Join the Mackay Tourism Volunteer Ambassadors on this guided walking tour of Mackay City Centre's heritage and art deco buildings. Immerse yourself in the history of Mack...

Rising temperatures and increased frequency of extreme weather events is changing the distribution of species on Queensland's tropical islands. Help researchers understan...

A community market right by the river and under the stars for all to enjoy and meet local producers, value adders, creators and bakers along with many support business o...

The Greater Whitsunday Farmers’ Market is the showcase of local, fresh produce and value added products from within Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday Region. Every Wednesd...

Clermont’s history is set to be unveiled in a revealing exhibition for the first time. The 100 Objects collection is the latest creation from Clermont Historical Centre...

Herman’s Hermits, one of the biggest 60’s British Invasion bands, are bringing their ‘6 O’Clock Hop’ tour to Australia in August/September 2018 where every show...

Let’s turn back the clock and celebrate the wonderful era of the Hollywood movie musicals and the song and dance men that made it so magical. The sensational new show, ...

As part of The Australian Ballet’s Regional Tour to Mackay, the Australian Ballet will be screening the movie ‘Ella’ at the MECC. Ella is a documentary following ...

The RACQ CQ Rescue Model Search is a fundraising Model Search Competition held in Mackay, Queensland. The essential purpose of RACQ CQ Rescue (as a Queensland Rescue Heli...

Start your cars, rev your engines and get ready for 10 action-packed days through spectacular outback Queensland as the 2018 Variety Bash treks from Gladstone to Townsvil...

The Ultimate Eagles Experience is bringing the popular country/rock band back to life through their hits from the 70s to late 90s and early 2000s, The Eagles are indisput...

Their annual event attracts in excess of 160 exhibits; cars, bikes, trucks, boats and numerous market stalls, vendors and trade displays. The children are well looked aft...

There's trouble in the hen house! Miss Mona runs the Chicken Ranch, a brothel with a long-respected history in a small Texas town. The sheriff looks out for the Chicken R...

The concept is simple: Match the nation’s best bull riding athletes against the toughest animal athletes on the planet in an eight-second battle of man versus beast. Th...

Sarina Beach Coconut Festival is an inaugural event showcasing the beautiful unspoiled Sarina Beach. This free event is has a spectacular array of festive activities incl...

The Weekend Warrior is about everything we all love to get up to on our days off - from 4x4; Weekend Getaways with your Camper; Caravan or Tent to Fishing, Boating and ev...

Brutus is suspicious. Cassius is conspiring. Caesar’s days are numbered. Loved by the people, Caesar’s power is growing – which is dangerous if you live in a world...

The Wiggles are coming to perform for you as part of their Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle! tour! This brand new show will see Emma, Lachy, Anthony and Simon performing in over 150 ...

An Annual Grand Final race where horses have had to qualify at other regional race meetings throughout the year and it all culminates at NQ Derby Day in Mackay. The NQ De...

Car Fanatics Mackay Club Family Fun Day is a fundraiser for the benefit of RACQ CQ RESCUE. Events include: a Car and Bike Show 'n' Shine, AutObarn Sound-off, Burnout Car...

Walk into another world at The Little Tribe Festival. Little Tribe is a music festival designed to immerse children in creative outlets in a breathtaking atmosphere. Bea...

The Mackay Triathlon Festival takes place at the beautiful Mackay Harbour (Mackay Surf Club) on the North Queensland Coast. The festival hosts two signature events, the B...

Rock out to three great Aussie acts. Sugar City Sounds 2018 features The Living End, Birds of Tokyo and Pete Murray for One Night Only at BB Print Stadium, Mackay. Betw...

"Hey, you got an hour? Look, I've been doing a heap of thinking about...us, and where we're headed. This isn't easy, but I need to be 100 per cent honest with you, even i...

Rumble on the Reef is the ASF Queensland Championships of Street Skateboarding for 2018. This contest is on a brand new 2.2 million dollar skatepark based in North Macka...

The Rio Tinto River 2 Reef Ride 2018 charity event is a mass participation ride. The event raises funds for two local charities - RACQ CQ Rescue and Mackay Sporting Wheel...

Hotel Sorrento by Australian playwright Hannie Rayson is a highly commercial and relatable comedy/drama and familial story for a mainstream audience. This award winning p...

Following the outstanding success of The Great Composers, Australian music theatre star Philip Gould and award winning singer/actress Michelle Fitzmaurice team up again t...

The NQ Derby is an amazing spring racing day supporting the racing carnival in Sydney and Melbourne. Traditional black and white attire, a variety of ticket options avail...

The 16th annual Bush Poet’s Smoko will be held in historic Nebo. Get together and celebrate the great Australian tradition of bush poetry. A program led by master of ce...

Get your adventurous side ready to take on some of the best of Central Queensland. There will be three separate locations for each race to ensure they have the best cour...

Please Note: This event is General Admission Club Style in the Plenary Halls. Australia’s favourite and most successful country group, The McClymonts are returning to ...

Tour the globe at Global Grooves 2018 held at beautiful Queens Park, celebrating the cultural diversity of the Mackay region. This one-day open-air event is free to the p...

Presented by Adrian Bohm After the 2016 sell-out tour, Larks in Transit, the UK’s very own straggle-haired polymath, Bill Bailey, returns to Australia with his new com...

Based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood... After sell-out seasons across the wo...

For one night only Peter Williams will demonstrate his amazing ability as he contacts and communicates with loved ones on the other side and will be delivering their mess...

Sydney International Piano Competition Presents Arseny Tarasevich-Nikolaev In Concert. Arseny Tarasevich-Nikolaev is the winner of the Percy Grainger Second Prize of the...

Gold and platinum award winner, Karen Knowles is one of Australia’s favourite singers and is coming to Mackay for a special Christmas concert in December 2018. Star of...

An Evening with Johnathan Thurston provides a rare insight into the mind of a champion. From humble beginnings to rising through the ranks collecting every individual r...

A fun, action packed adventure for the whole family based in the beautiful Pioneer Valley. Mountain Bike the great divide, kayak with Barra on Teemburra Dam, run with but...