What’s On July 2025 – Phillip Island
Events
Victorian State Super Sprint Championship R2
Sunday, 6th July
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
This isn’t just another sprint round. It’s a chance to drive on one of the fastest, most iconic circuits in the world – and VSSC is the only state-level sprint championship that gives you that chance.
Island Whale Festival
July 11th – 13th
Main festival Hub in Cowes at Beninneit Cultural Centre.
Festival weekend is set to feature various activities and events including whale spotting, whale cruises, presentations, immersive room, virtual reality, craft activities, pop up art show, film screenings and much much more.
Whiskey, Wine & Whales
Saturday 12th July
Shearing Shed, Churchill Island.
Doors Open 5pm. Session times, 5.30pm and 8pm. ( Approx show duration 1 hour)
Must pre purchase tickets through Phillip Island Nature Parks.
Tickets $60 per person, includes a complimentary drink on arrival.
Movies at Penguin Parade Visitor Centre
July 7th – July 18th
During the Victorian School Holidays. The Penguin Parade Visitor Centre will be open daily from 12pm with exclusive activities and tours available.
Chicks Cafe and Shearwater Restaurant will have dining options available from 12pm.
For a limited time, 2 movies will be screening per day in The Penguin Parade Visitor Centre.
Purchase Tickets for $7 per person ( 4 years and under free )
Movies:
12.30pm – Happy Feet
3.00pm – Odball
Guided Daytime Adventure Tour
July 7th – July 18th
Penguin Parade Visitor Centre
1.30 pm ( Meet at Penguin Parade Tour Meeting Desk at 1.15pm )
Discover the history of Summerland Peninsula on an excluding guided daytime walk.
Duration 1 hour.
Cost Adults: $25 Children 4 – 15 years: $12.50 ( under 4 years free ) Concession: $17.50 Family
( 2 Adults and 2 Children ) : $62.50
Dress appropriate, all outdoor event 2 kms on uneven ground, no prams.
Penguin Parade Visitor Centre Story Time
Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm over School Holidays – Free event
Winter School Holiday Workshops for kids
Tuesdays July 8th & 15th
Corinella District Community Centre
T-Shirt Painting
Clay Sculpting
Fridays July 11th & 18th
The Gurdies Winery
Cartoon Drawing with Adam Wallace
Circus Master Maxine Gigliotti
Details: https://gqr.sh/gNd9
Flyer with QR code to book tickets on reception window.
The Phillip Island Festival of Stories
Friday 25, Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July
Berninneit
Join in for a weekend that celebrates storytelling in all its forms — from page to stage, podcast to paintbrush. Be inspired by powerful author talks, thought-provoking panels, laugh-out-loud cartoonists, captivating musical theatre, and the Artisans Marketplace: The Art of Being Unique.
Ocean Film Festival
Thursday 10th – Sunday 13th July
Berninneit
The films feature captivating cinematography, complete with awe-inspiring underwater scenes and fast-paced wave sequences that have been captured from unbelievable vantage points. Inspiring and thought-provoking, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour is filled with moving footage, touching interviews and insightful narrations.
Nobbies Visitor Centre is closed
The Nobbies Visitor Centre is currently closed, however The Nobbies boardwalks and car park will re-open Friday 4th July, ahead of the busy school holiday period.
The views, blowhole and the excitement of whale watching are the main attractions at this incredible site, and we hope to see both visitors and the local community enjoying this rugged coastline throughout the whale season. There will be a Traffic Management Plan in place to accommodate road changes due to ongoing site works.
Markets
Saturday, July 5th – From 8am
Churchill Island Farmers Market
Churchill Island
Sunday, July 6th – 8am-1pm
Grantville Rec Reserve
Saturday, July 12th – From 9am
Island Craft Market
102 Thompson Ave, Cowes
Sunday, July 20th – 9am – 2pm
Coronet Bay Market
Fred Gration Reserve, Coronet Bay
Live Music
The Wooli Taven
Cape Woolamai
4 th July 7.30pm – The Times
5th July 7.30pm – Paul Rawk
6th July 2-5pm – Imogen Price
11th July 7.30pm – Alysha & Duffy
12th July 7.30pm – The Laing Brothers
18th July 7.30pm – Jimi Kempsy
19th July 7.30pm – Paul Rawk
25th July 7.30pm – The Corz
26th July 7.30pm – Mick”N”I
27th July 2 – 5pm – Open Mic
The Westernport Hotel
San Remo
5th July 9.00pm – Olly & Scuzzi
19th July 7.30pm – The Alley Stranglers and Ozone Street
26th July 7 pm – Cover Bandits
North Pier Hotel
Esplanade, Cowes
4th July 8pm – James Atkins
5th July 8pm – Brendon
11th July 8pm – Act to be confirmed
12th July 8pm – Act to be confirmed
Timours Lounge Bar
Thompson Ave, Cowes
4th July 7.30pm – Isle of Sounds
5th July 7.30pm – Jimi Kempsy
6th July 7.30pm – Karaoke