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Automotive Festival

2027 Cooly Rocks On

Marine Parade, Coolangatta, Australia9–13 Jun 20275 days

Why You Should Go

Pre 1986 cars, rockabilly music and an Elvis contest along the Coolangatta beachfront

Format

Five Day Festival

Crowd

Families, rockabilly fans and classic car owners, no dated visitor figure

Vibe

Free beachside 1950s and 60s festival

About This Event

Cooly Rocks On is five days of 1950s and 1960s motors, music and lifestyle across the streets, parks and venues of Coolangatta on the southern Gold Coast. Hot rods, customs and classic cars line the beachfront while rock 'n' roll plays on the outdoor stages.

1What to Expect

The Show 'N' Shine presented by Autoglym is open to vehicles built up to and including 1985: classic cars, hot rods, customs, motorcycles and more. Cars from 1980 to 1985 go in the 80's Zone after an expression of interest.
Kustomville shows lowbrow art, hot rods and kustom vehicles, and Goodwin Park has its own curated precinct of vehicles and bicycles.
Live music runs on all the outdoor stages and at partner venues.
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, the Elvis Marquee shows and the Pin-up Pageant run through the festival.

2Best Way to Experience It

  • The Saturday Night Car Cruise runs on Saturday 12 June 2027 through the streets of Coolangatta and is free to watch. Only Show 'N' Shine entrants with a Weekend Pass plus Night Cruise drive in it.
  • The Elvis Marquee shows and the VIP Legends Pass are the paid parts for visitors. The pass includes premium seating, meet and greets with the Elvis tribute artists, VIP only events and a memorabilia pack. Both go on sale closer to the festival.
  • The 2027 program and festival app are released closer to the festival.

About the Venue

Other Places

Marine Parade

See the venue guideDirections

3Nearby Accommodation

4Logistics

Getting there

Driving

  • Roads close around the festival precinct.
  • Parking within walking distance in 2026 was Jarvis Lane at AU$15 a day Thursday to Sunday (cash or EFTPOS, EFTPOS preferred) and The Strand Shopping Centre, free for the first 2 hours, entered from Warner Street.

Public transport

  • Bus routes 700, 760 and 768 are the most frequent to Coolangatta.
  • From Brisbane or the northern Gold Coast, the train connects with the G:link light rail at Helensvale, then the 700 bus runs from Broadbeach South Station (Stop A) to Griffith Street, Coolangatta.

Rideshare and taxis

  • The rideshare and taxi drop off and pick up point was on Lanham Street in 2026.

Best value route

  • The organiser's 2026 park and ride options included free parking at Robina Town Centre and 5 free hours at Pacific Fair in Broadbeach, beside the G:link and the 700 bus.

Flying in

  • Gold Coast Airport is a couple of kilometres from Coolangatta, and bus 760 runs from the airport to Coolangatta.

5Frequently Asked Questions

Just want to look around?
Entry is free. The outdoor stages, the Show 'N' Shine and the beachfront activations need no ticket, and neither do the Saturday cruise or the Pin-up Pageant.
Need accessible viewing?
Accessible viewing areas are signed at the outdoor stages, and the Elvis Marquee is wheelchair accessible with companion seating. Limited accessible parking was outside Greenmount Surf Life Saving Club and at John Dennis Carpark in 2026.
Bringing the dog?
Local laws apply in the public areas, and the organiser recommends leaving pets at home because of the crowds, music and revving engines.
Want to show your car?
2027 Show 'N' Shine entry tickets go on sale closer to the festival. Cars do not need to be Queensland road registered to display.

6Cost Breakdown

2027 pricesPrice
Festival entry free
Elvis Marquee shows, VIP Legends Pass and Show 'N' Shine entry not yet announced
Jarvis Lane parkingAU$15 per day in 2026
Last verified: 5 November 2026Official link: coolyrockson.com

Tags

Hot RodsCar DisplaysMulti Day EventPublic TransportClassic CarsLive MusicFree EntryAutomotive FestivalNight EventCruiseWheelchair UsersMotorbikes

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