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

Island Craft Market

November 9, 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


Cowes Sunday Market

November 10, 17 & 24, 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.


Newhaven Market

November 16, 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

November 17, 2024
Phillip Island Bowling Club
40 Dunsmore Road, Cowes

Relax to the toe-tapping sounds at an All Day Jazz Extravaganza.

Artists include Rebecca Barnard and Friends, Stevenson's Rockets and Syncopators.

From 10.00am to 5.00pm.


Island Magic 2024

November 22/24, 2024
Phillip Island Circuit

The Phillip Island Auto Racing Club (PIARC) annual Island Magic event is back this November with the best of the best in Australian Motorsport.


Market on Church

November 23, 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


Phillip Island and Bass Coast Ukulele Festival 2024

November 30, 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.


Churchill Island Farmers Market

December 7, 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

Stalls and shoppers at the Churchill Island Farmers Market.

Churchill Island Farmers Market


Carols by the Bay

December 10, 2024
Cowes Foreshore

Enjoy an evening of Christmas carols, children’s entertainment and food vans, before a fireworks display at 9.30pm.
Children's entertainment starts from 5.00pm, with Santa arriving at 6.00pm.
Carols will commence at 7.15pm, with the evening concluding at 9.45pm.


Island Foreshore Market

December 28, 2024
Cowes Foreshore, The Esplanade

The Island Foreshore Market has lots of variety stalls with hot food, art and crafts, fresh and gourmet produce, and live music.

From 2.00pm to 9.00pm.


Cowes New Years Eve Fireworks

December 31, 2024
Cowes Jetty, The Esplanade

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Cowes by enjoying a family friendly fireworks display.

From 9.30pm to 9.45pm.

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Ocean Sounds Music Festival

January 11, 2025
Churchill Island

Bring your picnic rug and watch the sun set while listening to great live music. Gourmet food and local wines available. 

From 12.00pm to 10.30pm.


Phillip Island Model Railway Exhibition

January 18, 2025
Cowes Senior Citizens Club, 6 Lions Court, Cowes

The Philip Island Model Railway Exhibition is an annual show that highlights the many complex aspects of building and running a miniature train-focused world. 

From 10.00am to 5.00pm.


Motul FIM Superbike World Championship

February 21/23, 2025
Phillip Island Circuit

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit will host the Grand Ridge Brewery Australian Round season opener of the 2025 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship.


San Remo Channel Challenge

March 1, 2025
San Remo Foreshore/Jetty

Competitors in the San Remo Channel Challenge swim across the channel between San Remo and Phillip Island at slack tide, then run back over the Phillip Island Bridge.

Registration is essential as numbers are capped.

PC 21 Aerial display at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix

Phillip Island Events - PC 21 Aerial Display at MotoGP


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