Always Was, Always Will Be... Funny

Next date: Saturday, 26 September 2026 | 07:30 PM

Get ready for a night of guaranteed laughs with one of Australia’s funniest and most loveable comedians.

Dane comes from a long line of funny buggers. A wisecracking Dad, a cleverly cutting Mum, hilarious grandparents, and generations of jokers, pranksters and yarnspinners.

Now Dane is here putting the 'rad' into 'traditional'. He always was, always will be…funny. For 60,000 years of belly-laughs, book now.

★★★★★ ‘Side splitting down to earth humour… how often do you go to a comedy show where you laugh until your sides hurt?’– Glamadelaide

‘One of the most personable comedians in Australia…optimistic, upbeat and effortlessly charming’ – Chortle (UK)

‘Dane had me laughing so hard I had a hard time holding back tears of joy. Whatever you take from this review, please follow him!’ - Theatre Matters

Arguably Wagga Wagga's finest export, Dane has made countless TV appearances including the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, Have You Been Paying Attention?, Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee, Wil Anderson's Question Everything, The Hundred with Andy Lee, SBS's Celebrity Letters & Numbers, and even on the big screen in zombie movie Residence and rom-com The Merger.

With a string of sold-out live comedy shows across Australia and in the UK, he’s heading your way with a whole lot of gutbusting jokes and damned funny stories.

Food Boxes

Make your experience complete and enjoy one of our delicious boxes.

Our boxes are available to pre-order online and limited boxes will be available to purchase pre-show, until sold out. To avoid disappointment, please pre-order.

  • Trio of Dips Box (serves one) $14
    Enjoy house made dips served crudites, tortilla chips.
  • MECC Charcuterie Box (serves one) $29
    A selection of 3 cheeses, cured meats, house made tomato jam, lavosh crackers, house pickled vegetables & fruit.
  • Dessert Box (serves two) $19
    A selection of sweet treats and fruit.

Pre-order cut-off

Boxes only available to pre-order up to 10am the day prior to event.  If event is on a weekend pre-orders close at 10am the Friday prior.

Buy at the event

Limited boxes will be available to purchase at the event from the retail café until sold out.

Collection at the event 

Boxes will be available for collection 60 minutes prior to event from the ground floor retail café, near the coffee station (closest to Theatre doors 3 & 4). Food can be taken into the Theatre.

Purchase a Food Box

Please note: The food boxes do not cater to individual dietary requirements.

 

Accessibility

Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre aims to ensure our venues and performances are welcoming and accessible. If you have any questions about access requirements, please contact the Box Office (07) 4961 9777 or visit us in person for more information.

Wheelchair access

Wheelchair seats/spaces are available for all events. These seats/spaces can be ordered online or via the Box Office. All MECC carparks are fully accessible.

Hearing receivers
Hearing receivers are available in the Auditorium and a Hearing Loop is available in the Plenary Halls. To access this equipment, enquire at the Box Office during the event.

Companion cards
Companion card holders are entitled to a complimentary companion ticket to all performances/events, tickets can be ordered online or via the Box Office. The cardholder must provide their Companion Card details when making a booking.

Find out more

When

  • Saturday, 26 September 2026 | 07:30 PM

Location

MECC, Auditorium, 258 Alfred Street, Mackay, 4740, View map

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Before purchasing tickets, please read the Terms & Conditions(PDF, 147KB)

 

Purchase Tickets

Saturday
September 26, 2026

7.30pm
MECC Auditorium

 

Duration: 70 minutes, no interval

 

Costs:

Early Bird prices available until Friday 31 July 2026,11.59pm

A Reserve (from row AAA to row H)

$50 Adult
$44 Friend/MECC Member
$44 Concession
$32 Under 30’s
$44 Group 6+

 

B Reserve (from row I to row Z)

$47 Adult
$41 Friend/MECC Member
$41 Concession
$29 Under 30’s
$41 Group 6+

 

Prices available from Saturday 1 August, 12.00am

A Reserve (from row AAA to row H)

$55 Adult
$49 Friend/MECC Member
$49 Concession
$32 Under 30’s
$49 Group 6+

 

B Reserve (from row I to row Z)

$52 Adult
$46 Friend/MECC Member
$46 Concession
$29 Under 30’s
$46 Group 6+

 

$3.40 Phone Administration Fee

 

Tickets will be issued in a digital, PDF format and will be sent by email to the ticket purchaser, not to each individual.

Additional information

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Age Recommendation:
Rated 15+


Content Warning:
Some coarse language, some adult themes

Café and bar

  • Open 60 minutes prior to the show and during the interval (if applicable).
  • Food and drinks are allowed in the venue, excluding glass (plastic available). 

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