The good Geelong Weekend Guide
Your guide to the very best things happening in Geelong this weekend, yeppers Saturday and Sunday.Looking for something fun to do this weekend? With events, gigs, shows, festivals, exhibitions, pop-ups, and more - all in one place.
Geelong fires up every weekend, with no shortage of amazing things to see, do, and explore.
Let the weekend adventure begin!
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Featured (Our Picks)
Our picks from a very busy weekend..What's On This Weekend
Saturday Calendar
Activity
Geelong Murder Mystery: Solve the case!Step into the shoes of a top detective in Geelong's thrilling murder mystery adventure. Armed with only your phone, you'll investigate the chilling death of Bella, a famed travel blogger, who died ..
Tandem Skydive over Great Ocean Road
Melbourne's Great Ocean Road is one of the world's most scenic drives and now you can experience this coastal highway from a unique perspective. A skydive from 15,000ft and free-fall towards the c..
Live Wire Park | Open & Tickets
Open from 10am-4.30pm daily. Embark on an outdoor adventure in Lorne with the Super Circuit at Live Wire Park. Challenge your physical and mental abilities as you scale trees, traverse suspend..
Paintball Skirmish - Little River
Paintball Skirmish Package - 200 Paintballs Paintball Skirmish in Melbourne the most fun you can have with paint on! Take your friends out of the pub and into the wild. Paintball Skirmish is th..
Concerts | Music
BEAT | Geelong GIG GuideBEAT is the best and most comprehensive rundown of whats on in pubs and live venues around Geelong. Updated every Wednesday. Beat Magazine & 100% Magazine are wholly owned and operated by Furst M..
Dining & Drink Experiences
Buckley's Entertainment Centre | OpenVenue open from 8am each day & 10am on Sundays Lunch 11am - 2pm Dinner 5pm - 8.30pm Buckley's Entertainment Centre renovated facilities are among the best in the region and feature stylish f..
Q Class Dining Experience | The Q Train
Swerve your way through the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula as you dine on the iconic Q Train on the historic Bellarine Railway between Drysdale and Queenscliff. Upon arrival, be greeted with a d..
Exhibition | Expo & Show
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum | OpenOpen 11am to 4pm every day except ANZAC Day (1pm - 4pm), and closed Good Friday, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day ADMISSION PRICES ADULT: $12.00 CONCESSION: $10.00 CHILD(4 - 14): $6.00 UNDER 4YRS:..
National Wool Museum | Open Hours & Tickets
Seven days a week 10:00am to 5:00pm At the National Wool Museum, you will discover why fleece from Australias sheep has been the heart of our economy for 200 years. Since the arrival of sheep w..
Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary - Open Hours
Jirrahlinga Koala & Wildlife Sanctuary cares for injured wildlife and is home to a wide range of native Australian wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, emus, dingoes and birds. Heritage Diggings N..
Australian National Surfing Museum | OPEN
The Australian national surfing museum in Torquay Australia's surfing capital celebrates the story of surfing. Opening Hours 9am to 5pm, seven days a week, 364 days a year; only closed Christmas D..
The Bell: A Tale of triumph & tradition
Australian National Surfing Museum Discover the fascinating history of the Bells trophy at the Australian National Surfing Museum's latest exhibition. Explore the origins of the trophy how the..
On The Move
National Wool Museum Grab your ticket and enter an interactive transport world created in collaboration with illustrator James Gulliver Hancock. Along the way you'll discover fascinating facts..
Exhibition | Visual Art
On The Land: Our Story RetoldOngoing exhibition National Wool Museum On the Land: Our Story Retold is about the past present and future of Australian wool. It is about people and places and the history of the land. Exper..
Claude Monet: Haystacks midday
Geelong Gallery Saturday 22 November 2025 to Friday 19 November 2027 Free entry In 1890 Monet purchased his home at Giverny where he began the celebrated Haystacks series. These stacks of whea..
Claude Monet and Australian Impressionism
Geelong Gallery Claude Monet and Australian Impressionism Saturday 30 May to Sunday 18 October 2026 Free entry Claude Monet's Haystacks midday (1890) is one of a series of paintings the Fr..
