This year, participants will have their vehicles on display between 9am – 2pm. Vehicles will need to park-up in the Early Bird Show ‘N’ Shine Zone between 7am – 8am and will be exited at 2pm.
*Please note that these times may change.
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Celebrate the motors, music, and lifestyle of yesteryear as Coolangatta transforms into a paradise for classic car enthusiasts. With thousands of visitors flocking to this iconic event, it’s the perfect opportunity to showcase your prized possession!
The 2025 Show ‘N’ Shine proudly presented by Autoglym will showcase vehicles manufactured on or before 1985, including classic cars, hot rods, and more. Spanning seven (7) zones and featuring over 900 vehicles, the stunning display will take over the picturesque Coolangatta precinct. Plus, with a new curated 80’s zone, you won’t want to miss it – read on to learn more!
Free to spectate, Show ‘N’ Shine includes two display options:
This year, Show ‘N’ Shine is more flexible than ever! Ticket options include:
• Early Bird Show ‘N’ Shine (Thursday and Friday Passes) – $35.00 ($38.50 incl. fees)
• Show ‘N’ Shine (Saturday and Sunday Passes) – From $40.00 ($43.60 incl. fees)
• Show ‘N’ Shine Weekend Pass – $100.00 ($104.80 incl. fees)
• Show ‘N’ Shine + Night Cruise Weekend Pass – $130.00 ($135.40 incl. fees)
• Show ‘N’ Shine Weekend Pass (80’s zone) – $80.00 ($84.40 incl. fees)
The Saturday Night Car Cruise now forms part of a bundled ticket, giving you the ultimate Car Entrant experience! To take part in the Saturday Night Car Cruise, you’ll need to purchase a Zone 1-3 Show ‘N’ Shine + Night Cruise Weekend Pass
All Weekend and Early Bird tickets provide access to limited-edition Show ‘N’ Shine merchandise, with weekend tickets also including an exclusive entrant pack.
Weekend Show ‘N’ Shine tickets are $80 plus booking fee ($84.40) and include an entrant pack and access to exclusive Show ‘N’ Shine entrant merchandise.
Early Bird Show ‘N’ Shine tickets are $50 plus booking fee ($53.80).
Please note that all Show ‘N’ Shine tickets must be secured online through Oztix. No bookings can be made in person, via email or by telephone.
By purchasing a ticket, you agree to the Terms and Conditions as outlined.
Firing up the 80’s!
We’re excited to continue Cooly Rocks On’s snapshot of automotive history in a fresh way. This year, the 2025 Show ‘N’ Shine proudly presented by Autoglym will feature a curated zone for cars manufactured on or between 1980 – 1985.
Have a ride that’s the perfect fit? Express your interest in displaying your car by completing the Expression of Interest form.
Early Bird Show ‘N’ Shine
Are you a die-hard car enthusiast eager to start your engine early? This is the ticket for you. The Early Bird Show ’N’ Shine is an exclusive zone for cars that arrive on the Thursday or Friday of the festival at the Greenmount Car Park. Don’t miss the opportunity to secure a guaranteed spot to showcase your vehicle front and centre to festival fans.
Ticket options include: Thursday Pass | Friday Pass
*No tickets required for spectators
WEEKEND SHOW ‘N’ SHINE
Arguably the highlight of Cooly Rocks On, the two-day showcase on the Saturday and Sunday of the festival will span across seven zones, covering nearly two kilometres of the festival precinct with over 900 vehicles. From classics, customs, hot rods and more, don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this renowned spectacle.
Ticket options include: Saturday Pass | Sunday Pass | Weekend Pass | 80’s zone Weekend Pass – entrants must complete an Expression of Interest form for the 80’s zone.
*No tickets required for spectators
SHOW ‘N’ SHINE + NIGHT CRUISE
Get the best of both worlds with a ticket including entry to festival favourites, Show ‘N’ Shine and the Saturday Night Car Cruise! Show ‘N’ Shine will showcase on the Saturday and Sunday of the festival and span across seven zones, covering nearly two kilometres of the festival precinct with over 900 vehicles. Then, join the convoy down the streets of Coolangatta as part of the much-anticipated Saturday Night Car Cruise. To take part in the Saturday Night Car Cruise, you’ll need to purchase a Zone 1-3 Show ‘N’ Shine + Night Cruise Weekend Pass
Ticket options include: Weekend Pass
*No tickets required for spectators
IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN STREET ROD FEDERATION (ASRF) UPDATE
Due to changes within the ASRF Insurance Policy, Travel Concessions can now only be provided to applicants for single day events and therefore Cooly Rocks On is unable to receive a sanction, as we have done the past couple of years.
All ASRF Members wishing to enter the Cooly Rocks On Show ‘N’ Shine and other motor events associated with Cooly Rocks On will need to list their attendance on the ASRF QLD Impromptu Facebook Page.
FAQ’s
The 2025 Show ‘N’ Shine proudly presented by Autoglym will be open to cars manufactured up to and including 1985, featuring classic cars, hot rods, customs and more.
Vehicles manufactured between 1980-1985 will need to go through an application process including completing the Expression of Interest Form before being accepted into the new curated 80’s Zone of the Show ‘N’ Shine.
Absolutely not! You don’t need to buy any ticket to come see all the incredible cars that will be on display for the Show ‘N’ Shine. Tickets only apply to car owners who wish to enter their car into the display.
