Daly Bay Illuminate Business Partners

Daly Bay Illuminate is heading into Mackay City Heart in 2026, and we would love for YOU to be a part of it! From Thursday, July 23, to Sunday, July 26, 6:00pm – 9:00pm, the festival will feature stunning installations across eight locations. Now in its ninth year, Daly Bay Illuminate attracts approximately 10,000 visitors per night, creating a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to engage with a vibrant audience.

We’re inviting City Heart businesses to partner with us by:

  • Staying open late to welcome festival-goers
  • Maximizing exposure through our marketing and promotions
  • If you are keen to do more, the options are endless.

Join us in making Mackay City Centre come alive with light, art, and community!

Important dates

  • May - Festival Program goes live!
  • 22 June - 9 August 2026 - Mackay Festival of Arts dates
  • 23 - 26 July 2026 - Daly Bay Illuminate dates

 

What is the cost?

There is no cost to your business (no sign-up fees/marketing fees). We only ask you provide the following:

  • If possible, extend your hours for Daly Bay Illuminate - 23 - 26 July 2026
  • A festival discount deal or offer to the Mackay Community (OPTIONAL)
  • A festival discount deal or offer to Festival staff/volunteers, artists and/or performers (OPTIONAL)
  • Be a designated home to our 2026 Festival printed Program
  • Show your support by displaying our provided Festival collateral
  • Have another idea to get involved? Let our team know.

Use the application form to tell us about your hours or offers, and we'll get in touch to confirm the details. For more details about the Mackay Festival Partnership, contact our team at festival@mackay.qld.gov.au

Note: if you want to register multiple businesses, please complete a separate form for each business.

 

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