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Past Event

Mac the Knife

07 Aug 2026

Friday

Show 7:30pm

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Next at The Chippo Hotel 6 Nov · Penny Red - 'Good as Dead' Single Release · $18 More by MAC THE KNIFE View artist page

Venue

The Chippo Hotel

Chippendale, Sydney • 300 cap

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Fri, 7 Aug

7:30pm

About this event

Sydney post-punk outfit Mac the Knife are doing a run of headline shows across Australia this July and August, fresh off the single 'Take Me to the Meeting'. The band's known for driving rhythms, wiry guitars, and live sets that turn small rooms into sweaty singalongs. Expect new material alongside the tracks that built their following.

Set Times

Starts 7:30pm
MAC THE KNIFE ★ TBA

Times are as listed by the venue or ticket provider and can change — check with them before you go.

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What time does MAC THE KNIFE start?

The show at The Chippo Hotel is listed to start at 7:30pm on Friday, 7 August 2026. Set times for MAC THE KNIFE haven't been announced, and a listed start is often when doors open. Times are as listed by the venue or ticket provider and can change — check with them before you go.

Where is The Chippo Hotel located?

The Chippo Hotel is located at 87-91 Abercrombie St, Chippendale, NSW. The venue has a capacity of 300 people.

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Location

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