FAQs

The next Rockhampton River Festival is on 26-28 July 2024.

Stay tuned to our Facebook page for announcements. 

The festival is a free event for all ages, however entry fees apply to specific ticketed events throughout the festival.

Hard copies of the program will be available from accommodation providers and visitor information centres within the region. Digital programs will be available on the website closer to the event.

The Rockhampton Events mobile app will also be released with program information and can be downloaded at www.rockhampton.eventapp.com.au. Specific event information will not appear until approximately 6 weeks prior to the event. 

Rockhampton River Festival is held along Quay Street and the Riverside Precinct. The program will also include a map of the event. 

What is a festival without people, and with people comes cars and parking. For everyone who is attending there is ample parking available, however it may involve just a little bit of a walk. But hey, its the perfect way to work off all the wonderful food and drinks that you will consume while at the festival! Car parks are available at:

• Pilbeam Theatre Carpark
• Rockhampton Regional Council Carpark corner Derby and Alma Streets
• Throughout the City Centre

There are several options for accommodation in Rockhampton including boutique, family, budget and luxury hotel apartment stays. Find out more here!

There will be limited ATMs available within the festival site. There is however a number of ATMs located within the CBD including: 

• The Capricornian (Cnr East and William Streets)
• NAB ATM (Cnr Fitzroy and Bolsover Streets)
• Bank of Queensland ATM (Bolsover St)
• Bendigo Bank ATM (William Street)
• Westpac ATM (Denham Street)
• Inside the Criterion Hotel (Cnr Quay and Fitzroy Streets)
• Inside the Heritage Hotel (Cnr Quay and William Streets)

Security will be onsite throughout the event 24/7 to ensure the safety of all participants. 

Make sure you have your camera ready for all the great entertainment and activities and remember to use our hashtags when sharing on social media.

#rockhamptonriverfestival #myrockhampton #explorerockhampton #liverockhampton #thisisqueensland

Alcoholic beverages will be served in designated areas throughout the event and will be 18+ only. You will be required to have a photo ID to be served alcohol and can be refused service if too intoxicated by law.

Toilets will be located across various areas of the festival.

There will be toilets located at:

*Winter Wonderland Precinct near the Ice Skating Rink

*Taste of the World Precinct opposite the Criterion

*Rod Laver Plaza underneath the Boathouse

*Shipyard Precinct behind market vendors

*Corner of William and Quay Streets (next to the playground)

With 300 days of sunshine per year in Rockhampton it is hoped that the three days of the festival will be clear and sunny. Please ensure you slip, slop and slap as there are parts of the festival that are not undercover.

In the event of inclement weather festival organisers will communicate any program changes through this website, Facebook and the FREE event app. 

The event has been designed with accessibility/mobility in mind. The entire festival is accessible via wheelchair, mobility scooters and prams.

If you’d like to be involved in Rockhampton River Festival visit the food and retail page for more information.

There are information booths within the festival which can be identified on the festival map that can assist with ticketing enquiries.  

If you require medical assistance make your way to the First Aid area shown on the program map. You can also report to any of our information booths or speak to our friendly staff and volunteers who can call for assistance.