Top 10 Concerts & Shows in Great Barrier Reef, Queensland

Best little show on Earth! Three course delicious meal, 90 minute comedy cabaret show. Starring Bernadette Smith and our very own Boy From Oz, Kevin Wright. Beautiful live singing, fabulous costumes and hilarious stand up comedy. Vegas in the tropics!

Flames of the Forest transports you into a world beyond your imagination so relaxing and uplifting you will never want to leave. A completely intimate, natural experience set within the candle lit rainforest under a black silk canopy highlighted by crystal and budlight chandeliers, Flames of the Forest will create an unforgettable memory at an extraordinary venue. Tuesday and Thursday nights feature two local Aboriginal brothers sharing their remarkable culture with you during the evening. The performance features a cultural background, story telling, didgeridoo playing and song. The rainforest is the natural, authentic backdrop for this spiritual and mystical culture, a performance unique to Flames of the Forest, where you will learn about their timeless oral traditions. Saturday night is for the romantic at heart in this magical place. This intimate evening features a six course tropical tasting menu and quality Australian wines whilst being serenaded by our solo acoustic guitarist. Perfect for honeymooners, small wedding receptions and those seeking a unique dining experience, Flames of the Forest is truly food for the soul.

From the heart of Cairns Yidinji people comes the inspiring story of a courageous woman who set out to change the world! From the humble shores of the Aboriginal mission of Yarrabah, home to the Yidinji people in North Queensland all the way to the World Stage – BUKAL is the imagining of social justice warrior, traditional owner, elder, mother and Internationally recognised academic Henrietta Marrie’s extraordinary life realised on stage. As we travel from the Australian rainforest to Geneva and journey with an Australian woman who will stop at nothing to uncover injustice and return that which was stolen to its rightful place. Just like the spirit name that her grandfather spoke over the sacred fire, Bukal (black lawyer vine), she finds ways around the obstacles blocking her path. This is a story of resilience. Of passion that is ignited from the fire inside. Of great adventure. Never giving up…and most importantly of Connection.

The Burdekin Theatre is the home of arts and entertainment in the Burdekin Region playing host to a diverse range of live performances, conferences, meetings, seminars, weddings, exhibitions and many local events. The Burdekin Theatre can provide specialist light and sound requirements to make your event stand out. The venue features an impressive 473 seat raked auditorium with proscenium arch, fly tower and orchestra pit, supported by professional technical staff and state of the art facilities. The Theatre is wheelchair friendly, accessible by lift in the Theatre Foyer or by Door C on the floor level.

The Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC) is the largest convention and banqueting facility between Cairns and Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. This state-of-the-art $29m facility includes multiple versatile spaces including a 1090 seat auditorium and two plenary halls which, when fully extended, seat over 1450 guests theatre style or 800 guests banquet style. There are four meeting rooms. a 100 seat experimental theatre, two foyers, a selection of break out rooms, a dedicated event planner office and a registration desk. The centre is also the region's premier entertainment venue,hosting the region's largest concerts, cabaret and theatre performances. There are more than six 4-star quality hotels located within easy walking distance of the MECC and is approximately 10 minutes via taxi from Mackay Airport.

Cairns Little Theatre produces 5 major live stage productions each year plus numerous minor productions. The Rondo Theatre where performances are held is different to most live theatres, it is 'theatre in the round' where the stage is surrounded by the audience. To see if a performance is playing now please visit the Cairns Little Theatre website.

The Whitsunday Arts and Cultural Centre took a life of it's own in September 2014. In the heart of Airlie Beach The WACC is the largest purpose designed space for all types of events on the Whitsunday mainland. The building is an arts and cultural precinct, the interior design innovation in spatial planning is unconventional and fun. You enter the building via our discovery space that captures the stories of our region, our bars are styled from relics that represent the tropical lifestyle and tapestry of our local community throughout time. Spread across 2 levels The WACC features 2 bars and a rooftop cinema, 2 main function rooms with fully-equipped stages, excellent audio visual facilities and 2 break out meeting rooms. The building will be providing ongoing events, shows with visiting comedy acts and an outdoor cinema. Our Aboriginal Whispers of the Dreamtime show staring the Nulla Nulla tribe takes place every Friday at 7pm at our venue. Please click 'What's On' at the top of our page for bookings and more information. The team at the WACC have commenced planning phase for the gathering of the history and stories of the pioneers and people that have shaped Airlie Beach into the town it is today, we urge anyone that has stories, photographs or relics to come forward and contact us. The building can be utilised for weddings, parties, local arts/community groups, functions and conferences. With Christmas not far away we're encouraging locals to book their parties and work functions early.

Footlights combines a brilliant 2 hour comedy show with a delicious 3 course dinner into 1 unforgettable night. Footlights, perfect for any occasion, or just a great night out. Footlights it's for you!

Named after Rockhampton's former long-serving mayor, RBJ Pilbeam, the Pilbeam Theatre is located on the corner of Victoria Parade and Cambridge Streets, Rockhampton, overlooking the Fitzroy River. It is the focal point of a variety of events throughout the year including drama, dance, music, comedy and more. With seating for almost 1000 people (depending on configuration) the Pilbeam Theatre is the ideal venue for theatrical productions, small to large conferences, product demonstrations and launches, intimate cabarets and more.