Program

Rev up your engines and get ready for Rockynats, where high-octane thrills and non-stop entertainment unite to create the ultimate weekend.

Experience heart-pounding excitement as skilled drivers showcase their talent in burnout competitions, street drags, drifting and 4x4 show. Flanked by the Fitzroy River and Heritage buildings, live music, fashion shows and food trucks keep the energy soaring in Rockhampton CBD and Rockhampton Showgrounds. With entertainment for the whole family, Rockynats is an unmissable event for car enthusiasts, travelers, and thrill-seekers alike.

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Where is the best place to find the Rockynats Program?

There are a few places that the Rockynats program can be accessed. For the best experience we recommend downloading the official Rockhampton Events app. This will ensure you have easy access to all the program information including live program updates. The app also includes handy information such as maps and the opening hours of local cafes.

How can I keep up with Rockynats announcements and program updates?

Stay tuned for exciting program announcements via our website and the official Rockhampton Events Rockynats app, ensuring you're always in the know about the latest updates, surprises, and action-packed announcements. If there are program updates or changes you will be notified via the Rockhampton Events app.

Event Maps

Check out where everything is at Rare Spares Rockynats with our maps of each precinct.

Off-Track Entertainment

Check out the wide range of off-track programming at Rare Spares Rockynats with entertainment for all ages.

Pete Murray

Legendary Aussie singer-songwriter Pete Murray will headline Saturday night's entertainment at Rare Spares Rockynats on Saturday 5 April 2025.

Playlunch

Headlining this year’s Pit Stop Party will be Melbourne-based, TikTok music sensations, Playlunch, who will fittingly bring the retro dance vibes to what promises to be an electric final celebration.

4x4 Zone

4WD displays, entertainment and comps: here’s what the Rockynats 4x4 Zone features at Queensland’s largest car festival over the Easter weekend in Rockhampton.

Big Truck Display

If you've got a big rig that's either a showstopper or a road warrior, we want to see it! Spots are limited, so don’t miss your chance to join the wildest display of cars, bikes and trucks in Queensland from April 4-6, 2025.

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Bikes

It’s motorcycle mania at Rockynats. See the peak of custom, heritage and mods on two wheels across 13 competitive categories.

Burnouts

Set on the banks of the Rockhampton river, with over 100 competitors, food vendors and a licenced bar, this is THE place to be.

Cruising

Admire or take a cruise at Rockynats with restored, revamped and remodelled cars from as early as the 1930s.

Drifting & JDM Showcase

Rockynats is the place for high-octane action with some of Australia’s highest profile drifting drivers all in one place.

Elite Pavilion

The best show cars in the country on display in the Showgrounds Precinct.

Show 'N' Shine

This Easter, check out Rockynat’s ‘best-of-the-best’ display of new, restored and remodelled vehicles in every colour, shape and era.

Skid Row

Skid Row at Rockynats. Simple burnouts, simple rules. Lots of smoke and lots of noise. Sponsored by Filth Garage, Skid Row went off tap for the first time in 2024.

Street Drags

Rockhampton comes alive as Australia’s fastest street-driven drag cars and bikes roar down a unique and nation-first street-built drag strip.

Street Parade

Hundreds of cars will cruise from Rockhampton Showgrounds through the CBD and then onto Quay Street as their final destination for the Street Parade.