Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
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Upcoming events
26 matching events listed in the next 60 days. Admission prices are shown where supplied.
Fresh, local flavours take centre stage at the South Geelong Farmers Market, held on the first and third Sundays of each month.
Accredited by the Victorian Farmers Market Association, this market brings together genuine growers and skilled makers to create a true farm-to-table experience.
Visitors can explore a vibrant array of stalls offering seasonal fruits and vegetables, local honey, small goods, game meat, seafood, dairy, artisan bread, olive oil, fresh pasta, and much more. From pantry essentials to handcrafted goods from local distilleries, there's something for every basket. Enjoy a hot coffee while browsing or settle in for a delicious meal onsite.
Beyond the food, there's entertainment for all ages. Live music, a petting zoo, and a playground at South Geelong Primary School make it a perfect Sunday outing for families.
The Portarlington Greek Festival is back for 2026.
The festival is now in its second year and promises to be a fun-filled day. It will be a huge day, celebrating Greek and Australian culture and uniting people through Greek food, live Greek music, beer, wine, ouzo, market stalls and more.
All are welcome to come and join this vibrant community celebration.
Following his sold-out 2026 national arena 100 Times Around The Sun Tour, Guy Sebastian has announced he'll hit the road once again with his band for the 100 X Around Australia Tour, a major regional run across New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria.
The tour will see Guy perform some of the biggest songs from across his career, including viral fan favourite Who's That Girl, Like it Like That, Standing With You, and the ARIA Song of the Year and four time platinum smash hit Choir.
Fans can also expect standout tracks from his latest album, 100 Times Around The Sun, including radio hit and APRA Award-winning Maybe, the anthemic Get It Done, and powerhouse ballad The Keys.
Audiences will also be mesmerised by some of Guy's most beloved hits, including Battle Scars, Before I Go, and many more chart-topping favourites from one of Australia's most celebrated songwriters and performers.
The new 1915 Beer Garden is ready for its first big day out.
Join them this Melbourne Cup Day for a spring racing celebration packed with great food, flowing drinks, live music, pop-up bars, fashion and sunshine.
Enjoy all inclusive food and drinks including roaming canapés, snacks, rotisserie, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. There will be pop-up bars and food stalls serving Aperol Spritz, Coopers Beer, Finn's Oyster Bar, gelato and Paddock Bakery desserts. Enjoy live entertainment from Piano Bar, Levi Anderson Duo and DJs at the MexiCams afterparty. Watch the race on the big screens, Cup sweeps, fashions on the field and door prizes. Hot House Salon and Aysha Fine Fragrances will be offering hair and make-up touch-ups.
Visit their website for Cup Day packages. All packages include entertainment, Glow Up access, sweep and door prize entries, plus free entry and a welcome margarita at the MexiCams afterparty.
Get dressed up, grab your crew and celebrate spring at the new 1915 Beer Garden.
Spring Racing season is coming and there's no day bigger than Melbourne Cup Day. Step into style and celebrate with them at 360Q for an unforgettable afternoon by the water.
They are serving up a fabulous three-course luncheon with a glass of bubbles on arrival, followed by drinks at bar prices. Enjoy the smooth live sounds of Double Take as you soak up the atmosphere, try your luck in the sweeps and cheer on the race that stops the nation on the big screen.
With $10 from every ticket donated to the Ocean Grove Day View Club in support of The Smith Family, you will be celebrating for a cause that makes a real difference.
Anh Do's bestselling book The Happiest Refugee has made readers laugh and cry, and was described by Russell Crowe as 'the most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years.'
Anh's stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story.
When one of Australia's most talented comedians delves deep into his own life's joys and sorrows, the result is an unforgettable night at the theatre that leaves an audience uplifted and quite simply experiencing happiness.
Anh Do's bestselling book, The Happiest Refugee, has made readers laugh and cry.
His stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story.
Spring Racing season has sprung. Join 360Q for a three-course luncheon with a glass of bubbles on arrival (then drinks at bar prices), with entertainment by the fabulous jazz band, Double Take. They'll also have sweeps and will screen the race on the big screen.
$10 per person donated to the Ocean Grove Evening View Club to help local children in need via the Club's support for The Smith Family.
