Phillip Island Events

Ploughing the field with horse-drawn plough at Churchill Island Heritage Farm

Vintage cars on display at Kustom Nats, Cowes

Motorcycle competitor at Superbikes event at Phillip Island Circuit

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.

Find your favourite Phillip Island events below.

Cowes Sunday Market

October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2023
The Esplanade/Erewhon Point, Cowes

Browse a variety of stalls offering local produce, crafts etc.

From 9.00am to 2.00pm.

Churchill Island Farmers Market

October 7, 2023
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

Island Craft Market

October 14, 2023
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

Phillip Island Jazz Club

October 15, 2023
Phillip Island Bowling Club, 40 Dunsmore Road, Cowes

Relax to the toe tapping sounds of The Syncopators.

For further information Ring Robin 0432 814 407 or Jill 0417 416 300.

Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2023

October 20/22, 2023
Phillip Island Circuit

Phillip Island roars to life this October as the fastest sport on two-wheels returns to the holy grail of racetracks, Phillip Island Circuit.

Enjoy three days of edge-of-your-seat racing, live music and family-friendly entertainment

Newhaven Market

October 21, 2023
Newhaven Primary School
School Avenue, Newhaven

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

9.00am to 2.00pm

2023 Australian Superbike Championship

October 27/29, 2023
Phillip Island Circuit

Round 6 of the 2023 Australian Superbike Championship includes action from the Superbike, Supersport, Supersport 300, YMF R3 Cup, along with Motorcycling Australia’s premier junior road racing academy, the bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup.

Market on Church

October 28, 2023
St Phillip'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

Phillip Island and Bass Coast Ukulele Festival

November 11/12, 2023
Rhyll Mechanics Hall

The inaugural Phillip Island and Bass Coast Ukulele Festival will include free Saturday workshops at Rhyll, plus two playalong sessions, an open mic event in the evening and a free picnic on Sunday, where groups will facilitate a play along.

Tickets will be required for each workshop, strum along event and the picnic.

Contact: Diane McAskill 0456783839

Island Magic

November 24/26, 2023
Phillip Island Circuit

The Phillip Island Auto Racing Club (PIARC) annual Island Magic event is back with the best of the best in Australian Motorsport taking on the fastest permanent race circuit in the country.

Tubular Bells For Two

November 25, 2023
Cowes Cultural and Community Centre, Phillip Island

A multi-award winning sell-out hit at festivals around the world, Tubular Bells for Two features two performers juggling over 20 instruments live on stage in a spellbinding performance.

7.00pm to 8.00pm. Bookings required.