Event Guide

Friday 3 June

Sunset Sessions

Every Friday Evening From 6pm

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

Wake House Australia

Port of Mackay - Whiskey Night

Friday, 6:00pm to 11:00pm

Hosted by Port of Mackay Rotary and Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club, with funds raised supporting local community. Featuring high quality whiskies and spirits, all open under one roof for your tasting pleasure. Come along and taste while you learn and experience the excitement of having a flutter on our very own phantom beach races. Ticket price includes your own souvenir nip glass, samples of an array of quality whiskeys, finger foods and starting purse for the Phantom beach races.

Mackay Surf Club

Echoes of Pink Floyd

Friday, 7:30pm

Entitled “A Journey Through Time”, the Adelaide-based band’s latest show will take audiences on a musical and visual journey from Pink Floyd’s earliest days as darlings of 1960s London’s psychedelic underground, all the way to their 1990s powerhouse performances as the undisputed masters of stadium rock. Please note, this is a tribute show.

MECC

Saturday 4 June

Fresh Local Organic Microgreens

Saturday, 6:00am to 10:00am

Come on down and support your local farmers and get some fresh produce. Delicious and nutritious organic microgreens grown in Mackay for Mackay. Great varieties, great value, great markets. Get in early to get your favourite varieties!

Mackay Showgrounds Entrance

Author Behind the Book

Saturday, 9:30am to 11:30am

Are you interested in meeting local emerging and established authors? Come and meet the authors behind the books that are making a difference in the local literary scene. They will be able to share their journey with you around becoming an author and describe their new book. Register via Eventbrite.

Gordon White Library

Sugar City Art Deco Walking Tour

Saturday, 6:00pm

The award-winning Art Deco Night tours of the Sugar City Art Deco Modernism Society have released the new dates for 2022, with the first tour happening this Saturday. Mackay's architecture is unusual compared to that of other cities in Queensland. The Art Deco style was not limited to a particular type of building. It was used for picture theatres, shops and hotels. Although settled in the 1860s, most buildings in the city centre were designed and constructed within the first three decades of the 20th Century; thus, Mackay has one of the best collections of Art Deco buildings in Queensland. The Art Deco Night tours of the city start at 6:00 pm in front of The Australian Hotel before heading off down Victoria Street and the surrounding city area. Discover buildings rich in historical significance to the time period and hear about our local Mackay heritage. Please visit the Mackay Art Deco website to book a ticket.

The Australian Hotel

Rhyley McGrath: The Dispensary

Saturday, 6:00pm

Rhyley McGrath is a travelling musician, gaining fans around Australia with his soulful vocals, catchy originals, and a honed skill on guitar. Specialising in finger-picking blues, and acoustic folk music, Rhyley is always pursuing new songs, sounds and ideas to continually develop his style. On any given night, blues standards, Dylan-esque folk, bluegrass influences and funky-grooves can all be heard. In 2022, Rhyley and partner Maddie, their dog Bella and the van are hitting the road again, playing every town they can on their way around Australia. With new music recorded, CDs from last trip still available, and a new arsenal of creative covers to enjoy, this is one local gig you shouldn't miss!

The Dispensary Mackay

David Strassman – The Chocolate Diet

Saturday, 7:00pm

From London to New York, David Strassman’s comic genius has shocked and surprised. Now it’s your turn to experience Strassman’s uproarious comedy with those infamous favourites, the loveable Ted E. Bare and the evil Chuck Wood. Strassman’s newest show is The Chocolate Diet. Ted E. Bare’s health quest is hilariously painful, and one we can relate to. Meanwhile, Chuck is going through an identity crisis.

MECC

Sunday 5 June

BMA Mackay Marina Run

Sunday, 6:30am

The BMA Mackay Marina Run is a signature event on the Mackay Road Runners’ calendar and features the 21.1km half marathon, 8km, 5km fun run, 5km corporate challenge and 3km junior dash. The event raises money for the Leukaemia Foundation and welcomes event ambassadors Robert de Castella and Benita Willis. Participants are asked to arrive at 5.30am.

Mackay Marina

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

Silent Walking Meditation At Shoal Point

Sunday, 6:00pm

You are invited to Mackay Walking Meditation Group's third event of the year, as they gather for a silent sunset walk around Shoal Point beach. Walking meditation is a simple and profound practice in which we walk mindfully and silently as a group in nature. If you have trouble being still or switching off, but crave a way to calm your restless mind, you may discover walking meditation to be a delightfully easeful experience. Meet between 4:00pm and 4:15pm by the big trees near the covered picnic tables at Shoal Point Park.

Shoal Point Park

The World of Musicals

Sunday, 6:00pm

The World of Musicals concert has graced stages across the globe and features a world-class ensemble of multi-talented performing artists who exquisitely recreate classic hits, fused with emotive ballads, big-screen anthems and iconic show tunes. From the best of “The Phantom of the Opera” and “Les Miserables” to “We will Rock You, “Sister Act” and many more, the World of Musicals delivers a stirring musical concert theatre experience that will leave you spellbound – from the opening song to the final medley of classics.

MECC

Tuesday 7 June

Community Biggest Morning Tea

Tuesday, 10:00am to 12:00pm

Get together and make a difference to those impacted by cancer. Guest speaker, raffles, lucky door, games and more! Morning tea provided. all proceeds go to Cancer Council QLD.

The Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesday 8 June

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

DBCT Kids’ Theatre Season 2022 presents Don’t Mess With the Dummies

Wednesday, 6:00pm

Don’t mess with the Dummies — they’re on an expedition and you’re invited along for the ride. Pack your bag, tie your shoes and get ready for circus-filled hilarity as the Dummies monkey around the jungle, swing through treetops and skip past foliage. With a rockin’ soundtrack, unbelievable acrobatics and trademark Dummies frivolity, let’s get ready to rumble! Age Recommendation: 5+ Ages. Show duration: 60 mins, no interval.

MECC

Thursday 9 June

Music Bingo

Every Thursday, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Join Nicole at the Boomerang Hotel for Music Bingo every Thursday night from 7pm! Free to play, great prizes and family friendly! To book a table phone 3558 3301.

Boomerang Hotel

Whiskey Night

Echoes of Pink Floyd

Sugar City Art Deco Walking Tour

Rhyley McGrath

David Strassman – The Chocolate Diet

Don’t Mess With the Dummies

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