Thursday is traditionally Ladies' Day at the races but gents are absolutely welcome.
Kicking off November with a Friday night of bold spirits, live tunes, and a little roguish experimentation.
Enjoy the Lounge Bar as White Oat Distillery brings its anything-but-ordinary spirit to the waterfront, with free tastings, live acoustic tunes from Luke Biscan, and a DJ taking things late into the night from 8 pm.
Forget the usual, try something different, and make a night of it. Bring the crew, grab a glass, and settle in for good drinks, great music, and even better memories.
Free entry, waterfront vibes, and a Friday night with a little more spirit. See you there.
Fanny Lumsden and her band, The Daddies, are touring a new album, celebrating and playing the songs exactly how they were recorded - live.
Award-winning artist Fanny Lumsden's fifth studio album Traditions is a heartfelt collection of songs that mark a deeply resonant shift in Lumsden's songwriting, resulting in her boldest face-first album yet. Recorded live with her band and producer Steven Schram at Soundpark Studios in Melbourne, it's a testament to the band's gigs and kilometres logged together from Country Halls to Glastonbury UK over the past few years.
From a western NSW sheep farm to some of the world's biggest stages, touring with artists like Paul Kelly and Lucinda Williams, Fanny Lumsden has established herself as one of the genre's most esteemed performers, combining heartfelt songwriting, humour and sharp observation with a live show renowned for its energy, generosity and connection.
Make a rustic clay vase/urn or two cups or a set of small bowls and spoons, or a bird feeder or set of little birds.
A fab mixture of fun and creativeness in a stylish venue with cool tunes.
There will also be a complimentary drink on arrival, bring your own for additional drinks. Choice of wine, beer or spirits and mixer or have a cup of herbal tea or coffee.
Book into one of the dates listed or have your own private Pottery day/night with friends (minimum of six). Craft and pottery social evenings, hen parties, birthday parties. You can make your creation totally unique with any design and even add your own name or friends or family name to give as a gift.
These events are held in a studio which is set amongst gum tress and is a stylish light-filled venue, with floor to ceiling windows and polished concrete floors. It is in Drysdale on the Bellarine Peninsula. A short 20-minute drive from Geelong.
Following a successful season, Medimime Productions is back. This year, they are thrilled to bring The Little Mermaid to the stage, taking audiences on a hilarious, high-seas journey from the docks of Copenhagen to the ocean depths.
The story follows the evil sea-witch Circe, who plots to overthrow Neptune, while Prince Valiant and Neptune's daughter, Arial, fall in love. When Circe hatches a devious plan to steal Arial's voice, classic panto chaos ensues. Will the goodies win? You'll have to come and see.
Medimime has been a staple of the Geelong region for over 50 years. As a registered charity, their core purpose shines through every performance: all proceeds from the show are donated to the Barwon Health Foundation, funding critical care equipment at University Hospital Geelong. Come along for a spectacular show that gives back.
The Schooner Enterprize is a replica 1830's-style topsail schooner, constructed using traditional materials, skills and tools. When launched in 1997 she was the first square-rigged, commercial sailing ship to be built in Victoria in 120 years.
Enterprize offers traditional sailing experiences open to the general public, who can choose to sit back and relax, or help the crew set sail. Joining her for a sail is an enjoyable experience for all, whether a history buff, a sailing enthusiast, or someone looking for an exciting new adventure for the kids (or yourself).
Enterprize offers one-hour day sails and 90-minute evening sails. She also visits Geelong for major events such as the Geelong Wooden Boat Festival and New Years Eve fireworks displays.
Enterprize's schedule can vary depending on season and her other commitments, so please visit the website to confirm upcoming sailing dates.
When in Geelong, Enterprize can be found on Wangim Walk on the Geelong foreshore.
For GPS directions, enter the address Wangim Walk, but please note that there isn't parking on Wangim Walk - you'll need to find this nearby. If arriving in Geelong via Port Phillip Ferries you'll be able to see the Enterprize when you disembark.
Geelong's 440-metre Wave Attenuator provides a unique experience and viewpoint of the city.
Named after the Wadawurrung language for boomerang, Wangim Walk stretches out over Corio Bay to form one of Australia's longest on-water walkways, providing safe harbour to the Royal Geelong Yacht Club and allowing the public to walk on water. Fishing is also welcomed, with a few guidelines for anglers.
