For the first time in 15 years, the National Gallery of Australia’s collection of Sidney Nolan’s ‘Ned Kelly’ paintings is touring Australia in its entirety. The…
This summer, the beach comes to the National Wool Museum with Sand in the City – a playful, sand-filled, interactive installation exploring Geelong and the Surf…
The world-renowned exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year 54 returns to the National Wool Museum from 22 March - 14 July 2019. On loan from London's Natural…
The centenary of the influential Bauhaus school of art, design and architecture will be celebrated around the world in 2019. Founded in the German city of Weimar…
John Wolseley’s 2016 gift to Geelong Gallery of his ten metre long, six panel panoramic watercolour The pearl fisher’s voyage from Ise Shima to Roebuck Bay, 1985…
For a limited time only, walk with dinosaurs at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Follow the Werribee River Trail to find 12 life-size dinosaurs including the Tyrannosaurs…
Geelong Gallery is one of Australia’s leading and oldest regional galleries with an extensive history of - and commitment to - collecting since its first acquisitions…
Courage is a photographic exhibition featuring over 150 photos from 1915 to 2018, including the World War I and World War II, the Victoria Cross, the Lost Diggers…
Indulge in a two tiered, brunch style high tea with a twist. Including breakfast favourites such as assorted pastries and quiches alongside the more traditional…
In each class a different aspect of meditation and Buddhism is explained. You can drop in any week. Classes begin with a simple guided breathing meditation followed…
Basils Farm popular Children’s Meet and Feed the Animal Sessions and Lunch will begin again on Thursday 14 March.Held every Thursday from 14 March to 3 October and…
What Was That! is an exciting theatrical production performed in the magnificent Werribee Park historic mansion. You will become old friends of the Chirnside family…
Every Friday you can enjoy a free tasting at Tastes of the Region located at Queenscliff Brewhouse. Sample our picks of the most delicious wines from the Geelong,…
Every Friday you can enjoy natural oysters in the Whisky Bar for $2 each. Sit on the terrace and watch the world go by.Situated on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula,…
Join us for an exclusive evening of rare and old scotch whiskies, once in a lifetime opportunity. Begin the evening with delicious canapes, followed by platters…
Basils Farm are excited to announce that they will open for dinner on Friday 26 April from 6:30 to 9:30pm. Enjoy a two or three-course meal in their new Pavilion…
Ours is an intimate evening of contemporary dance, featuring eight original dance works choreographed by members of the Impact Ensemble. With live music, lots of…
Dinosaurs are back from extinction for a limited time only at Werribee Open Range Zoo and kids aged five and above have the opportunity to join our Dinosaur Rangers…
Nationally acclaimed artist Rona Green and respected local printmaker Janet Goldman will be exhibiting their work in the April exhibition at Tussock Upstairs Gallery.…
See antique, retro, vintage and designer clothing from Victorian times onwards. There are fashion accessories, jewellery, fashion art, textiles, buttons (and probably…
Enjoy a delicious three course dinner, free flowing wine, beer and soft drink while dancing away to the incredible Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show: Gypsy, and overlooking…
You can Go Your Own Way in life, but on Saturday 27 April you should make your way to 360Q for their Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show and Dinner.They welcome you to a…
Award-winning musical-comedy maverick Anya Anastasia returns - the Tort-e-Morte and Rogue Romantic superstar is back. This time she brandishes her razor-sharp…
Multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Matthew Barker is no stranger to the music industry even though his name may be foreign to some. Performing under the…
Every Sunday from 12:30pm to 3:30pm listen to talented musicians perform on the Basils verandah. Sit outdoors on the lawn under the fig trees or inside Basils Cafe…
On Sunday, join the Novotel Geelong for a delicious brunch buffet. Enjoy a selection of breakfast items, soup of the day, antipasto, breads, range of hot dishes,…
Experience the true laid-back atmosphere at one of the hidden gems in Queenscliff. Situated in picturesque Princess Park which is only a stone's throw from the water's…
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon with Victoria's finest Jazz and Blues Musicians in Central Geelong.For this first afternoon award-winning international pianist and composer…
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon with Victoria's finest Jazz and Blues Musicians in Central Geelong.This second soiree will feature Wayne Jury, a renowned Geelong-based…
Sail the Bay and enjoy a selection of exquisite sweet and savoury treats as the magical scenery slides by.Indulge in a bespoke High Tea menu made with regional produce…
The dinosaurs new to Werribee Open Range Zoo are not just for the kids. Enjoy Dino Files - a special Sunday series of dinosaur themed events for adults. For three…
