The night market is a showcase of local food and business in Sustainable Living, Health and Wellbeing, Fair Food Movement and their Community services. Farmers' Marke...

A new Clermont exhibition paints a picture of a brutal and harsh existence during the mid-19th Century minerals and metals rush in Central Queensland. Laced with murder ...

Join the legendary Toni Childs for a special two hour performance as she celebrates her 30 year anniversary of Union. Toni will be performing hits and fan favourites from...

Take a step back in time to when country music told a true story of life, love and heartache. From the famous Walk The Line and Folsom Prison Blues to the iconic Ring of ...

It will be a round of the Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) National Cup for 2019. Comprising of a Tier 1 and UCI Cat 2 cross country (XCO) format. Two races, one on the S...

The Whitlams are thrilled to announce their 2019 'Last drinks at the Morrison Hotel Tour'. It’s 20 years since 'Blow Up the Pokies' was released in the multi-platinum ...

From 2009 to 2014 River Sessions drew thousands of tourists to the Mackay region with the biggest musical acts Australia had to offer. River Sessions then returned June 2...

John Paul Young and The Allstar Band The Vanda and Young Songbook is a concert celebrating this incredible song-writing duo's creations; the songs that gave Australia its...

As the top selling children’s author of all time, the story is as popular now as it was in the 1950s when Oxford University educated Theodore ‘Seuss’ Geissel wrote ...

Based on Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ time honoured novel, Queensland Ballet’s Artistic Associate and world-renowned choreographer Liam Scarlett breathes life into thi...

The 2019 Mackay Chamber Music Festival presents three days of concerts masterclasses and other special events. It brings some of Australia's finest musicians together to...

Whether you're looking to keep the festivities rolling from the G&S Engineering Wine and Food Day or love a classy cabaret at the MECC - the Festival Club is the one you'...

A sea of whimsical creatures, lights and lanterns are set to take up residence in the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens. The MECC Festival and Lighting Team has partnered w...

Straight from the score and onto the stage, the man known as Mozart appears amid a storm of powder, tumbling and twirling, as musical mayhem and movement fuse in this fam...

In collaboration with the superb MECC chefs, the Festival brings you an exclusive pop-up dining experience to challenge your senses and enliven your tastebuds. Imagine e...

Puccini. A man enchanted by the beauty of the East. A woman in love with the promise of the West. Separated by vast ocean and many years, what will become of their love?...

A man enchanted by the beauty of the East. A woman in love with the promise of the West. Separated by a vast ocean and many years, what will become of their love? Madama ...

Registrations will be open soon for the 2019 Sydney St Medical Beach to Gardens Charity Fun Run. This year runners are offered a selection of beautiful scenic routes, in...

For more than 30 years, Mem Fox’s Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted young people all over Australia. Grandma Poss loves making magic. She makes wombats blue and...

Following their hugely successful tour in 2017, the Yamato Drummers are back in Australia by popular demand. Their acclaimed performances of Japanese Taiko drumming and ...

The Hits. The Memories. The Experience. After sold-out shows across the world, The Killer Queen Experience is coming to Mackay for one night only! Get ready to re-live t...

There’s no such thing as fun for the whole family… A brand new comedy-drama looking at a gloriously dysfunctional Australian family, this is modern storytelling at it...

There’s no such thing as fun for the whole family. A brand new comedy-drama looking at a gloriously dysfunctional Australian family, this is modern story-telling at it...

These championships are held every two years and Athletics Masters Members from the Oceania Federation Countries are invited to participate. The track and field event...

Lee Kernaghan is one of the all-time greats of Australian music with 38 number one hits and a ute load of Golden Guitar awards. Following his sold out 25th Anniversary To...

By William Shakespeare. Directed by James Evans. Claudio and Hero are deeply in love. Beatrice and Benedick would rather swap sassy insults than sweet nothings. Much Ado...

Mr and Mrs Twit, the most horrible people ever to live on the stage of the earth! How unpleasant is Mr Twit, a hairy-faced, grubby and messy old man! How mean-spirited M...

From rags to riches, Dolly's life story has remained humble and honest. After 60 years she continues to be America’s Country Music sweetheart. This new and uplifting sh...

The annual Queensland BMX State Championships are hosted each year at a successful Queensland BMX Club . This year it is Sarina. It will bring together riders from al...

The 2019 Etnies Rumble on the Reef is happening again! Come to tropical North Queensland to see some of the worlds best skateboarders in this week long festival. Exclus...

Why do some songs stand the test of time? David Kidd, Craig Atkinson and Andrew Pryor share a classic collection of songs that remain as current as the day they were writ...

Sarina Ute Muster is a celebration of rural culture, with utes, bulls, music, FMX displays and camping. Sarina Ute Muster supports mental health and suicide prevention in...

Start your weekend of adventure with a mountain bike ride around the always interesting Rowallan Park tracks. Look out for inclusion of the ‘floating bridge’ and ‘s...

For generations she has graced the stage and screen, and is fondly remembered for being Maria in the Sound of Music and of course, the wonderful nanny in Mary Poppins. No...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year! Santa Claus is coming, Rudolph’s nose is glowing, and The Beggars are singing everyo...

Mackay MECC will be the location for the first combined Rotary District 9550 and 9570 2020 Conference. It will attract visitors from North Eastern Australia and Timor Le...