Experience details

  • 03 Jun, 2026 - 07 Jun, 2026
    (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
  • 09:00am - 22:00pm Australia/Brisbane
  • Marine Parade, Coolangatta, AU, Queensland, 4225
  • Event website

About this experience

Celebrating the motors, music, and lifestyle of yesteryear, Cooly Rocks On is a vibrant, colourful, and unmissably good time! Set against the stunning Coolangatta beachfront and buzzing CBD, the festival features more than 900 unique and classic cars lining the streets - making it one of Australia’s premier Show N’ Shine displays. Slip on your dancing shoes and get ready for an incredible lineup of the best rock ‘n’ roll, swing, and rockabilly artists, with live music and performances that keep the party going day and night. And for Elvis fans, the festival is home to one of only three official preliminary rounds in Australia of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises - a must-see highlight on any Cooly Rocks On itinerary! Step back in time and experience five days of magic, energy, and nostalgia of Cooly Rocks On.

  • Accessible parking spaces

  • Accessible toilet

  • Assistance dog friendly

    We provide facilities for assistance dogs

  • Companion/Carer access

    Check the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower member’s website for details

  • Level access

    Level access is available and may include the use of lifts

  • Seating available

  • Step-free access

    Access is step-free but may include ramps or slopes

Additional accessibility information

The festival features: Accessible parking spaces Accessible toilet Companion/Carer access Level access - Level access is available and may include the use of lifts Step-free access - Access is step-free but may include ramps or slopes The festival is held within the Coolangatta precinct, with a combination of outdoor stages and indoor venues. The primary terrain of the festival precinct consists of flat grass, paved areas and gravel. During peak traffic periods, particularly if there has been heavy rainfall, the festival precinct may become more difficult to navigate. We recommend those using wheelchairs and/or motorised wheelchairs use large wheels for further stability. The Queen Elizabeth Stage is located on a flat, grassy terrain, the general viewing area has no seating available. Attendees can set up their own chairs but must relocate by 4pm each day to ensure crowd safety. A large dancefloor with a slight incline to access will be situated in the middle of the grass in front of the stage. An accessible viewing area is available with plastic chairs and room for wheelchairs towards the right side of the park facing the stage, along with accessible toilets. There is accessible matting added to create pathways from the existing concert paths. Performances contain loud sounds/music and flashing lighting effects. This stage gets very crowded at peak times. Limited Accessible Parking is available in the Greenmount Beach Surf Club Carpark as well as The Strand Shopping Centre Carpark. Dixon Street Stage is located at the intersection of a closed road with a flat concrete surface. There are no accessible viewing areas at this stage as it is a smaller area. The Kustomville Stage & Bar is an over 18’s only area complete with accessible toilets. The Elvis Precinct & Beach Bar contains accessible toilets, seating and flat grassy surfaces. The Elvis Marquee is an indoor venue with wooden flooring. There is accessible viewing allocated seating and Carer seating for ticketed shows. Performances will contain loud sounds/music and flashing lighting effects. For more accessible info please visit the accessibility page on our website.