Upcoming Events

Discover the magic of the Mornington Peninsula with events like the iconic Portsea Swim Classic, the biennial Pinot Noir Celebration, and the Winter Wine Weekend in June. Enjoy the Mornington Main Street Food, Wine, and Performing Arts plus the Seniors Festival in October, gallery exhibitions and so much more. Explore our diverse social and event calendar, featuring fresh produce, stunning landscapes, and a passion-fuelled arts and culture scene throughout the year.

Upcoming events

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Explore More of Your Backyard at Pt. Leo Estate Sculpture Park

18 Jun 2026 Pt. Leo Estate Sculpture Park is giving locals the perfect excuse to get out this winter and explore more of the glorious region many of us are lucky to call home.

Pt. Leo Estate Sculpture Park, 3649 Frankston-Flinders Road, Merricks 3916

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Family Friendly, Seniors

Doggy Day Out

18 Jun 2026 Explore the Mornington Peninsula with your pup on a self-guided, curated day out. Includes pet-friendly trail stops, a dog cafe, human treats, and a winery picnic lunch.

Multiple venues, Mornington, Safety Beach and Red Hill, Mornington 3931

50 more dates

Tagged as: , Food & Wine, Tourism

Family Mystery Picnic in Mornington Peninsula

18 Jun 2026 A clue-solving family adventure filled with delicious local picnic food, games, and fun activities.

Multiple venues, Mornington, Safety Beach and Main Ridge, Safety Beach 3936

50 more dates

Tagged as: , Family Friendly, Food & Wine, Tourism

Acoustic Saturdays Peppers Moonah Links Live Music

20 Jun 2026 Saturday Acoustic Sessions with live music and happy hour drinks as the sun sets over Moonah Links.

Moonah Links, 55 Peter Thomson Drive Fingal, Victoria 3939, Fingal 3939

50 more dates

Tagged as: , Family Friendly, Food & Wine, Music

Hopkins Bradford Concerto Competition Finals

20 Jun 2026 Six young artists. One stage. No second chances.

Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilsons Road, Mornington 3931

Tagged as: , Music

Sorrento Solstice Festival

20 Jun 2026 A free community festival on the Sorrento Foreshore marking the winter solstice, with live music, fire and light art, roaming performers, food and market stalls and the burning of Bernie on Saturday evening.

Sorrento Foreshore, 1 Esplanade, Sorrento 3943

Tagged as: , Community, Family Friendly, Festivals, Food & Wine, Markets, Music

Sunset with the kangaroos

20 Jun 2026 Enjoy the sunset and views, and meet our friends the kangaroos

Seawinds Gardens, Purves Road, Arthurs Seat 3936

1 more date

Tagged as: , Community, Environment, Family Friendly, Workshops / Educational

Jazz Concert

20 Jun 2026 Great opportunity to enjoy Jazz music and don’t wish to travel a long distance. The funds from this event will go to outbuilding fund to raise money to build a new hall and provide a counselling for our op shop.

St Marks Anglican Church, 173 Pt Nepean Road, Dromana 3936

Tagged as: , Music

Sorrento Solstice Dawn Swim 2026

21 Jun 2026 A ticketed community dawn swim into Port Phillip Bay at sunrise on the winter solstice, the morning after the Sorrento Solstice Festival. Numbers limited. Book early.

Sorrento Sailing and Couta Boat Club, 3154 Point Nepean Road, Sorrento 3943

Tagged as: , Community, Tourism

Shoreham Community Market

21 Jun 2026 A simple, locally run market celebrating community, connection and creation.

Next to Shoreham Tennis Club, 67-85 Byrnes Road, Shoreham, 3916, Shoreham 3916

19 more dates

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Christmas, Community, Family Friendly, Markets, Music

Soundwaves

24 Jun 2026 The Royal Australian Navy Band Melbourne is presenting seven concerts in 2026, as part of our long-standing Soundwaves concert series.

Band and Cinema complex, HMAS Cerberus, Cook Rd, Crib Point 3920

1 more date

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Community, Family Friendly, Music, Seniors

Hastings Open Mic @ Deep Water Lounge

25 Jun 2026 Anyone can show up to perform for about 15 mins each for an unpredictable night of community togetherness.

Deep Water Lounge, 33 High Street, Hastings 3915

11 more dates

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Music

This Way North - with special guest Maxon

28 Jun 2026 Award-winning indie-folk duo This Way North join Peninsula SongRiders for a special winter afternoon of soaring harmonies, soulful storytelling and unforgettable live music by the bay. Opening set by local artist, Maxon.

