Major annual events

Find out all you need to know about our upcoming major annual events and local community events - there's lots to see and do in Rockingham, where the coast comes to life.

Our major annual events include the Christmas Festival and our New Year’s Eve and Australia Day celebrations.

Be sure to check out the What's On events calendar to see other events happening around the City. 

Get into the spirit of the festive season at the 2019 City of Rockingham Christmas Festival.

Line the streets to watch the Christmas Street Parade, see the stage performances, and join in with the celebrations for the switching on of the Christmas lights.

The event will also feature roaming Christmas entertainment, free children’s activities, community stalls, food vans and a visit from Santa.

Limited additional parking will be available at the Village Green. Route 555 buses will run every 15 minutes between 5pm–10pm. Visit the Transperth website to plan your journey.

This event is part of the City’s Summer Series of free entry, family-friendly, smoke-free and alcohol-free events.

The Christmas Street Parade runs from 5.30pm–6.30pm, starting at the Village Green. From the Village Green, follow the parade down Flinders Lane, turning right into Kent Street and then left on Wanliss Street. The parade will travel down Rockingham Beach Road and conclude at Churchill Park at 6.30pm

There will be stage performances from 5pm–9pm at The Lookout, Rockingham Foreshore. An Auslan interpreter will also be on stage from 5pm–9pm

The Christmas lights will be switched on at 8pm at The Lookout, Rockingham Foreshore.

Join us at the New Year’s Eve Celebration for a great night out to welcome in 2020. The Hoodoo Gurus headline a huge line up of live entertainment along with Rogue and local performers.

There is plenty to see and do for the whole family with two fireworks displays at 9pm and midnight, free children’s activities from 5pm–9pm and a selection of food trucks. The 2019 New Year’s Eve Celebration is not to be missed!

Limited additional parking will be available at Village Green from 3pm. Route 555 buses will run every 8 minutes between 4pm–6pm, and every 15 minutes between 6pm–1am. Visit the Transperth website to plan your journey.

This event is part of the City’s Summer Series of free entry, family-friendly, smoke-free and alcohol-free events.

Thank you to our sponsors: Media Engine, Golden Bay Estate and Total Kooling Solutions.

Head down to the Rockingham Foreshore this Australia Day. There are lots of activities for the whole family including stage performances by LIVE WIRE, Gypsy Lou and the Kingfishers, Breakthrough Competition finalists and local acts.

There will be free children’s activities, a selection of food trucks and fireworks at 8.30pm.

Limited additional parking will be available at Village Green from 3pm. Route 555 buses will run every 15 minutes between 5pm–9.30pm. Visit the Transperth website to plan your journey.

This event is part of the City’s Summer Series of free entry, family-friendly, smoke-free and alcohol-free events.

Thank you to our sponsors: Media Engine, Golden Bay Estate and Total Kooling Solutions.

Other events supported by the City:

• Naragebup Festival, Saturday 26 October 2019
• Baldivis Country Fair, Saturday 2 November 2019
• Rockingham Lions Community Fair, Sunday 10 November 2019
• Have a Go Day, Wednesday 13 November 2019
• Rockingham Beach Cup, Sunday 17 November 2019
• Open Water State Championships, Saturday 23 November 2019
• King of the Cut, Saturday 30 November – Sunday 1 December 2019
• The Cockburn Sound Regatta, Thursday 26 December – Monday 30 December 2019
• Kite Karnival, Saturday 18 January - Sunday 19 January 2020
• The Rockingham Long Table Lunch on the Beach, Saturday 21 March 2020
• Rotary Beachside Festival, Sunday 29 March 2020
• Mother Teresa Catholic College Community Fair, Friday 3 April 2020
• All Animal Rescue and Adoption Day , Sunday 5 April 2020

You can also visit the Rockingham Visitor Centre website to find local events.