Wangim Walk is protected with a safety gate installed at the start of the landmark, allowing the attraction to be closed when the weather turns dangerous.
The Geelong Bollards are a much-loved public art trail along the Geelong waterfront, sharing stories from the city's past.
More than 100 painted bollards can be found between Rippleside and Limeburners Point. Each one represents a person or character connected to Geelong's history, including early explorers, local families and community figures.
Artist Jan Mitchell was commissioned by the City of Greater Geelong in the 1980s to turn old pier timbers and piles into colourful works of art.
Set beside Corio Bay, the bollards are now one of Geelong's most recognisable waterfront attractions.
The Royal Geelong Yacht Club is recognised as one of Australia's premier Yacht Clubs and boasts a proud history that stretches more than 150 years. The Royal Geelong Yacht Club plays host to many major yachting events, including the largest keelboat regatta in the Southern Hemisphere, the Festival of Sails annually and the biennial Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong.
The excellent facilities give members the opportunity to enjoy true absolute water frontage and enjoy the best view that any yacht club can offer. Take in the views from the Members' Lounge, The Yot cafe deck or the upstairs balcony. No other facility in Geelong can match the location.
A first-class Cadet facility provides young sailors with the opportunity to learn from some very accomplished club sailors who include State, National and World Champions. Novice sailors will be warmly welcomed and encouraged to develop new skills and new friendships.
Please call if you have any inquiries, or search the website for concise information on every aspect of The Royal Geelong Yacht Club, drop in to view the facilities or contact by phone or email.
The National Crime and Justice Museum at the Geelong Gaol (also known as the Geelong Gaol Museum) is housed in the most intact 19th-century colonial prison in Victoria. It opened in 1853 and closed in 1991 in the same conditions that you see today.
Visitors can experience the brutal conditions prisoners endured over its 138-year history along with displays telling the history of this three-story bluestone behemoth. Visitors can also see artefacts from all over Australia that illustrate its criminal history.
Step back in history and view the exhibitions of Colonial Prisons, the Hulks, Stitched Up and Saga Behind the Armour, Eureka Stockade to name a few.
Special Exhibitions on a variety of topics that change up to four times a year
The only one of its kind in Australia, the Australian Orphanage Museum (AOM) is dedicated to exhibiting the authentic accounts of people who grew up in Orphanages, Children's Homes and Foster Care in Australia.
Established by the Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN) in 2001, the museum started as a small collection of objects and memorabilia to tell the true stories of vulnerable people that endured a dark chapter in Australian history.
The museum now comprises over 2,000 items, and CLAN is always looking for new donations of photos and artefacts to further share the stories of Care Leavers and preserve this history for future generations.
The museum's diverse exhibits explore three continuing themes: The History of Child Welfare in Australia, The Children's Voices, and Care Leavers Activism. The narratives are presented in ways that respect the rights of Care Leavers to present their own accounts and tell their experience of growing up in institutions.
The museum has an extensive library which includes 760 books plus videos, audio cassettes, media articles, reports, theses, manuals and other research documents.
Group bookings are welcomed by appointment.
The museum is in central Geelong and there is a bus stop out the front. There is also street parking nearby.
The Eastern Beach Reserve is an iconic, charmingly cosmopolitan reserve situated in the heart of Geelong. Originally built in the 1930s, Eastern Beach Reserve is home to an enclosed sea bath, boardwalk, diving towers, children's pool, floating islands, kiosk, change room, terraced lawns and playground. Ideal for a family outing.
The Eastern Beach Reserve has the following facilities: Safe swimming areas (patrolled by lifeguards during summer), barbeque facilities, picnic tables, public toilets and ample parking.
Dogs are required to be on a lead all year round.
Rated number one thing to do in Geelong on Trip Advisor.
The Geelong Cats' home is GMHBA Stadium in Geelong. The club hosts a number of AFL and AFLW match days plus a range of other events including season launches, Women in Sport, Business Luncheons and more.
The Stadium is home to the Club's retail store, the Cats Shop and Nina's Cafe. Also located on site is the Geelong Sports Museum which showcases the sporting stories of Geelong and renowned Asian fusion restaurant, Club Chin Chin.
