Experience the best of Rockingham with our major annual events, held throughout the year as part of our Summer Series of free, family‑friendly activities.
To explore more events across the City, visit the What's On events calendar.
Christmas Lights Launch
- Date: Friday 4 December 2026
- Time: 5pm – 8.30pm
- Location: Churchill Park, Rockingham Foreshore
Rockingham Foreshore will be lit up at the official launch of the City’s Christmas lights display.
There will be plenty of festive fun for the whole family, including a visit from Santa, stage performances, roaming entertainment, children’s crafts, market stalls, food vendors and the turning on of the Christmas lights at 8pm.
New Year's Eve
- Date: Thursday 31 December 2026
- Time: 5pm – 12am
- Location: Churchill Park and Bell Park, Rockingham Foreshore
Welcomed 2027 in style with our premier annual event on New Year's Eve.
Plenty of live music on the stage all night, with 9pm and midnight firework displays. There will also be roaming entertainment, amusement rides, face painting, children's craft activities, a low-sensory chill-out zone and food vendors.
Celebrate Australia Day
- Date: Tuesday 26 January 2027
- Time: 5pm – 8.45pm
- Location: Churchill Park and Bell Park, Rockingham Foreshore
Celebrated our nation with a special event for the whole community at the iconic Rockingham Foreshore.
There is something for everyone to enjoy, including a fireworks display, stage performances, roaming entertainment, children's activities, amusement rides, food vendors and more.
Symphony on the Green
- Date: Saturday 20 February 2027
- Time: 5.30pm – 9pm
- Location: Village Green, Flinders Lane, Rockingham
Symphony returned to the Village Green for a spectacular evening of live music under the stars.
Food Vendor Expressions of Interest
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are now open for food vendors and food trucks that wishing to be considered considered for trading at the City's major events . Applications close Friday 28 August 2026.
To register your interest, complete the online EOI through The Event Mill, who are contracted to run these events for the City. Please note that The Event Mill will collect your information as part of the application process, and you can choose whether to be included in their database for future opportunities.
Submitting an EOI does not guarantee an offer to trade. There is no cost to register your interest. Fees and conditions apply for successful vendors.
Registrations for market stalls at the Christmas Lights Launch will open soon. Details will be published here once available.
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