Festivals Geelong

Who doesn't love a festival?

Discover festivals in Geelong including food festivals, music festivals, cultural festivals, street fairs and major events. Find festivals happening this weekend and throughout the year in Geelong.

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Geelong Highland Games & Celtic Festival 2026

When: Saturday 24th October 2026

Where: Golden Plains Soccer Club Bannockburn

The Pipes Are Calling: The Geelong Highland Games & Celtic Festival Returns The stirring skirl of the pipes, the clash of strength and skill, and the timeless beauty of Celtic music and dance are set to return to the r..

Aireys Fair 2026

When: Saturday 31st October 2026

Where: Anderson Street Aireys Inlet

Saturday 31st October 2026 @ Aireys Inlet Primary School Aireys Inlet Market and Aireys Inlet Primary School team up to present the beloved annual fair of the Surf Coast. Mark your calendars as the Aireys Inlet Fair re..

Portarlington Mussel Festival 2027

When: Saturday 9th January 2027

Where: Newcombe St Portarlington

The Portarlington Mussel Festival is held in the picturesque village of Portarlington on the Bellarine Peninsula. The 19th annual Portarlington Mussel Festival is on Saturday 9th January 2027*. We are looking forward t..

Festival of Sails 2027

When: Sunday 24th January 2027 to Tuesday 26th January 2027

Where: Royal Geelong Yacht Club

The Festival of Sails, Geelong's ultimate 3-day festival, returns bigger and better on the January long weekend! Get ready to Experience It All - world-class sailing, live music, delicious food, and unforgettable summe..

Hooked on Portland Festival 2027

When: Saturday 30th January 2027 to Sunday 31st January 2027

Where: Portland Foreshore Lee Breakwater Road Portland

We can't wait to do it again in 2027 Saturday 30th January 2027 - Sunday 31st January 2027* @ Portland Foreshore Dive into the magic at Hooked on Portland an annual Seafood and Fishing Festival that casts its spell on ..

Lunar New Year Festivals 2027

When: Monday 1st February 2027 to Tuesday 16th February 2027

Where: Australia

Lunar New Year in 2027 falls on Saturday 6th February 2027, marking the beginning of the Year of the GOAT, with celebrations lasting up to 16 days and main public holidays usually covering the first week. Saturday 6th ..

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Geelong is known as Australia's festival capital, with a packed calendar of cultural festivals, food and wine events, music festivals, film festivals, street fairs and major city celebrations held throughout the year. Comedy Festivals, Food & Wine Festivals to local community festivals, markets and seasonal celebrations, there is always something happening somewhere across the city and suburbs.

This guide to festivals in Geelong brings together upcoming festivals, annual events and special celebrations, including music festivals, arts festivals, cultural festivals, family festivals, night markets, food truck festivals and street parties. Whether you're looking for free festivals, major ticketed events, weekend festivals or something happening this month, you'll find plenty of ideas here.

Geelong's festival scene runs all year round, with major highlights across summer, autumn, winter and spring, making festivals one of the best ways to experience the city's food, music, art, culture and community events.