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Within 50 km of Rockhampton
Live Music & Concerts Allenstown, QLD
Dust off the denim, crank the Walkman, and get ready to spice things up. This isn't just trivia, it's a full-blown 80s/90s revival. Rewind the clock and relive the decades that gave us big hair, bold fashion, and absolute bangers. This is drag trivia with a retro twist, where ca…
Markets & Expos Yeppoon, QLD
Drop by the Yeppoon Community Market every Saturday and buy direct from the local Capricorn Coast Producers. Here you will find a wide selection of 'picked yesterday produce' from freshly made pasta and pickled eggs, fresh fruit and vegetables including unique and rare finds suc…
Sports & Recreation Berserker, QLD
This year there will be 105 teams in the closed competition with the competition fishing zone commencing 400 metres from the Fitzroy River Barrage. The fishing zone includes the beautiful waters of Livingstone Shire Council and Rockhampton Regional Council, extending out to Kepp…
Markets & Expos Emu Park, QLD
Emu Park Picnic Markets are organised by the Emu Park Lions and held on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Emu Park Picnic Markets have over a hundred stalls providing a wide range of new and used goodies. Grab yourself some usual market bargains like fresh produce, plants, preserve…
Live Music & Concerts Emu Park, QLD
Emu Park Oktoberfest brings a taste of Bavaria to the Capricorn Coast with a lively day of music, dancing, traditional German food and imported German biers. Bell Park comes alive with the sounds of live music and the unmistakable atmosphere of Oktoberfest. Traditional favourite…
Festivals & Fairs Rockhampton, QLD
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Come along on the Family Fun Day and have a great morning! The Purrey Steam Tram will run and there will be market stalls, car displays, community group displays, live music, dancers and lots more. There will also be a sausage sizzle and food for sale. A great day for the whole…
Live Music & Concerts Rockhampton City, QLD
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Aussie comedy legend and icon - Chopper - is celebrating his 20th anniversary of making us laugh. Catch two decades of Chopper's funniest bits and hardest hits, from The Ronnie Johns Half Hour to today, including The Weather Sketch, HTFU Australia, Shopping at Bunnings and more…
Markets & Expos Yeppoon, QLD
Fig Tree Creek Markets are organised by Keppel Coast Arts and held on the first Sunday of each month in Merv Anderson Park, adjacent to the Capricorn Coast Tourist Information Centre at Ross Creek Roundabout, Yeppoon. The once-a-month markets are filled with handmade, locally de…
Live Music & Concerts The Keppels, QLD
Get excited, Sunset Sessions is set to return on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The lineup will be revealed in early 2026, so stay tuned for the magic that awaits! Sunset Sessions is an annual Australian island music festival held by the Great Keppel Island Hideaway team. The Fest…
Classes & Workshops Wandal, QLD
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Looking for something FUN to do in Rockhampton? This is it. Gain hands-on skills as you assemble geometric patterns and lay tesserae. A super fun class! The instructors were extremely helpful. Highly recommended Rockhampton Showgrounds (James Lawrence Pavillion B) 20-21-22 Novem…
Classes & Workshops Wandal, QLD
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Looking for something FUN to do Rockhampton? This is it. Gain hands-on skills as you paint your ceramic bowl and explore creative designs. A super fun class! The instructors were extremely helpful. Highly recommended Rockhampton Showgrounds (James Lawrence Pavillion B) 20-21-22…
Festivals & Fairs Mount Morgan, QLD
The Mount Morgan Twilight Christmas Concert is set to “make the season bright” as local artists join to "sing in Christmas". Along with the entertainment there will also be the Buy Local Draw and the announcement of the Christmas Lights Winners. Santa will also arrive with treat…
Food & Drink The Keppels, QLD
Celebrate Christmas Lunch on Great Keppel Island and swap the heat of the kitchen for ocean breezes and island time. Bring the whole family together to celebrate Christmas Day in tropical paradise, surrounded by stunning sea views, relaxed island vibes, and a delicious Christmas…
Festivals & Fairs Yeppoon, QLD
Based in Yeppoon, the gateway to the Capricorn Coast and the wonders of the Southern Great Barrier Reef and Keppel Bay Islands, the annual Capricorn Film Festival is Central Queensland's premier film arts festival destination event spanning five days and showcasing the best in a…
Sports & Recreation Rosslyn, QLD
Held over the first weekend in February 2027, the Capricorn King of Kings will host saltwater, freshwater, boat, kayak, shore, bait/lure, spear and free-diving fishermen from over Australia. Anglers of all ages and skill levels will compete from midnight Thursday 4th February to…
Markets & Expos Wandal, QLD
Get ready for the ultimate feast of BBQ, Bands and Bulls! Smoked is rolling into Rockhampton and it's so much more than just a BBQ festival. Think slow-cooked meats sizzling from the best pitmasters and vendors, ice-cold craft beers flowing at the pop-up Big Beer Festival, and a…
Live Music & Concerts Rockhampton City, QLD
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Kings of Country Rock is a spectacular two-hour concert celebrating the timeless music of two of America's greatest country rock bands – the Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Part One showcases the unforgettable hits of the Eagles, the highest-selling American band in U.S…
Classes & Workshops Yeppoon, QLD
Paint Juicy hosts a 1980s and 1990s singalong paint and sip session in Yeppoon on the Capricorn Coast. Guests gather for an evening of guided painting set to 1980s and 1990s music, with a host artist leading the group through a step by step canvas while live vocals and a curated…
Sports & Recreation Rockhampton, QLD
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Tyres will smoke, engines will roar and the streets of Rockhampton will come alive as Rockynats returns with three massive days of horsepower, car culture and community celebration. Queensland's largest car and bike festival, Rockynats transforms the city into an action‑packed m…
Live Music & Concerts Wandal, QLD
Beef Australia exists for the advancement of the Australian beef community and organises a triennial world-class event that promotes, advances, and celebrates a sustainable beef industry. Beef Australia 2027 will be held in Rockhampton for a week-long exhibition and celebration…
Classes & Workshops Yeppoon, QLD
The Capricorn Coast Writers Festival is a vibrant regional celebration of books, storytelling and creativity, held in the beautiful seaside town of Yeppoon on Queensland's Capricorn Coast. Bringing together acclaimed Australian authors, emerging writers and passionate readers, t…
Sports & Recreation Yeppoon, QLD
Make a weekend of it at the Yeppoon Running Festival, one of Central Queensland's biggest running events. Held on the beautiful Capricorn Coast, the festival welcomes thousands of runners, families and supporters to Yeppoon for a weekend that's as much about enjoying the destina…
Festivals & Fairs Wandal, QLD
The Rocky Swap is Australia's 3rd largest swap, held every year on the first Saturday in August at the Rockhampton Showgrounds. With over 1,100 sites, The Rocky Swap, is one of Queensland's largest annual swap events, running since 1997. You will find car, bike and truck parts,…
Sports & Recreation The Keppels, QLD
Home to 17 pristine beaches, coral reefs, and an abundance of island and marine life, Great Keppel Island is truly a place like no other. SwimAroundKeppel (SAK) features a circumnavigation island swim in tropical waters and covers a total distance of 20 kilometres – one of Austr…
Live Music & Concerts Rosslyn, QLD
Live music every Sunday at The Waterline Restaurant from 1 pm to 4 pm. Come and enjoy the tunes from amazing local artists. Book your table and enjoy a meal from their multi-award winning restaurant. Bookings are essential via the website link or call (07) 4933 6244.
