Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in Mackay. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in Mackay for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in Mackay too.
Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in Mackay.
## Art Events in Mackay - **Event Name**: The MECC and Bangarra Dance Theatre present Horizon - **Description**: There is a place between sea and sky—a sacred realm, where the sun rises and falls and the light is new. From two of the world’s great First Nations comes a new work: Horizon. Some call it a feeling, some call it the mother spirit. It’s the place where s - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 186 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJdSe58Ux3oE09jgPgBtosEzBM7KypuLhJo-vQKdilzmLEJdmtk=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c9830ad0-57de-11f0-84c9-0b5385eecad1-rimg-w200-h200-dc7b7167-gmir - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK5VssPEYGnN3HPSsBxqBRhiQlVdCZSfMtE8fpuWre6gv5PvA=s96-c?sz=200 - **Date**: Wed Nov 11 2026 at 07:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mackay/the-mecc-and-bangarra-dance-theatre-present-horizon/200029694635234 - **Venue**: MECC - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy84MjI1NGI2NDBhMjNkOWE4YzczOGIxZDM4OWVjMmVmOTk4M2Y3ODM0NGU3ZjU0OTg4NDU2YzZjZTI2MzMyZDBjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzQ4NzhiOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4Nzc4Nzc2Mg.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre - **Event Name**: BMA Kidspace November - Free Art, Craft & Music for Toddlers - **Description**: Artspace Mackay's popular monthly program for toddlers and their loved ones.About this EventBMA Kidspace, our free and ever-popular toddlers’ program, gives children 0-5yrs a chance to explore and have fun with art in a c - **Date**: Tue Nov 10 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue Nov 10 2026 at 01:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mackay/bma-kidspace-november-free-art-craft-and-music-for-toddlers/100001980522280455 - **Venue**: Artspace Mackay - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iY2JlMzdmNGU0YWM2NGU3M2M5NjA5Y2MwYzI3NjY0OGZhNTU4NWJhMGI4MGZkNTEyZGE1NzcyYTYxZWE4YTUwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2Q4ZDhjOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3OTM4MTk0NzI.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: kids, art, music, live-music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Loose Ends 2026 - **Description**: 🤠 IT’S LOOSE ENDS TIME! GET YOUR TICKETS! 🤠 Tickets👉 https://bit.ly/4BFKUpE It’s that time of the year again where we gather as a community to celebrate International Day for People with Disability. LOOSE ENDS is quirky, fun and inclusive! This year our - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 30 - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Dec 04 2026 at 09:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mackay/loose-ends-2026/200030977239143 - **Venue**: MECC - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8wOTQxMWZkNjBiYTI5MzM4MzgwZjlmMjgwMGFjZTU5NDlkMDkwODQ0YWRkNTlkZjNiNzVjZjM5NzVjNDU3NmRlLXJpbWctdzEwOTItaDM4Ny1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5Mzg4Njg4MQ.avif - **Categories**: art, charities - **Event Name**: Art and Memory - November 2026 - **Description**: An art conversation program for people with dementia and their care partnersAbout this EventEach booking comprises of two seats – one for you and one for your family member living with dementia – for an enjoyable, safe an - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri Nov 20 2026 at 11:30 am (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mackay/art-and-memory-november-2026/100001986863385872 - **Venue**: Artspace Mackay - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYTg1NGJlODUzZTg2ZDBiMzZiN2ZiMjkxMWYyNDgwMzViZGYxYmE2ZGM1NzIyZTFjNGIzN2QzNGQwMGE1ZmE2Yy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg5MDAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzkzODE5OTMw.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, health-wellness, calendar - **Event Name**: BMA Kidspace - Free Art, Craft & Music for Toddlers - **Description**: BMA Kidspace, our free and ever-popular toddlers’ program, gives children 0-5yrs a chance to explore and have fun with art in a climate of co-operative learning. The program includes two drop-in anytime art sessions and free live music entertainment for k - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Tue Dec 08 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue Dec 08 2026 at 01:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mackay/bma-kidspace-free-art-craft-and-music-for-toddlers/200029839593007 - **Venue**: 61 Gordon Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4740 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy82ZDgzYWUzNGNlZGQzZjczYTA5YjQyNGQ2YzljYzljMGFhNzlhZWIxYTc5NDdkNDExNzU5NWI2MGJmYmM1ZDcwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODI0OTUxOQ.avif - **Categories**: kids, art, music, live-music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Artist Book Collective - November - **Description**: Come along if you're interested in making artists books.About this EventThe aim of the Artist Book Collective (ABC) - a community led artist group - is to bring artists together to foster book making arts, share skills an - **Date**: Sun Nov 22 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun Nov 22 2026 at 12:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mackay/artist-book-collective-november/100001991959765280 - **Venue**: Artspace Mackay - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9kNWUxMzExMjc1MjhlMDczMjQ4OGYzNTc1ZmM0ODNlNWNkMmUwY2ZkN2ZjODFlMzkwNDc4OWY1YjQ5YjU5OWM5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2Q4ZDhkOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3OTM4MjAwNzU.