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It's All Happening This Summer

Summer is here, and so is a season packed with fun, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences across Warrnambool. From family-friendly events and live music to outdoor activities, markets, and community celebrations, there’s something happening for everyone.

Make the most of the warmer weather, gather your friends and family, and discover everything our region has to offer. It's All Happening This Summer - your guide to an action-packed summer of fun and adventure!

Rotary
Hole In One
  • Sat, Dec 26 2026, 10am - 5:45pm
Viaduct Road, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280
The Rotary Club of Warrnambool East Hole in One fundraiser from Boxing day to Australia day weekend at Viaduct Rd Warrnambool - a person will win a car!
Upcoming
  • Sat, Dec 26 2026, 10am - 5:45pm
  • Sun, Dec 27 2026, 10am - 5:45pm
  • Mon, Dec 28 2026, 10am - 5:45pm
  • Tue, Dec 29 2026, 10am - 5:45pm
  • Wed, Dec 30 2026, 10am - 5:45pm
carnival
Warrnambool's Summer Family Carnival
  • Sat, Dec 26 2026, 6 - 11pm
Pertobe Road, Warrnambool
All the fun of the fair on Warrnambool's Foreshore. 
Upcoming
  • Sat, Dec 26 2026, 6 - 11pm
  • Sun, Dec 27 2026, 6 - 11pm
  • Mon, Dec 28 2026, 6 - 11pm
  • Tue, Dec 29 2026, 6 - 11pm
  • Wed, Dec 30 2026, 6 - 11pm
Summer Markets
Summer Night Markets
  • Sun, Dec 27 2026, 4:30 - 8:30pm
Lake Pertobe, 47 - 107 Pertobe Road, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280
Starting on Sunday 27th December 2026 
Upcoming
  • Sun, Dec 27 2026, 4:30 - 8:30pm
  • Fri, Jan 1 2027, 4:30 - 8:30pm
  • Fri, Jan 8 2027, 4:30 - 8:30pm
  • Fri, Jan 15 2027, 4:30 - 8:30pm
  • Fri, Jan 22 2027, 4:30 - 8:30pm
Fireworks
New Year's Eve Fireworks
  • Thu, Dec 31 2026, 9:30 - 11:59pm
Warrnambool Breakwater
Fireworks will launch from the Breakwater at the family-friendly time of 9.30pm and then again at midnight. 
Upcoming
  • Thu, Dec 31 2026, 9:30 - 11:59pm
Speedway
Brandt Sprintcar Speedweek Finale & Speedcars
  • Fri, Jan 1 2027, 3:30 - 10:30pm
Sungold Stadium, 10275 Princes Hwy, Allansford, Victoria, 3277
The final round of the Brandt Sprintcar Speedweek series is a night not to be missed. With some of Australia's top talent and internationals in the field, the racing is sure to be fierce.
Upcoming
  • Fri, Jan 1 2027, 3:30 - 10:30pm
Jetty Flat
Jetty Flat Fun Runs
  • Wed, Jan 6 2027, 5:15 - 7pm
Jetty Flat, Price Street Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280
The Warrnambool Running Club 5km Summer Series returns to Jetty Flat in 2027, with the 2.5km option added to the schedule returning again!
Upcoming
  • Wed, Jan 6 2027, 5:15 - 7pm
  • Wed, Jan 13 2027, 5:15 - 7pm
  • Wed, Jan 20 2027, 5:15 - 7pm
Alex Lloyd
Alex Llloyd Up Close and Personla
  • Fri, Jan 8 2027, 7:30 - 9:15pm
Lighthouse Theatre, 185 Timor Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280
Off the back of his 25th anniversary tour, a featured edition of Australian Story and sold-out shows across the country, Alex Lloyd is enjoying a remarkable creative renaissance.
Upcoming
  • Fri, Jan 8 2027, 7:30 - 9:15pm
Model Train
Warrnambool Model Railway Exhibition
  • Sat, Jan 9 2027, 10am - 4pm
St Joseph's Primary School, 70 Botanic Road, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280
South West Victoria’s premier model railway events, the exhibition brings together model railway clubs, exhibitors, traders
Upcoming
  • Sat, Jan 9 2027, 10am - 4pm
Surf T Surf
Surf 'T' Surf
  • Sun, Jan 10 2027, 7 - 10am
Lake Pertobe, 47 - 107 Pertobe Road, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280
One of Warrnambool’s favourite summer traditions, the Surf ‘T’ Surf Fun Run & Walk attracts thousands of participants each year to enjoy the stunning coastal course and friendly community atmos
Upcoming
  • Sun, Jan 10 2027, 7 - 10am
Car Display
Historical Vehicle Display
  • Sun, Jan 10 2027, 9am - 3pm
Lake Pertobe, 47 - 107 Pertobe Road, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280
Join us at Lake Pertobe on Sunday, 10 January 2027 for a spectacular Historical Vehicle Display celebrating 100+ Years of Motoring.
Upcoming
  • Sun, Jan 10 2027, 9am - 3pm
Speedway
Wingless Sprints, Speedcars, Super Sedans, Street Stocks
