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.
Caulfield Cup 18 Oct 2025 Spring Racing glamour at the RJC Caulfield Cup. Enjoy all the things you know and love about the races at this premier event. Callaghan Park, Reaney St, Rockhampton QLD 4701, 4701 Tagged as: , Major events, Sports
Letters to Santa 28 Oct 2025 Post your letters to Santa at our North Pole Express Letterbox. You’ll find it outside Customs House on Quay Street from 28 October. If you place your letter to Santa inside by Monday 8 December, we'll ensure Santa Claus writes back to you before Christmas Day. Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family, Christmas
Fitzroy River Barra Bash 28 Oct 2025 Join the ultimate fishing battle at the 2025 Fitzroy River Barra Bash. Fitzroy River & Frenchville Sports Club, 105 Clifton St, Berserker QLD, 4701 Tagged as: , Kids & family, Major events, Sports
Opera in the Caves 31 Oct 2025 Descend into one of nature’s most extraordinary concert halls for an unforgettable operatic experience. Capricorn Caves, 30 Olsens Caves Rd, The Caves QLD, 4702 Tagged as: , Music & arts
The Bayton Award 2025 Finalist Exhibition 22 Nov 2025 Rockhampton Museum of Art will host 'The Bayton Award', an art prize and exhibition open to all forms of art media created by Central Queensland artists. Rockhampton Museum of Art, 220 Quay Street, Rockhampton QLD, 4700 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals
Rockhampton Heritage Village Christmas Markets 29 Nov 2025 Enjoy an evening of browsing unique and festive market stalls, indulging in tasty food and beverages at the Rockhampton Heritage Village Christmas Markets. Rockhampton Heritage Village, 296 Boundary Road, Parkhurst, Rockhampton, QLD 4700, 4701 Tagged as: , Major events, Markets & popup shops
Radiance 29 Nov 2025 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 02 Dec 2025 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
CBD Christmas Fair 06 Dec 2025 Join us to welcome the festive season with free arts and craft activities for the kids, market stalls, food vendors, outdoor cinema, photos with Santa and the official lighting of the Christmas Tree. Quay Street and Riverside Precinct, Quay Street, Rockhampton, 4700 Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family, Christmas