GMHBA Stadium boasts the largest event space in the region as is the venue for the Cat's hospitality business, Higher Mark. It has 32 premium event spaces offering external terraces and sweeping floor to ceiling windows with stunning views of the stadium and city skyline. Higher Mark's versatile spaces can be adapted to suit all event size requirements with facilities from two to 2450 guests. The experienced chefs offer a range of creative menus, with a focus on local produce to cater for each memorable event.
Set on 200 acres, the Geelong Botanic Gardens were established in 1851. Since development, the gardens have grown and transformed to include a variety of gardens and lawns, including the modern and innovative 21st century garden. The iconic Geelong bollards and an assortment of sculptures are also scattered throughout the garden.
Entry is free, with easy access and level and paved walking tracks. Parking is ample and free and there are multiple public toilets situated around the gardens. Dogs must be kept on a lead and supervised at all times.
Geelong Botanic Gardens are open 8:00am to 7:00pm during Daylight Savings and 8:00am to 5:00pm all other times.
Rated number two of 46 ‘Things To Do In Geelong’ on TripAdvisor.
Discover a world of treats at Freckleberry Chocolate Factory in North Geelong. Made with Belgian chocolate, Freckleberry's range includes award-winning rocky road, famous chocolate pizzas, indulgent blocks, gift boxes and hampers for every occasion.
There's now so much more to enjoy than chocolate. Stop in for a perfectly made coffee or what locals call the best hot chocolate in the area, then explore a tempting selection of local produce and gifts. You'll find jams, relishes, cookies, boiled lollies, nougat, teas and gift baskets alongside the colourful chocolate range.
Make your visit even sweeter with a chocolate pizza workshop, where you can design and decorate your own creation to take home. You can also watch the chocolatiers at work.
Just minutes from the Spirit of Tasmania terminal, Freckleberry is a delicious stop for families, visitors and anyone exploring Geelong and the Bellarine.
Pack your bikes, scooters and picnic supplies into the car and head off for an afternoon adventure at Buckley Falls in Highton.
With the River Red Gum Walk leading right up to the lookout over the stunning waterfall, you can make your way there on foot or on wheels.
You may like to park at Queens Park carpark and take in the sights as you make your way up the trail to the lookout. Or park at the small carpark located alongside the falls providing easy access for a quick pit stop to appreciate the view.
On your walk, keep an eye out for tawny frogmouths, gang-gang cockatoos and rainbow lorikeets – all commonly spotted in the area along with many others. You may even be lucky enough to spot a swamp wallaby along the water’s edge.
After you’ve taken in the view at the falls, follow the River Red Gum Walk downstream, cross the bridge when you reach the Barwon Aqueduct River Trail and make your way up to Fyansford Paper Mills for some quick refreshments and to explore the makers hub with a gallery, ceramist and unique wares.
For the adventurous, take on the continuous 20 kilometre loop of the Barwon River Trail, which takes you on a picturesque journey along the banks of the river through Fyansford and South Geelong.
Nestled within Queens Park Sporting Precinct, Queens Park Golf and Range provides an exquisite 18-hole course framed by the Barwon River and scenic walking trail leading to Buckley Falls. Featuring an 18-hole golf course and eight-bay driving range (6-covered and 2-open air bays) the course is suitable for year-round practice and play with convenient golf cart and equipment rentals available.
The Golf Shop has a selection of golf essentials - golf balls, gloves, tees and apparel from a range of leading brands. The café and bar open throughout the week from sunrise to sunset. Drop in for muffin and fresh coffee, refuel with a snack before, during or after your game – or enjoy a cold drink with friends on the 19th. Choose from a variety of grab and go snacks, hot or cold drinks and alcoholic beverages.
With a Par 66 course layout, the course caters to golfers from beginners to seasoned players. Queens Park Golf Course is your ultimate destination for practice, play, and enjoyment – a community hub where golf is played.
Conveniently situated in Highton, Geelong and a short 25-minute drive from Torquay and the Surf Coast, the course is open to the public seven-days a week, welcoming you from the crack of dawn to the twilight hours. Come and discover everything that Queens Park Golf and Range has to offer.