Milestones in Collecting - 130th Anniversary Exhibition
Geelong Gallery Saturday 30 May to Sunday 18 October 2026 Free entry In Geelong Gallery's 130th anniversary year this exhibition celebrates the key works that define the Collection and the m..
Discovering the Impressionists: Paul Durand-Ruel
Geelong Gallery Discovering the Impressionists: Paul Durand-Ruel Saturday 20 June to Sunday 11 October 2026 Ticketed exhibition In a landmark moment for its 130th year Geelong Gallery in part..
Experience
Giant Sky Wheel | Geelong WaterfrontCome along and ride the largest travelling Ferris Wheel in the southern Hemisphere located at the Geelong Waterfront! Whether you're young, or young at heart, no trip to Geelong is complete without..
Luxe Geelong Serviced Apartments: R Hotel Geelong
R Hotel Geelong - Luxe Geelong Waterfront Serviced Apartments Discover the chilled-out vibe of coastal Victoria with a stylish waterfront stay at the R Hotel Geelong. Joining Geelong's thriving..
Melbourne Skydeck & Edge Experience: Panoramic Views 285 Metres Up
The Melbourne Skydeck is the highest public viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere and has been called one of the city's top spots for taking photographs. Shoot to the 88th floor of Eureka To..
Films | Now Showing
Latest Movies | What's ShowingCheck out latest films, Hollywood blockbusters and independent films There is nothing quite like watching a good movie on a big screen with big sound. Film reviews from Switch, imdb.com, TheAge..
High Tea & Traditional Tea
High Tea at Van Loon's Cafe!Experience a unique twist on the traditional high tea served at the Bellarine Peninsula's own Van Loon's Cafe. Begin your indulgence with a drink on arrival before sitting down to enjoy a tower of..
Markets | Art, Craft & General
Apollo Bay Community MarketCome along and revel in wonderful local produce food artworks and crafts direct from the farmers and makers who gather every Saturday on the Apollo Bay foreshore. Outstanding produce, food, artwor..
Port Fairy Community Market - 2nd Saturday
The Port Fairy Community Market runs at Railway Place on the 2nd, 4th Saturday & selected special day's. It brings together a selection of locally grown and handmade products and produce. The larg..
Beckley Park Market @ Beckley Park Centre
Beckley Park Market is open every Saturday: 8am - 1pm @ Beckley Park Centre - Geelong. Beckley Park Market where you can buy deli foods, bakery, eggs, fruit & veg, plants, pet items, fashion items,..
Skipton Market
Small communiity market indoor and outdoor market run by Skipton Progress Association On every second Saturday of the month (not January), Skipton's Mechanics Hall becomes a local produce and shop..
Port Fairy Community Market
The Port Fairy Community Market runs at Railway Place on the 2nd and 4th Saturday & selected special day's. It brings together a selection of locally grown and handmade products and produce. The l..
Markets | Food & Produce
Geelong City MarketGeelong City Market Geelong City Market is a holistic produce food drink and creatives market that represents and promotes locality quality authenticity and excellence. A market that has world cla..
Tours | Trips & Excursions
Queenscliff <|> Sorrento Ferry ServiceThe spectacular 40-minute trip on the Queenscliff Sorrento Ferry Service links Melbourne's most magnificent coastal regions: the Bellarine Peninsula and Mornington Peninsula. Both destinations have..
Geelong Gaol Ghost Tour - After Dark at the Old Geelong Gaol
Tour run 7 nights a week at 8pm Opening in 1853, the Geelong Gaol is one of Australia's most intact 19th century convict prisons. Enter these prison gates after dark and be haunted by stories of..
Spirit of Tasmania | Geelong to Devonport
Two ships make up the Spirit of Tasmania fleet that sails between mainland Australia - Victoria (Geelong) and Tasmania (Devonport) departing at each port daily. Spirit of Tasmania caters for all tr..
Portarlington - Docklands | Ferry Service
Port Phillip Ferries passenger ferry service on a 35m long catamaran vessel seats 400 passengers running between Portarlington and Docklands (Melbourne). Portarlington: Portarlington Pier, Portarli..
Geelong - Docklands | Ferry Service
Port Phillip Ferries passenger ferry service on a 35m long catamaran, seats 400 passengers running between Geelong and Docklands (Melbourne). The ferry from Geelong to Melbourne and back is a pleas..
