Nightide Returns: Queenscliff’s Winter Ritual Rises from the Deep

Winter on the Bellarine has always carried a certain romance. Salt-heavy air curling off the bay. The skeletal beauty of…

VR lands at Village Cinemas Geelong this weekend

Launching this weekend, award-winning immersive studio White Spark Pictures is bringing its groundbreaking Virtual Reality Cinema season to Village Cinemas…

National Celtic Folk Festival fires up again for 2026

If festivals had a playbook, the National Celtic Folk Festival would have written it. A celebration of music, arts, lifestyle,…

Here and Now Lounge is turning one with a massive celebration this weekend

It’s hard to believe that it’s only been one year since Ryrie Street entertainment hub and bar Here and Now…

Mother’s Day gifting grows with Geelong City Market

This Saturday 9 May, Geelong City Market is inviting families to slow down, dig in, and create a Mother’s Day…

Festival Guide: All rise for the boundary-pushing festivals running this May

Let’s be honest – May brings out some of the biggest guns in festival season; ones that span weeks and…

Discover restaurants, bars, cafes, art spaces, accommodation, live music venues and more in our Venue Directory

Let’s be honest, we’re constantly spotlighting amazing restaurants, cafes, wineries, bars, and places to eat and drink. In the same…

Piano Bar Geelong permanent venue to close

Geelong’s favourite spot for piano serenades, hit pop anthems singalongs, hen’s night, drag bingo, and a whole lot of dancing,…

Darker Days Returns to Bright with Bold Brews and Alpine Revelry

Bright Brewery’s much-loved winter festival, Darker Days, is set to return, promising a weekend of craft beer, live music, and…

Eastern beach will be lit up by floating lanterns this Saturday

Geelong is set to glow this April as the Water Lantern Festival returns to Eastern Beach Reserve on Saturday, 18…

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…

There’s an Easter Festival happening this Saturday at Bellarine Estate

That’s right Easter is here this weekend and Bellarine Estate Winery is celebrating the return of the Easter Bunny in…

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…

Sailors’ Rest rooftop bids farewell for another season with an epic party

Geelong’s waterfront nightlife is set for one final flourish as Sailors’ Rest prepares to close its rooftop for the season….

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…

There’s a clubbing night dedicated to the 30+ year olds of Geelong happening this weekend

Labour Day showed that Geelong’s finest nightlife institution still has strong party power with their long weekend of drinks specials…

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+…

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…

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…

Intuitive Day Out returns for a celebration of music, community, and connection

On Sunday, 15 March, from 1 PM to 5 PM, the Breakwater Hotel’s Beer Garden will come alive with music,…

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…

 

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