Phillip Island Events

There are so many Phillip Island events during the year, especially over the summer months.

From small local markets to the hype of the International Motorcycle Grand Prix, there is something for everyone.

During the year Phillip Island is also home to many festivals, celebrating whales and shearwaters, food and wine, literature and jazz, fishing and fun and more.

And don't forget the popular Cowes Fireworks on New Years Eve!

Find your favourite Phillip Island events below.

Berninneit

91-97 Thompson Avenue, Cowes

For a complete list of cultural events at Berninneit click on the link below.

www.basscoastculturalvenues.com

Rhyll Twilight Market

January 16, 2026
Rhyll Mechanics Hall/Rhyll Park, Lock Road, Rhyll

Browse lots of stalls with art and craft, clothes, jewellery and more.

Enjoy live music with food and drinks available.

Music at the Hen

January 16 & 23, 2026
Purple Hen Winery
McFees Road, Rhyll

Music at the Hen returns on every Friday night in January.
Bring your food and rug/chair and relax on the lawns listening to live music.
No BYO alcohol - available for purchase at the winery, as are food platters.

Starts around 6.00pm and finishes at sunset.

Island Foreshore Market

January 17, 24 & 31, 2026
Carnival Site, Cnr Phillip Island Road and Ventnor Road, Cowes

The Island Foreshore Market has lots of stalls to browse, from gourmet foods, arts and crafts, collectables, clothing and more - it's all here.

Enjoy live music and food trucks.

From 11.00am to 6.00pm.

Newhaven Market

January 17, 2026
Newhaven Primary School
School Avenue, Newhaven

Purchase local and seasonal produce and a range of specialty items.

9.00am to 2.00pm

Phillip Island Jazz Club

January 18, 2026
Phillip Island Bowling Club
40 Dunsmore Road, Cowes

Relax to some of the best traditional and contemporary jazz bands, providing a wide variety of styles and genres with a focus on the classics.

From 2.00pm to 4.30pm.

Churchill Island Farmers Market

January 24 & February 7, 2026
Churchill Island

The picturesque setting for this farmers market is enticing with lots of stalls with a huge variety of goodies.
Look for local fresh produce including seasonal fruit and vegetables, the potato man with lots of potato varieties, and artisan breads.
Sample and buy olive oils, wine and beer.
Add local honey to your pantry.
For the green fingered there are plants and cut flowers.
Enjoy a relaxing coffee from the market kiosk.

Open 8.00am to 1.00pm

Churchill Island Farmers Market

Market on Church

January 24, 2026
St Philip's Parish Hall
Thompson Avenue, Cowes

Browse over 30 indoor and outdoor stalls offering local produce, craft, plants, trash and treasure, plus hot food and drinks.

From 9.00am to 2.00pm

Little Penguin Dash 2026

January 31, 2026
North Pier Hotel, The Esplanade, Cowes

The age dependent Little Penguin Dash comprises a swim between 150 to 300 metres plus a 500 metre run.

From 10.30am to 11.30am.

Registration required.

Cowes Classic 2026

January 31, 2026
The Esplanade, Cowes

The Cowes Classic is the 3rd leg of the three part Bass Coast Series and comprises a 500 metre swim and 4 kilometre run.

From 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

Registration required.

Cowes Sunday Market

February 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2026
Cowes Jetty Triangle to Erewhon Point, The Esplanade, Cowes

Browse a diverse range of stalls from local produce to art and craft.

From 9.00am to 2.00pm.

Sunday Summer Sessions

February 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2026
Churchill Island

Sunday Summer Sessions will be held on Rogers Lawn at Churchill Island Heritage Farm every Sunday in February.

The whole family can relax for an afternoon of live music by local artists, plus delicious food and drinks and lawn games.

A general admission ticket to Churchill Island will gain access to the event.

Island Craft Market

February 14, 2026
St Phillips Parish Hall, Thompson Avenue, Cowes

Browse the outside stalls selling fresh produce, clothing, plants, olive oil, preserves, decorative items and more.
Inside the hall visitors will find arts and crafts with lots of hand knitted goods, jewellery, and cards plus other original handmade items.
Hot food is available.

Open 9.00am to 2.00pm

Motul FIM Superbike World Championship

February 20/22, 2026
Phillip Island Circuit

Round 1 of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship will be held at the picturesque Phillip Island Circuit.

Soak up the adrenaline-fuelled atmosphere of world-class production motorbike racing.

San Remo Channel Challenge

February 21, 2026
San Remo Foreshore

The iconic San Remo Channel Challenge comprises a 550m swim across the channel to Newhaven on Phillip Island, then a 2km run back over the bridge and up the road toward Anderson, before turning back into San Remo.

The race starts 4.15pm