Event Guide

Friday 22 July

Seniors Friendship Group

Every Friday, 9:00am to 11:30am

The Senior Friendship Group meets every Friday and do a range of activities from Bingo to Morning Tea to Lunch. If you would like to join this group or have any queries, please phone (07) 4957 2626.

The Neighbourhood Hub, 4 George Street, Mackay

Multicultural Women’s Club

Every Friday, 10:00am to 12:00pm

Multicultural Women’s Club is a free social group for culturally and linguistically diverse women of Mackay to connect, support each other, build confidence and learn new skills. The Club provides information sessions on a variety of topics from women’s health and skills for getting employment to art and craft workshops and social outings. The Club meets every Friday, 10am – 12pm at Mackay Women’s Centre, 418 Shakespeare Street. For more information please contact Valeriya – email: vale@tnhub.org.au or phone 07 4957 2626.

Mackay Women’s Centre, 418 Shakespeare Street, Mackay

Free Come and Try Lawn Bowls

Friday, 10:00am to 11:30am

Would you like a fun morning learning to play bowls? Mackay City Bowls Club, 305 Shakespeare Street on Fridays for four weeks, 10:00am – 11:30am. Bowls provided. Wear flat-soled footwear and comfortable clothing. All welcome. Bookings on 0427 275 492 or by emailing mackaycitylbc@gmail.com.

Mackay City Bowls Club

Breathing and meditation

Friday, 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Explore calmness and mindfulness. Does your mind feel overworked, overstimulated and technology-reliant? Are you finding it increasingly difficult to retain information, recall short-term memories and concentrate on what’s in front of us? By quieting the mind and focused breathing, you will learn techniques that can help you become present in the moment and find clarity. Bring your own towel or cushion to sit on during this tranquil session.

Gordon White Library

City Heart Fridays

Friday, 2:00pm to 10:00pm

Come and unwind after work on Friday in the Mackay City Centre. Enjoy M’Lady’s Shoes 40-year celebration, sidewalk markets, Latin dancing, paint and sip, and the Fifth Lane Zappar experience. Check out the Mackay City and Waterfront Facebook page for more details.

Mackay City Centre

Friday SUN.sets

Every Friday Evening From 6pm

Knock off drinks, lakeside dinner, good friends, and LIVE MUSIC.

Wake House Australia

Mackay Chambers Music Festival

Friday, July 22 to Sunday, July 24

The fourth Mackay Chamber Music Festival is back, offering a weekend of inspiring concerts, masterclasses and workshops, featuring some of the finest classical musicians from around the world.

Queensland Conservatorium of Music, CQUniversity Mackay Ooralea campus

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Saturday 23 July

Mackay Cup Race Day

Saturday, gates open at 11:00am

It’s one of the biggest days on the racing calendar, with a function room, lounge bar, general admission and drink package deals available. The day will include Fashions on the Field with great prizes, local live horse racing, free photobooth, live music and free buses to MOJOs afterwards.

Mackay Turf Club

Indie/Punk Night

Saturday, 6:30pm

Nortica, Yellow Slip and Inside Lane live show on the 23rd of July at Hotel Mackay. This is a free event showcasing the young bands in Mackay, their original music and covers

Hotel Mackay
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Sunday 24 July

Friends of the MECC Jazz Brunch

Sunday, 11:00am to 1:00pm

The Bluewater Big Band will take the stage once again in 2022 for the Friends of the MECC Jazz Brunch. The band is a collaboration of local musicians who share a passion for jazz and big band playing. Led by band ‘instigator’ Kate Agioritis, the ensemble thrives on the sheer joy its members experience through making music. Performing a wide variety of jazz music and led by a vocal duo, this talented big band will have toes tapping with their loud and proud sounds. Tickets include a mouth-watering buffet lunch and non-alcoholic punch.

MECC North Foyer

Rockabilly Sunday Live at the Seabreeze Hotel

Sunday, 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Put on your dancing shoes and head down to the Seabreeze Hotel next Sunday 24th July for our Rockabilly Sunday. Joshy J & the Ricochets will be hitting it off with your all-time rock & roll favourites from 2pm. Dress in your 50s rock & roll best and enjoy an afternoon of live music, jumping castle, milkshakes, banana splits, classic cars and more. Competitions include Best Dressed, Best Dancer/s, Best Hair. It's going to be a ball!

Seabreeze Hotel

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Tuesday 26 July

Roll Back the Clock Exercise classes

Tuesday, 10:00am to 11:00am

Start feeling young and healthy again - every Tuesday, starting July 26, 10:00am – 11:00am for eight weeks. Each session involves light exercise with rubber balls and resistance bands, wellness topics and social education which is fun, interactive and adapted for each individual's needs. It is an opportunity for physical health benefits and to meet new friends. There is a charge. For further information, please contact 0427 275 492 or email mackaycitylbc@gmail.com.

Mackay City Bowls Club

World Café

Tuesday, 10:30am to 12:30pm

World Café is a free culture-sharing group that meets every Tuesday (between February and November) from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Activities include cooking, art and craft, conversational games, small projects, workshops, information sessions and local excursions. For more information please phone (07) 4957 7222.

The Neighbourhood Hub, 4 George Street, Mackay
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Wednesday 27 July

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

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Free Come and Try LawnBowls

Mackay Cup

Friends of the MECC Jazz Brunch

Rockabilly Sunday

Roll Back the Clock Exercise classes

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