Exhibition opening of: 'Captured in Bronze' by Elizabeth Hersey, 'Urangan Pier After 100 Years' by Ellen Foulds, and 'Wanton, Wild and Unimagined' by Alison McDonald by Umbrella Studios.
Settle in as Gatakers Courtyard is transformed with free live music, drinks, food and art
Paint, decorate and personalise a cardboard pirate ship, then showcase your masterpiece in the Grand Parade at the Mary Poppins Festival.
Meet The Gauger and hear his stories of the Bond Store's past as you enjoy a tantalizing experience of regional ports, liqueurs and tasting platters. ​Sessions: 10am, 11.30am & 1pm
Enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon by the river and relish the free live music, lawn games, licensed bar and food stalls.
The Gothic horror story swoops the country in a gripping, critically-acclaimed production created by shake & stir.
A delightful, whimsical and uplifting ballet for the whole family.
26 Apr to 30 Jun - Brolga Theatre
Take the drama out of gift giving with a Brolga Theatre Gift Certificate.
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29 May to 2 Jul - Gatakers Artspace
An exhibition of entries to the annual Maryborough Arts Festival competition.
7 Jun to 30 Sep -
Hit the streets of Maryborough and step back to the future to discover some quirky characters who celebrate our industrial heritage.
16 Jun to 23 Jul - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
A love of sculpture and wildlife shared through the medium of bronze.
Contemporary images of Hervey Bay's iconic pier will be on display to commemorate 100 years since the Urangan Pier was opened.
23 Jun to 30 Jul - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
A playful exhibition of sculptured recycled plastics that stirs the imagination and evokes environmental reflection.
23 Jun to 23 Jul - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
National NAIDOC posters from 1972 to the present.
Fri 23 Jun - 5:15PM - Bond Store
A guided, theatrical, multimedia story trail experience through historic streets and parklands.
Fri 23 Jun - 6:00PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Fri 23 Jun - 8:00PM - Brolga Theatre
Adam Harvey and Beccy Cole perform their versions of the greatest country music duets delivered with high energy and a few laughs.
Sat 24 Jun - 9:00AM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Grow your arts practice and learn more about art and money.
Sat 24 Jun - 10:00AM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
A special school holiday workshop for Little Skippers and Mud Skippers with Alison McDonald
Sat 24 Jun - 12:30PM - Brolga Theatre
Race around the Maryborough CBD in an all-ability, amazing-race style event to raise money for the Hervey Bay Hospital Children’s Ward!
Sat 24 Jun - 5:00PM - Gatakers Artspace
Sun 25 Jun - 9:00AM - Queens Park
Ride the miniature MELSA trains or jump on board Whistle Stop's the Mary Ann, listen to the Maryborough Excelsior City Band and you treat yourself to a BBQ lunch.
Sun 25 Jun - 1:00PM - Ann Street Water Tank
Embark on a musical journey of discovery, underneath the Ann Street water tank. Experience the magical quality of this unexpected acoustic space with a curated music program by Ian Slater.
Sun 25 Jun - 1:00PM - Brolga Theatre
We invite families to join the fun. First, we will make a kite, then the kids can make it beautiful, after that we go out to the Riverstage Lawn and get airborne!
Sun 25 Jun - 2:00PM - Brolga Theatre
National Theatre Live brings the best of London theatre to Brolga's big screen. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Joshua McGuire and David Haig in Tom Stoppard’s production.
Mon 26 Jun - 9:00AM - Brolga Theatre
Get a taste of life in the circus with this Mary Poppins themed, week-long program taught by professional circus artists Alex Weckes-Huck and Ellie Cox.
Mon 26 Jun - 10:00AM - Brolga Theatre
Buckle up and take a trip back in time to the world of the dinosaurs! Two adventurous performers use science, circus, puppetry and imagination to give you a glimpse into history that you won’t forget.
Mon 26 Jun - 10:00AM - Maryborough Library
Join us for some shearious fun! Stories, songs and craft based around the well-known picture book "Where is the Green Sheep" by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek.
