Major annual events

Christmas Lights Launch

Date: Friday 5 December 2025
Time: 5pm – 8.30pm
Location: Churchill Park, Rockingham Foreshore

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

There was plenty of festive fun for the whole family, including a visit from Santa, stage performances, an Adventure Zone, roaming entertainment, children’s crafts, market stalls, a snow pit and snowball target zone, food vendors and the turning on of the Christmas lights at 8pm.

Fireworks over the Rockingham Foreshore

New Year's Eve

Date: Wednesday 31 December 2025
Time: 5pm – 12am
Location: Churchill Park and Bell Park, Rockingham Foreshore

We welcomed 2026 in style with our premier annual event on New Year's Eve.

Sheppard took the stage between the 9pm and midnight fireworks. There was also roaming entertainment, amusement rides, face painting, children's craft activities, a low-sensory chill-out zone and food vendors.

A crowd enjoys a children's stage performance at an Australia Day event in Churchill Park

Celebrate Australia Day

Date: Monday 26 January 2026
Time: 5pm – 8.45pm
Location: Churchill Park and Bell Park, Rockingham Foreshore

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

There was something for everyone to enjoy, including a fireworks display, stage performances, roaming entertainment, children's activities, amusement rides, food vendors and more.

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