Chaos, Comedy, And Cake

Mackay Festival’s Wild Wedding Kickoff

For fans of weddings with a twist – and a touch of scandal – Confetti and Chaos promises a night of laughter and unexpected drama. This sharp comedy dinner event will headline the opening week of the Mackay Festival of Arts, starting June 27.

The audience becomes the guests caught in the crossfire at Stacey and Will’s surprise wedding reception, a highly immersive and highly improvised comedy.

Audience members can enjoy a three-course meal while they laugh until their sides hurt at this show that has been selling out festivals all around Australia.

Mayor Greg Williamson said Confetti and Chaos would be held at four different venues, sharing the fun of the festival around our region.

“Confetti and Chaos certainly promises to be hilarious – billed as the worst wedding reception you’ll ever go to,” Mayor Williamson said.

“Take your pick of venues, enjoy a three-course meal and laugh until your sides hurt,” he said.

“It’s fantastic to see different events during our festival running all around the region.

“The 2025 Festival of Arts is bigger and better than ever and truly has something for everyone.”

Audiences can catch Confetti and Chaos at the Seaforth Bowls Club on July 2, MECC North Foyer on July 3, Western Suburbs Leagues Club, Walkerston, on July 4 and at the Eimeo Pacific Hotel on July 5.

But, be quick as RSVPs are closing in the coming week, so book a seat today.

Also featured in the Mackay Festival of Arts opening weeks is Tin Can Radio, a family-friendly pop-up radio station.

Festivals and Events Coordinator Phoebe Short said kids aged seven and above and their favourite older person could join the fun at Foodspace Mackay.

“Kids can take over the airways at the fun and playful event for the young and young-at-heart, with the support of experienced facilitators,” Ms Short said.

“They can come along and sign up on the day as a roving reporter, submit top tips and interview questions or simply just enjoy the live radio experience with a meal or snack from Foodspace,” she said.

Tin Can Radio will be on Wednesday, July 2 to Friday, July 4 – during the school holidays – from 8am to 12pm.

Highlights from the first week of the Mackay Festival of Arts include:

On June 27 to 28, Country Fest QLD will feature country music, market stalls, food trucks and a PBR bull ride at the Dittmann Bull Pit, Bloomsbury.

From June 28 to August 3, 'The Brae' in Netherdale will be home to a number of events including an extraordinary exhibition featuring local artists and a series of hands-on workshops for all ages.

From June 28 to July 2 at Mackay State High School is Necklace: an autobiographical tale – an intimate and participatory performance exploring the experience of being treated as a burden on the medical system.

From July 5, Artspace Mackay will feature the 2025 Libris Awards: The Australian artists book prize. The competition culminates in an exhibition of more than 50 finalists’ works in three categories with a total prize pool of $21,000.

For more details and to book for any Mackay Festival of Arts event, visit themecc.com.au/festivals

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