Upcoming Events
February
29
Feb
Pako Festa
Come join us in Pakington Street for Pako Festa!
Diversitat Pako Festa is the largest free celebration of cultural diversity in Australia!
Every year since 1983 Pako Festa has gathered together thousands of people from Geelong’s local and cultural communities, professional performers, community groups, schools, businesses, street traders and artists from all walks of life for one huge, amazing street party to celebrate our multicultural community.
29
Feb
Blues Train
https://www.thebluestrain.com.au/shows/March
1
Mar
Strawberry Fair
A family fun day at Wallington Primary School that highlights local produce with a strawberry flavour.This is an event that provides for all the family, rides and gourmet foods.
14
Mar
Geelong St Patrick's Cup
Sat Mar 14 2020 at 11:00 amGeelong Racecourse, Geelong, AustraliaTry your luck on an Irish Day.
Horses. Family. Fashions. Fun.
bet365 Geelong St Pat's Cup.
Gourmet Dining Packages and Marquees on sale NOW.
Gather your friends together. It's a great day out.
14
Mar
Blues Train
https://www.thebluestrain.com.au/shows/14
Mar
Australian Cider Day
On 14 March we will celebrate Australian Cider Day and all the incredible ciders made across Australia from 100% Australian Grown fruit!21
Mar
Geelong Cats V GWS Giants
Geelong Cats play their first game of the season against the GWS Giants at 7:25pm21
Mar
Blues Train
https://www.thebluestrain.com.au/shows/28
Mar
Blues Train
https://www.thebluestrain.com.au/shows/29
Mar
Geelong Cats V Gold Coast Suns
Geelong play their first home game of the season at GMHBA Stadium against Gold Coast Suns at 7:25pmApril
4
Apr
Geelong Cats V West Coast Eagles
Geelong Cats play against West Coast Eagles at 8:10pm4
Apr
Blues Train
https://www.thebluestrain.com.au/shows/5
Apr
The Geelong Half Marathon
The Geelong Half Marathon is run along the beautiful Barwon River, from Belmont, to Breakwater and then up to Fyansford and back to Belmont.13
Apr
Geelong Cats V Hawthorn
Geelong Cats play against Hawthorn at the MCG in an afternoon match18
Apr
Blues Train
https://www.thebluestrain.com.au/shows/19
Apr
Geelong Cats V St Kilda
Join our home team play against the Saints at GMHBA Stadium25
Apr
Blues Train
https://www.thebluestrain.com.au/shows/26
Apr
Geelong Cats V Fremantle
May
2
May
Geelong Cats V Brisbane Lions
3
May
Kyokushin State Finals
The 44th Victorian Kyokushin Karate Association (VKKA) Open Knockdown & No Contact Championships returns to Geelong Arena in 2020.9
May
Geelong Cats V Essendon
10
May
Mother's Day Classic
The Geelong event offers participants a 3.9km and 7.3km walk & run!
Can’t join us on the day, don’t worry, while you may not be able to join us in body, you can still join us in spirit by registering as a ‘Support us in Spirit’ participant!
15
May
Geelong Cats V Richmond
17
May
RSPCA Million Paws Walk
On Sunday 17 May, thousands of people and their pooches will walk together to show their support for the animals of Australia. Million Paws Walk is a fun day out where we celebrate our furry friends and come together to raise much-needed funds to help care for the 124,146 animals who come through our doors each year.Join us at Eastern Beach
22
May
Geelong Cats V Sydney Swans
23
May
24
May
Bellarine Dance Fest
Bellarine Dance Fest
The Bellarine Dance Fest is a non-competitive opportunity for all dance schools, clubs and groups of the Bellarine, Geelong, Surf Coast and Otways to showcase their work. The Festival is open to all dancers aged 6 years and above to perform on stage in costume on day one and do the Master Classes on day two of the Festival. All dancers and teachers are welcome.
30
May
Geelong Cats V North Melbourne
June
5
Jun
8
Jun
National Celtic Festival
Held annually in Portarlington, Victoria, Australia on the June long weekend.
From near and far we gather in the wonderful township of Portarlington to Unleash the Spirit, Discover the Passion and Experience the Culture.
