What's on in Warrnambool

What's on this week

Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Oct 18 2026, All day

Warrnambool Art Gallery, 26 Liebig Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280

The Young Portrait Show celebrates and fosters the creativity and originality of young artists and provides young people the platform to showcase their artwork and special people in their lives.

Upcoming

Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Oct 18 2026, All day

2026 Junior Fishing Classic

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 27 2026, All day

📢2026 Peppers Pizza Warrnambool Junior Fishing Classic! 🎣🍕 SIGN UP NOW!The Junior Fishing Classic is back again!🎣Running over a week in School Holidays,

Upcoming

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 27 2026, All day

Spring School Holidays at the Library

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 1 2026, All day

Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool

Join an interactive storytime with former Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, get curious and crafty with Kelp Magazine, settle in for an afternoon movie, and so much more these spring school holidays!

Upcoming

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 1 2026, All day

Flagstaff Hill Spring School Holiday Program

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Oct 2 2026, All day

Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, Merri Street, Warrnambool

Spend your school holidays in an enchanting maritime village that is alive with kid’s activities, yummy food, fresh air and ocean views.

Upcoming

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Oct 2 2026, All day

Warrnambool Parkrun

Sat, Sep 26 2026, 8 - 9am

Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground, Pertobe Road, Warrnambool

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! We all take part for our own enjoyment.

Upcoming

Sat, Sep 26 2026, 8 - 9am
Sat, Oct 3 2026, 8 - 9am
Sat, Oct 10 2026, 8 - 9am
Sat, Oct 17 2026, 8 - 9am
Sat, Oct 24 2026, 8 - 9am

Mounting Orchids on Boards

Sat, Sep 26 2026, 10:30am - 12pm

Warrnambool Community Garden, 2 Grieve Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280

Interested in doing something a bit different with orchids?

Upcoming

Sat, Sep 26 2026, 10:30am - 12pm

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Shut Up and Write! Writing Group

Sat, Sep 26 2026, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool

A welcoming, distraction‑free space to simply sit down and write. Facilitated by an experienced Shut Up and Write! host, this new writing group brings people together for focused, pressure‑free writing time.

Upcoming

Sat, Sep 26 2026, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sat, Oct 10 2026, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sat, Oct 24 2026, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sat, Nov 14 2026, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sat, Nov 28 2026, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Photo Op and Signings

Sat, Sep 26 2026, 11am - 12:30pm

Toyworld Warrnambool, Ozone Car Park, Warrnambool

Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to meet Grant Stansfield Motorsport in store on Saturday 26th September!! 🤩

Upcoming

Sat, Sep 26 2026, 11am - 12:30pm

Flagstaff Hill Cannon Firing

Sat, Sep 26 2026, 11 - 11:15pm

Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, Merri Street, Warrnambool

In 1866 the Warrnambool Artillery Corps was formed.

Upcoming

Sat, Sep 26 2026, 11 - 11:15pm

Natural Pigments

Tue, Sep 29 2026, 10:30 - 11:30am

Warrnambool Art Gallery, 26 Liebig Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280

A session in science, discovery and creative exploration.

Upcoming

Tue, Sep 29 2026, 10:30 - 11:30am

Carnival Craze

Tue, Sep 29 2026, 12 - 2pm

Warrnambool Neighbourhood Community Centre, 17 Fleetwood Court, Warrnambool

Join us for a carnival style morning filled with games, activities and creative fun!

Upcoming

Tue, Sep 29 2026, 12 - 2pm

Editing Workshop

Tue, Sep 29 2026, 1 - 4pm

One Day Studio, 77 Flaxman Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280

One of the most time consuming and important parts of film-making is editing.

Upcoming

Tue, Sep 29 2026, 1 - 4pm

Beach Plastic Assemblage Earring Workshop with Serial BeachComber

Wed, Sep 30 2026, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Warrnambool Art Gallery, 26 Liebig Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280

Turn colourful beach treasures into your own unique pair of earrings!

Upcoming

Wed, Sep 30 2026, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Taylor Swift Disco Party

Wed, Sep 30 2026, 12:30 - 1:30pm

Rafferty's Tavern, 1145 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool, Vic 3280

Upcoming

Wed, Sep 30 2026, 12:30 - 1:30pm

Beach Plastics Keyring Workshop with Serial BeachComber

Wed, Sep 30 2026, 1 - 2:30pm

Warrnambool Art Gallery, 26 Liebig Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280

Create your own colourful keyring using plastic collected from local beaches!

Upcoming

Wed, Sep 30 2026, 1 - 2:30pm

Birdie Builder

Wed, Sep 30 2026, 2 - 4pm

Warrnambool Neighbourhood Community Centre, 17 Fleetwood Court, Warrnambool

Get creative and help our feathered friends! Build your very own hanging bird feeder using wooden sticks and natural materials.

Upcoming

Wed, Sep 30 2026, 2 - 4pm

Warrnambool Community Garden - Market

Wed, Sep 30 2026, 3 - 5:30pm

Warrnambool Community Garden, 2 Grieve Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280

WEDNESDAYS ARE BETTER AT THE GARDEN !Good food. Friendly faces. Fresh produce. A coffee in the sunshine. What's not to love?

Upcoming

Wed, Sep 30 2026, 3 - 5:30pm
Wed, Oct 7 2026, 3 - 5:30pm
Wed, Oct 14 2026, 3 - 5:30pm
Wed, Oct 21 2026, 3 - 5:30pm
Wed, Oct 28 2026, 3 - 5:30pm

Author Event - In Conversation with Amanda Hampson

Wed, Sep 30 2026, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool

Step into an evening of intrigue and charm with award‑winning author Amanda Hampson, as she unveils The Model Murder.

