Piccadilly Market packs into Geelong Arts Centre this week

It's Easter made easy, with a sprinkle of supporting local.

This Friday 20 March, Geelong’s cultural heartbeat will pulse a little louder as Piccadilly Market makes its eagerly anticipated return to the iconic Geelong Arts Centre. With Easter just around the corner, it promises an evening brimming with creativity, community spirit, and plenty of opportunities to pick up unique gifts and treats. For locals and visitors alike, Market Night is the perfect way to step into the weekend with a blend of art, food, music, and merriment.

Piccadilly Market

When: Friday 20 March, 4.30pm – 8.30pm

Where: Geelong Arts Centre, 50 Little Malop Street Geelong

Cost: Free Entry

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Far from a simple shopping trip, Piccadilly Market is a celebration of Geelong’s thriving arts and business scene. The ongoing partnership between Piccadilly Market and the Geelong Arts Centre continues to showcase local talent, from artisans and designers to makers of bespoke gifts. The market is a vibrant activation of Geelong’s cultural precinct, inviting visitors to connect with the people behind the products and experience the city’s creative heartbeat first-hand.

As you stroll through the stunning surrounds of the Arts Centre, a thoughtfully curated selection of market stalls awaits, featuring handmade goods, art, unique gifts, and creative finds. Culinary delights from popular food trucks Wing Wing Hello and Chubby Bao will tempt your taste buds, while the bar offers a place to relax with a drink and soak up the evening atmosphere. DJ Rob Major will spin a lively soundtrack throughout the night, keeping the energy high and the mood festive.

Your entertainment times are:

• DJ Rob Major – 4:30pm – 8:30pm
• Costumed Face Painter – 4:30pm – 7:30pm
• Bubble Host – 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Families are warmly welcomed, with children entertained by a costumed face painter and a magical bubble host creating whimsical moments that are sure to delight young visitors. Whether you are heading straight from work, meeting friends for a catch-up, or simply seeking a Friday night adventure, Piccadilly Market Night promises something for everyone. It is a place to linger, explore, and support local makers while enjoying the vibrant culture that makes Geelong unique.

If you’ve headed to a recent Piccadilly Market pop-up like the Little Creatures Twilight Market, the Warralily community event, or the recent Racecourse Twilight setup, you’ll know that no market is the same. With a rotation of stallholders, a curated program of entertainment that is site-specific, and a food trucks elevating the local landscape, Piccadilly Market attracts both regular browsers and new diggers.

Bring your friends, bring the family, and step into a night of creativity, community, and celebration in the heart of Geelong. Piccadilly Market is a reminder of the city’s rich artistic spirit, its thriving local business community, and the joy of connecting with creativity in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, whilst being a fabulous way to spend a Friday night in the city!

Find out more about Piccadilly Market and their upcoming pop-ups here.