12
Jun
Geelong Cats V Hawthorn
20
Jun
Geelong Cats V Port Adelaide
23
Jun
ITTF Australian Open
Returning for its third year, Geelong will host a world tour table tennis event this winter, which will be broadcast to an international audience of more than 100 million viewers.
The Australian Open of Table Tennis is one of six platinum series events (like a grand slam) of the World Tour of the International Table Tennis Federation.
The tournament will be held in the Geelong Arena
27
Jun
Geelong Cats V Carlton
July
3
Jul
26
Jul
Tastes of Central Geelong
https://www.centralgeelong.com.au/events/115582Indulge your senses at Tastes of Central Geelong – it’s a 24 day festival of food, flavours and fun. Held throughout Central Geelong, you can sample gourmet food and drink, learn tricks of the trade from local chefs, wine and dine and participate in food themed events.
3
Jul
Geelong Cats V West Coast Eagles
GMHBA at 8:50pm11
Jul
Geelong Cats V Brisbane Lions
The Gabba at 8:25pm17
Jul
Geelong Cats V Collingwood
MCG at 8:50pm25
Jul
Geelong Cats V Melbourne
GMHBA StadiumAugust
1
Aug
31
Aug
Geelong Small Business Festival
The Geelong Small Business Festival is delivered by the City of Greater Geelong in partnership with the State Government to help businesses in Geelong grow and connect through events, webinars and workshops.1
Aug
Geelong Cats V Western Bulldogs
GMHBA Stadium7
Aug
Geelong Cats V GWS Giants
GMHBA Stadium21
Aug
Geelong Cats V St Kilda
September
26
Sep
AFL Grand Final
Teams to be announcedOctober
10
Oct
11
Oct
Cancer Council Relay for Life
Welcome! Relay For Life is a fun and moving overnight experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention, information and support services. Relay is a chance for the Geelong community to recognise and celebrate local cancer survivors, patients and their carers, to honour and remember loved ones lost to cancer and to raise money to help save more lives.15
Oct
18
Oct
Royal Geelong Show
https://royalgeelongshow.org.au/18
Oct
22
Oct
ICC T20 World Cup
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is coming to Geelong with Kardinia Park to host six First Round matches in a week-long festival of cricket.21
Oct
31
Oct
A Day On The Greens: Rod Stewart
SIR ROD STEWART returns to Australia for an eight-date tour across the country, playing both arenas and a day on the green winery dates.November
3
Nov
Melbourne Cup 2020
https://www.flemington.com.au/melbournecupcarnival7
Nov
8
Nov
Toast To The Coast 2020
https://toasttothecoast.com.au/13
Nov
15
Nov
North Bellarine Film Festival
https://www.northbellarinefilmfestival.org/20
Nov
27
Nov
Blackball International World Championships
http://blackballinternational.org/world-championships-2020/This is the first international eight ball pool championships to be held in Australia and Blackball International is proud to be the organisers of such a prestigious event.
Geelong Arena
27
Nov
29
Nov
Geelong Revival Motoring Festival
The Geelong Revival Motoring Festival takes place on Friday 27th, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th of November 2020.
Held on Geelong’s picturesque waterfront, this action packed motoring festival is an event not to be missed!
https://geelongrevival.com.au/
December
5
Dec
Denis Walter Carols by the Bay
Join us at the Waterfront Geelong for some Christmas Carols24
Dec
Carols By Candlelight
Johnstone Park, Geelong31
Dec
New Years Eve Fireworks Display
Enjoy the last of the year at the Waterfront Geelong with some breaktaking fireworks displays31
Dec
Dawnbusters Fun Run
Kick off your New Year's Eve celebrations with the Dawnbusters Fun Run on Thursday, 31 December 2020, a 5km fun run or walk by the Geelong Cross Country Club, fundraising for the Give Where You Live Foundation.
Hundreds of runners will take in the beautiful Geelong Waterfront at the break of dawn and you can join them! Register on the morning from 6am at The Carousel, with the race beginning at 7am.
February
23
Feb
28
Feb
Avalon International Air Show 2021
Avolon International Air Show 2021
The skies above Avalon are set to erupt in 2021 when the Australian International Airshow returns.
All eyes will be turned to the sky as the Southern Hemisphere’s largest Airshow flies back into Melbourne.
And a not to be missed cornerstone of AIRSHOW 2021 will be the Royal Australian Air Force’s Centenary celebrations.
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