Sunday Calendar
Activity
Geelong Murder Mystery: Solve the case!Step into the shoes of a top detective in Geelong's thrilling murder mystery adventure. Armed with only your phone, you'll investigate the chilling death of Bella, a famed travel blogger, who died ..
Tandem Skydive over Great Ocean Road
Melbourne's Great Ocean Road is one of the world's most scenic drives and now you can experience this coastal highway from a unique perspective. A skydive from 15,000ft and free-fall towards the c..
Live Wire Park | Open & Tickets
Open from 10am-4.30pm daily. Embark on an outdoor adventure in Lorne with the Super Circuit at Live Wire Park. Challenge your physical and mental abilities as you scale trees, traverse suspend..
Paintball Skirmish - Little River
Paintball Skirmish Package - 200 Paintballs Paintball Skirmish in Melbourne the most fun you can have with paint on! Take your friends out of the pub and into the wild. Paintball Skirmish is th..
Children | Family
Portarlington Miniature Railway | Ride DayA ride on the Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway is an unforgettable experience. As the train departs from Point Richards Station your are overcome with the freshness of the ocean breeze, as ..
Concerts | Music
BEAT | Geelong GIG GuideBEAT is the best and most comprehensive rundown of whats on in pubs and live venues around Geelong. Updated every Wednesday. Beat Magazine & 100% Magazine are wholly owned and operated by Furst M..
Dining & Drink Experiences
Buckley's Entertainment Centre | OpenVenue open from 8am each day & 10am on Sundays Lunch 11am - 2pm Dinner 5pm - 8.30pm Buckley's Entertainment Centre renovated facilities are among the best in the region and feature stylish f..
Q Class Dining Experience | The Q Train
Swerve your way through the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula as you dine on the iconic Q Train on the historic Bellarine Railway between Drysdale and Queenscliff. Upon arrival, be greeted with a d..
Exhibition | Expo & Show
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum | OpenOpen 11am to 4pm every day except ANZAC Day (1pm - 4pm), and closed Good Friday, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day ADMISSION PRICES ADULT: $12.00 CONCESSION: $10.00 CHILD(4 - 14): $6.00 UNDER 4YRS:..
National Wool Museum | Open Hours & Tickets
Seven days a week 10:00am to 5:00pm At the National Wool Museum, you will discover why fleece from Australias sheep has been the heart of our economy for 200 years. Since the arrival of sheep w..
Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary - Open Hours
Jirrahlinga Koala & Wildlife Sanctuary cares for injured wildlife and is home to a wide range of native Australian wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, emus, dingoes and birds. Heritage Diggings N..
Australian National Surfing Museum | OPEN
The Australian national surfing museum in Torquay Australia's surfing capital celebrates the story of surfing. Opening Hours 9am to 5pm, seven days a week, 364 days a year; only closed Christmas D..
The Bell: A Tale of triumph & tradition
Australian National Surfing Museum Discover the fascinating history of the Bells trophy at the Australian National Surfing Museum's latest exhibition. Explore the origins of the trophy how the..
On The Move
National Wool Museum Grab your ticket and enter an interactive transport world created in collaboration with illustrator James Gulliver Hancock. Along the way you'll discover fascinating facts..
Exhibition | Visual Art
On The Land: Our Story RetoldOngoing exhibition National Wool Museum On the Land: Our Story Retold is about the past present and future of Australian wool. It is about people and places and the history of the land. Exper..
Claude Monet: Haystacks midday
Geelong Gallery Saturday 22 November 2025 to Friday 19 November 2027 Free entry In 1890 Monet purchased his home at Giverny where he began the celebrated Haystacks series. These stacks of whea..
Claude Monet and Australian Impressionism
Geelong Gallery Claude Monet and Australian Impressionism Saturday 30 May to Sunday 18 October 2026 Free entry Claude Monet's Haystacks midday (1890) is one of a series of paintings the Fr..
Milestones in Collecting - 130th Anniversary Exhibition
Geelong Gallery Saturday 30 May to Sunday 18 October 2026 Free entry In Geelong Gallery's 130th anniversary year this exhibition celebrates the key works that define the Collection and the m..
