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Past Event

Thirsty Merc

15 May 2026

Friday

Show 7:00pm

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This event was on Friday, 15 May 2026.
Next at Leichhardt Hotel 31 Oct · HALLOWEEN HOEDOWN · $12 Next by Thirsty Merc 5 Nov · Imperial Hotel Eumundi · $62

Venue

Leichhardt Hotel

Rockhampton, Brisbane

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Fri, 15 May

7:00pm

About this event

2026 ENCORE SHOWS!Thirsty Merc tours are reaching legendary status, and the band has announced a host of ‘Encore Shows’ for 2026 after their successful ‘Summer Live 25’ Tour. The band has been furnishing audiences with quintessential soundtracks to Aussie summers for well over two decades now, and on the upcoming run, fans will be treated to electric and passionately performed live versions of ‘Someday, Someday,’ ’20 Good Reasons,’ ‘Mousetrap Heart,’ ‘In The Summertime,’ ‘The Good Life,’ ‘Tommy and Krista’ and other Merc classics.Thirsty Merc formed in 2002, recorded their Debut album in 2003, sold over 250,000 albums (one double platinum, one platinum), received 5 ARIA nominations, garnered an APRA song of the year nomination, received extensive national airplay for multiple singles and videos and has toured constantly since the mid noughties. The band’s song ‘In The Summertime’ has just been signed on again for Series 19(!) of hit TV show ‘Bond

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Set Times

Starts 7:00pm
Thirsty Merc ★ 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 Thirsty Merc start?

The show at Leichhardt Hotel is listed to start at 7:00pm on Friday, 15 May 2026. Set times for Thirsty Merc 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 Leichhardt Hotel located?

Leichhardt Hotel is located at Crn Denham St & Bolsover St, Rockhampton, QLD.

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