During May and June, Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale become immersed in the second incarnation of Low Light Queenscliff - a boutique Fringe Festival bringing the…
Geelong’s own night of arts, Geelong After Dark, returns to the CBD.Artists have created site-specific artworks, exploring one or more of the senses, to inspire…
Bring out your inner Picasso at Paint and Sip at Leura Park Estate.There will be wine, canapes, cheese and painting instructions. The Class includes art supplies-…
A four piece classic rock covers band that will deliver a high energy show. With a repertoire of selected tunes from 70’s rock classics, 80’s, 90’s and today’s…
Held on the first Saturday of every month (except January) the Golden Plains Farmers’ Market, located in Bannockburn, is an award winning, authentic farmers' market…
Food and wine lovers will love Captains Lunch on the Bay. A relaxing two hour lunch – a shared grazing table of regional produce and slow cooked meats consisting…
Geelong is Victoria’s largest regional centre nestled in the confluence of three rich agricultural regions: The Otway Ranges, the Bellerine Peninsula and the Golden…
Set on the grounds of Werribee Mansion and Werribee Park, The Wyndham City Werribee Mansion Run starts and finishes on the lawns of the magnificent Werribee Mansion.…
A brilliantly dark and entertaining examination of Shakespeare’s Ophelia: In a world of mad men and murdering uncles, drowning never felt so good. A woman wanders…
Kilian Jornet, the best mountain runner in history, wrote as a child a list of all the races he would like to win and all the mountains he dreamed of climbing.In…
Over three weekends in May 2019, the Queenscliffe Literary Festival will celebrate the work of Australian writers and artists with a varied and inspiring schedule…
Girledworld Geelong are delighted to invite schools, students, parents and educators to the Geelong Youth Innovation Summit.The Geelong Youth Innovation Summit…
With over 21 years of globetrotting success, Faulty Towers The Original Dining Experience continues to go from strength to strength, picking up five star reviews…
Stewart D’Arrietta and his band celebrate the late, great and legendary Leonard Cohen, offering arresting and imaginative arrangements of Cohen’s most iconic music…
Pako Farmers Market connects the community with nutritious regional foods from regional producers and specialty food makers. The passion is for food that is nutritious,…
The Down to Earth historic theatrical tour is a highly entertaining roaming play performed in the rustic historic farm at Werribee Park. Set in 1862, Joe and Esther…
While Justin's solo career has grown, he still owes much credit to his band The Go Set, which he leads today as the band's frontman.As a solo cover artists, Justin…
Spoil your mum this Mother's Day and treat her to a feast at the Waterfront Restaurant.Buffet Breakfast is available from 6:30 to 11:00am. $38 for adults and $18…
The Pier Geelong's annual Mother’s Day event is back. Spoil the Mother figure in your life this Mother’s Day with a beautiful lunch out over Geelong’s bay. And this…
Spoil mum with a beautiful High Tea at Werribee Open Range Zoo for Mother's Day.This special event will include some bubbles on arrival followed by a buffet style…
For 25 years, a locked cupboard sat in a family garage. So what was inside? A Fighting Gunditjmara man returns home from war only to be forced from his traditional…
After touring the globe, the legendary cabaret is here. Join the ever fabulous and award-winning ensemble as they take you on the most delicious and unpredictable…
Geelong Brides Wedding Expo is Geelong's biggest and longest running Wedding Expo. In May, the expo proudly showcase all that Geelong and the surf coast has to offer…
Pint of Science is a three day festival bringing the latest in science research to pubs across Australia - and the world.In 2019 the festival will run on May 20,…
The Bellarine Dance Fest is a non competitive festival of dance open to all dancers aged six to 18 years old, living or attending dance classes on the Bellarine…
It is a testament to his enduring popularity as a live entertainer, Matty has played over two and a half thousand gigs at hundreds of venues and private functions…
Sixteen year old Connor is angry. People and things he once liked now just annoy him. Even his best mate. Then, the outburst. Connor is isolated alone in the forest…
What happens when the overseers of nature fail in their duty of care? In this new show from the extraordinary Circus Oz, the physical possibilities of the human…
Melbourne City Ballet are back with a new Ballet by two of Australia’s leading choreographers, Melbourne City Ballet’s Michael Pappalardo (Artistic Director) and…
An easy 90-minute drive from Melbourne, the township of Portarlington is an ideal location for the festival and showcases the region. Nestled between the Bellarine…
The National Celtic Folk Festival is the premier Celtic festival in the southern hemisphere.The National Celtic Folk Festival is a four day arts, culture and folk…
LEGO fun for everyone. See amazing LEGO creations and models, join in a master class, enter the competitions and raffle with hundreds of dollars in prizes, make…
Sit back, relax and be taken on a journey of what makes Queenscliff Distillery and The Whiskery/Bellarine Distillery award winning when it comes to Gin. You will…
