Rockhampton River Festival

Next date: Friday, 24 July 2026 | 05:00 PM to 10:15 PM

An upwards shot of Tom Busby playing guitar and singing on stage at the Rockhampton River Festival with purple lights illuminating the background. — Celebrate Rockhampton's region is rich art, music and culture.

Celebrate our River City

24-26 July, 2026

Rockhampton Riverside Precinct
Quay Street, Rockhampton QLD 4700

Winter has arrived, and with it, one of the biggest festivals in the year on the Rockhampton calendar.

From 24-26 July 2026, the Rockhampton Riverside Precinct comes to life in a kaleidoscope of colour, culture, and celebration to captivate audiences of all ages.

Rockhampton River Festival is a vibrant celebration of music, art, food and culture that showcases the region with unforgettable experiences, live entertainment, workshops, epic food and so much more.

Best of all, entry is free to all who come to experience this amazing event.

To view the full program of events, map of the Riverside Precinct and more, download the free Rockhampton Events app (from the App Store or Google Play) and select the 'Rockhampton River Festival' to plan your visit.

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