Free Launch Event Ahead of 2026 Festival Of Arts

Last year’s Festival of Arts program was launched at a special event at Artspace Mackay. Join in this year at the Civic Centre grounds on Friday 8th May. Photo supplied

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Mackay region residents are invited to get an early taste of what’s planned for the 2026 Mackay Festival of Arts at a launch event on Friday.

The event will take place at the Civic Centre lawn on Friday 8th May, at 6pm.

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Mayor Greg Williamson said residents are invited to join in the free event where they could pick up a program hot off the presses.

“Attendees on the night will be able to purchase early bird tickets to shows at a pop-up box office on site,” Mayor Williamson said.

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“Anyone who purchases a ticket on the night will go into the draw to win a fantastic prize,” he said.

“They will also be able to taste for the first time the new limited edition festival liqueur by the Sarina Sugar Shed.”

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There will be food, entertainment and a licenced bar at Foodspace, making it a fun evening for the whole family.

Mayor Williamson said the Mackay Festivals team has been working tirelessly for more than 12 months to bring together an amazing range of shows and events for 2026.

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“We keep them all under wraps until the program launch event, and I can guarantee festival goers will not be disappointed,” he said.

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The festival will run from July 1st to August 9th at venues all around the Mackay region.

The launch event is free to attend with the program available to pick up on the evening and at locations around Mackay from 13th May.

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