Past Event

Thirsty Merc

03 May 2026

Sunday

Show 7:00pm

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This event was on Sunday, 3 May 2026.

Next at Burleigh Town Hotel 30 Oct · Halloween Weekender · $45 Next by Thirsty Merc 5 Nov · Imperial Hotel Eumundi · $62

Venue

Burleigh Town Hotel

West Burleigh, Gold Coast

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Sun, 3 May

7:00pm

About this event

Thirsty Merc are bringing their 2026 Encore Shows to Burleigh Town Hotel, Gold Coast on Sunday 3 May of the long weekend.After a huge run of shows and the wildly successful Summer Live 25 tour, they’re back with another round of encore dates, serving up the ultimate soundtrack to an Aussie long weekend. Expect a big, feel-good set loaded with classics like Someday, Someday, 20 Good Reasons, Mousetrap Heart, In The Summertime, The Good Life, Tommy and Krista, plus plenty more fan favourites.Formed in 2002, Thirsty Merc have spent over two decades delivering hit after hit, with over 250,000 albums sold, multiple ARIA nominations, and songs that still dominate singalongs around the country. In The Summertime remains an absolute anthem, and has even been re-signed for Series 19 of Bondi Rescue.Lock in your long weekend plans and make it a proper Sunday session with The Merc. Tickets will move fast, so jump on them early.Lead Singer Rai Thistlethwayte says in his own words: ‘We can’t

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Set Times

Show Starts 7:00pm

Thirsty Merc ★ 7:00pm~

Times marked ~ are estimates. Arrive early to avoid missing your favourite acts. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

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Thirsty Merc — Setlist

Here's the actual setlist from the show on 3 May 2026.

Beds are Burning
Now or Never
The Hard Way
I Wish Somebody Would Build a Bridge (So I Can Get Over Myself)
Mousetrap Heart
Someday, Someday
The Good Life
My Completeness
Those Eyes
No Sugar
Tommy and Krista
20 Good Reasons

Encore

In the Summertime

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Thirsty Merc start?

Thirsty Merc is scheduled to perform at 7:00pm on Sunday, 3 May 2026 at Burleigh Town Hotel. Arrive early to get a good spot. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

Where is Burleigh Town Hotel located?

Burleigh Town Hotel is located at Cnr Tsipura & Township Drv, West Burleigh, QLD.

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Location

Cnr Tsipura & Township Drv, West Burleigh Get Directions →

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Thirsty Merc

Venue

Tickets

Date & Time

About this event

Set Times

Catch Thirsty Merc Again

Artists

Thirsty Merc — Setlist

Encore

Frequently Asked Questions

What Gold Coast is getting tickets for

NEXUS INFERNO - Halloween Rave

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🎵 What Did They Play?

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🌙 The Night That Was — Sunday, 3 May 2026

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