Westernport Yacht Club, 1 Foreshore Road, Balnarring Beach 3926

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Community, Festivals, Music

Winter Camp 2026

30 Jun 2026 Looking for an unforgettable school holiday experience? Winter Camp at The Ranch offers young adventurers the perfect mix of fun, connection, and outdoor excitement. With cosy cabins, hearty meals, and a jam-packed program including mountainboarding, horse riding, bush cooking, and more, kids will stay active, build resilience, and make lifelong memories. This winter, Hit the Switch and discover t

The Ranch Mornington Peninsula, 810 Boneo Rd, Boneo 3939

Tagged as: , Community, Environment, Family Friendly, School Holidays, Sports, Workshops / Educational

Ninch Open Mic Night

02 Jul 2026 A night filled with 10 - 15 minute performances from local people, with no screening criteria

Mr Paul's Beer and Wine, 11/234 Main Street, Mornington 3931

5 more dates

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Music

Author Event - Ilka Tampke

03 Jul 2026 Spend an evening with one of 2026’s literary standouts, acclaimed author, Ilka Tampke, celebrating her latest novel, How to Love the World.

Stories By The Sea Bookshop, 14 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza 3930

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Community

Rye Foreshore Market

04 Jul 2026 Community Make Bake and Grow market

Rye Foreshore Market, Pt Nepean Rd Rye (across from the Rye Hotel), Rye 3941

18 more dates

Tagged as: , Community, Markets

‘Babin Wandaang – Father’s Spirit’ Exhibition

04 Jul 2026 As part of our NAIDOC 2026 celebrations, join us for a special exhibition celebrating family, culture, and the work of two generations side

Baluk Arts, 5 Davies Avenue, Mount Eliza 3930

Tagged as: , Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, Arts & Culture, Community, Family Friendly, Workshops / Educational

Lions Sunday Market

05 Jul 2026 A vibrant local market with a variety of stalls run by Boneo Lions Club. All profits go back to the community

Rosebud Foreshore Reserve, Point Nepean Road - opposite Fourth Avenue & McDonald's, Rosebud 3939

Tagged as: , Community, Family Friendly, Markets, School Holidays

Still Beleve

05 Jul 2026 A great afternoon of music, dancing and fun

Tom Katz @ Sorrento Portsea RSL, 1-3 Hurley Street, Sorrento 3943

Tagged as: , Community, Food & Wine, Music

Colours of Nature - wildlife walk and winter art

08 Jul 2026 After a special walk through the wildlife sanctuary animal spotting, we'll use nature as a paint brush and see what we create.

The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha 3934

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Community, Environment, Family Friendly, School Holidays, Shire event, Tourism

R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) A play

08 Jul 2026 In the age of AI, this is a must-see piece of theatre examining the rise of the machines against humanity.
Directed by the highly acclaimed Jonty Reason for MPtc.

Bellamy Hall, Albert Street, Mornington 3931

3 more dates

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture

Soul Night Market Mornington

10 Jul 2026 Street food and makers market

Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilsons Road, Mornington 3931

1 more date

Tagged as: , Family Friendly, Food & Wine, Markets, Music

Outdoor meditation session

11 Jul 2026 Outdoor meditation session

Coolart Homestead and Gardens, Lord Somers Road, Somers 3927

5 more dates

Tagged as: , Sports, Workshops / Educational

Yum Cha at Doot Doot Doot

11 Jul 2026 Two Institutions, One Lunch - Jackalope X Davids Yum Cha on Saturday 11 July from 12.30pm. Bookings required.

Doot Doot Doot, 166 Balnarring Road, Merricks North 3926

Tagged as: , Family Friendly, Food & Wine

SuperTrouper - Celebrating the Songs of ABBA

11 Jul 2026 A great night out with all your favourite ABBA songs

Tom Katz @ Sorrento Portsea RSL, 1-3 Hurley Street, Sorrento 3943

Tagged as: , Community, Food & Wine, Music

Mornington Racecourse Market

12 Jul 2026 The Mornington Racecourse Market features hundreds of stalls offering handmade crafts, fashion, fresh produce, and gourmet food. Set on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, it’s a vibrant, family-friendly market held monthly, with free entry and on-site parking available ($5 parking).

