Community champions in the spotlight for 2027 Australia Day Awards Published on 29 September 2026 Rockhampton Regional Council is calling on residents to shine a light on the people who make a positive difference in their communities, with nominations now open for the 2027 Australia Day Awards. Tagged as: , Media Release
Saddle Up for a Wild Ride as Calamity Jane Swings into the Pilbeam! Published on 22 September 2026 Pull up a bar stool and prepare for a rollicking good time when Queensland Theatre’s Calamity Jane swaggers into the Pilbeam Theatre on Wednesday, 30 September. Tagged as: , Media Release, Events & Activities, See it Live Season, Drama, Music Theatre
Applications Open for 2026 Carols by Candlelight Fundraising Recipient Published on 11 September 2026 Local charitable organisations are invited to apply to become the fundraising recipient of the 2026 Carols by Candlelight, with funding generated through the annual community event supporting a specific project or purchase that benefits people in the Rockhampton region. Tagged as: , Media Release
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