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

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.

Market on Church

February 22, 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

Cowes Sunday Market

February 23, 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.

Sunday Summer Sessions

February 23, 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 Daisy Spratt, Maddy May and Dan Lunn.

From 12.00noon to 5.15pm.

Churchill Island Farmers Market

March 1, 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

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.

2025 Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport

March 7/9, 2025
Phillip Island Circuit

Take a trip down memory lane and get up close and personal with over 400 historic racing cars in period correct liveries across 11 different Motorsport Australia sanctioned categories. Enjoy full access that will see you walking through the garages, talking to the drivers, touching the cars and soaking in the wonderful sounds of yesteryear.

See historic Group A and Group C machines from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s as well as Formula 5000, Historic F1, Le Mans Group C cars, Formula Ford, Formula Holden and so much more.

General Admission tickets available at the gate.

Island Craft Market

March 8, 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

Island Foreshore Market

March 8, 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.

Newhaven Market

March 15, 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

March 16, 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 Pro Qualifying Series 3000

March 17/22, 2025
Woolamai Beach, Phillip Island

The race to the 2025 World Surf League (WSL) Challenger Series (CS) for competitors in Asia Pacific will culminate at the all-new Phillip Island Pro Qualifying Series (QS) 3000 event this March.