Get ready for a MASSIVE afternoon of live country music, family fun, great food and all the true‑blue Aussie vibes under the Big Shed at the Rockhampton Showgrounds! 🙌🔥 🎤 LIVE ON THE KOOKABURRA STAGE Featuring: ⭐ Australian Idol star Jake Whittaker ✨ Kate Mahood ✨ Phoebe Jay ✨ Blake Benecke 🎡 PLUS… FREE RIDES & GAMES! Head outside for backyard games, amusements, and plenty of space for the kids to burn energy. 🍔 FOOD • MARKETS • BAR Grab a feed, browse local market stalls, and enjoy an ice‑cold drink from the licensed bar. ❄️ CHILL-OUT ZONE Need a breather? Relax in the cool comfort of the pavilion which includes a games area and face painting. 👨👩👧👦 FREE • FAMILY-FRIENDLY • FUN FOR EVERYONE Bring your mates, load up the kids, and celebrate Australia Day the Rockhampton way! 🦘AUSTRALIA DAY IN THE BIG SHED 📅 Monday 26 January 2026 ⏰ Gates open 2:30pm | 3pm–7pm program 📍 Rockhampton Showgrounds – Robert Schwarten Pavilion 🚪 Enter through Gate 5, Graeme Acton Way 💲 FREE ENTRY It’s going to be a shed load of fun! The Kookaburra Stage program is proudly assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.