

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Australia Day in the Big Shed
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 04:30 am – Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Event Description**: Get ready, Rockhampton! This Australia Day, we’re going undercover for an epic country music celebration that promises to deliver a "shed load of fun" at the Rockhampton Showgrounds. Join us on Monday, 26 January 2026, for an awesome day filled with music, games, food, and true-blue Aussie spirit, all under the Big Shed!

WHAT'S ON
From 3:00pm, the Robert Schwarten Pavilion will transform into a buzzing hub of entertainment, featuring:

Country Music Extravaganza: Enjoy live performances on the Kookaburra Stage by an incredible lineup of local and emerging country music stars, including Australian Idol star JAKE WHITTAKER supported by locals Kate Mahood, Phoebe Jay and Blake Benecke.

Big Backyard Fun: Step outside to enjoy free rides, backyard games, and amusements on the lawn.

Food &amp; Markets: Savor delicious treats from a variety of food vendors, explore local markets, and quench your thirst at the licensed bar.

Air-Conditioned Chill Zone: Take a break from the excitement in a comfortable, cool retreat inside the pavilion.

FREE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 
This family-friendly event is free to attend and offers something for everyone. So, grab your mates, pack up the kids, and bring your Aussie pride to the Big Shed for a day filled with music, games, and celebration. 

Don’t miss out on this true-blue Australia Day celebration. It’s time to come together and have a "shed load of fun" this Australia Day!

EVENT DETAILS 
Date: Monday, 26 January 2026
Time: Gates open from 2:30pm with programming 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Rockhampton Showgrounds, Robert Schwarten Pavilion. Entry via Gate 5 on Graeme Acton Way. 
Entry: Free 

The Kookaburra Stage program is proudly assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wandal/australia-day-in-the-big-shed/200029467019829
- **Event Categories**: australia-day, country-music-festivals, kids, it
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 682

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029467019829?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=wandal-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Wandal
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Rockhampton Showgrounds - Enter via Gate 5 (Graeme Acton Way)
- **lat**: -23.3691
- **long**: 150.50624
- **full address**: Rockhampton Showgrounds - Enter via Gate 5 (Graeme Acton Way), 1B Lion Creek Rd, Wandal QLD 4700, Australia, Wandal

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Rockhampton Regional Council (https://allevents.in/org/rockhampton-regional-council/26346306)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 04:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Rockhampton Showgrounds - Enter via Gate 5 (Graeme Acton Way), 1B Lion Creek Rd, Wandal QLD 4700, Australia, Wandal
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Rockhampton Regional Council
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** australia-day, country-music-festivals, kids, it
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Australia Day in the Big Shed ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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