Major annual events

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 5 December 2025
Time: 5pm – 8.30pm
Location: Churchill Park, Rockingham Foreshore

Rockingham Foreshore lit up at the official launch of the City’s Christmas lights display.

There was plenty of festive fun for the whole family, including a visit from Santa, stage performances, an Adventure Zone, roaming entertainment, children’s crafts, market stalls, a snow pit and snowball target zone, food vendors and the turning on of the Christmas lights at 8pm.

New Year's Eve

Date: Wednesday 31 December 2025
Time: 5pm – 12am
Location: Churchill Park and Bell Park, Rockingham Foreshore

We welcomed 2026 in style with our premier annual event on New Year's Eve.

Sheppard took the stage between the 9pm and midnight fireworks. There was also roaming entertainment, amusement rides, face painting, children's craft activities, a low-sensory chill-out zone and food vendors.

Celebrate Australia Day

Date: Monday 26 January 2026
Time: 5pm – 8.45pm
Location: Churchill Park and Bell Park, Rockingham Foreshore

We celebrated our nation with a special event for the whole community at the iconic Rockingham Foreshore.

There was 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 21 February 2026
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.

Led by conductor Jen Winley, the West Australian Symphony Orchestra performed a vibrant mix of iconic and much-loved music from popular culture, supported by guest artists Annie Aitken, Lorina Gore and Dr Matt Styles.

Performance in the Park

Date: Saturday 18 April 2026
Time: 4.30pm – 7.30pm
Location: Baldivis Sports Complex, Eighty Road, Baldivis

We brought the magic of puppets to Baldivis with an afternoon of interactive performances by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre.

Visitors explored the world of giant puppets with The Whale, String Symphony and the buzzing activity of The Hive. Families enjoyed hands‑on fun, children’s activities, food trucks and plenty of entertainment throughout the evening.