SPARK! Wood Street to reignite in June  

Published on 26 May 2025

After a strong wind warning snuffed out SPARK three weekends ago, the exciting pop-up event is set to reignite from Thursday, June 12, to Sunday, June 15.

After the event was postponed, organisers sprang into action to reorganise the dozens of activities and attractions scheduled to activate the old cinema car park on Wood and Gordon streets.

SPARK will now ignite with an evening networking event from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, June 12, and will then be followed by three days of continuous activations and activities.

SPARK will run from 9am to 9pm on Friday (June 13) and Saturday (June 14), and on Sunday (June 15) the fun will kick on from 9am to 2pm.

The site will be buzzing with live music, art, food, kids' activities, workshops and pop-up performances – all free to attend, with a small selection of optional paid experiences.

At the event, residents will also have an opportunity provide further feedback on the Mackay Waterfront Place Strategy.  This strategy will be used to help make the Mackay Waterfront, City Centre and Riverside a more active and vibrant place for everyone.

For more information on this exciting pop-up event, make sure you follow the Mackay City Centre and Waterfront Facebook page or visit their webpage (www.mackaywaterfront.com.au).