Australia Day in the Big Shed

Enjoy a stellar country music line-up

26 January 2025

Rockhampton Showgrounds, Robert Schwarten Pavilion - entry via gate 5
Graeme Acton Way, Wandal Avenue QLD 4700

Get ready, Rockhampton! This Australia Day, we’re going undercover for an epic country music celebration that promises to deliver a "shed load of fun" at the Rockhampton Showgrounds. Join us on Sunday, 26 January 2025, for an awesome day filled with music, games, food, and true-blue Aussie spirit—all under the Big Shed!

What’s On

From 2:00pm, the Robert Schwarten Pavilion will transform into a buzzing hub of entertainment, featuring:

• Country Music Extravaganza: Enjoy live performances on the Kookaburra Stage by an incredible lineup of local and emerging country music stars, including:
  • Lewis McKee
  • Brad Butcher
  • Phoebe Jay
  • Rachael Dee
  • Kate Mahood
  • Blake Benecke
• Big Backyard Fun: Step outside to enjoy free rides, backyard games, and amusements on the lawn.
• Food & Markets: Savor delicious treats from a variety of food vendors, explore local markets, and quench your thirst at the licensed bar.
• Air-Conditioned Chill Zone: Take a break from the excitement in a comfortable, cool retreat inside the pavilion.

Free Fun for the Whole Family

This family-friendly event is free to attend and offers something for everyone. So, grab your mates, pack up the kids, and bring your Aussie pride to the Big Shed for a day filled with music, games, and celebration.

Don’t miss out on this true-blue Australia Day celebration. It’s time to come together and have a "shed load of fun" this Australia Day!

Check out the below program timetables and mark your calendars to join us for a true-blue Australia Day celebration.

Program

Kookaburra Stage

2pm	Blake Benecke
3pm	Kate Mahood
4pm	Rachael Dee
5pm	Phoebe Jay
6pm	Brad Butcher
7pm	Lewis McKee

Big Backyard

2:00pm	8:00pm	Amusement Rides
2:00pm	8:00pm	Bean bag Toss Drop In Activity
2:00pm	8:00pm	Snakes and Ladders Drop In Activity
2:00pm	8:00pm	Naughts and Crosses Drop In Activity
2:00pm	8:00pm	Lasso a Timber Cow Drop In Activity
2:30pm	3:15pm	Lasso a Timber Cow Competition
3:30pm	4:15pm	Toss the Thong Competition
4:30pm	8:00pm	Backyard Cricket Drop In Activity
5:30pm	6:30pm	Tug of War Kids Competition
6:30pm	7:30pm	Tug of War Adults Competition

 

The Kookaburra Stage program is proudly assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council. 

When

Location

Rockhampton Showgrounds, Robert Schwarten Pavilion, Graeme Acton Way, 4700, View Map