  • Sun, Jan 10 2027, 3 - 10:30pm
Sungold Stadium, 10275 Princes Hwy, Allansford, Victoria, 3277
A jam-packed program with close to 100 cars is expected for this super Sunday night of racing.
Upcoming
  • Sun, Jan 10 2027, 3 - 10:30pm
Summer School
Painting Summer School and Artist Retreat Responding To Nature
  • Wed, Jan 13 2027, 9:30am - 4pm
Scout Hall by the Hopkins river past Proudfoots restaurant.
Join local artist, Shari Nye for three days. 
Upcoming
  • Wed, Jan 13 2027, 9:30am - 4pm
Libba
Farewell Libba! Tom Liberatore Retirement Show
  • Fri, Jan 15 2027, 7 - 10pm
Wannon Function Centre, 331 Koroit Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280
Dogs Fans in Warrnambool & surrounds! Don't miss your chance to say farewell and thank you to a premiership star and icon, Tom Liberatore!
Upcoming
  • Fri, Jan 15 2027, 7 - 10pm
Red Hot Summer
Red Hot Summer Tour 2027
  • Sat, Jan 16 2027, All day
Warrnambool Race Course, Grafton Road, Warrnambool,Victoria, 3280
Get ready for a rockin’ RED HOT SUMMER TOUR for 2027 which will bring together a massive Aussie line-up.
Upcoming
  • Sat, Jan 16 2027, All day
Speedway
ARB International Sprintcar Cup & Junior Formula 500's
  • Sun, Jan 17 2027, 3:30 - 10:30pm
Sungold Stadium, 10275 Princes Hwy, Allansford, Victoria, 3277
The ARB Warrnambool International Sprintcar Cup is the ultimate prelude to the Classic, paying a massive $20,000 to win.
Upcoming
  • Sun, Jan 17 2027, 3:30 - 10:30pm
Speedway
Premier Speedway - Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic
  • Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 24 2027, All day
Sungold Stadium, 10275 Princes Hwy, Allansford, Victoria, 3277
In excess of 100 teams are expected to compete in the nation's largest Sprintcar event.
Upcoming
  • Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 24 2027, All day
Kings of Country
The Kings of Country Rock - Eagles Vs Creedence
  • Sat, Feb 6 2027, 8 - 10:30pm
Lighthouse Theatre, 185 Timor Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280
Kings of Country Rock is a spectacular two-hour concert celebrating the timeless music of two of America’s greatest country rock bands – the Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Upcoming
  • Sat, Feb 6 2027, 8 - 10:30pm
Speedway
Wild West Wingless 1000, Sports Sedans & Street Stocks
  • Sun, Feb 7 2027, 1 - 10:30pm
Sungold Stadium, 10275 Princes Hwy, Allansford, Victoria, 3277
A jam-packed program with close to 100 cars is expected for this super Sunday arvo of racing.
Upcoming
  • Sun, Feb 7 2027, 1 - 10:30pm
Pretenders
The Great Pretenders
  • Fri, Feb 12 2027, 7:30 - 9:50pm
Lighthouse Theatre, 185 Timor Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280
Talent OZ Entertainment presents another spectacular edition of The Great Pretenders, celebrating three legendary music icons.
Upcoming
  • Fri, Feb 12 2027, 7:30 - 9:50pm
Carole, Carly, James
Carole, Carly & James
  • Sat, Feb 13 2027, 8 - 10pm
Lighthouse Theatre, 185 Timor Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280
Step into an unforgettable event celebrating three of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time — Carole King, Carly Simon and James Taylor.
Upcoming
  • Sat, Feb 13 2027, 8 - 10pm
Speedway
360/LS Shipwreck Shootout, Super Sedans & Junior Sedans
  • Fri, Feb 19 2027, 4:30 - 10:30pm
Sungold Stadium, 10275 Princes Hwy, Allansford, Victoria, 3277
Upcoming
  • Fri, Feb 19 2027, 4:30 - 10:30pm
Ovation
Ovation
  • Fri, Feb 19 2027, 7:30 - 9:30pm
Lighthouse Theatre, 185 Timor Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280
OVATIONFour of Australia’s Best-loved Artists in a Performance of a Lifetime
Upcoming
  • Fri, Feb 19 2027, 7:30 - 9:30pm
Speedway
Sprintcars Battle of the "Bool", Super Sedans & 360/LS
  • Sat, Feb 20 2027, 3:30 - 10:30pm
Sungold Stadium, 10275 Princes Hwy, Allansford, Victoria, 3277
The 410 Sprintcars return for the Inaugural Battle of the "Bool"The V8 Super Sedans are back for Night 2 of the Super Sedan Showdown
Upcoming
  • Sat, Feb 20 2027, 3:30 - 10:30pm
Lewis Garnham
Lewis Garnham: Can They Just Be Moments?
  • Sat, Feb 20 2027, 8 - 9:30pm
Mozart Hall, 2 Gillies Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20Doors (and bar!) 7:30, laughs from 8:00
Upcoming
  • Sat, Feb 20 2027, 8 - 9:30pm