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Workshops, health-wellness - **Event Name**: Graeme Connors @ Mackay Entertainment Centre - **Description**: 🚪 7:00PM 🎶 7:30PM Australian songwriting icon Graeme Connors continues on his What Next? Tour, in late 2026 and 2027 (after also recently announcing his very first children’s book, An Ant’s Eye View.) No matter what, Graeme Connors keeps moving – forwar - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Aug 07 2027 at 07:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mackay/graeme-connors-mackay-entertainment-centre/200030911712806 - **Venue**: Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy80M2I5ZjViYzg0ZjM4NjY1YzY1YjE5N2NjZTJiMzA4MzE0ZTAwOWEwZWIyOWZiN2M1YjI2ZTNkNGIzZGVjMTFjLXJpbWctdzgwMC1oNjAwLWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzkyOTcwOTQz.avif - **Categories**: art, live-music, country-music-festivals - **Event Name**: Conversations with Art - November - **Description**: Held one Friday a month, 'Conversations with Art' is a free and enjoyable discussion led by Artspace staff as we look at art works and images from gallery and museum collections. Whether you’re an artist, an art and language lover, beginner, or expert, we - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 01:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mackay/conversations-with-art-november/200030685352513 - **Venue**: Artspace Mackay - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvODg2NDY0Y2ZmNzc4ZjdlMThjMDhiNjA2Mzk2MTEzMTBhMjk2ZDgwYmE2NjE2NzBmMmJlY2U2YzcwNjc5NWJkZS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGNlOGU4ZTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODkwOTkzNzg.avif - **Categories**: Art - **Event Name**: River of Life Festival 2027 - **Description**: Community arts festival - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 44 - **Date**: Sat May 22 2027 at 10:00 am – Sat May 22 2027 at 08:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mackay/river-of-life-festival-2027/200030821510717 - **Venue**: Blue Water Quay - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy81OWUxOWExZDlhZTVkNWUzMmNiZGQ1MDA5ZTJmZDU3MmFlYjRkYzFmZTMyY2MwOTZkNjBiMDdjNzNiYTE5MTQ5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEwMDYtZGNmOGU4NzgtZ21pcj92PTE3OTE3MzcyMzc.avif - **Categories**: festivals, art ## Trending Events in Mackay - **Event Name**: San Cisco - Miles Away Tour - Mcguires Hotel MacKay, QLD - **Description**: San Cisco are back, and they're heading to the East Coast. This November, the Fremantle indie-pop collective will embark on Part 1 of their 'Miles Away' Regional Tour, their first run of shows in over two years. It also marks the return to performing for - **Venue**: McGuires Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/bc545797d9e623317f5bfefd7c98bc7f758025b3563abed7b702c1bab8653fc0-rimg-w1200-h628-dce83848-gmir?v=1790758778 - **Event Name**: Hands Like Houses - Mackay - **Description**: Hands Like Houses are hitting the road this November for a special run of regional Australian headline shows, their first headline shows in many of these towns since 2019. Fresh off the release of their #1 ARIA charting EP LÓTUS, the band are bringing the - **Venue**: McGuires Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/43d5332846d78a5656864a9b7ec0088c5550c14f5c1dce479bd12bfcf59ca3fa-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1790663470 - **Event Name**: Disney: The Exhibition - A Century of Magic - Mackay - December 2026 - **Description**: Disney in Mackay! It all began with a mouse and a dream. A dream that became a story. A story now being told. Step into the story of The Walt Disney Company and experience 100 years of history like never before! A once-in-a-lifetime event celebrating th - **Venue**: Cnr Alfred St & Macalister St, Mackay, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4740 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5b8401fa9507b43b8d6201a35dc9abb1e945f53f9aec7714cc50f0dbee4ff9f2-rimg-w851-h315-dcd8d8d8-gmir?v=1790623516 - **Event Name**: The Magic Mile Costume Parade - **Description**: Costumes, magic, prizes and family fun! Register now to join the Magic Mile Costume Parade through Mackay's city centre.About this EventJoin us for the Magic Mile Costume Parade and bring your favourite ch - **Venue**: Wood Street - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/151cc0a9374a17750c8bd6cb3bb09e484376352eb70b7b78c352e88df3ce41a9-rimg-w1200-h600-dc283888-gmir.jpg?v=1793819902 - **Event Name**: The MECC and Bangarra Dance Theatre present Horizon - **Description**: There is a place between sea and sky—a sacred realm, where the sun rises and falls and the light is new. From two of the world’s great First Nations comes a new work: Horizon. Some call it a feeling, some call it the mother spirit. It’s the place where s - **Venue**: MECC - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/82254b640a23d9a8c738b1d389ec2ef9983f78344e7f54988456c6ce26332d0c-rimg-w1200-h628-dc4878b8-gmir?v=1787787762 - **Event Name**: AVENGERS Trivia at The Bavarian [MACKAY] - **Description**: It's a massive trivia event!About this EventJoin us for an evening of amazing food, great drinks, games, and trivia! The questions are fun - not hard - and will take you back through all - **Venue**: The Bavarian Mackay - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d971422c826d59ad0452d01fef9f967a43b4511d8c4e7c176ccd4639e5272110-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1793819513 - **Event Name**: BMA Kidspace November - Free Art, Craft & Music for Toddlers - **Description**: Artspace Mackay's popular monthly program for toddlers and their loved ones.About this EventBMA Kidspace, our free and ever-popular toddlers’ program, gives children 0-5yrs a chance to explore and have fun with art in a c - **Venue**: Artspace Mackay - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/bcbe37f4e4ac64e73c9609cc0c276648fa5585ba0b80fd512da5772a61ea8a50-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd8d8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1793819472 - **Event Name**: GTA Trivia at The Bavarian [MACKAY] - **Description**: It's a massive trivia event!About this EventJoin us for an evening of amazing food, great drinks, games, and trivia! The questions are fun - not hard - and will take you back through all - **Venue**: The Bavarian Mackay - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/447ccbf31eb07681ad7fdb46e0d1660de6fdf48e6e3ce812ef7eb8484fc7abbd-rimg-w1200-h675-dce8e8b8-gmir.jpg?v=1793819766 - **Event Name**: NAT'S WHAT I RECKON: Panic At The Bistro - **Description**: Fresh from a sell-out Adelaide Fringe and Darwin Comedy Festival with a show added to meet demand, come have a laugh with Nat’s What I Reckon as he takes his live comedy chaos on tour! The sweary comedian, Beyond Blue ambassador, noisy musician and long- - **Venue**: 17 Gordon Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4740 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3d28d58dd1a539c175de249a1de80bbbacb585497604ce22699f258926cae539-rimg-w1200-h675-dc884898-gmir?v=1788328552 ## Browse Art Events by Date - [Art Events Today in Mackay](https://allevents.in/mackay/art--today) - [Art Events This Weekend in Mackay](https://allevents.in/mackay/art--this-weekend) - [Art Events in November in Mackay](https://allevents.in/mackay/art--november) - [Art Events in December in Mackay](https://allevents.in/mackay/art--december) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Art events in Mackay? - **A:** The MECC and Bangarra Dance Theatre present Horizon (Wed Nov 11 2026 at 07:30 pm at MECC), BMA Kidspace November - Free Art, Craft & Music for Toddlers (Tue Nov 10 2026 at 09:30 am at Artspace Mackay), Loose Ends 2026 (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:00 pm at MECC), Art and Memory - November 2026 (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 10:00 am at Artspace Mackay), BMA Kidspace - Free Art, Craft & Music for Toddlers (Tue Dec 08 2026 at 09:30 am at 61 Gordon Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4740). - **Q**: What are the top free Art events in Mackay? - **A:** BMA Kidspace November - Free Art, Craft & Music for Toddlers (Tue Nov 10 2026 at 09:30 am at Artspace Mackay), Art and Memory - November 2026 (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 10:00 am at Artspace Mackay), Artist Book Collective - November (Sun Nov 22 2026 at 10:30 am at Artspace Mackay). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Mackay in November 2026? - **A:** The MECC and Bangarra Dance Theatre present Horizon (Wed Nov 11 2026 at 07:30 pm at MECC), BMA Kidspace November - Free Art, Craft & Music for Toddlers (Tue Nov 10 2026 at 09:30 am at Artspace Mackay), Art and Memory - November 2026 (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 10:00 am at Artspace Mackay), Artist Book Collective - November (Sun Nov 22 2026 at 10:30 am at Artspace Mackay), Conversations with Art - November (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 01:30 pm at Artspace Mackay). - **Q**: How can I find Art events in Mackay? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in Mackay on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in Mackay? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Art events in Mackay? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in Mackay include MECC, Artspace Mackay, 61 Gordon Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4740. - **Q**: What is the price range for Art events in Mackay? - **A:** Prices for Art events in Mackay range from AUD 27 to AUD 48. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Mackay? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Mackay include MECC, Artspace Mackay, Crossroad Arts Inc. - **Q**: Are there any online Art events available? - **A:** Yes, many Art events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Art events in Mackay? - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in Mackay. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fa/62c63e1af3495c9493152cf57d2048/art.png ## Arts events from nearby cities - [Arts events in West Mackay](https://allevents.in/west-mackay/art) - [Arts events in Mount Pleasant](https://allevents.in/mount-pleasant-au/art)