its scale, scope, and impact. English powerhouse rockers Pink Floyd, sparkling with fresh energy after enduring significant upheaval in the early 1980s, came to our shores in support of their smash hit A Momentary Lapse of Reason a...
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Ashes To Ashes: David Bowie Experience - Mackay
The spirit of the legendary, the iconic, the revolutionary, David Bowie lives on with ‘Ashes To Ashes: The David Bowie Experience’ who has earnt a reputation as Australia’s premier Bowie tribute. They perform faithful versions of the songs that span Bowie’s stellar 5-decade, 27 studio album career ...
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Arj Barker - The Mind Field
All of reality, as we can ever possibly know it, exists exclusively in our minds. Armed with this knowledge, Arj sets out to answer some of Life’s Biggest Questions: Why are we here? Are we alone in the Universe? Why does it hurt when we pee? You’ll laugh and you’ll learn, but you’ll never look a...
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Morning Melodies - Andrews and Bing Christmas Swing
The original Andrews Sisters trio brought joy to so many during the troubled times of WW2. Together with Bing Crosby they recorded many classic Christmas tunes, reminding the Allied Forces troops of home! Songs such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” their iconic version of “Jingle Bells” “Mele Kal...
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Suzi Quatro is “Rocking On”
Suzi Quatro is “Rocking On”! Performing all her hits in a full two-hour show. Suzi is timeless, is a force of nature and has the peddle down to the floor, receiving the best reviews of her entire career. And she is heading to Mackay for one only special show at the Mackay Entertainment Centre . With...
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Creedence Clearwater Collective
They invite you to join in for a night celebrating the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as they present the music of one of the world’s most iconic bands – from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for others. All the hits that defined a genera...
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Bjorn Again - Waterloo Anniversary Tour
Get ready to celebrate the golden jubilee of ABBA's historic Eurovision Song Contest victory in 1974 with 'Waterloo' – a moment that changed music history forever and catapulted ABBA into the hearts and minds of music lovers across the globe! Join Bjorn Again on their Waterloo Anniversary Tour in 2...
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Mackay Isaac's Lucky Catch and Snap
A family friendly inclusive fishing event that incorporates key Mackay and Isaac fishing locations. A mobile app based event with a catch and release aspect. Capture your catch through the app and it will measure it's size, location, and species. You will be able to compete with friends and track y...
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Livewire Touring Australia presents Zepplin - The Life & Times of Led Zeppelin
Zepplin! A 2hr & 40-minute monster of a show! 26 plus songs narrated stories and video in one huge night of Led Zeppelin magic. You won’t find self-praise here just facts, Zepplin will let you (The Public) be the judge. Gaining rave reviews from punters and industry alike every show Zepplin does. ...
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Zepplin: The Australian Led Zepelin Show - Mackay
"The Australian Led Zeppelin Show" brings to life the incredible stories and electrifying music of the legendary band, Led Zeppelin, in a mesmerizing live performance on stage. This 2-hour+ narrated show is an audio-visual spectacle, featuring rare footage and photos displayed on a massive screen, a...
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Nebo Rodeo
Grab your hats, dust off your boots and roll up your swag, it's Rodeo time! In 2025 the Nebo Rodeo will partner with Nebo Hotel to bring you a fantastic weekend of entertainment for the whole family. Starting on Friday night with the Nebo Hotel Street Party with free kids entertainment, stalls, ...
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Leaving Jackson Presents Johnny Cash and The Outlaws
Leaving Jackson presents Johnny Cash & the Outlaws. A two hour live concert not to be missed by all fans of country music. Cash, Jennings, Haggard, Nelson and some of the greatest songs every written performed by David Thompson, Jeff Carter Jnr, Michael Martin and Narelle Ryan. Secure your ticket...
