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

Carols by the Bay

December 11, 2025
Cowes Foreshore

Phillip Island Carols by the Bay returns with children's entertainment starting at 5.00pm, followed by carols at 7.15pm, then fireworks at 9.30pm.

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 Craft Market

December 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

Cowes Sunday Market

December 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.

San Remo Christmas Carols

December 19, 2025
Marine Parade, San Remo

Celebrate Christmas on the San Remo foreshore. Bring a chair or blanket and join in the carols. Food will be available and there will be a visit from Santa.

From 5.00pm to 9.30pm.

Newhaven Market

December 20, 2025
Newhaven Primary School
School Avenue, Newhaven

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

9.00am to 2.00pm

Market on Church

December 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

Island Foreshore Market

December 27, 2025
The Esplanade, Cowes

The Island Foreshore Market has lots of stalls to browse, from gourmet foods, arts and crafts, collectables, clothing and more - it's all here.

Enjoy live music and food trucks.

From 11.00am to 6.00pm.

Cowes New Year's Eve Fireworks

December 31, 2025
Cowes Jetty, The Esplanade,
Cowes

Farewell the old year and bring in the new at the family-friendly fireworks display at Cowes Jetty.

9.30pm to 9.45pm.

Churchill Island Farmers Market

January 3, 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

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.

Phillip Island Jazz Club

January 18, 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.

Little Penguin Dash 2026

January 31, 2026
North Pier Hotel, The Esplanade, Cowes

The age dependent Little Penguin Dash comprises a swim between 150 to 300 metres plus a 500 metre run.

From 10.30am to 11.30am.

Registration required.

Cowes Classic 2026

January 31, 2026
The Esplanade, Cowes

The Cowes Classic is the 3rd leg of the three part Bass Coast Series and comprises a 500 metre swim and 4 kilometre run.

From 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

Registration required.

Motul FIM Superbike World Championship

February 20/22, 2026
Phillip Island Circuit

Round 1 of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship will be held at the picturesque Phillip Island Circuit.

Soak up the adrenaline-fuelled atmosphere of world-class production motorbike racing.

San Remo Channel Challenge

February 21, 2026
San Remo Foreshore

The iconic San Remo Channel Challenge comprises a 550m swim across the channel to Newhaven on Phillip Island, then a 2km run back over the bridge and up the road toward Anderson, before turning back into San Remo.

The race starts 4.15pm