Mackay Events - Mackay Tourism QLD

Events

From weekly markets to major annual events, from conferences to conventions, the Mackay-Isaac region offers a full calendar year of exciting exhibits that celebrate our wonderful North Queensland tropical lifestyle! Mackay combines all the attractions and commercial facilities expected of a large regional city with true blue country hospitality and a genuine desire to please. The brand new Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre provides a major boost to the city's capabilities and showcases the very best in creative and performing arts, food, wine, live music and cultural entertainment, there is something for everyone, whatever your tastes!

In addition to the fascinating festivals and shows, Mackay is also a perfect destination to stage your next conference and event. With growth and optimisation surrounding us, the proximity of superb natural features - the reef, islands, rainforest - and a laid back lifestyle, Mackay has emerged to become an intriguing new destination for meetings and events of most sizes and styles! Our Mackay Convention Bureau stands ready to provide expert local knowledge, free, impartial advice and introductions, and we very much look forward to helping bring your plans and expectations to reality.

To add your event or local market to our calendar, please send event details to marketing@mackayregion.com.

Major Events

Mackay is home to some major festivals, exhibitions, performances and events! Visit a local show and really feel part of the community, or sit back and take in some fine performing arts. Celebrated musicians like Powderfinger, Sarah Blasko, Jimmy Barnes and John Butler Trio and comedic talents like Jimeoin and Akmal have all performed here! Alive with excitement, Mackay will satisfy anyone's entertainment needs!

Weekly Events

Mackay is a smorgasboard of activity with great local markets and community events taking place every week in a location near you! The City Centre Markets are a favourite amongst locals, where you will find fresh local produce, live entertainment by local artists, fresh flowers and delicious home-made cakes and treats!

Mixing Business with Pleasure

Think of Mackay as a fresh, new alternative to more established destinations! We have an abundance of clean air and natural beauty matched with the commercial facilities and services to provide a great environment to educate, motivate and revitalise your delegates and their partners. Contact the Mackay Convention Bureau today and talk to us about holding your next conference in the region.