Upcoming

Wed, Sep 30 2026, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Warrnambool All Girls School Holiday Program

Thu, Oct 1 2026, 9am - 3pm

Reid Oval, 42 Cramer Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280

AFL VICTORIA'S SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS ARE BACK!

Upcoming

Thu, Oct 1 2026, 9am - 3pm

Moon Prints

Thu, Oct 1 2026, 10:30 - 11:30am

Warrnambool Art Gallery, 26 Liebig Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280

Inspired by the photographic prints by Ketuta Alexi-Meskhishvili in Dark Dawn participants will experiment with texture and colour to create a unique moon print.Ages 4+

Upcoming

Thu, Oct 1 2026, 10:30 - 11:30am

Post Production and Sound Workshop

Thu, Oct 1 2026, 1 - 4pm

One Day Studio, 77 Flaxman Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280

While post production includes editing, it also requires other elements, like sound, music, dialogue, credits, graphics, special effects and animations.

Upcoming

Thu, Oct 1 2026, 1 - 4pm

Lego Club

Thu, Oct 1 2026, 4 - 5pm

Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool

Join our LEGO Club for weekly challenges or free play!

Upcoming

Thu, Oct 1 2026, 4 - 5pm
Thu, Oct 15 2026, 4 - 5pm
Thu, Oct 29 2026, 4 - 5pm
Thu, Nov 12 2026, 4 - 5pm
Thu, Nov 26 2026, 4 - 5pm

Free Coffee Friday After Aquafit & Pulselite Classes

Fri, Oct 2 2026, All day

Aquazone, 10 Queens Road, Warrnambool

Free Coffee Friday After Aquafit & Pulselite ClassesMust attend one of the classes above for a free coffeeFriday 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 October

Upcoming

Fri, Oct 2 2026, All day
Fri, Oct 9 2026, All day
Fri, Oct 16 2026, All day
Fri, Oct 23 2026, All day
Fri, Oct 30 2026, All day

2026 Warrnambool Orchid Show - Group Tours

Fri, Oct 2 2026, 9am - 4pm

Our Lady Help of Christians Hall, 2 Selby Road, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280

Bring a group of 10 or more to the Warrnambool Annual Orchid Show and have a guided tour and discussion of the huge range of orchids on show.

Upcoming

Fri, Oct 2 2026, 9am - 4pm

Flagstaff Hill Crafternoons

Fri, Oct 2 2026, 11am - 2pm

Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, 89 Merri Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280

Bring your latest craft project to Flagstaff Hill and join us for a relaxed and welcoming Crafternoon.

Upcoming

Fri, Oct 2 2026, 11am - 2pm
Fri, Oct 9 2026, 11am - 2pm
Fri, Oct 16 2026, 11am - 2pm
Fri, Oct 23 2026, 11am - 2pm
Fri, Oct 30 2026, 11am - 2pm

Catch-A-Rainbow Suncatchers

Fri, Oct 2 2026, 11am - 1pm

Warrnambool Neighbourhood Community Centre, 17 Fleetwood Court, Warrnambool

Get creative and make your own colourful hanging decoration using natural driftwood and bright, colourful beads!

Upcoming

Fri, Oct 2 2026, 11am - 1pm

Come & Try Croquet

Fri, Oct 2 2026, 1 - 3pm

Warrnambool Croquet Club, 60-62 Cramer Street, Warrnambool

Come along and give croquet a try! Croquet is a fun, social and low-impact sport that is a great way to stay active, meet new people and enjoy the outdoors.

Upcoming

Fri, Oct 2 2026, 1 - 3pm
Mon, Oct 5 2026, 1 - 3pm
Fri, Oct 9 2026, 1 - 3pm
Mon, Oct 12 2026, 1 - 3pm
Fri, Oct 16 2026, 1 - 3pm

Warrnambool Senior’s Festival Launch 2026

Fri, Oct 2 2026, 1:30 - 3pm

Archie Graham Community Centre; 118-130 Timor St, Warrnambool

Join us as we officially launch the 2026 Warrnambool Seniors Festival, celebrating this year’s theme: Connect, Create, Celebrate.

Upcoming

Fri, Oct 2 2026, 1:30 - 3pm

Grandparents Day – Scones, Stories & Wash Day Fun

Fri, Oct 2 2026, 2 - 3:30pm

Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, Merri Street, Warrnambool

Create special memories with the grandchildren at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. Make traditional scones together in the historic Stella Maris Tearooms.

Upcoming

Fri, Oct 2 2026, 2 - 3:30pm

Daniel Connell: Prairie Dog

Fri, Oct 2 2026, 8 - 9pm

Warrnambool Bowls Club, 75 Timor Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280

Award-winning stand-up comedian Daniel Connell (as seen on Have You Been Paying Attention?) returns to Dirty Angel Comedy Wa

Upcoming

Fri, Oct 2 2026, 8 - 9pm

What's on by Venue

Warrnambool Library

The Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre offers books, magazines, newspapers, local history materials, multi-media resources and online services for all ages and abilities.

Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and Museum

FLAGSTAFF HILL - EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY

West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House

Supported by the Warrnambool City Council and funded by the Department for Families, Fairness and Housing, the West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House is a place where people can become involved

Lighthouse Theatre

Lighthouse Theatre is southwest Victoria's leading creative hub for Performing Arts and Culture.

Archie Graham Community Centre

The Archie Graham Community Centre is a friendly and relaxed place for people to find out about and join in with community activities that keep them fit and healthy, independent and connected to fr