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

School Holiday Fun at the Parade

July 5/20, 2025
Penguin Parade Visitor Centre, Phillip Island

During the Victorian winter school holidays there will lots of children's activities and events at the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre.

For more info go to www.penguins.org.au

Island Whale Festival

July 11/13, 2025
Berninneit and various Phillip Island locations

Celebrate 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.

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

Island Craft Market

July 12, 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

July 13, 20 & 27, 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.

Newhaven Market

July 19, 2025
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

July 20, 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.

Phillip Island's Festival of Stories

July 25/27, 2025
Berninneit, Thompson Avenue, Cowes

Phillip Island's Festival of Stories explores stories through arts and culture, libraries, talks and workshops plus live performance.

More details later.

Market on Church

July 26, 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

Churchill Island Farmers Market

August 2, 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

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.

TIDAL Seafood Festival

September 20/21, 2025
San Remo Foreshore

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

More info later.

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.