Celebrate a tribute to two of the greats from the 60s and 70s: Neil Diamond and Bobby Darin - Legends of Vegas performed by Garry Johns and Issi Dye.Bobby Darin…
Ball Park Music have announced their Good Good Mood Tour, taking their latest album Good Mood and favourite hits to regional towns and cities all around Australia.…
Captured - The show that puts you centre stage, the main event, The Star.The 80s were all about fame and being fabulous and getting into the main papers or magazines…
Sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious degustation wine dinner while we pitch the best of the big reds from our region against those from Bordeaux. The menu is designed…
Each year the Barwon Heath Foundation hosts a weekend of fundraising in June to engage the community and to raise vital funds for Barwon Health.Thanks to generous…
Theatre 3Triple2 proudly presents the 2019 Winter Solstice at the Potato Shed. Two unique nights of cosy entertainment in the form of one-act plays from talented…
Be entertained as you enjoy a three course dinner made from local produce, the best of the Bellarine, matched wines, while being waited on by future stars of the…
You will come away from this workshop with the knowledge and skills to make your own longbow. You will learn how to make a bowstring that perfectly complements your…
Enjoy a relaxing day trip to the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula. This Yoga and Winery Tour starts in Docklands, where you will meet and greet your tour guides at…
Kids can enjoy a children’s version of Searoad Ferries' regular High Tea including a tiered platter of sweet and savoury treats, soft drink, juice or hot chocolate.…
To celebrate the school holidays Searoad Ferries offer a range of fantastic on board activities included in the ferry ticket price. Join Urban Upcycle in using ordinary,…
A fun and interactive workshop learning all about Port Phillips unique dolphins and other amazing marine life, including seals & whales! Play games, see dolphin…
The Sapphires is one of Australia’s best-loved stories. This multiple award- winning musical play, that inspired the film, is coming to The Potato Shed stage for…
Saturday 20 July marks the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing. Celebrate this significant milestone by discovering the Moon, its origin, its orbit around…
Through brilliant, classic theatre, Andre De Vanny (‘Best Actor’, 2015 Green Room Awards) uses a raw energy in a solo performance, unravelling heartbreak and horror.Directed…
It is a horror thriller, it is Frankenstein meets Hound of the Baskervilles, full of passion and tragedy. Three theatrical styles are interwoven to produce a work…
Waist Watchers The Musical is fast-paced, with lots of energy and a ton of heart. It pokes fun at anumber of familiar obsessions yet is very uplifting and empowering.…
Before television, the entertainment highlight of the week was the Sunday night radio play. Radio magic is brought to life before your eyes as Lux Radio Theatre…
My Brilliant Divorce was a hit on London’s West End when it starred the beloved Dawn French (Vicar of Dibley, French and Saunders) and was lauded as a great night…
Geelong Harmony Chorus is back with their annual Sing into Spring show during Senior’s Week. Geelong’s ever popular a cappella women’s chorus will perform their…
Two of the greatest influences in Australian Rock n’ Roll music in the 50s and 60s were Roy Orbison and Australia's own rock star, Johnny O’Keefe. Roy’s amazing…
From Broadway to Ballroom stars seasoned opera performers Liza Beamish and Lachlan Baker, and the recently awarded World Dance Council Champions Emma and Rhett Salmon.From…
The Lost Lands - A festival made for families and friends.Established in 2016, The Lost Lands is the first festival of its kind in Australia: a genuine music, arts…
In a solitary cell, on the edge of survival, a ‘sleek little savage’ waits alone in the darkness. Left for dead, ten thousand miles from home she plots escape and…
The North Bellarine Film Festival will present five feature films exclusive to the Potato Shed. The weekend will also screen short films and experimental shorts…
The Geelong Revival Motoring Festival will be back bigger and better than ever. Held on Geelong's picturesque waterfront, Friday 22 to Sunday 24 November, this action…
Presented by Theatre 3Triple2, local writers and performers from across the region bring 12 original plays to the Potato Shed. Each play is 12 minutes long. Some…
A multi-looped fast course, IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong is set to test avid triathletes looking for a challenging and unique experience along Geelong’s spectacular waterfront…
All Ford Day caters for over 1200 Ford vehicles on display in one of the largest single make event in Australia. Ford vehicles of all types, ages and models will…
The Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong is a celebration of the beauty, history and craftsmanship of wooden boats of all kinds. The event is held biennially in even…
The Geelong Half Marathon is held annually on the first Sunday after Easter. It begins at Belmont Park and follows the bike path to Breakwater on to Fyansford and…
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