Mon 26 Jun - 10:00AM - Gatakers Artspace
Mon 26 to Tue 27 Jun - Gatakers Artspace
Explore mark-making with your own hand-made brushes with innovative and inspiring contemporary artist, Lorna Crane.
Mon 26 Jun - 10:00AM -
Join the team and using forensic science techniques, solve the crime that has all of Cherry Tree Lane a twitter – there is even a surprising twist in the tale!
Mon 26 Jun - 2:00PM - Brolga Theatre
Tue 27 Jun - 10:00AM - Hervey Bay Library
Tue 27 Jun - 10:00AM - Gatakers Artspace
Tue 27 Jun - 5:15PM - Bond Store
Tue 27 Jun - 7:00PM - Brolga Theatre
Wed 28 Jun - 10:00AM - Gatakers Artspace
Paint, decorate and personalise a cardboard pirate ship, then showcase your masterpiece in the Grand Parade at the Mary Poppins Festival. Workshops 10am - 1pm.
Wed 28 to Fri 30 Jun - Gatakers Artspace
Working outdoors and in studio, students will take their contemporary mark-making to a new level.
Wed 28 Jun - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Frank Marsh on piano, playing your old time favourite tunes.
Wed 28 Jun - 2:00PM - Maryborough Library
Get crafty and create your very own kaleidoscope and nature mobile.
Wed 28 Jun - 5:30PM - Maryborough City Hall
Experience a tale of drama, intrigue, corruption and true love - based on the characters who built and founded the city of Maryborough over 100 years ago.
Wed 28 Jun - 7:00PM - Brolga Theatre
Eight-time ARIA nominees Justice Crew are hitting the road bringing their hot new show to Maryborough.
Thu 29 Jun - 9:00AM - Brolga Theatre
Children 0-4. Join Mem Fox in exploring her latest work: "I'm Australian Too", and engage in discussions about Australian-ness and the history of Australian immigration.
Thu 29 Jun - 9:30AM - Brolga Theatre
The launch of the very special Fraser Coast Libraries "My First Library Card".
Thu 29 Jun - 10:00AM - Gatakers Artspace
Thu 29 Jun - 10:00AM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
A special school holiday workshop Painting on Canvas
Thu 29 Jun - 10:00AM - Brolga Theatre
Join acclaimed children's theatre writer and theatre actress, Nadia Sunde in a highly interactive (and hilarious) workshop that explores the world of writing and performing theatre.
Thu 29 Jun - 10:00AM - Hervey Bay Library
Thu 29 Jun - 10:30AM - Brolga Theatre
Children 5-8. Join Mem Fox in exploring her latest work: "I'm Australian Too", and engage in discussions about Australian-ness and the history of Australian immigration.
Thu 29 Jun - 1:00PM - Brolga Theatre
Children 9-11. Join Mem Fox in exploring her latest work: "I'm Australian Too", and engage in discussions about Australian-ness and the history of Australian immigration.
Thu 29 Jun - 2:00PM - Howard Library
Thu 29 Jun - 6:30PM - Brolga Theatre
Join virtuoso guitarist Michael Fix and cabaret chanteuse Nadia Sunde on stage as they present a caberet celebrating some of the greatest storytellers in popular music.
Thu 29 Jun - 7:00PM - Brolga Theatre
A special presentation by Mem Fox for parents, telling tales of success from read aloud parents and why reading to their children has changed their lives.
Fri 30 Jun - 9:00AM - Brolga Theatre
30 Jun to 1 Jul -
Join our team and using forensic science techniques, solve the crime that has all of Cherry Tree Lane a twitter – there is even a surprising twist in the tale!
Fri 30 Jun - 10:00AM - Brolga Theatre
Multi-award winning touring and recording artist Michael Fix, presents a breezy-style workshop on acoustic guitar, for players of all levels.
Fri 30 Jun - 10:00AM - Customs Residence
Help us turn our giant boat into the fiercest Pirate Ship the Mary has ever seen. Don't forget to wear old clothes.
Fri 30 Jun - 10:30AM - Brolga Theatre
Fri 30 Jun - 1:00PM - Brolga Theatre
Fri 30 Jun - 2:00PM - Brolga Theatre
Immerse yourself in the art of songwriting, with a master class workshop hosted by award winning songwriter and performer Nadia Sunde.
