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every season, events are the reason!

Rockhampton's year-round events calendar offers something for everyone. From adrenaline-pumping motorsports to cultural festivals, art exhibitions, family-friendly fun, and gourmet food experiences, there's something happening during every season in our city.

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Barramundi Season Opens

04 Oct 2026 Pack your tackle boxes and fuel up the boat, baramundi season opens on the 1st of February!

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Sports

Too Deadly: Ten Years of Tarnanthi

04 Oct 2026 Tarnanthi is a national festival of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, presented by the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA).

Rockhampton Museum of Art, 220 Quay Street, Rockhampton QLD, 4700

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals

Macy Gray

07 Oct 2026 Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and soul sensation Macy Gray is coming to Rockhampton with her biggest tour yet.

Pilbeam Theatre, Victoria Parade &, Cambridge St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, 4700

Tagged as: , Music & arts

Oktoberfest

10 Oct 2026 You better Beer-lieve it! Get ready to experience Rockhampton’s largest Bavaraian celebration!

Rockhampton Riverside Precinct, Quay Street, Rockhampton QLD, 4700

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Major events

Caulfield Cup

17 Oct 2026 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

Artisans of CQ Handmade Markets

17 Oct 2026 Showcasing beautiful and unique local handmade crafts, flavours and live music at the Rockhampton Showgrounds.

Rockhampton Showgrounds, New Exhibition Rd, Wandal QLD 4700, 4700

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Markets & popup shops

Great Western Hotel Bull Riding Series

17 Oct 2026 Saddle up up for the 2026 Great Western Hotel Bull Riding Series on Saturday 17th October! From junior daredevils to seasoned pros, this event promises high-octane action for all ages.

Great Western Hotel, 37-39 Stanley Street Rockhampton, QLD 4700, 4700

Tagged as: , Major events, Sports

Fitzroy River Barra Bash

18 Oct 2026 Join the ultimate fishing battle at the 2026 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

06 Nov 2026 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