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Past Event

Thirsty Merc

16 May 2026

Saturday

Show 7:00pm

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This event was on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
Next at The Strand Hotel 6 Nov · Conrad Sewell - Acoustic Tour · $55 Next by Thirsty Merc 5 Nov · Imperial Hotel Eumundi · $62

Venue

The Strand Hotel

Yeppoon, Brisbane

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Sat, 16 May

7:00pm

About this event

Thirsty Merc are bringing their 2026 Encore Shows to The Strand Hotel, Yeppoon on Saturday 16 May.After a huge run of tours and the massively successful Summer Live 25 run, the band is heading back out for a fresh round of shows packed with the songs that have soundtracked Aussie summers for more than two decades. Expect a high-energy, sing-your-head-off set featuring classics like Someday, Someday, 20 Good Reasons, Mousetrap Heart, In The Summertime, The Good Life, Tommy and Krista, plus plenty more fan favourites.Since forming in 2002, Thirsty Merc have carved out an iconic place in Australian music, selling over 250,000 albums, earning multiple ARIA nominations, and keeping their hits on heavy rotation nationwide. In The Summertime remains a certified anthem, and has even been re-signed for Series 19 of Bondi Rescue.If you’re keen for a big night of feel-good Australian hits, huge choruses, and a crowd singing every word, don’t miss this one. Tickets will move fast, so jump on t

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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 The Strand Hotel is listed to start at 7:00pm on Saturday, 16 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 The Strand Hotel located?

The Strand Hotel is located at 2 Normanby St, Yeppoon, QLD.

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