Rockynats Rare Spares Rockynats is Rockhampton's premier car festival, with drags, burnouts, show and shine and an entertainment spectacular, this is one event you should add to your calendar!
River Festival A weekend of art, culture, live music, entertainment, food trucks and market stalls as the Rockhampton riverside precinct comes to life to celebrate the Rockhampton River Festival.
CapriCon The largest single-day pop culture convention in CQ showcasing a wide spectrum of pop culture including comics, collectibles, cosplay, anime, medieval, gaming, art, steampunk and more.
Rocky's Ultimate Cash Catch 22 Dec 2024 This fishing competition puts the spotlight on one of our local stars - king threadfin salmon - and gives you the chance to land some impressive prizes along the way. Fitzroy River & Frenchville Sports Club, 105 Clifton St, Berserker QLD, 4701 Tagged as: , Kids & family, Major events, Sports
Radiance 22 Dec 2024 This December, RADIANCE illuminates the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens for an immersive, Christmas-themed LUNA light journey. Rockhampton Botanic Gardens, 100 Spencer Street, West Rockhampton, 4700 Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family, Christmas
Christmas Lights Tour 22 Dec 2024 Rockhampton has come to life with festive cheer as residents across the region put their homes on show for locals and tourists to join in their seasonal celebrations. View these Christmas Displays via our Self Guided Tour. Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family, Christmas
Kix Country Rockin Rocky 2024 28 Dec 2024 4 Days of Country in Rocky! Headlined by James Johnston with a line-up of incredible Aussie mates including Zac & George, Robbie Mortimer, Tyla Rodrigues, Melanie Dyer and local pals Brad Butcher, Denvah & Angelo Conway. The Great Western Hotel, 39 Stanley Street, Rockhampton, 4700 Tagged as: , Music & arts, Christmas
NYE Light up the Sky 31 Dec 2024 The Riverside precinct will come alive with food vendors plus a fireworks display at 7.30pm and midnight. Riverside Precinct, Quay St, Rockhampton QLD, 4700 Tagged as: , Kids & family, Major events, Markets & popup shops
Australia Day in the Big Shed 26 Jan 2025 A free country music concert at Rockhampton Showgrounds as part of the Rockhampton Region’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations Rockhampton Showgrounds, Robert Schwarten Pavilion, Graeme Acton Way, 4700 Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family, Music & arts
Barramundi Season Opens 01 Feb 2025 Pack your tackle boxes and fuel up the boat, baramundi season opens on the 1st of February! Tagged as: , Kids & family, Sports
Big Beer Festival 08 Feb 2025 Local craft beers, epic entertainment and beer-related challenges await at the 2025 Big Beer Festival. Rockhampton Showgrounds, New Exhibition Road, Wandal QLD 4700, 4700 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Music & arts
St Patrick's Race Day 15 Mar 2025 Don your emerald best for Rockhampton's St Patrick's Day Races! Callaghan Park transforms into a sea of green, offering thrilling horse racing and Irish-inspired revelry for punters and partygoers alike. Callaghan Park, Reaney St, Rockhampton QLD 4701, 4701 Tagged as: , Major events, Sports