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 Wonder Children's Festival 2026

When: Monday 14th September 2026 to Thursday 24th September 2026

Where: Geelong Arts Centre

The Geelong Wonder Children's Festival returns from 14-24 September 2026, bringing creativity, curiosity and plenty of school-holiday magic to the heart of Geelong. Big Wonder Weekend The festivities step up a gear wit..

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..

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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.