Step into the Mackay Isaac Region, where excitement is always in the air and adventure awaits around every corner. Whether you're chasing the thrill of a signature event, soaking up the culture of a local festival, or diving headfirst into a sporting escapade, it’s time to keep up with the endless possibilities that make this region come alive.
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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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2025 Inter-Conference Junior & Youth Carnival
Football Queensland is thrilled to announce the return of the Inter-Conference Junior & Youth Carnival this May at Mackay Football Park, in partnership with Mackay Regional Council! This year’s carnival features Under 9-16 Boys and Under 9-17 Girls, bringing together players from FQ Academy regiona...
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SummerSalt
Get set for sunny live music at SummerSalt in Mackay on May 3! This year’s lineup is set to dazzle, bringing together the best of Aussie music with the incredible talents of Missy Higgins, Birds of Tokyo, Fanning Dempsey National Park, The Waifs, The Whitlams, and Josh Pyke! This event is the perf...
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DBCT Kids’ Theatre Season - CDP Kids presents David Walliams' Ratburger
From the creative mind of bestselling children’s author David Walliams (The World’s Worst Children, Gangsta Granny), don’t miss the screamingly funny Ratburger when it comes to life on stage, with visually stunning sets and charming puppetry! Zoe lives with her dad and a stepmother who ignores her,...
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Mackay Mayor's Charity Ball 2025
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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Nebo Hotel Street Party
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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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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Mackay Outdoor Adventure plus Home & Lifestyle Expo
Over three days in May 2025, the Mackay Expo will showcase an extensive range of innovative products and services for lovers of adventure and the great outdoors including caravans, camper trailers, hybrids, 4x4s and accessories, camping gear, fishing equipment, boats and holiday destinations. The E...
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Sarina Pro-Am
The Mackay swing of the PGA Pro-Am Series is held over three venues (Sarina, Mackay and Pioneer Valley Golf Clubs). These events are part of the National PGA Pro-Am Series which hosts over 100 events annually. The PGA Pro-Am Series allows local amateur golfers to play alongside some of the best pr...
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Token Events presents Tommy Little - I'm Not Proud
Tommy has had many successful moments in his life, but don’t worry this show is about none of those. Strap yourself in for an hour of laughs when comedic powerhouse, Tommy Little, takes the stage with his brand-new hour of stand-up, I’m Not Proud. One of the nation’s most beloved performers and rad...
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Tommy Little - Mackay
Tommy has had many successful moments in his life, but don’t worry this show is about none of those. Strap yourself in for an hour of laughs when comedic powerhouse, Tommy Little, hits the road with his brand-new hour of stand-up, I’m Not Proud. One of the nation’s most beloved performers and radio...
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BMA Mackay Marina Run
The BMA Mackay Marina run is an unmissable event on the Australian running calendar. Widely regarded as Queensland’s most scenic running course, the run is set against spectacular sub-tropical scenery and one of the state’s only blue water rivers. The flat, fast course is extremely popular with ...
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Freaky Whispers present Charmaine Wilson The Australian Medium
She is no stranger to grief having lost her daughter, brother, parents, and many, many more. Charmaine’s sole purpose of connecting with those who have passed over is in order to give messages of peace and love to the living. Charmaine has toured the entire country in the past 23 years, delivering...
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PIMS Group Mackay Pro-Am
The Mackay swing of the PGA Pro-Am Series is held over three venues (Sarina, Mackay and Pioneer Valley Golf Clubs). These events are part of the National PGA Pro-Am Series which hosts over 100 events annually. The PGA Pro-Am Series allows local amateur golfers to play alongside some of the best pr...
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Morning Melodies - Jonathon Welch: From Stage to Screen
Paying homage to the best loved songs from stage to screen – Jonathon Welch AM, award winning singer and conductor of the legendary “Choir of Hard Knocks’ brings his stunning voice to this new and exciting program! From Casablanca to Wizard of Oz, Student Prince, South Pacific, Oklahoma, My Fair La...
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Lee Kernaghan, Boys From the Bush - The Concert
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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Roy Powell Security Pioneer Valley Pro-Am
The Mackay swing of the PGA Pro-Am Series is held over three venues (Sarina, Mackay and Pioneer Valley Golf Clubs). These events are part of the National PGA Pro-Am Series which hosts over 100 events annually. The PGA Pro-Am Series allows local amateur golfers to play alongside some of the best pr...
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Showtime Australia presents Queen: It's A Kinda Magic
Before purchasing tickets, please read the Terms & Conditions. Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody! Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest Rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating the leg...
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
Australia’s most iconic comedy tour is hitting the road for a huge 27th year! Bringing together the brightest stars from the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, they’re delivering top-tier humour straight to your town! Featuring a dynamic line-up of comedy legends and fresh faces, this y...
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Pioneer Valley Agricultural Show
The Pioneer Valley Show is an iconic event in the community, widely regarded by fellow shows, patrons, exhibitors, site holders and entertainers throughout as the best one day show in Australia. A country-orientated fun, family day, the show consistently attracts crowds of over 16,000 people and tra...
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TEG MJR & Blue Max Music presents Pete Murray
Revered Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray is set to embark on a mammoth 55-date run that will see Pete expansively tour the country in solo acoustic mode for the first time ever, commencing this May and supported nationally by Rachael Fahim and Brett Wood. Pete Murray needs little introducti...
