Classic Cars, Rockin’ Tunes & Vintage Vibes — Back and Bolder Than Ever!
🗓 June 4–8, 2025 | 📍 Coolangatta, Queensland
Start your engines, set your hair, and polish your saddle shoes — Cooly Rocks On is rolling back into Coolangatta from June 4 to 8, and this year’s festival is turning up the heat with even more retro magic, vintage glamour, and motor-powered nostalgia!
After taking home GOLD at the 2022 Queensland Tourism Awards for Major Festivals & Events, Cooly Rocks On returns to deliver Australia’s largest celebration of 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s culture — complete with dazzling classic cars, electrifying music, and non-stop throwback style that will transport you to the golden days of rock ‘n’ roll.
🚗 Motors That Move Your Soul
Autoglym Show ‘N’ Shine; Get ready to drool over more than 900 classic vehicles, from vintage Chevys and muscle cars to timeless cruisers, hot rods, and kustom masterpieces. The sun-drenched streets of Coolangatta transform into a living car museum — polished to perfection and fueled by passion.
- 🔥 Kustomville – Dive into a world of lowbrow art, wild hot rods, and radical design.
- 🏍️ Goodwin Park – Explore two-wheeled icons: vintage bikes, scooters, and roaring legends from the past.
- 🏁 Car Runs – Got a beauty to show off? Join one (or both!) of the official runs and cruise through town in full vintage style.
🎶 Music That Makes You Move
Get ready to swing, jive, and rock into the night with a stellar lineup of international and Australian acts bringing you the best of rockabilly, rock ‘n’ roll, swing, and tribute shows.
- 🎤 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest – We’re proud to be one of only three Australian hosts of the official Elvis Presley Enterprises competition. The winner heads straight to Elvis Week in Memphis!
- 💃 Live performances across multiple stages will keep the energy high and the dance floors packed. So slick your hair, shake those hips, and get ready to be all shook up — because this is where legends are born and the beat never stops.
💋 Vintage Vibes, Retro Style
Cooly Rocks On isn’t just a festival — it’s a full-blown retro lifestyle experience.
- 👑 Pin-up Pageant – Celebrate vintage beauty, confidence, and class in a glamorous showdown of retro queens.
- 🌙 Moonlight Swing Dance – Dress to the nines and dance under the stars in a magical evening of timeless moves.
- 🌴 Beachside Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance – New for 2025! Bring your partner, kick off your shoes, and dance with the ocean breeze.
- 🛍️ Beachfront Vintage Markets – Discover retro treasures, vintage clothing, classic accessories, and memorabilia that takes you right back.
Whether you’re rocking polka dots, leather jackets, or pompadours, Cooly Rocks On is where style lives loud.
🌟 Ready to Rock?
Whether you’re a die-hard motorhead, a swing-dancing music lover, or just someone who can’t resist a good vintage look, Cooly Rocks On is your ticket to the ultimate retro revival.
- 🕺 Grab your friends
- 👗 Pack your petticoats
- 🎸 Tune that guitar
- 🔥 And get ready for five days of unforgettable fun on the sunny Gold Coast.
📍 Join the Cooly Crew
🎟️ June 4–8, 2025
📍 Coolangatta, QLD, Australia
🎸 Official Facebook Group: Cooly Rocks On
❤️ Let’s Rock This Town!
Cooly Rocks On 2025 is more than an event — it’s a movement, a memory, and a moment in time. So don’t miss your chance to dance, drive, and dive into the past — all while celebrating the joy, energy, and timeless cool of a bygone era. See you on the streets of Coolangatta! 🏁🎶👠