Fri 30 Jun - 5:00PM - Maryborough City Hall
Maryborough's City Heart comes to life in a Mary Poppins' themed street party. Why not get into the spirit and come dressed in your favourite heritage costume?
Sat 1 to Sun 2 Jul - Maryborough City Hall
Hands on demonstrations, cafe, raffles, show and tell, patchwork stalls, garage sale and quality handmade items.
Sat 1 Jul - 10:00AM - Portside Parklands
Maryborough's riverside parks and heritage streetscapes come to life just like the scenes from the Mary Poppins stories!
Sat 1 Jul - 10:00AM - Bond Store
Sun 2 Jul - 9:00AM - Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park
Sun 2 Jul - 3:00PM - Brolga Theatre
Mon 3 to Sun 30 Jul - Gatakers Artspace
Exploring the many and varied ways of mark-making, on canvas, paper & silk using a variety of tools and materials.
National NAIDOC posters from 1972 to the present will be displayed to Celebrate NAIDOC Week.
Lorna's abstract works are inspired by landscape.
Mon 3 Jul - 9:30AM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre
Flag Raising Ceremony, Awards Presentation & Morning Tea
Mon 3 Jul - 10:00AM - Tiaro Library
Mon 3 Jul - 10:00AM - Gatakers Artspace
Learn to draw with an experienced cartoonist illustrator.
Tue 4 Jul - 10:00AM - Hervey Bay Library
Let children's author/illustrator Dave Hackett unleash your inner-author!
Tue 4 Jul - 10:00AM - Gatakers Artspace
Create animals in clay. With the emphasis on fun learning, integrating imagination with new skills.
Tue 4 Jul - 12:00PM - Maryborough Library
Tue 4 Jul - 2:00PM - Maryborough Library
Tue 4 Jul - 2:00PM - Burrum Heads Library
Wed 5 Jul - 10:00AM - Gatakers Artspace
Wed 5 Jul - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Wed 5 Jul - 2:00PM - Maryborough Library
Use marbling ink to create beautiful designs on paper and other items.
Wed 5 Jul - 7:00PM - Brolga Theatre
The Royal Australian Navy Band (Sydney) will be joined by Guest Conductor Captain Ryan Nowlin; Assistant Director – The United States Marine Band (The President’s Own) to present a free public concert as part of the Maryborough Music Conference 2017.
Thu 6 Jul - 10:00AM - Hervey Bay Library
Thu 6 Jul - 10:00AM - Gatakers Artspace
Thu 6 Jul - 10:00AM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
A special school holiday workshop Indigenous Art celebrating NAIDOC week
Sat 8 Jul - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Meet The Gauger and hear his stories of the Bond Store's past as you enjoy a tantalizing experience of regional ports, liqueurs and tasting platters.
Sat 8 Jul - 7:30PM - Brolga Theatre
An exceptional opportunity to experience the mastery of internationally celebrated musicians, conductors and composers.
Wed 12 Jul - 10:00AM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Monthly workshop for children aged 3-5.
Wed 12 Jul - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 15 Jul - 10:00AM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Monthly workshops for children aged 5-8.
Sat 15 Jul - 1:00PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Monthly workshops for children aged 9-14.
Sat 15 Jul - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Sun 16 Jul - 6:00PM - Brolga Theatre
Dance, as you have never seen it before. Dance at it’s highest level blended with a unique variety of musical instruments and genres.
Mon 17 Jul - 8:00PM - Brolga Theatre
Free from the constraints of the small screen and revelling in the freedom, anarchy and sheer joy of performing live with a rotating cast of legends and up and coming young stars.
Tue 18 Jul - 7:00PM - Brolga Theatre
Cirque Africa is a vibrant and highly entertaining blockbuster production which transports you to the positive side of Africa through modern stage a performance.
Wed 19 Jul - 10:00AM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
The Art Conversation tours provide people living with dementia an opportunity to connect with the world in enriching and life-enhancing ways.
