The secret’s out… ALWAYS LIVE is coming back to Geelong and The Bellarine!

Throughout autumn and winter, ALWAYS LIVE has been taking free pop-up music events on the road to regional Victorian towns. And it’s now Queenscliff’s turn to host an encore of the much-loved live music event on Saturday 25 July.

The most recent gig took place in central Geelong, joining previous gigs in Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton and Lorne with acts like Ball Park Music, Dan Sultan, Augie March, Matt Corby and Angus & Julia Stone popping up in unexpected gig locations. And it’s all been free to attend and enjoy.

Jessica Mauboy will headline the Queenscliff event, joined by acclaimed indie rock band Cloud Control and local emerging artist NORA.

Performance times and locations will not be made public. These details will be shared exclusively with registered ticket holders on Friday, so make sure you sign up below to find out where it’s all happening.

Make sure you register via Eventbrite to get all the ALWAYS LIVE event updates and juicy deals straight to your inbox. You can also follow along on socials to stay in the loop.

Supported by the Victorian Government through Visit Victoria, Victorian Vibes forms part of ALWAYS LIVE’s broader mission to strengthen Victoria’s music ecosystem and deliver live music experiences that reflect the full identity of the state, reinforcing its position as Australia’s live music capital.

Take the scenic route to Queenscliff

Skip the traffic and cross the bay from Sorrento to Queenscliff in 40 minutes with Searoad Ferries. It's a pretty scenic way to travel and whales and dolphins have been spotted along the ships in recent weeks. Even orcas! You can bring your car, bike or just jump on as a foot passenger - with Queenscliff town within walking distance from the ferry terminal. Sounds like a pretty good way to bookend a day of free live music. Keep scrolling for an awesome deal from Searoad Ferries below.

Grab a deal

Who doesn’t love a sweet deal? From discounted accommodation to bargain bites, check out these ALWAYS LIVE specials available exclusively on Saturday 25 July and by showing your event wristband (individual T&Cs may apply):

Accommodation Deals

Eat, drink, play deals

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Getting here

By road

Queenscliff is around 90 minutes from Melbourne via the Princes Freeway and Bellarine Highway. It’s an easy drive, with Geelong about 30 minutes away.

By rail

Take a V/Line train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong, then connect to Queenscliff by bus or taxi.

By sea

Searoad Ferries carries cars and foot passengers between Sorrento and Queenscliff in around 40 minutes. They also have a great offer especially for the event where you can receive 50% off Adult Return Foot Passenger fares departing from Sorrento, plus 10% off food and beverage across all vessels, TARRA Restaurant and TARRA Kiosk.

Sticking around a bit longer? Explore more deals for stays, eats and things to see and do here.

Stay

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More to see & do

With award-winning bay view wineries, blockbuster events and cosy towns worth a wander, linger a little longer and make a weekend of it across Geelong and The Bellarine.