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The MECC presents Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves By The Little Red Company
Oh happy day! Relive the joy of the Sister Act soundtracks live on stage in Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves - a vibrant and soulful celebration of individuality, sisterhood and the unifying power of music. This glorious show is brought to life by a celestial cast of divine divas including Prin...
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St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend
Queensland's premiere environmental, cultural and food event is back in 2025 to tantalize your tastebuds, animate your artistic bones and blow you away with some of the best entertainment and First Nations performers as one of nature’s finest wetlands burst into life. The 2025 event will be held at...
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Eungella Rainforest Run "off the beaten track" trail run series
Feel the thrill as you navigate the historic rainforest trails, surrounded by the vibrant hues of nature's tapestry. Be captivated by the ever-changing vistas that unfold before your eyes. Course: 5km, 11km and 18km. There is prize money up for grabs for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each race distanc...
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Mackay Festival of Arts
The Mackay Festival of Arts is an annual month-long season of events and activations held in July across the Mackay Region. Supported by the Mackay Regional Council, this dynamic program features both large-scale festivals to small-scale productions produced by local event organisers, community gro...
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Fox Superflow | Mackay QLD
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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BE Social Festival
Be Social Fest is a vibrant, community-focused festival that blends live music, arts, and sports activations with a strong emphasis on mental health awareness. Held in the heart of Mackay, it attracts both local and international talent, driving tourism and fostering social connection. The event c...
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Rocky Trail Pump and Flow | Mackay QLD
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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Anthony Callea & Tim Campbell - The songs of Elton & George
In an unmissable celebration of two iconic musical legends, Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell together with their band, will present a spectacular concert featuring the timeless hits of Elton John and George Michael. This live music event is set to captivate audiences across Australia creating an unfo...
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Mackay Festival of Arts
The Mackay Festival of Arts is an annual month long season of events and activations held in July across the Mackay Region. Supported by the Mackay Regional Council, this dynamic program features both large-scale festivals to small scale productions produced by local event organisers, community gr...
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2025 Mackay Motor Show
The Mackay Motor Show is a bi-annual regional car show. The show is an essential part of the seven-round series to qualify for the elite category for the annual Meguiar’s MotorEx Melbourne. It is the only regional Queensland pre-qualitying event. The show aims to bring like minded motoring enthusi...
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Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival Presents the DBI Literary Dinner
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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Mackay Chamber Music Festival
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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Wisely Wine and Food Day
Experience a fusion of music and food. Brought to you by the Mackay Festival of Arts and the Wisely Group, prepare yourself for a sensational food and music experience at Wisely Wine and Food Day! Join them at Queens Park for a day filled with mouthwatering cuisines, refreshing brews, exciting new ...
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The MECC and The Seekers present The Seekers 60th Anniversary Tour
Keith Potger's solo tribute to the group he helped to form back in 1962 covers the songs, the stories and the influences that shaped The Seekers in their rise to international fame. Celebrating the Seekers - 60 Years is an audio-visual treat, with rare footage and still photos of the group. His 12...
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Mackay Scottish Bluewater Fling
A free outdoor community concert held at the Bluewater Quay Park, Mackay. Pipe bands, highland dancers, Piping MaD Rock band and much more. Massed bands march across the Forgan Bridge and the entertainment continues on the River Stage until dusk. Bring a fold up chair or picnic blanket and enjoy...
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The MECC and Opera Australia presents La Bohème
La Bohème Puccini On a freezing Christmas Eve, love sparks. Two hands meet in the dark and four friends’ lives change forever. Experience the original bohemian love story. When Mimì meets Rodolfo, it’s love at first touch. They head out to bustling Café Momus, where the feisty Musetta and Marcel...
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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...
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Woollam Art on Show Awards & Exhibition 2025
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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DBCT Kids’ Theatre Season - CDP Kids presents The Gruffalo’s Child
CDP presents Tall Stories’ magical musical adaptation of The Gruffalo’s Child The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood… Join the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in this magical musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved pi...
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Finch Hatton Flow Trails "off the beaten track" trail run series
Embark on an exhilarating off the beaten track trail run in Finch Hatton, where you'll be captivated by the spectacular scenery deep within the MTB Trails. A once a year opportunity to run the iconic MTB Trails. Distances: 6km, 12km and 18km This run is poised to kick off with an invigorating chal...
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Robertson Brothers 1960's Variety TV Show
Following their Sold Out National Tour in 2024, Australia's new 'Kings of Variety Television' are back in 2025 with a brand new show! The Robertson Brothers are thrilled to be returning with their new heart-warming and uplifting 1960’s Variety TV Show! Geoff and Ben Robertson are back as your char...
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DBCT Kids’ Theatre Season - Proudfoot and Friends
Get ready for the foot-stomping, rib-tickling, toe-tapping time of your life at the Proudfoot & Friends stage show spectacular! Join award-winning children’s performer Lucas Proudfoot on stage with his guitar, stomp box, didgeridoo and a cast of unforgettable characters on a non-stop musical advent...
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BMA River 2 Reef Ride Festival
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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Jimeoin - Pandemonium
Don't miss Jimeoin's hilarious new show Pandemonium! A night spent with this comedy legend is not only funny but full of handy tips. Jimeoin will teach you how to make your bed with very little effort, how to prank your partner and get away with it and how to talk dirty in a nice way…. you'll come...
