Packed Program of School Holiday Arts and Culture Fun Published on 09 September 2026 From vintage games and animal experiences at Rockhampton Heritage Village to circus workshops, imaginative theatre and hands-on art activities, there is something to entertain children of all ages throughout the holiday period. Tagged as: , Media Release, Events & Activities, See it Live Season, Children & Families, Schools
CQ Performing Arts Foundation invests in future generations Published on 09 September 2026 Young performers across Central Queensland are being encouraged to take the next step in their artistic journey, with applications now open for the Central Queensland Regional Performing Arts Foundation's 2026 Youth Bursary Program. Tagged as: , Media Release
A Bookish Circus Adventure Arrives at the Walter Reid Published on 01 September 2026 Young imaginations are set to soar when internationally acclaimed Canadian theatre company Le Gros Orteil brings its delightful family show The Librarian to the Walter Reid Cultural Centre on 26 and 27 September as part of Rockhampton Regional Council's See It Live Theatre Season. Tagged as: , Media Release, Events & Activities, See it Live Season, Children & Families, Comedy, Schools
Audio Description Experience for Bangarra Dance Theatre's Horizon Published on 18 August 2026 Thanks to Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Audio Described performance experience their acclaimed production Horizon on Wednesday 26 August at the Pilbeam Theatre will create greater access for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Tagged as: , Media Release, Events & Activities, See it Live Season
Bangarra’s First Cross-Cultural Collaboration Horizon at the Pilbeam Published on 11 August 2026 After its acclaimed premiere in 2024, Australia’s leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, brings their first cross-cultural collaboration, Horizon, to the Pilbeam Theatre on August 26 as part of its Regional Tour. Tagged as: , Media Release, Events & Activities, See it Live Season, Dance
Internationally Acclaimed Elton John Tribute Heads to Pilbeam Theatre Published on 10 August 2026 Elton John’s timeless hits will take centre stage at the Pilbeam Theatre on Monday, 17 August as Morning Melodies presents ROCKETMAN – FLYING SOLO, an intimate tribute celebrating one of the world’s most beloved musical icons. Tagged as: , Media Release, Events & Activities, See it Live Season, Morning Melodies, Music, Seniors
QLab Intensive by Shake & Stir Coming to Rocky Published on 23 July 2026 This hands-on QLab intensive introduces participants to the fundamentals of show control and digital cueing for performance. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Schools
Walter Reid Cultural Centre Open Day this Saturday Published on 22 July 2026 Rockhampton’s vibrant creative heart will open its doors as the Walter Reid Cultural Centre (WRCC) hosts its much-anticipated annual Open Day this Saturday, 25 July, from 10am to 3pm, offering free entry to the public. Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Drew Wickerson, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
RADF Round 1 Funding Now Open for Rockhampton Region Creatives Published on 07 July 2026 Artists, creatives and cultural practitioners across the Rockhampton Region are encouraged to apply for funding through Round 1 of the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) 2026/27 program. Applications for RADF Round 1 close on 29 July 2026. Tagged as: , Media Release, Children & Families, Comedy, Dance, Drama, Local, Music, Music Theatre, Opera, Schools, Seniors