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. 

Christmas Festival

The City's Christmas Festival took place on Saturday 7 December 2019 at Churchill Park, Rockingham Foreshore. The Christmas Festival included a Christmas Street Parade, stage entertainment, free children's activities, roaming Christmas characters and the turning on of the Christmas lights. Check out the gallery below for some of the highlights.

New Year's Eve Celebration

The City's New Year's Eve Celebration took place on Tuesday 31 December 2019 at Churchill Park, Rockingham Foreshore. The New Year's Eve Celebration included a headline performance by Hoodoo Gurus, supporting performances from Chain Reaction, Rogue and local performers, two fireworks displays at 9pm and midnight, free children’s activities and a selection of food trucks.

Thank you to event sponsors: Media Engine, Lotterywest, 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, Ashlea Reale, Breakthrough Competition finalists and local acts.

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

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, Lotterywest, Golden Bay Estate and Total Kooling Solutions.

Enjoy an evening of music featuring Perth Symphony Orchestra with special guests conducted by Jessica Gethin. Come along for a magical night of music under the stars with songs for all ages to enjoy. There will also be food trucks and free children’s activities.

Route 555 buses will run every 15 minutes between 6pm-9.45pm. Visit the Transperth website to plan your journey.

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

Events supported by the City:

• The Rockingham Long Table Lunch on the Beach, Saturday 14 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.