Wed 19 Jul - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 22 Jul - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Sat 22 Jul - 7:45PM - Brolga Theatre
The Best Of Air Supply is a tribute show that delivers a captivating 2 hour live concert recreating the definitive sound of Air Supply.
Sun 23 Jul - 2:00PM - Brolga Theatre
Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna, the music capital of the world – and he’s determined to make a splash.
Mon 24 Jul - 7:00PM - Brolga Theatre
Wed 26 Jul - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Thu 27 Jul - 7:30PM - Brolga Theatre
28 Jul to 3 Sep - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Exploring the interplay between the fresh water ecosystem of the Mary River and the salt water eco system of Hervey Bay.
Sat 29 to Sun 30 Jul - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 29 Jul - 2:30PM - Bond Store
31 Jul to 27 Aug - Gatakers Artspace
Celebrating 50 years of arts and craft in Maryborough.
Students' works across a range of creative fields including visual art, performing arts, design and technology.
Tue 1 Aug - 11:30AM - Brolga Theatre
Tue 1 Aug - 12:00PM - Maryborough Library
Tue 1 Aug - 7:30PM - Brolga Theatre
Wed 2 Aug - 10:00AM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Wed 2 Aug - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Thu 3 Aug - 11:00AM - Brolga Theatre
A delightful morning of entertainment and laughter with a show-stopping program of performances.
4 Aug to 10 Sep - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
The annual competition exhibition attracts entries of 2D mediums from across Australia.
Fri 4 Aug - 6:00PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Exhibition opening of: 'The Fresh and The Salt' by Susan Zela Bissett and '34th Annual Competitive Art Competition' by Hervey Bay Art Society.
Sat 5 Aug - 7:30AM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Hervey Bay Friends of the Gallery invite you to come along on the Maleny Bus Trip.
Sat 5 Aug - 9:00AM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Grow your arts practice and learn more about exhibition practices.
Sat 5 Aug - 10:00AM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 5 Aug - 1:00PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 5 Aug - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Sat 5 Aug - 6:00PM - Bond Store
Take to the streets and discover the art of storytelling on this guided tour.
Wed 9 Aug - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 12 Aug - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 16 Aug - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 19 Aug - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 23 Aug - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 26 Aug - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 30 Aug - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 2 Sep - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Sat 2 Sep - 6:00PM - Bond Store
Tue 5 Sep - 12:00PM - Maryborough Library
Wed 6 Sep - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 9 Sep - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 13 Sep - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 16 Sep - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 20 Sep - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 23 Sep - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 27 Sep - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 30 Sep - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 4 Oct - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 7 Oct - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Sat 7 Oct - 6:00PM - Bond Store
Wed 11 Oct - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 14 Oct - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 18 Oct - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 21 Oct - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 25 Oct - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 28 Oct - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 1 Nov - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 4 Nov - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Sat 4 Nov - 6:00PM - Bond Store
Wed 8 Nov - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 11 Nov - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 15 Nov - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 18 Nov - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 22 Nov - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 25 Nov - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 29 Nov - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 2 Dec - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Sat 2 Dec - 6:00PM - Bond Store
Wed 6 Dec - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 9 Dec - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 13 Dec - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 16 Dec - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 20 Dec - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 23 Dec - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 27 Dec - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 30 Dec - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 3 Jan - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 6 Jan - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 10 Jan - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 13 Jan - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 17 Jan - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 20 Jan - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 24 Jan - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 27 Jan - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 31 Jan - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 3 Feb - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Sat 3 Feb - 6:00PM - Bond Store
Wed 7 Feb - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 10 Feb - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 14 Feb - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 17 Feb - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 21 Feb - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 24 Feb - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 28 Feb - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 3 Mar - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Sat 3 Mar - 6:00PM - Bond Store
Wed 7 Mar - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 10 Mar - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Wed 14 Mar - 1:30PM - Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Sat 17 Mar - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Sat 24 Mar - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Sat 31 Mar - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Sat 7 Apr - 2:30PM - Bond Store
Sat 7 Apr - 6:00PM - Bond Store
Sat 5 May - 6:00PM - Bond Store
Sat 2 Jun - 6:00PM - Bond Store
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