Whitsunday Island, Whitsundays, Australia

Whitsundays Events

Whitsunday Calling Music Festival

Whitsunday Calling Music Festival

Music in Sugarloaf

Dates: 5 Oct 2013 - 6 Oct 2013
This is another first for the Whitsundays - The Whitsunday Calling Music Festival, the inaugural two-day music festival with camping. The event will take place on 5th and 6th October, the Labor Day weekend, and is... more »

Hairspray

Based on the film written and directed by John Waters, and on the original Broadway musical which won eight Tony Awards, Hairspray is a firm favourite with lovers of modern ...more »

  • Type: Music
  • Dates: 24 May 2013 at 20:00 - 25 May 2013
  • Location: MECC Auditorium, Alfred Street, Mackay
  • Tel: +61 7 4961 9700, Free Call with Australia: 1800 64

Weekly Whitsunday Events – Live Music

The Whitsunday Islands are always full of exciting activities and events throughout the year. With so much to do and so much to see, there’s barely a boring moment around here. ...more »

  • Type: Music
  • Dates: 6 Sep 2012 - 6 Sep 2013
  • Location: Whitsundays

Bowen community market

Apart from enjoying the stunning natural beauty of the Whitsunday islands, there are many interesting places to visit and things to do if you're there. For a break from sailing on ...more »

  • Type: Other
  • Dates: 21 Oct 2012 - 13 Oct 2013
  • Location: Hansen Park in Bowen

Bare Foot Bowls - Airlie Beach

Bare Foot Bowls is not to be confused with ten-pin bowling; this is lawn bowls, bowling on grass, not indoors. But there’s no pomp and ceremony on the greens of Airlie Beach, ...more »

  • Type: Sport
  • Dates: 16 Nov 2012 at 07:30 - 8 Nov 2013 at 22:00
  • Location: Airlie Beach Bowls Club Inc
  • Tel: 4946 7656

Queensland Ballet presents Giselle

Produced by Ai-Gul Gaisina, choreographed by Jan Coralli and Jules Perrot, and with music by Adolphe Adam, the Queensland Ballet’s production of Giselle will prove to be a ...more »

  • Type: Arts
  • Dates: 29 May 2013 at 19:30
  • Location: MECC Auditorium
  • Tel: +61 7 4961 9700

Guy Sebastian 'Get Along' Tour

Get ready for the most exciting thing that has happened in Mackay…Australia’s most successful male artist, Guy Sebastian is coming to town! Guy’s ‘Get Along’ tour ...more »

  • Type: Music
  • Dates: 1 Jun 2013 at 20:00
  • Location: Bluewater Quay, Makay
  • Tel: +61 7 4961 9700, Free Call with Australia: 1800 64

Gatorade Clash of the Paddles

Gatorade Clash of the Paddles This is the big one, one of the world’s toughest outrigger canoe racing events in the world - the Gatorade Clash of the Paddles. Each year ...more »

  • Type: Sport
  • Dates: 20 Jun 2013 - 24 Jun 2013
  • Location: Hamilton Island
  • Tel: 07 4948 9490

Run For Your Wife

Question, what do a taxi driver, two police detectives, a wife in North London, a wife in South London, and a gay dressmaker have in common? Answer, a hilarious evening, which ...more »

  • Type: Theatre
  • Dates: 26 Jun 2013 at 19:30 - 29 Jun 2013
  • Location: MECC, Alfred Street, Mackay
  • Tel: +61 7 4961 9700, Free Call with Australia: 1800 64

The Sea and Me

To celebrate World Ocean Day on the 8th June, Hayman Island has a whole month of ocean specials for guests to enjoy. From the fish to the coral and from catamarans to ...more »

  • Type: Other
  • Dates: 8 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013
  • Location: Hayman Island
  • Tel: (61-7) 4940 1838 or Toll Free (in Australia) 1800

Away the Art of Photography

Away the Art of Photography Spend five days with some of Australia’s best photographers and learn the secrets of their trade. Whether you’re an enthusiast or a ...more »

  • Type: Arts
  • Dates: 7 Jul 2013 - 11 Jul 2013
  • Location: Reef View Hotel, Hamilton Island

All Whitsundays Events

Our Local Experts say:

Welcome to the Whitsundays events page! Here you will find both current and up-and-coming events in the Whitsundays and Mackay regions.

If you are looking for things to do, either as a local or tourist, an event can be a great way to pass the time away. Events are also a great way to get involved in some well organised local fund raisers, sporting events, arts activities, markets, music events, theatre, festivals and exhibitions. Take sunblock, a hat and cool clothing and... Enjoy!

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