Embers and Ales: The Long Night Feast
Embers and Ales is a midwinter celebration of good food, dark beer, warm company and the simple joy of sharing a table together. As the nights stretch out and the cold settles into the coast, gather around the fire at Sailors Grave for a Yule-inspired long-table feast with gardener, cook and TV presenter Paul West. […]
Still Living
During this year’s East Gippsland Winter Festival, head to the Quest Bairnsdale for the captivating art exhibition Still Living by local pencil artist Cecile Michel. This inspiring collection features emotional portraits and still life artworks that showcase pencil skills and attention to detail. The artist’s work has won multiple local awards and her latest landscape […]
Lawrence Mooney – Full Moon Party – Bairnsdale
Moonman’s back-and he’s bringing the whole gang. From the Front Bar to Melbourne International Comedy Festival, get ready for a comedy supernova featuring Dr Tyler Wall, French insights from Jean Le Camembert and Port Adelaide’s most tragic and beautiful fan, Gavin Muntberry. They’re all crashing the Full Moon Party, live and unfiltered. There will be […]
A Story Club Special – Only Fans – with the one and ONLY Fanny Lums – Nowa Nowa
Join only Fanny Lumsden for her solo story club show where she shares wholesome stories from the road. From growing up on a sheep farm to performing at Glastonbury Festival, Fanny sure has some stories to tell. The multi-award winning artist is touring this July and August with an intimate show full of stories and […]
Runway Stories – Fashion Parade
Step into the world of Runway Stories — a vibrant fashion parade celebrating the creativity of designers and makers redefining style through sustainability. Discover striking one-of-a-kind garments, expertly crafted from beautiful fabrics and brought to life on the runway through bold design and craftsmanship. ​After the parade, continue the experience in the theatre foyer, where […]
Metung Winter Festival
Embrace the magic of winter at the Metung Winter Festival, a vibrant community celebration set on the beautiful Metung Village Green, celebrating winter with food, music and fun on the lakeside. Visitors can enjoy a range of local vendors serving comforting winter food, from hearty meals to sweet treats for all ages. The Bancroft Bay […]
The Butterfly Effect
The Butterfly Effect is the world’s largest all-female functional fitness event series, bringing women together through movement, teamwork, and community. Designed for all fitness levels — from complete beginners to experienced athletes — the event sees teams of three women compete across a series of fun, challenging workouts in a supportive and empowering environment. More […]
Car and Bike Show Kalimna
Rev up your weekend and head up the hill for a morning packed with chrome, classics, and community vibes. Join the Kalimna Hotel as they showcase an incredible lineup of classic cars, custom builds, vintage beauties, and standout bikes — all set against the best view in East Gippsland. Whether you’re a passionate enthusiast or […]
My Leonard Cohen – Bairnsdale
D’Arrietta and his band provide gutsy and arresting interpretations of Cohen’s powerful works, framed by a personal narrative. The stories give an insight into Cohen’s life and the motivations behind the songs, with a sprinkling of laconic humour. Few bodies of musical work rouse, seduce and are of such great solace as that of the […]
Snowy River Country Music Festival
The Orbost Club Hotel and Serendipity Music Events are presenting their second Snowy River Country Music Festival at the Orbost Club Hotel. This year the event will move outside, with four talented Gippsland country acts performing on a stage in the area behind the Old Bottle Shop, with pub meals, a food van, country themed […]
