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

Cowes Sunday Market

March 30, 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.

GT Festival Phillip Island - Shannons Speed Series

April 4/6, 2025
Phillip Island Circuit

This three day event will feature some of Australia’s best motorsport series including GT World Challenge Australia Powered by AWS, Monochrome GT4 Australia, Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia, Ferrari Challenge Australasia and First Focus Radical Cup Australia.

Churchill Island Farmers Market

April 5, 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

Bodyboarding Victoria 2025 Triple Crown

April 12/13, 2025
Woolamai Beach, Phillip Island

Round 3 of the Bodyboarding Victoria 2025 Triple Crown State Title Series comes to Phillip Island. This event will bring together 50+ competitors battling it out across multiple divisions.

From 7.00am.

Island Craft Market

April 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

Easter on Churchill Island

April 18/20, 2025
Churchill Island Heritage Farm, Churchill Island

Over the Easter weekend join in the fun on Churchill Island.
Relax to live music, take a wagon ride, observe working horses, blacksmiths, wood carving, partake in old-time games and lots more.

From 10.00am. Most activities included in Heritage Farm ticket.

Newhaven Market

April 19, 2025
Newhaven Primary School
School Avenue, Newhaven

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

9.00am to 2.00pm

Island Foreshore Market

April 19 & 26, 2025
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.

Phillip Island Jazz Club

April 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.

Market on Church

April 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

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.

More information later.