FREE Community Event | North Queensland Games Opening Ceremony
Schedule
Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 am to 11:00 am
UTC+10:00Location
Harrup Park | South Mackay, QL
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Get ready Mackay—this is where it all begins 🙌Join us for the official Opening Ceremony of the 2026 North Queensland Games a FREE, family-friendly event bringing the whole community together for an unforgettable night of entertainment, energy and regional pride.
Held at Harrup Park, the venue will come alive with food trucks, community stalls and activities. Whether you’re coming with friends, family or the kids—there’s something for everyone.
🌟 What to expect:
- Food trucks and Jumping Castles
- The iconic March of Athletes
- Holy Spirit College Drumming corps
- Official lighting of the Games torch
- Fireworks Display
- Live Entertainment
- Channel 7 100m Sprint Cup
- Live Woodchopping event
- NQ Games Cricket match
PLUS meet elite athletes including boxing world champion Liam Paro and 5 time Olympian Nat Cook!
This is more than just sport—it’s a celebration of our region, our people and the incredible talent across North Queensland.
Come along and soak up the atmosphere as we kick off the largest multi-sport event in regional Australia.
🎟 FREE EVENT | ALL WELCOME
📍 Harrup Park, Mackay
📅 Friday 1 May 2026
⏰ Gates open from 5:00pm
Check out more info here ⬇️⬇️
https://www.nqgames.com.au/north-queensland-games-opening-ceremony-set-to-ignite-mackay/
The 2026 North Queensland Games is proudly supported by Queensland Government
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Where is it happening?
Harrup Park, The Bistro at Harrup Park, South Mackay QLD 4740, Australia, South MackayEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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