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Within 50 km of Mackay
Theatre & Shows Mackay, QLD
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The Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday First Nations Business Expo brings together local First Nations businesses, industry representatives and the wider community to connect and discover the capability within the region. Held during Indigenous Business Month, the expo gives visitors…
Festivals & Fairs Mount Pleasant, QLD
Experience extraordinary cinema when the Travelling Film Festival returns to Mackay. The Opening Night film is the must-see hit Aussie made documentary Whistle which follows all the quirks, egos and soaring notes of the World Whistling Championships. Mackay Audiences will be som…
Live Music & Concerts Mackay, QLD
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A two-hour stage spectacular that captures the sounds and excitement of America's country rock icons. The Kings of Country Rock concert features all the timeless rock and roll classics that defined the Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival as 1970s superstars. Part one of the…
Live Music & Concerts Slade Point, QLD
Aussie comedy legend and icon - Chopper - is celebrating his 20th anniversary of making us laugh. Catch two decades of Chopper's funniest bits and hardest hits, from The Ronnie Johns Half Hour to today, including The Weather Sketch, HTFU Australia, Shopping at Bunnings and more…
Food & Drink Sarina, QLD
This Halloween, step inside Sarina Sugar Shed for an afternoon of devilishly delicious cocktails, handcrafted chocolates and frightfully good fun. Join the team for an exclusive Halloween masterclass, where the talented chocolatiers from Koko Loko guide guests in creating their…
Live Music & Concerts Mackay, QLD
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"Beyond the Stage" where talent, passion and performance come together. Join International Dance Affair for an unforgettable evening of entertainment as our talented performers take over the MECC stage! From the excitement of our youngest performers taking their first steps into…
Food & Drink Mackay Harbour, QLD
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Haunted Harbour Halloween Party Cruise - Adults Only Board at golden hour and watch the harbour glow as the sun sets. Then as darkness falls, we turn up the music and transform the boat into a floating Halloween party. This is not a quiet cruise. This is costumes, rum punch, dan…
Live Music & Concerts Mackay, QLD
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Theatre Arts Mackay Dance Excellence proudly presents 'Showcase Gala 2026'. An incredible year of creativity, dedication, and achievement at TAMDE is being celebrated. From the delightful Tiny Twinkle Stars to the outstanding Elite Senior Students and Adults, this spectacular pr…
Live Music & Concerts Mackay, QLD
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There is a place between sea and sky—a sacred realm, where the sun rises and falls and the light is new. From two of the world's great First Nations comes a new work: Horizon. Some call it a feeling, some call it the mother spirit. It's the place where sea meets sky, the horizon…
Classes & Workshops West Mackay, QLD
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Looking for something FUN to do Mackay? This is it. Gain hands-on skills as you paint your ceramic bowl and explore creative designs. A super fun class! The instructors were extremely helpful. Highly recommended Mackay Bowling Club 13-14-15 November Includes Turkish tea service…
Classes & Workshops West Mackay, QLD
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Looking for something FUN to do in Mackay? This is it. Gain hands-on skills as you assemble geometric patterns and lay tesserae. A super fun class! The instructors were extremely helpful. Highly recommended Mackay Bowling Club 13-14-15 November Includes Apple tea service with Tu…
Live Music & Concerts Mackay, QLD
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The lights are going up, the music is getting louder and over 300 Dance Express dancers are ready to bring the MECC stage to life! DE LIVE! is more than a dance concert. It is an electrifying celebration of Mackay talent, packed with energy, colour, excitement and unforgettable…
Live Music & Concerts Slade Point, QLD
Winner Best Comedy Weekly Award, Adelaide Fringe, multiple years. Most Outstanding Show Nominee, Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Australia's favourite Venezuelan is coming to Rockhampton with his hilarious, award-winning show about dancing through tough times, finding j…
Food & Drink Mackay Harbour, QLD
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Mermaids & Moonlight: An Enchanted Ocean Sunset Gather your girls, embrace your inner ocean goddess and step aboard for a sunset soirée designed for shimmer, sparkle and unforgettable moments at sea. This is your reason to dress up. Flowing fabrics. Pearls. Metallics. Ocean tone…
Food & Drink Mackay Harbour, QLD
