The Maddingley Botanical Road Show Brings Autumn Colour to Geelong City Market

This Saturday, Geelong City Market will bloom with a vibrant display as the Maddingley Botanical Road Show rolls into Little…

RISING release expanded program with city-wide parties, after dark clubs, and a bunch more artists.

Melbourne is poised to come alive this winter as RISING, the city’s premier festival of music, art, and performance, unveils…

Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival: A Tale of Trails, Tastes, and Traditions

This is where Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival finds its magic. Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival When: Until 30 April Where: Various…

Love Tees are back for Barwon Health Foundation and Ceres Life collaboration for a cause

The much-loved Love Tee collection returns for its third year as Ceres Life and Barwon Health Foundation join forces to…

Public transport is free for the whole month of April: Here are 10 spots to visit in Geelong using the free services

In an effort to keep the state moving as the rising costs of fuel put a pinch on the wallet,…

Bunnies, dragons, and bull: your guide to Bendigo Easter Festival

Since 1871, the Bendigo Easter Festival has been a cornerstone of community spirit, blending history, culture, and family fun into…

Dark Mofo announces bold 2026 program with Candela Capitán, Princess Nokia and more.

The chills of midwinter are calling, as Dark Mofo 2026 unveils its adventurous and ambitious full program. For those in…

Anther Geelong Distillery are hosting a special event for parents and carers with neurodivergent kids

Parenting Neurodivergent Kids: An Inclusive Conversation brings together expert insight and lived experience to explore the unique challenges, joys, and…

From Geelong to Greatness: Sports stories come to life at Geelong Sports Museum

Did you know the history of BMX in Geelong dates back to 1980 when the very first club, the Barwon…

East Geelong Golf Club: Come for the golf, stay for the socials

Tucked between the lush curves of the Geelong Botanical Gardens and the shimmering edge of Corio Bay, East Geelong Golf…

Piccadilly Market packs into Geelong Arts Centre this week

This Friday 20 March, Geelong’s cultural heartbeat will pulse a little louder as Piccadilly Market makes its eagerly anticipated return…

LIT lights up Wyndham Park for another year

As autumn descends over Werribee, Wyndham Park will once again transform into a luminous playground when LIT returns from 24…

There’s a free community event at GMHBA Stadium tomorrow

Just ahead of the AFL season kicking back off at GMHBA Stadium, Kardinia Park will be a site for sports…

Port Fairy Folk Festival, F1 Grand Prix, Golden Plains and more major events and festivals are taking front and centre this Labour Day long weekend

From renowned multi-day music festivals, to the high-adrenaline adventure of the F1, and a major city celebration of the LGBTQIA+…

Witchcraft, Crystals, and Community: The Witchccentric Witches Market Returns

Picture this: a cosy, candle-lit shop filled with the soothing aroma of incense, shelves brimming with crystals, tarot decks, and…

Plan your day at Geelong’s biggest multicultural street party, Pako Festa

One of the most vibrant, colourful, and culturally-fuelled events on Geelong’s calendar is back this weekend, ready to celebrate the…

The Year of the Horse Gallops into Geelong with a Colourful Lunar New Year Celebration

On Saturday, 21 February, the heart of Geelong will be draped in shades of red and gold as the Geelong…

Race to Piccadilly Twilight Market this Friday

The Piccadilly Twilight Market returns to Geelong this Friday, just in time for your last-minute Valentine’s Day shopping, and the…

Chappell Roan to the runway, and a takeover of Melbourne’s iconic Fed Square: Your guide to the festivals happening in Victoria this month

February and festivals just sound right – it is alliteration after all! This February is no different, coming in with…

Colourful and culture-packed: Inside St Kilda Festivals full program

The 45th annual St Kilda Festival is poised to explode onto the shores of St Kilda this February 14 and…

Where the Sails Meet the Sound: Festival of Sails 2026 Sets the Waterfront Alive

Every January, Geelong’s waterfront slips into festival mode. Sails stretch across the horizon, music drifts over the bay and the…

Bendigo Bank launches Victorian Bushfire Appeal to support impacted communities

Bendigo Bank has launched the Victorian Bushfire Appeal, stepping in to support communities affected by the recent devastating fires across…

Sunflower picking returns for a fleeting summer moment on the Surf Coast

There are few things that signal summer on the Surf Coast quite like a paddock full of sunflowers. For a…

Piccadilly Summer Series takes over Little Creatures Brewing this month

After a standout winter showing, Piccadilly Market is back and scaling up for summer with the launch of the Piccadilly…

 

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