Major annual events

Christmas Lights Launch

Date: Friday 6 December 2024
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, 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: Tuesday 31 December 2024
Time: 5pm – 12am
Location: Churchill Park and Bell Park, Rockingham Foreshore

We said farewell to 2024 and welcomed the New Year in style.

Australian band The Cat Empire headlined the event, taking the stage between the 9pm and midnight fireworks. There were also performances by Big Horn Productions and local acts, roaming entertainment, amusement rides, face painting, a glitter station, 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: Sunday 26 January 2025
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 City's 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.

Symphony on the Green

Date: Saturday 22 February 2025
Time: 5.30pm – 9pm
Location: Village Green, Flinders Lane, Rockingham

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) returned to the Village Green for a spectacular evening of live music under the stars.

Led by conductor Jessica Gethin, WASO and special guests performed music from iconic movies and TV shows as well as orchestral arrangements of nostalgic hits.

Friends enjoy a picnic while watching a performance at the Village Green.

Performance in the Park

Date: Sunday 23 February 2025
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Location: Village Green, Flinders Lane, Rockingham

A magical adventure unfolded at this free outdoor theatre performance of The Snowflake Festival Mystery.

Penny, the Snowflake Queen and friends solved the mystery of the disappearing snowflakes in a lively show filled with music and snowy surprises. The evening also featured food vendors and fun pre-show entertainment and activities for the whole family.