Event Guide

Friday 13 May

Paxton’s Night Markets

Friday, 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Paxton's Night Market is a unique shopping experience with quality stalls, live music, and food.

10 River Street, Mackay

Friday Jazz @the Con

Friday, 6:00pm to 7:30pm

CQCM Music Staff present Friday Jazz @the Con featuring Saxophone and TV legend - Wilbur Wilde, alongside music staff Dr David Reaston (Guitar), Dr Peter McKenzie (Saxophone) & Jason Smyth-Tomkins (Drums).

Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music

Sunset Sessions

Every Friday Evening From 6pm

Knock off drinks, lakeside dinner, good friends, and LIVE MUSIC.

Wake House Australia

Saturday 14 May

Jayco Mackay Italian Street Party

Saturday, 3:00pm to 9:00pm

Bring little Italy to Mackay City Centre. Everything Italian - performers, dancers, food, and Italian cars! Wood Street will come alive from 3pm - 9pm hosting the best of Italy in our very own Mackay.

Wood Street, Mackay

Ca$h for Tricks

Saturday, 4:00pm to 7:00pm

FUN freestyle competition for wakeboarders of all ages and levels. Free entry for riders, free event for spectators. Two laps, show us your best tricks.

Wake House Australia

Mackay Mayor’s Charity Ball 2022

Saturday, 6:30pm

Saturday night fever will take over the MECC as the prestigious Mackay Mayor's Charity Ball returns. Amazing auction items and prizes are up for grabs, with funds raised going to the Ronald McDonald Charity House North Australia and HeartKids.

MECC Plenary Halls

Latin Roots Night - with an Italian Flavour!

Saturday, 9:00pm to 12:00am

Keep the Italian party going! Hotel Mackay hosts the 3rd Latin Night party. The atmosphere will be electric, make sure you don't miss this Latin Night with an Italian Flavour!

Hotel Mackay

Sunday 15 May

Parentmedic North Qld Baby/Child First Aid

Sunday, 8:00am to 10:00am

Belly2babes is holding Baby/Child First Aid education for Parents, Grandparents and Carers of young children. In your two hour Baby + Child First Aid session learn about: Infant CPR, Choking, Fevers, Rashes, Allergies & Anaphylaxis, Poisons, Burns, Head Injuries and more!

Belly2babes

Mackay Volunteer Expo 2022

Sunday, 10:00am

The Mackay Volunteers Expo is an event designed to promote local volunteering opportunities while also acknowledging and celebrating the valuable contribution volunteers make to our community. Volunteering can benefit you both personally and professionally with increased social connection, on the job training, learning new skills and improving self-esteem and confidence.

Mackay Showgrounds

Jazz in the Park

Sunday, 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Staff and students from the Bachelor of Music course present "Jazz in the Park" on Sunday 15th May from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Queens Park Iconic Shelter on the corner of Goldsmith St and East Gordon St. Free event. Bring a picnic. BYO chairs.

Queens Park Shelter on the corner of Goldsmith Street & East Gordon Street

Sunday Live Music

Sunday, 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Music every Sunday from 2pm - 5pm. Head down to the Seabreeze Hotel this Sunday for some fresh tunes, delicious food, and ice-cold brews.

Seabreeze Hotel

Sunday Session @ Sails on the Marina

Sunday, 4:30pm

Live and awesome - end your week on a high with a traditional Mackay Sunday Session at Sails.

Sails Sports Bar

Monday 16 May

Full Moon Yoga

Monday, 6:30pm

Yoga truly does have to be experienced, so do what feels appropriate to do without worrying over much. Booking is essential via text, email, or inbox due to limited space. Yoga class is $10 for the hour. Bring towel, water & yoga mat (if you have one).

Eimeo Esplanade

Tuesday 17 May

Social Media for Indigenous Businesses

Tuesday, 8:30am to 10:00am

Building sustainable local Indigenous businesses for the future, Trading Tracks is an exciting new program that aims to enhance economic participation of locally based small-to-medium Indigenous businesses. This will be open to small-to-medium indigenous businesses based in the regions of Central Highlands, Isaac, Mackay, and Woorabinda region.

Resource Centre of Excellence

Wednesday 18 May

Mackay Farmers’ Market

Every Wednesday, 6:30am to 10:30am

The market is a showcase of our region’s amazing produce direct from the farmer.

Bluewater Quay

Thursday 19 May

Mackay Musical Comedy Players present ‘Shrek The Musical’

Thursday, 8:00pm, Friday, 8:00pm, Saturday, 2:00pm and 8:00pm

Based on the oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure that brings all the beloved characters you know to life onstage.Book your tickets online at the MECC.

MECC Auditorium

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