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.

Berninneit

91-97 Thompson Avenue, Cowes

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

www.basscoastculturalvenues.com

Market on Church

April 27, 2024
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

Island Foreshore Market

April 27, 2024
Cowes Jetty Triangle/Erewhon Point

The market offers a variety of stalls plus food, live music, kids entertainment and more.

At 2.00pm.

Cowes Sunday Market

April 28, 2024
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.

Churchill Island Farmers Market

May 4, 2024
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

Victorian Junior Surfing Titles

May 4, 2024
Woolamai Beach, Phillip Island

Round 3 and the final round of the 2024 Woolworths Victorian Junior Titles held at Woolamai Beach, where state champions will be crowned.

Island Craft Market

May 11, 2024
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

Newhaven Market

May 18, 2024
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

May 19, 2024
Phillip Island Bowling Club
40 Dunsmore Road, Cowes

Relax to the toe-tapping sounds of Graeme Pender - Grenadilla Wood.

From 2.00pm to 4.30pm.

Island Whale Festival

July 5/7, 2024
Berninneit
91-97 Thompson Avenue, Cowes

The Island Whale Festival celebrates the annual arrival of some of the ocean’s most majestic creatures as Phillip Island’s waters play host to humpback and southern right whales.

Activities include whale cruises, whale spotting, kids activities, whale art and craft, wildlife experiences, art and more.

For more information go to www.islandwhales.com.au

Phillip Island Festival of Stories

August 2/4, 2024
Berninneit
91-97 Thompson Avenue, Cowes

Watch this space - more information later.

2024 Australian Superbike Championship

September 7/8, 2024
Phillip Island Circuit

Round 5 of the 2024 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.

Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2024

October 18/20, 2024
Phillip Island Circuit

The fastest sport on two-wheels returns to the most iconic of racetracks, Phillip Island Circuit.

Phillip Island and Bass Coast Ukulele Festival 2024

November 16, 2024
Berninneit and Rhyll Park, Phillip Island

Phillip Island and Bass Coast Ukulele Festival will comprise
Saturday workshops at Berninneit in Thompson Avenue, Cowes and a Sunday Picnic at Rhyll Park, Rhyll.

Bookings required.