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 09 Jan 2026 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
The Bayton Award 2025 Finalist Exhibition 09 Jan 2026 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
Great Western Hotel Bull Riding Series 25 Jan 2026 Saddle up for a double dose of bull riding this weekend! The 2026 Great Western Hotel Bull Riding Series features junior daredevils and seasoned pros and promises to be high-octane action for all ages. Great Western Hotel, 37-39 Stanley Street Rockhampton, QLD 4700, 4700 Tagged as: , Major events, Sports
Australia Day 26 Jan 2026 A free country music concert at Rockhampton Showgrounds as part of the Rockhampton Region’s 2026 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 2026 Pack your tackle boxes and fuel up the boat, baramundi season opens on the 1st of February! Tagged as: , Kids & family, Sports
TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras 05 Feb 2026 Calling all Swifties - make a ‘sweet escape’ to the world of Taylor Swift with THE UNOFFICIAL TRIBUTE SHOW - TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift Music! Pilbeam Theatre, Victoria Parade &, Cambridge St, Rockhampton City QLD, 4700 Tagged as: , Music & arts
Smoked 06 Feb 2026 Get ready for the ultimate feast of BBQ, Bands, Bulls – Smoked is rolling into Rockhampton on 6 & 7 February, and it’s so much more than just a BBQ festival. Rockhampton Showgrounds, New Exhibition Road, Wandal QLD 4700, 4700 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Kids & family, Music & arts
One More Night of... Phil Collins 06 Feb 2026 One More Night of ...Phil Collins pays tribute to one of the best-selling artists of all time; English singer/song writer and drummer, Phil Collins. Pilbeam Theatre, Victoria Parade &, Cambridge St, Rockhampton City QLD, 4700 Tagged as: , Music & arts
Rockaria - The ELO Experience 07 Feb 2026 ROCKARIA - THE ELO EXPERIENCE is a tribute to the unforgettable sound of Jeff Lynne's The Electric Light Orchestra. Pilbeam Theatre, Victoria Parade &, Cambridge St, Rockhampton City QLD, 4700 Tagged as: , Music & arts