Sailors’ Rest rooftop goes out with a bang with three massive closing parties

Geelong, get ready to send it. Sailors’ Rest is wrapping up rooftop season with not one, not two, but three massive nights before the iconic spot goes into hibernation until spring.

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to rally the crew, crack a can, and hit the dancefloor—this is it.

Sailor’s Rest Rooftop Closing Party

• Night one: Thursday 24 April, 6pm – late
  Tickets here
• Night two: Saturday 26 April, 5pm – 1am
  Tickets here
• Where: Sailor’s Rest, Geelong

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Night One – Thursday 24 April 

Call it a uni-style send-off, call it a rooftop rager—either way, Thursday night is shaping up to be nothing short of electric. It’s the last hurrah midweek before the rooftop closes, and Sailors’ is pulling out all the stops.

Here’s what’s going down:

• Rooftop DJs from 6PM featuring Alex Keating & Pinner
• Lounge DJs from 9PM with Bailey keeping it moving
• $9 South Ave cans and 2-for-$20 Red Bull & Vodkas
• The Red Bull Jeep will be rolling through from 6–9PM
• Coin flip at the door – win and score a free drink
• Student specials – flash your uni ID for extra deals
• Every ticket puts you in the draw to win a South Ave gift pack

Early bird tickets are just $5, so if you’re keen, don’t muck around.

Night 2 – Saturday 26 April 

For those who prefer sunset sips and smoother sounds, Saturday is your night. It’s a more mellow vibe—think sky-high views, icy drinks, and a dancefloor that’ll keep you grooving well into the night.

What to expect:

• Free drink before 7PM with your early bird ticket (starting at $10)
• Rooftop DJs from 5PM featuring Hugh, Hayden, Coco & Ayres, and Ritmik
• Lounge DJs from 8PM with Alex Keating and Bailey
• $10 South Ave cans and 2-for-$25 Red Bull & Vodkas
• Entry into the draw for a South Ave gift pack and other prizes

Night 3 – Sunday 27 April: The Final Send-Off 

It’s the rooftop’s last hurrah for the season, and they’re going out with a bang. If you’ve survived the summer and earned your Sunday sesh stripes, this one’s for you. Expect good vibes, epic local DJs, and drinks flowing from arvo ‘til late.

What to expect:

• Rooftop open from 3PM with sun-soaked house, groove, and all the chill-but-charged Sunday energy
• Local DJ lineup bringing the heat: Alex Keating, Pinner, Hayden, James, Issac, Riley, Matt M, and Hugh
• FREE drink before 5PM with your ticket
• $9 South Ave cans and 2-for-$20 Red Bull & Vodkas
• Extra drink specials running all night
• Entry into the draw for a South Ave gift pack and more epic prizes

Bonus for the hospo legends:
Flash your RSA for FREE ENTRY + a drink on Sailor’s, all night long—no questions asked. Just a little thank you for everything you do.

Whether you’ve been at every rooftop sesh this season or this is your first (and last) stop, this is your chance to soak it all up one final time.

Tickets are moving fast—don’t snooze. Round up the crew and let’s send the rooftop off in style.

words by staff writer