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Pearls & Petals: An Enchanted Ocean Tea Soirée Step aboard for a beautifully styled Sunday escape designed for celebration, connection and ocean views. This is your excuse to dress up in florals, pastels and pearls and gather your favourite people for a relaxed yet elegant tea p…
Sports & Recreation Ooralea, QLD
Join in at the Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC) in November 2026 for Mackay's Kids only dedicated Triathlon. This is a non-competitive, safe and fun event designed to give kids confidence in the water, on the bike and on the track. The swim will be in the 25m pool so…
Theatre & Shows Mackay, QLD
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Disney in Mackay! The Walt Disney Archives has opened its vault of treasures, showcasing hundreds of extraordinary objects, including many of Disney's "Crown Jewels" – more than 120 artifacts and works of art, costumes and props, and incredible memorabilia. Imaginatively themed…
Live Music & Concerts Mackay, QLD
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It will be a night of dazzling and festive high glamour as The 7 Sopranos enchant you with music and operatic elegance as they sing your favourite Christmas songs from the nostalgic charm of Jingle Bells and Let it Snow to the serene beauty of Silent Night and Oh Holy Night. Thi…
Classes & Workshops Rural View, QLD
Paint Juicy hosts a 1980s and 1990s singalong paint and sip session in Mackay in North Queensland. Guests gather for an evening of guided painting set to 1980s and 1990s music, with a host artist leading the group through a step by step canvas while a curated playlist runs throu…
Classes & Workshops Rural View, QLD
Paint Juicy hosts a 1970s and 1980s singalong paint and sip session in Mackay in North Queensland. Guests gather for an evening of guided painting set to 1970s and 1980s music, with a host artist leading the group through a step by step canvas while a curated playlist runs throu…
Live Music & Concerts Mackay, QLD
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Award-winning country duo Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley have announced their third studio album, Souls On Show. The album features singles 'In And Out Of Love', 'Now I've Said It', the Top 10 Australian Country Radio Hit 'Someone Else's Dream' and the latest single 'Long T…
Sports & Recreation East Mackay, QLD
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Back yard ultra meets beep test, paved loop. How far can a runner go before getting cut? Set on a fast loop, this high-energy elimination race tests speed, stamina, and race strategy against an ever-shrinking clock. Limited to a select number of runners, every runner toes the li…
Live Music & Concerts Mackay, QLD
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Part concert, part storytelling, pub-rock icons, Choirboys, celebrate Australian rock n roll in its 70's & 80's heyday. Sharing classic stories you were never meant to hear — wild nights, backstage madness, and the kind of insanity only a rock band could survive, as they recall…
Classes & Workshops Mackay, QLD
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The U3A Network Queensland State Conference is designed to support U3A Management Committees by building their capacity to manage, develop and innovate U3A associations at the local level. Delegates from across Queensland attend the conference, providing an opportunity to showca…
Business & Networking Mackay Harbour, QLD
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Tech Verge Showcase and Summit 2027 Theme: Empowering Connections Hosted by Greater Whitsunday Innovation this year at Mackay Harbour proudly supported by event partner Mantra Mackay. Tech Verge 2027 is regional Australia's emerging innovation and technology event returning for…
Sports & Recreation Mackay Harbour, QLD
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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 extrem…
Live Music & Concerts Mackay, QLD
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Charmaine's sole purpose of connecting with those who have passed over in order to give messages of peace and love to the living. She has spent the past 23 years touring across Australia, delivering peace, hope and faith that life continues after this physical life. You may reco…
Theatre & Shows Mackay, QLD
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Mackay Motor Show is a biannual car show held by Mackay Rod & Custom Club, a not-for-profit club which aims to bring the automotive community together, all in the name of raising funds for charity. Each show aims to give back to the community through donations, with the major sp…
Sports & Recreation West Mackay, QLD
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Mackay's biggest cycling event is back in 2027. The BMA River 2 Reef Ride Festival is a community riding event that gives back to 13 community and sporting groups in Mackay. This is a ride that unites a community. The event is a great opportunity to give back to local community…
