Dance Express Mackay presents DE Live!

Next date: Sunday, 15 November 2026 | 10:00 AM

Parent Early Access: Wednesday 30 September, 10am (Access code required)

General Public On Sale: Wednesday 30 September, 12pm

The lights are going up, the music is getting louder and over 300 Dance Express dancers are ready to bring the MECC stage to life!

DE LIVE! is more than a dance concert. It is an electrifying celebration of Mackay talent, packed with energy, colour, excitement and unforgettable entertainment for the whole family.

From our youngest Ready Set Dance performers making their stage debut to our Senior dancers taking their emotional final bow, every dancer has a moment to shine!

Get ready for award winning routines, spectacular costumes and an incredible variety of performances, including energetic hip hop, lively tap, beautiful ballet, contemporary, jazz, cheer and so much more. With huge production numbers, fun music interludes, illuminated wands and interactive moments throughout the show, the audience becomes part of the DE LIVE! experience too.

Come and feel the energy, celebrate the achievements of our incredible Dance Express kids and support the talented young performers within Mackay’s local arts community.

Bring the whole family. Bring your loudest cheers. You won’t want to miss this!

This is local talent. This is Dance Express. This is DE LIVE!

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.

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