Past Event

Thirsty Merc

01 May 2026

Friday

Show 7:00pm

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This event was on Friday, 1 May 2026.

Next at Mansfield Arena 31 Oct · HollowFest 2026 · $35 Next by Thirsty Merc 5 Nov · Imperial Hotel Eumundi · $62

Venue

Mansfield Arena

Mansfield, Brisbane

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Fri, 1 May

7:00pm

About this event

Thirsty Merc are back with 2026 Encore Shows, hitting Mansfield Arena on Friday 1 May.After a massive run of tours and the hugely successful Summer Live 25 run, Thirsty Merc are bringing the songs that defined Aussie summers straight back to the stage. Expect a loud, feel-good set packed with classics like Someday, Someday, 20 Good Reasons, Mousetrap Heart, In The Summertime, The Good Life, Tommy and Krista and plenty more Merc favourites.Formed in 2002, Thirsty Merc have spent over two decades doing what they do best. Big hooks, huge choruses, and live shows that punch well above their weight. With over 250,000 albums sold, multiple ARIA nominations, and In The Summertime still a national anthem (and even re-signed for Series 19 of Bondi Rescue), this is a band with serious legacy and plenty left in the tank.Frontman Rai Thistlethwayte sums it up best: the crowds have been unreal, the tours have been all-time, and they’re only getting more inspired to keep it rolling.If you want a p

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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 1 May 2026.

(Don't Fear) The Reaper (Blue Öyster Cult cover)
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 Friday, 1 May 2026 at Mansfield Arena. 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 Mansfield Arena located?

Mansfield Arena is located at 181 Wecker Road, Mansfield, QLD.

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Location

181 Wecker Road, Mansfield 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

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