Major annual events

Christmas Lights Launch

Date: Friday 8 December 2023
Time: 5pm – 8.30pm
Location: Churchill Park, Rockingham Foreshore

Rockingham Foreshore lit up at the official launch of the City’s Christmas lights display.

There was lots of festive fun for the whole family, including a visit from Santa, on-stage entertainment and roaming characters, children’s craft activities, a synthetic ice rink, a sensory-friendly chill-out zone, a snow pit, food vendors and the turning on of the Christmas lights at 8pm.

Attendees were also able to enjoy time with Santa and at the ice rink beyond the event, on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December.

Fireworks over the coast.

New Year's Eve

Date: Sunday 31 December 2023
Time: 5pm – 12am
Location: Churchill Park, Rockingham Foreshore

We said farewell to 2023 and celebrated the New Year in style.

WA Rockers Birds of Tokyo headlined our event, taking the stage between the spectacular 9pm and midnight fireworks.

There was also performances by Big Horn Productions and local acts, roaming entertainment, amusement rides, face painting, a glitter station, children's activities, a sensory-friendly chill-out zone and food vendors.

A large crowd of people enjoying an Australia Day picnic in Churchill Park

Celebrate Australia Day in Rockingham

Date: Saturday 27 January 2024
Time: 5pm – 8.45pm
Location: Churchill Park, Rockingham Foreshore

We celebrated our nation with a special event for the whole community at the City's iconic Rockingham Foreshore.

Featuring a fireworks display, live music, the Bluey and Bingo Live Interactive Experience, roaming entertainment, children's activities, a sensory-friendly chill-out zone and food vendors, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

A crowd watching an orchestral performance on stage at the Village Green.

Symphony on the Green

Date: Saturday 17 February 2024
Time: 5.30pm – 9pm
Location: Village Green, Flinders Lane, Rockingham

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO), conductor Jen Winley, and vocalists Solomon Pitt and Melissa Erpen presented a magical musical evening for the whole family at the Village Green.

Filled with all your favourites from the stage and screen, plus more musical surprises, performed by WASO and superstar soloists.