- Early Bird Show ‘N’ Shine (Thursday Pass) – $35.00
- Early Bird Show ‘N’ Shine (Friday Pass) – $35.00
- Show ‘N’ Shine + Night Cruise Weekend Pass – $130
- Weekend Show ‘N’ Shine (Zones 1, 2 and 3) – $100
- Weekend Show ‘N’ Shine Ticket (80’s Zone – Griffith Street) – $80
- Saturday Show ‘N’ Shine (Zones 4,5 and 6) – $45.00
- Saturday Show ‘N’ Shine (Zone 7) – $40
- Sunday Show ‘N’ Shine (Zones 4,5 and 6) – $45
- Sunday Show ‘N’ Shine (Zone 7) – $40
*Above ticket prices exclude booking fee attached at point of sale
In 2025, the Saturday Night Car Cruise Ticket will be included in a bundled ticket offer, titled “Show ‘N’ Shine (+ Night Cruise) Weekend Pass. This bundle is offered only with Zones 1, 2 and 3 weekend passes. To take part in the Car Cruise, you must purchase this ticket type.
In 2025, all entrant tickets need to be booked through our ticketing partner, Oztix. You will be able to choose your preferred zone and number of spaces within a zone you require. For help with this process, please read through our Ticket Booking Instructions.
Applications will remain open for a month after release. Once closed, the Cooly Rocks On team will review the applications and reach out to those who we would like to offer a spot to!
If you are not initially selected to be a part of the 80’s Zone, you will be notified through email that you have been placed onto a waitlist in case a spot opens up for you.
Tickets to the Show ‘N’ Shine proudly presented by Autoglym are on sale now!
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Show ‘N’ Shine bookings can only be booked online (once on sale). No bookings can be made in person, via email or telephone.
If you’d like to be involved with the festival as a car club, please send our team an email with your details and car club name to [email protected] and our team will get back to you!
No. When entering your booked zone, vehicles will be allocated parking spaces in a sequence as directed by Show ‘N’ Shine Marshalls, you cannot pick your own space. If you would like to park with your friends or family, please ensure you enter the zone together during the entry period time as per the Show ‘N’ Shine Entrant Manual.
Yes! You can book up to 8 spaces in a single booking. There is no limit on the number of spaces you book, however you can only reserve up to 8 at a time.
All Show ‘N’ Shine bookings will need to be paid in full at the time of booking on Oztix with a credit card. Cash and bank transfers will not be accepted.
Yes, if you’d like to transfer your ticket please contact us at [email protected] with your booking details and the details of the person who you wish to transfer to.
You can read through the Entrant Ticket Questions to ensure you are best prepared for purchasing your tickets.
Cooly Rocks On works closely with a variety of Australian car clubs including the Gold Coast Muscle Car Club, Rambler Rebels, Kustoms of Australia, S.C.A.R.A.B, Austin Healey Owners Club of Queensland, Studebaker Car Club of Queensland, and more. The inclusions of car clubs accounts for approximately 35% of spaces within the 2025 Show ‘N’ Shine proudly presented by Autoglym. These clubs are strategically placed throughout the festival by the Cooly Rocks On team to create the best festival experience for our attendees.
Cooly Rocks On Show ‘N’ Shine Entrants will have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive, limited edition 2025 Entrant T-Shirt or Polo Shirt. Shirts can be pre-ordered online when booking your Show ‘N’ Shine ticket or can be purchased from the official merchandise facility at the festival. Please note, limited stock will be available at the Festival, therefore we recommend pre-ordering your shirt online to avoid disappointment. If you wish to purchase your shirt at the festival, you will be required to present your 2025 Show ‘N’ Shine ticket at the official merchandise facility.
- Show ‘N’ Shine Entrant T-Shirt – $31.50 ($34.95 incl. booking fee)
- Show ‘N’ Shine Entrant Polo Shirt – $46.20 ($49.20 incl booking fee)
Entrants for the Saturday and Sunday Show ‘N’ Shine will receive a 2025 Cooly Rocks On Entrant Pack including:
- Limited edition 2025 Entrant vehicle visor
- Limited edition 2025 Entrant lanyard
- Limited edition 2025 Entrant sticker
- Limited edition 2025 Entrant lapel pin
- Exclusive access to Limited Edition 2025 Entrant merchandise
- Plus more goodies from our event partners
Early Bird Show ‘N’ Shine Entrants will receive a limited edition 2025 Entrant vehicle visor.
No! Your motor vehicle does not need to be road registered for the Show ‘N’ Shine display. However due to changes within the ASRF Insurance Policy, Travel Concessions can now only be provided to applicants for single day events and therefore Cooly Rocks On is unable to receive a sanction.
All ASRF Members wishing to enter the Cooly Rocks On Show ‘N’ Shine and other motor events associated with Cooly Rocks On will need to list their attendance on the ASRF QLD Impromptu Facebook Page.
Prior to the event you will be sent a Show ‘N’ Shine Entrant manual via email that will detail all information you need to know about Cooly Rocks On including how to access your allocated zone.
Yes! If you need to change the vehicle you are displaying, please email [email protected] with updated details including your name, current registration number and new registration number.
Yes, however in order to be situated next to your friend you will need to arrive to bump in at the same time as spaces will be allocated based on order of entry into the allocated zones. We recommend meeting up prior to arriving at the designated bump in locations, outlined in the Show ‘N’ Shine manual.
