Friday 13 May
Paxton’s Night Markets
Friday, 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Paxton's Night Market is a unique shopping experience with quality stalls, live music, and food.
10 River Street, Mackay
Friday Jazz @the Con
Friday, 6:00pm to 7:30pm
CQCM Music Staff present Friday Jazz @the Con featuring Saxophone and TV legend - Wilbur Wilde, alongside music staff Dr David Reaston (Guitar), Dr Peter McKenzie (Saxophone) & Jason Smyth-Tomkins (Drums).
Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music
Sunset Sessions
Every Friday Evening From 6pm
Knock off drinks, lakeside dinner, good friends, and LIVE MUSIC.
Wake House Australia
Saturday 14 May
Jayco Mackay Italian Street Party
Saturday, 3:00pm to 9:00pm
Bring little Italy to Mackay City Centre. Everything Italian - performers, dancers, food, and Italian cars! Wood Street will come alive from 3pm - 9pm hosting the best of Italy in our very own Mackay.
Wood Street, Mackay
Ca$h for Tricks
Saturday, 4:00pm to 7:00pm
FUN freestyle competition for wakeboarders of all ages and levels. Free entry for riders, free event for spectators. Two laps, show us your best tricks.
Wake House Australia
Mackay Mayor’s Charity Ball 2022
Saturday, 6:30pm
Saturday night fever will take over the MECC as the prestigious Mackay Mayor's Charity Ball returns. Amazing auction items and prizes are up for grabs, with funds raised going to the Ronald McDonald Charity House North Australia and HeartKids.
MECC Plenary Halls
Latin Roots Night - with an Italian Flavour!
Saturday, 9:00pm to 12:00am
Keep the Italian party going! Hotel Mackay hosts the 3rd Latin Night party. The atmosphere will be electric, make sure you don't miss this Latin Night with an Italian Flavour!
Hotel Mackay
Sunday 15 May
Parentmedic North Qld Baby/Child First Aid
Sunday, 8:00am to 10:00am
Belly2babes is holding Baby/Child First Aid education for Parents, Grandparents and Carers of young children. In your two hour Baby + Child First Aid session learn about: Infant CPR, Choking, Fevers, Rashes, Allergies & Anaphylaxis, Poisons, Burns, Head Injuries and more!
Belly2babes
Mackay Volunteer Expo 2022
Sunday, 10:00am
The Mackay Volunteers Expo is an event designed to promote local volunteering opportunities while also acknowledging and celebrating the valuable contribution volunteers make to our community. Volunteering can benefit you both personally and professionally with increased social connection, on the job training, learning new skills and improving self-esteem and confidence.
Mackay Showgrounds
Jazz in the Park
Sunday, 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Staff and students from the Bachelor of Music course present "Jazz in the Park" on Sunday 15th May from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Queens Park Iconic Shelter on the corner of Goldsmith St and East Gordon St. Free event. Bring a picnic. BYO chairs.
Queens Park Shelter on the corner of Goldsmith Street & East Gordon Street
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
Sunday Session @ Sails on the Marina
Sunday, 4:30pm
Live and awesome - end your week on a high with a traditional Mackay Sunday Session at Sails.
Sails Sports Bar
Monday 16 May
Full Moon Yoga
Monday, 6:30pm
Yoga truly does have to be experienced, so do what feels appropriate to do without worrying over much. Booking is essential via text, email, or inbox due to limited space. Yoga class is $10 for the hour. Bring towel, water & yoga mat (if you have one).
Eimeo Esplanade
Tuesday 17 May
Social Media for Indigenous Businesses
Tuesday, 8:30am to 10:00am
Building sustainable local Indigenous businesses for the future, Trading Tracks is an exciting new program that aims to enhance economic participation of locally based small-to-medium Indigenous businesses. This will be open to small-to-medium indigenous businesses based in the regions of Central Highlands, Isaac, Mackay, and Woorabinda region.
Resource Centre of Excellence
Wednesday 18 May
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
Thursday 19 May
Mackay Musical Comedy Players present ‘Shrek The Musical’
Thursday, 8:00pm, Friday, 8:00pm, Saturday, 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Based on the oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure that brings all the beloved characters you know to life onstage.Book your tickets online at the MECC.
MECC Auditorium
