Special Events

Cooly Rocks On

Cooly Rocks On

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Celebrate the music, memories and moments of the 50s, 60s and 70s at Cooly Rocks On. The beachside destination of Coolangatta comes to life across five action-packed days with visitors travelling from near and far to experience the annual June pilgrimage of yesteryear.

Cooly Rocks On has evolved into Australia's largest Rock 'n" Roll and nostalgia festival. A signature event on Queensland's calendar, the festival attracts thousands of Rock 'n' Roll and vintage car and bike enthusiasts looking to celebrate the music, memories and moments of the 50s, 60s and 70s.

Everyone's favourite events will be back including the Show'n Shine and iconic cars, rock'n roll, rockabilly and swing artists and entertainment, Retro Markets, dance displays, workshops, Poodles & Pugs Parade, Miss Cooly Rocks On, Miss Rockabilly, Car Cruises and the signature Cooly Rocks On Street Parade.

So get your cars, dancing shoes and best outfits ready for Cooly Rocks On!

FEATURES

  • Rock'n'Roll, Swing, Rockabilly and Tribute Artists from around the world
  • Show and Shine with over 900 awesome Cars on display
  • Kustomville featuring Hot Rods, Coupes, Sleds, Kustom Bombs and Lowbrow Art
  • Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
  • Pin Up Pageant
  • Retro Goods and Memorabillia Markets
  • Rock On Dance Workshops

Event Highlights

Cooly Rocks On Entertainment

Entertainment

Cooly Rocks On Bands

Bands

Cooly Rocks On Competitions

Competitions

Cooly Rocks On Street Parade

Street Parade

Cooly Rocks On Dancing

Dancing

Cooly Rocks On Car Cruise

Car Cruise

Cooly Rocks On Displays

Displays

Cooly Rocks On Stage Shows

Stage Shows