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

Newhaven Market

May 16, 2026
Newhaven Primary School
School Avenue, Newhaven

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

9.00am to 2.00pm

Cowes Sunday Market

May 17, 24 & 31, 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.

Phillip Island Jazz Club

May 17, 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.

Market on Church

May 23, 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

Churchill Island Farmers Market

June 6, 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

Island Foreshore Market

June 6, 2026
Cowes Jetty Triangle, The Esplanade
Cowes

Lots of variety stalls, hot and cold food, live music plus children's entertainment.

From 11.00am to 8.00pm.

Island Craft Market

June 13, 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

Island Whale Festival

July 3/5, 2026
Berninneit, Thompson Avenue, Cowes

Celebrate the annual migration of humpback and southern right whales as they pass the Phillip Island coast on their way to warmer northern Australian waters.

More details later.