Sea of Light | Mackay Festival of Arts 2026

Next date: Wednesday, 08 July 2026 | 02:00 AM

Paint A Voyage In Light

With a UV torch as your paintbrush, paint and stencil your own voyage and steer ships that leave glowing paths of light in their wake.

Sea of Light, artworks by Aboriginal Contemporary Visual Artist Elizabeth Close, is painted in light across the sea floor, reflecting the connection between land, sea, earth and water, drawing inspiration from the diverse Australian landscape.

The experience combines magical light and a gentle soundscape to create a unique family adventure.

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Food Boxes

Make your experience complete and enjoy one of our delicious Kids Boxes.

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

Kids Box Hot Option includes:
- 2 x party pies
- Fruit salad
- Juice
- Cookie
- Activity pack

Kids Box Cold Option includes:- Trio of finger sandwiches
- Fruit salad
- Juice
- Cookie
- Activity pack

Disclaimer: all Kids Boxes are individually boxed.

Pre-purchase: Kids Meal only available to pre-order until 10am the day before the event, unless the event is on a weekend and the date would be the Friday before the event at 10am.

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.

Click Here to Purchase a Food Box

  • Please ensure to select the correct kids' box for your session date and time on your ticket.

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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When

  • Wednesday, 08 July 2026 | 02:00 AM
  • Wednesday, 08 July 2026 | 03:00 AM
  • Wednesday, 08 July 2026 | 04:00 AM
  • Wednesday, 08 July 2026 | 09:00 AM
  • Wednesday, 08 July 2026 | 10:00 AM
  • Wednesday, 08 July 2026 | 11:00 AM
  • Wednesday, 08 July 2026 | 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, 09 July 2026 | 09:00 AM
  • Thursday, 09 July 2026 | 10:00 AM
  • Thursday, 09 July 2026 | 11:00 AM
  • Thursday, 09 July 2026 | 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, 09 July 2026 | 02:00 PM
  • Thursday, 09 July 2026 | 03:00 PM
  • Thursday, 09 July 2026 | 04:00 PM
  • Friday, 10 July 2026 | 09:00 AM
  • Friday, 10 July 2026 | 10:00 AM
  • Friday, 10 July 2026 | 11:00 AM
  • Friday, 10 July 2026 | 12:00 PM
  • Friday, 10 July 2026 | 02:00 PM
  • Friday, 10 July 2026 | 03:00 PM
  • Friday, 10 July 2026 | 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, 11 July 2026 | 09:00 AM
  • Saturday, 11 July 2026 | 10:00 AM
  • Saturday, 11 July 2026 | 11:00 AM
  • Saturday, 11 July 2026 | 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 11 July 2026 | 02:00 PM
  • Saturday, 11 July 2026 | 03:00 PM
  • Saturday, 11 July 2026 | 04:00 PM

Location

MECC, Plenary Hall 1, 258 Alfred Street, Mackay, 4740, View map

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