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

Churchill Island Farmers Market

September 6, 2025
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


Australian Superbike Championship 

September 6/7, 2025
Phillip Island Circuit

Round 6 of the Australian Superbike Championship comes to Phillip Island Circuit.

Categories include SW-Motech Superbike, Kawasaki Supersport and Race and Road Supersport 300 classes, bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup, and the Yamaha R3 BLU CRU Asia-Pacific Championship, which comes to Phillip Island for the first time.

The weekend will also feature off-track activities to entertain the family, including pit walks, and the opportunity to meet riders.


Cowes Sunday Market

September 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2025
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.


Island Craft Market

September 13, 2025
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

September 20, 2025
Newhaven Primary School
School Avenue, Newhaven

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

9.00am to 2.00pm


TIDAL Seafood Festival

September 20/21, 2025
San Remo Foreshore

Celebrate San Remo's fishing heritage with activities, seafood and demonstrations.

For more info go to www.tidalseafoodfest.com.au

Phillip Island Jazz Club

September 21, 2025
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

September 27, 2025
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


Rip Curl Grom Search Phillip Island

September 30/October 4, 2025
Various Phillip Island locations

Rip Curl GromSearch Phillip Island brings together competitors for Under 18, Under 16 and Under 14 junior events.
The event is one of only five Marquee Junior events in the country to be part of the Surfing Australia Junior Series.


Victorian State Circuit Racing Championship 2025

October 4/5, 2025
Phillip Island Circuit

Victorian State Circuit Racing Championship returns to Phillip Island Circuit.

Categories include Formula Ford, E30 Racing, Saloon Cars, Historic Touring cars, Formula Vee and more.


Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix

October 17/19, 2025
Phillip Island Circuit

The world's fastest riders return to Phillip Island for the MotoGP Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

Enjoy edge-of-your-seat racing, live music and family-friendly entertainment during this thrilling weekend of action.


Australian SUP Titles

October 21/25, 2025
Woolamai Beach, Phillip Island

Australian SUP Titles return to Phillip Island with multiple surfing and racing options.


Rhyll Twilight Market

December 12, 2025
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.


Island Magic 2025

November 22/23, 2025
Phillip Island Circuit

Phillip Island Auto Racing Club brings Island Magic to Phillip Island Circuit for two days of exciting motor racing.


Ocean Sounds

January 10, 2026
Churchill Island

Ocean Sounds celebrates summer with live music complemented by wonderful ocean views, local wine and cheese, and gourmet food vans.

Line up includes The Teskey Brothers, The Presets, Thelma Plum, Steph Strings and more.

Tickets required.

PC 21 Aerial display at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix

Phillip Island Events - PC 21 Aerial Display at MotoGP


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