Discovering the Impressionists: Paul Durand-Ruel
Geelong Gallery Discovering the Impressionists: Paul Durand-Ruel Saturday 20 June to Sunday 11 October 2026 Ticketed exhibition In a landmark moment for its 130th year Geelong Gallery in part..
Experience
Giant Sky Wheel | Geelong WaterfrontCome along and ride the largest travelling Ferris Wheel in the southern Hemisphere located at the Geelong Waterfront! Whether you're young, or young at heart, no trip to Geelong is complete without..
Luxe Geelong Serviced Apartments: R Hotel Geelong
R Hotel Geelong - Luxe Geelong Waterfront Serviced Apartments Discover the chilled-out vibe of coastal Victoria with a stylish waterfront stay at the R Hotel Geelong. Joining Geelong's thriving..
Melbourne Skydeck & Edge Experience: Panoramic Views 285 Metres Up
The Melbourne Skydeck is the highest public viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere and has been called one of the city's top spots for taking photographs. Shoot to the 88th floor of Eureka To..
Films | Now Showing
Latest Movies | What's ShowingCheck out latest films, Hollywood blockbusters and independent films There is nothing quite like watching a good movie on a big screen with big sound. Film reviews from Switch, imdb.com, TheAge..
High Tea & Traditional Tea
High Tea at Van Loon's Cafe!Experience a unique twist on the traditional high tea served at the Bellarine Peninsula's own Van Loon's Cafe. Begin your indulgence with a drink on arrival before sitting down to enjoy a tower of..
High Tea on the High Seas | Queenscliff - Sorrento
Selected Sundays | Departing Queenscliff @ 2pm & Sorrento @ 3pm Be a little bit naughty with a whole lot of nice! Listen to the cheeky devil on your shoulder and indulge... you deserve it! ..
Markets | Art, Craft & General
Belmont Sunday MarketGeelong's biggest garage sale! With indoor and outdoor stalls, Belmont Sunday Market is open rain, hail or shine! Belmont Sunday market is home to Geelong's Biggest Garage Sale with all sorts o..
Point Lonsdale Market
One of larger and most popular markets on the Bellarine Peninsula is the Point Lonsdale Market held at the local primary school. The market features a fair bit of local produce from locally made j..
Timboon Makers and Farmers Market
A market featuring the farmers and makers around the region. The Timboon Makers and Farmers Market will allow you to support farmers and makers from around the region. Stall holders include loc..
Markets | Food & Produce
Clunes Farmers & Makers Market2nd Sunday of the month 9 am - 1 pm VISIT THREE MARKETS AT THE ONE VENUE: Clunes Farmers' Market + Clunes Makers' Market + Artisan Food Market We aim for VFMA accreditation so you can be co..
Tours | Trips & Excursions
Queenscliff <|> Sorrento Ferry ServiceThe spectacular 40-minute trip on the Queenscliff Sorrento Ferry Service links Melbourne's most magnificent coastal regions: the Bellarine Peninsula and Mornington Peninsula. Both destinations have..
Geelong Botanic Garden: Guided Walks
Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens present a series of special events and activities.. Meet your guide at the front steps of the Geelong Botanic Garden. GUIDED WALKS Every Wednesday 11.00 am an..
Geelong Gaol Ghost Tour - After Dark at the Old Geelong Gaol
Tour run 7 nights a week at 8pm Opening in 1853, the Geelong Gaol is one of Australia's most intact 19th century convict prisons. Enter these prison gates after dark and be haunted by stories of..
Portarlington - Docklands | Ferry Service
Port Phillip Ferries passenger ferry service on a 35m long catamaran vessel seats 400 passengers running between Portarlington and Docklands (Melbourne). Portarlington: Portarlington Pier, Portarli..
Spirit of Tasmania | Geelong to Devonport
Two ships make up the Spirit of Tasmania fleet that sails between mainland Australia - Victoria (Geelong) and Tasmania (Devonport) departing at each port daily. Spirit of Tasmania caters for all tr..
Geelong - Docklands | Ferry Service
Port Phillip Ferries passenger ferry service on a 35m long catamaran, seats 400 passengers running between Geelong and Docklands (Melbourne). The ferry from Geelong to Melbourne and back is a pleas..
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