# Festivals in Rockhampton | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Rockhampton. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Rockhampton

- **Event Name**: PNAU - THE NIRVANA TOUR
  - **Description**: Across decades of boundary-pushing releases, chart success and global collaborations, PNAU have established themselves as one of Australia’s most influential electronic acts. Born out of Sydney’s underground clubs and now based in Los Angeles, Nick Little
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  - **Date**: Thu Jun 25 2026 at 09:30 am (+10:00)
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  - **Venue**: Leichhardt Hotel
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- **Event Name**: Smoked - Rockhampton
  - **Description**: 🔥 SAVE THE DATE - MORE INFO COMING SOON 🔥

Get ready for the ultimate weekend of BBQ, bands, and all-around festival vibes! Smoked is back in Rockhampton for 2027, bringing together the best of slow-cooked meats, ice-cold craft beers, and live music to ke
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  - **Date**: Fri Feb 05 2027 at 07:00 am – Sat Feb 06 2027 at 01:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockhampton/smoked-rockhampton/200029684507451
  - **Venue**: Rockhampton Showgrounds
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  - **Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, live-music, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
  - **Description**: Australia’s biggest comedy festival is hitting the road and bringing the laughs to you!

Join the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow as it journeys around Australia, delivering hot and tasty comic treats to audiences near and far. With a cu
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 26 2026 at 09:30 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockhampton/melbourne-international-comedy-festival-roadshow/200029681128318
  - **Venue**: Cnr Victoria Parade and Cambridge Street, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4700
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  - **Categories**: comedy, festivals, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Manhattan Short Film Festival (Rockhampton)
  - **Description**: SAVE THE DARE to experience the 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival in Rockhampton!

Rocky Flix Inc. proudly presents the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival on Saturday 3 October 2026 at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre.

Join over 100,000 film lovers in
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 04:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockhampton/manhattan-short-film-festival-rockhampton/200029502218604
  - **Venue**: Walter Reid Cultural Centre, Cnr Derby St & East Street, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4700
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, festivals, art, theatre, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Samhain Ritual & Gathering
  - **Description**: You are invited to a sacred Samhain gathering…

The Wheel of the Year has turned, and the Witches’ New Year begins.
As the veil thins and darkness overtakes the light, we gather to honour Samhain — the third and final harvest, a sacred threshold between w
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:30 am (+10:00)
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  - **Venue**: 109 Campbell Street, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4700
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## Trending Events in Rockhampton

- **Event Name**: Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter - Australia 2026 | Rockhampton: Great Western Hotel
  - **Description**: Australia’s global comedy heavyweight, Jim Jefferies will bring his internationally acclaimed Son of a Carpenter tour home in 2026 for a huge run of dates across the country, hitting arenas and theatres this July and August.
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Presale commences 11am (lo
  - **Venue**: Great Western Hotel
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- **Event Name**: Kevin Bloody Wilson - Aussie Icon Tour
  - **Description**: DOORS OPEN : 5 PM
SHOW STARTS : 6:30 PM

Just back from a sold out UK and Ireland tour, much loved comedian and singer/songwriter Kevin Bloody Wilson is set to embark on his new “Aussie Icon Tour” performing his funniest songs, hilarious stories and shoot
  - **Venue**: 39 Stanley Street, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4700
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- **Event Name**: Rockhampton, QLD | Freestyle Kings LIVE - World Tour
  - **Description**: First event inside Rockhampton's new stadium, Browne Park! The ultimate adrenaline-fueled family event — Freestyle Kings LIVE!

The 2026 Freestyle Kings LIVE World Tour, the greatest show on two wheels, launches in Australia with a spectacle so big it c
  - **Venue**: Brown Park Rockhampton
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- **Event Name**: Rocky River Run 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready for an epic morning of running, community spirit and riverside views at Rocky River Run 2026! Whether you’re chasing a new goal or just in it for the fun, this is your day to shine.
• Event distances for all levels - 2km, 5km, 10km, Half Maratho
  - **Venue**: Riverside Rockhampton
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- **Event Name**: Browne Park Official Opening | Capras v Bears
  - **Description**: Celebrate the Official Opening of Browne Park Stadium 🏟️

Live entertainment, lead up games, Official Ceremony & more! Don’t miss this historical moment!

Event Details
2:00pm Gates Opening
3:10pm BMD Premiership - Trial Game
4:30pm HomeCaring All Abi
  - **Venue**: Browne Park
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- **Event Name**: Thirsty Merc in Rockhampton
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Thirsty Merc Live at Leichhardt Hotel on Friday, May 15, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Thirsty Merc is set to light up Leichhardt Hotel with their unfo
  - **Venue**: Leichhardt Hotel
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- **Event Name**: Warren Zeiders | World Tour | Rockhampton
  - **Description**: American singer-songwriter Warren Zeiders announces he's bringing his World Tour to Australia. Playing in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Rockhampton next May! Sign up now for early access → https://lvntn.com/WarrenZeiders26

Mastercard Presale: Tu
  - **Venue**: Great Western Hotel
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- **Event Name**: MAGIC MEN TAKEOVER ROCKHAMPTON QLD!!!
  - **Description**: 🔥 FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY: MAGIC MEN AUSTRALIA 🔥

Magic Men Australia is the ultimate male revue experience! Bringing sizzling energy, elite performers and a full-blown party vibe straight to the stage.

💃 Expect heart-pounding choreography, cheeky crowd inter
  - **Venue**: Great Western Hotel
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- **Event Name**: 360 in Rockhampton
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch 360 Live at Leichhardt Hotel on Wednesday, May 6, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? 360 is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Boys Like You, Price of Fame and Live
  - **Venue**: Leichhardt Hotel
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Rockhampton?
  - **A:** PNAU - THE NIRVANA TOUR (Thu Jun 25 2026 at 09:30 am at Leichhardt Hotel), Smoked - Rockhampton (Fri Feb 05 2027 at 07:00 am at Rockhampton Showgrounds), Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow (Fri Jun 26 2026 at 09:30 am at Cnr Victoria Parade and Cambridge Street, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4700), Manhattan Short Film Festival (Rockhampton) (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 04:00 am at Walter Reid Cultural Centre, Cnr Derby St & East Street, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4700), Samhain Ritual & Gathering (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:00 am at 109 Campbell Street, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4700).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Rockhampton in April 2026?
  - **A:** Samhain Ritual & Gathering (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:00 am at 109 Campbell Street, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4700).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Rockhampton?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Rockhampton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Rockhampton?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Rockhampton?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Rockhampton include Leichhardt Hotel, Rockhampton Showgrounds, Cnr Victoria Parade and Cambridge Street, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4700.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Rockhampton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Rockhampton include Pnau, Smoked Festival, Pilbeam Theatre.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Rockhampton?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Rockhampton.

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