Please note: No dogs permitted.

Mornington Racecourse, 320 RACECOURSE RD, MORNINGTON, Mornington 3931

50 more dates

Tagged as: , Community, Family Friendly, Markets

Stone

12 Jul 2026 A great afternoon of music, dancing and fun

Tom Katz @ Sorrento Portsea RSL, 1-3 Hurley Street, Sorrento 3943

Tagged as: , Community, Food & Wine, Music

Past Love - Past making demonstration with Jaclyn Crupi

16 Jul 2026 A beautiful cosy night with author of Pasta Love, Jaclyn Crupi, who will be in store demonstrating how to make pasta at home from simople ingredients.

Stories By The Sea, 14 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza 3930

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Food & Wine, Workshops / Educational

Trivial Purr-Suit with Peninsula Cat Rescue!

18 Jul 2026 Trivial Purr-Suit - A fundraiser for Peninsula Cat Rescue

Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilsons Road, Mornington 3931

Tagged as: , Community

The Winter Warmer

19 Jul 2026 A wholesome day to bring the community together for some laughs and connection

Mount Eliza Community Hall, 90-100 Canadian Bay Rd, Mount Eliza 3930

Tagged as: , Community

2026 Student Bursary Winners' Concert

19 Jul 2026 A FREE concert showcasing the Peninsula Music Society's 2026 Student Bursary Winners.

Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington 3931

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture

Duopoly

19 Jul 2026 A great afternoon of music, dancing and fun

Tom Katz @ Sorrento Portsea RSL, 1-3 Hurley Street, Sorrento 3943

Tagged as: , Community, Food & Wine, Music

Stories By the Sea & Baluk Arts Great Book Swap

26 Jul 2026 We are coming together with Baluk Arts to hold a Great Book Swap within our beautiful community. It will be a way to come together to share books, celebrate reading, and to raise money for the ILF!

Stories By The Sea, 14 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza 3930

Tagged as: , Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, Arts & Culture, Community

The Repeters

26 Jul 2026 A great afternoon of music, dancing and fun

Tom Katz @ Sorrento Portsea RSL, 1-3 Hurley Street, Sorrento 3943

Tagged as: , Community, Food & Wine, Music

Feather Earring Workshop

31 Jul 2026 Join Taungwurrung Cultural Educator and Artist Sammy Trist for a feather earring workshop at Baluk Arts.

Baluk Arts, 5 Davies Avenue, Mount Eliza 3930

Tagged as: , Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, Arts & Culture, Community, Workshops / Educational

The Merry Wives of Windsor by Otto Nicolai

01 Aug 2026 A rare chance to hear a comic opera masterpiece

Rye Civic Hall, 12 Napier Street, Rye, Rye 3941

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Music

Devilbend Trail Run

16 Aug 2026 A Trail Run event that includes a 21.1km, 12km, 7km, 4km and a Kids Mile through the Devilbend Natural Features Reserve and around Bittern Reservoir for the 12km and 21.1km runs.

Devilbend Natural Features Reserve, 159 Grayden's Rd, Tuerong 3933

Tagged as: , Family Friendly, Sports

Hill & Ridge Community Market, Red Hill

05 Sep 2026 A gathering of good things in the heart of Red Hill. Explore fresh produce, artisan goods, local art, live music and delicious food while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of a country market on the Mornington Peninsula.

Hill & Ridge Community Market, Red Hill, 184 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill 3937

11 more dates

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Christmas, Community, Family Friendly, Food & Wine, Markets, Music, School Holidays, Tourism

Mt Martha South Beach Market

25 Sep 2026 Street food and makers market by the bay

Mt Martha House and Lawn, 466 Esplanade, Mount Martha 3934

1 more date

Tagged as: , Community, Family Friendly, Food & Wine, Markets, Music

Don Giovanni by Mozart

17 Oct 2026 Mozart's masterpiece - one performance only

Rye Civic Hall, 12 Napier Street, Rye, Rye 3941

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Music

Multicultural Film Festival

17 Oct 2026 The Multicultural Film Festival brings a curated selection of short films celebrating cultural diversity and multicultural life. Offering local community opportunity to connect and reflect through storytelling this Seniors month.

Peninsula Cinemas Rosebud, Rosebud Parade, Rosebud 3939

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Community, Seniors, Shire event