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

Community Bank San Remo Christmas Carols

December 20, 2024
San Remo Foreshore

Bring a chair or blanket and join in as San Remo celebrates Christmas with carols, food and a visit from Santa.

From 5.00pm to 9.30pm.

Newhaven Market

December 21, 2024
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

December 22 & 29, 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.

Market on Church

December 28, 2024
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 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.

Churchill Island Farmers Market

January 4, 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

Churchill Island Farmers Market

Island Craft Market

January 11, 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

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.

The Pampered Pet Market

January 18, 2025
St Philip's Anglican Church
Thompson Avenue, Cowes

The Pampered Pet Market celebrates fur babies and pet lovers.
Find everything pet related from healthy, handmade pet treats, stylish pet accessories to the latest health promoting products in the pet industry.

From 9.00am to 3.00pm.

Phillip Island Jazz Club

January 19, 2025
Phillip Island Bowling Club
40 Dunsmore Road, Cowes

Relax to the toe-tapping sounds of Andy Scott.

Little Penguin Dash

February 8, 2025
North Pier Hotel, 5 The Esplanade, Cowes

The Little Penguin Dash includes a 150-300 metre swim and 500 metre run and is an age-dependent event.

From 10.00am to 11.00am.

Registration required.

Cowes Classic

February 8, 2025
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 12.00pm to 2.00pm.

Registration required.

For more info on The Little Penguin Dash and Cowes Classic go to www.basscoastseries.com.au

Sunday Summer Sessions

February 9, 2025
Churchill Island

Enjoy an afternoon of cool tunes, beverages, and delicious food treats on the picturesque Churchill Island's Roger's lawn.

Bring a chair or picnic rug.

Entry is included in a general admission ticket.

Featuring Imogen Price, Maddy May and The Times Duo.

From 12.00noon to 5.15pm.

Around French Island Catamaran Challenge

February 15, 2025
Cowes Yacht Club
Cnr The Esplanade and Osbourne Avenues, Cowes

Local Westernport Bay and Australia-wide sailors compete in a unique race that circumnavigates historic French Island. The race averages approximately four to five hours in duration and covers about 70 kilometres, making this race a marathon.

Start at 12.00pm.

For more info go to www.cowesyachtclub.com

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.