New town, same good vibes: Schoolies heads to Rosebud for 2025
Published on 19 September 2025
Mornington Peninsula’s Schoolies celebrations will have a temporary change of location in 2025, with the event relocating from Rye to Rosebud due to major upgrade works on the Rye foreshore.
The event will run 29 November to 1 December 2025 at the Rosebud Village Green. A traffic management plan will be in place for the 3 event nights with no access to the Village Green carpark from 7pm – 2am. Access to Rosebud Yacht club will not be affected.
Peninsula Schoolies is a long-standing program offering school leavers a safe, fun and well-supported way to mark the end of their secondary education.
The event typically attracts approximately 2,500 young people each year, and is delivered in partnership with Red Frogs Australia, Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and the Shire’s Youth Services team.
The fenced and unlicensed event space will run a multi-night program featuring live DJs, food, free or low-cost activities and a strong focus on wellbeing and harm minimisation. Buses from the event will still run from Dromana to Sorrento.
The event will be delivered in line with EPA noise guidelines and Shire staff will actively monitor sound levels throughout each night to minimise community disruption.
Peninsula Schoolies is part of the Shire’s broader commitment to keeping young people safe, empowered and supported – while also reducing the impact of antisocial behaviour in our townships during the Schoolies period.
To learn more about Schoolies 2025 click here.
Quotes attributable to Mayor Councillor Anthony Marsh:
“Peninsula Schoolies plays a vital role in supporting the health, safety and enjoyment of school leavers as they celebrate a major life milestone. We’re proud to offer a program that not only benefits young people but also works to protect our communities during this busy time of year.”
Quotes attributable to Tootgarook Ward Councillor Cam Williams
“We’re excited to welcome Schoolies to Rosebud in 2025. Our township is well placed to host this temporary move, and local businesses and community members can feel confident that this event is being delivered with professionalism, safety and care front of mind.”