Global Grooves
Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 3pm to 8pm | Queens Park
Travel the world in a single afternoon and celebrate our diverse cultural communities that together make up our proud Mackay region.
This free community event will feature an array of performances from multicultural artists, local community groups, and a range of talented musicians.
Get your groove on or take part in the many activities and workshops on show throughout the event. Browse the market stalls or tantalise your tastebuds with the array of both local and exotic foodie delights. This event is not to be missed!
Global Grooves is an initiative of Mackay Regional Council and the MECC.
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Food stalls
- Boosted Barbecue
- Mackay Filipino Australian Community
- Jass Asian Shop
- Porters Reserve
- Amanda Dumpling
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- Rio's Rolls and Bowls
- SOI RICH
- Mackay Thai Street Food
- Ammos Shak
- Dumpling Hut Mackay
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- Cream & Bean
- Rubie Rush
- The Pineapple Shack
- Dutch Pofferties House
- Greek Gyros
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Workshops
3pm - 7pm African Hair Braiding
African Braiding styles by Nyasha's Hair Studio.
Display includes: Complimentary fun festival style braids with colourful hair and beads inspired by African hair styles.
3pm - 8pm Mercenaries of Western Europe
Authentic early medieval living history display.
Display includes: Fully furnished medieval encampment, furnishings and displays, interactive public engagement and educational interpretation of traditional craft and living history.
3pm - 8pm M&K MASSI MATSI
Traditional Australian South Sea Islander and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander coconut painting and weaving.
Display includes: Guided painting and weaving by Mesh & Knots MASSI MATSI Women's Group – a volunteer-run community organisation consisting primarily of Australian South Sea Islander (ASSI) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) elders and women in the Mackay region.
3pm - 8pm Freed Class
Traditional Chinese children’s games of the Mosuo Ethnic People (China).
Display includes: Bamboo dance and skirt ceremony of the Mosuo Ethnic People of China. Cultural activities told through fashion shows, cultural storytelling, comedy and spiritual dance.
3:30pm - 5:30pm Mudra Dance Academy
Discover the beauty of Indian Classical Dance, Bharatanatyam.
Display includes: Learning the cultural significance of Bharatanatyam including its basic postures, hand gestures (mudras), facial expressions (abhinaya), rhythm and simple dance movements, as well as the costumes, jewellery, ankle bells, henna.
3:45pm - 8pm Weaving with PJ
Traditional Pacific Island weaving and cultural craft practices inspired by Papua New Guinea and South Pasifika traditions.
Display includes: Participants will learn simple weaving techniques using coconut leaves, gain insight into Pacific Island culture and create a handmade woven item to take home.
4pm - 6pm Weaving with Lee George
Discover the art of cultural weaving with proud Wulgurukaba woman Lee, whose practice is grounded in storytelling, healing and connection to Country.
Display includes: Participants will take part in a guided weaving activity while exploring themes of culture, reflection, grounding and connection to Country in a welcoming and creative environment.
4pm - 5pm | 5:30pm - 6:30pm Boxon Muay Thai Mackay
Thai martial art and combat sport that uses stand-up striking, sweeps and various clinching techniques
Display includes: Safe, supportive and encouraging classes to show basic moves while improving fitness and having fun!
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