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Peninsula Chamber Musicians at Crittenden Estate

Photo: Amanda Stuart

Celebrating the many arts, cultural and heritage events in our community. Search the directory by keywords or dates to find an event that interests you.

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International Women’s Day 2026 - Public Art

15 Apr 2026 To mark International Women’s Day 2026, Mornington Peninsula Shire presents a new ephemeral public artwork by interdisciplinary artist Chaco Kato. Join us at the launch with a musical performance by Ayako Fujii and a guided sound bath.

Community Grow and Play Garden, 3 Lyons Street, Rye 3941

Tagged as: , Music & arts

Somerville Community Art Space - Deidre McCormack

15 Apr 2026 This exhibition The Grand Reveal represents both a personal return to painting and an opportunity to share a body of work shaped by time, experience, and reflection.

Somerville Central Shopping Centre, 49 Somerville, Somerville 3912

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals

Mornington Community Art Space - Two Bays Art Group

15 Apr 2026 Two Bays Art Group is celebrating 60 wonderful years of promoting local art in the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston area.

Mornington Library foyer entrance, Vancouver St, Mornington 3931

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals

Our Stories: Living the 60s & 70s

16 May 2026 Saturday 16 May - A one-day heritage event at Mount Martha House celebrating life on the Mornington Peninsula during a time of major social and cultural change.

Mount Martha House, 466 Esplanade, Mount Martha 3934

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals

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International Women’s Day 2026 - Public Art

To mark International Women’s Day 2026, Mornington Peninsula Shire presents a new ephemeral public artwork by interdisciplinary artist Chaco Kato. Join us at the launch with a musical performance by Ayako Fujii and a guided sound bath.

Somerville Community Art Space - Deidre McCormack

This exhibition The Grand Reveal represents both a personal return to painting and an opportunity to share a body of work shaped by time, experience, and reflection.

Mornington Community Art Space - Two Bays Art Group

Two Bays Art Group is celebrating 60 wonderful years of promoting local art in the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston area.

Author event - Jaclyn Crupi

A beautiful evening with renowned local author, chef and gardener Jaclyn Crupi. Sonja Duric, Stories by the Sea bookshop owner, will interview Jaclyn about her passion for food and nature.

Stef’s Mini Chefs X Benton Rise Farm - Kids Cooking Class

We are a professionally developed children’s cooking class that allows children to participate in a rich learning experience based around food.

Super Hero/Anime Drawing

A great school holiday class for kids, 8yo+ to explore their creative side drawing their favourite character, anime or a super hero or whatever they have in mind. They will gain confidence and advance their skills in this class.

Kids Spirit Animal Masks

A fun 2 hour class for your child to get creative with paints and accessories to make their very own spirit animal mask.

Briars Sanctuary Twilight Tour

Discover a magical time in the sanctuary, as dusk sets, twilight begins, and many of our animals are starting to wake...

Tweens Stencil Art

A great class for tweens wanting to learn how to complete an artwork using stencils. Lots of fun and they get to take home an amazing painting.

Acoustic Saturdays Peppers Moonah Links Live Music

Saturday Acoustic Sessions with live music and happy hour drinks as the sun sets over Moonah Links.

Emu Plains Market

One of the Mornington Peninsulas premier outdoor events.

Mornington Lions Annual Charity Book Fair

A book and a bargain for all tastes.

Mornington Cup

All of this is included with a general admission ticket, and with so much family-friendly entertainment on offer, Mornington Cup will proudly be a Clip Clop Club race day making it the perfect outing for families.

Sunset with the kangaroos

Enjoy the sunset and views, and meet our friends the kangaroos

Emergency Services Open Day

Enjoy a fun, free, family friendly day out featuring live demonstrations, vehicle and boat displays, plus food and drinks. Meet your local emergency services, learn important safety tips, and show your support for our first responders.

Mornington Peninsula Book Crawl

Calling all Mornington Peninsula book lovers! Join us from April 20-26 for a book crawl through your favourite bookstores.

Sorrento Writers Festival 2026

A four-day celebration of books, ideas and community on the Mornington Peninsula.

HAZEL & THE THIEF / Maggie Drive

Get ready for an afternoon of stomping boots and soaring fiddles!

Hazel & The Thief (the full 6-piece band) are coming to play Peninsula SongRiders for one massive, can’t-miss event, launching the brand new single, ‘Show Me The Simple Things’, and her 'handmade Tour' bidding a temporary farewell to Hazel before she hits the red dirt roads of remote Australia for a few months.

Kris Mizzi, Kerryn Fields, Gretta Ziller at MOTH

Music on the Hill presents Kris Mizzi, Kerry Fields and Gretta Ziller. Not to be missed!

Hill & Ridge Community Market, Red Hill

A vibrant market held on the first Saturday of the Month in Red Hill celebrating the Mornington Peninsula's rich culture and talent. It offers a diverse array of locally grown produce, delicious food, artisan products, music and arts.

Australian Native Plant Sale

The Australian Plants Society Mornington Peninsula group is hosting its annual sale of Australian plants suited to Peninsula growing conditions. Local and regional growers will give you a great opportunity to buy from a wide range of native and indigenous plants; also short talks on pruning and propagating.

Rye Community Festival

A vibrant community festival by the foreshore, featuring live music, family-friendly activities, creative workshops, local makers, food trucks, and entertainment for all ages.

Peninsula Studio Trail - Open Studio Weekend

The Open Studio Weekend is a FREE event inviting the public and tourists visiting the Mornington Peninsula, to visit the working studios of the Peninsula Studio Trail artists. Studios are located across the Mornington Peninsula. Visitors will meet the individual artists and purchase originals works directly from the artists.

Ruthie Foster

Now, with five GRAMMY; nominations to her name, Ruthie Foster has achieved a long-awaited milestone: her very first GRAMMY win. Latest album, Mileage, released on the legendary Sun Records, won Best Contemporary Blues Album at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards. This is a rare opportunity to see Ruthie perform in Flinders!

Ninch Open Mic Night

A night filled with 10 - 15 minute performances from local people, with no screening criteria

Book Launch - A Single Witness By Christine Balint

You are invite to the launch of A Single Witness, the latest work of historical fiction by acclaimed author - and lovely Mornington Peninsula resident - Christine Balint.

Outdoor meditation session

Autumn Collage Afternoon Workshop with Visual Artist Mia Rappel

An afternoon of autumnal collage around the art table with tea, chats and beautiful collected art materials

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra with Sophie Rowell

A unique opportunity to hear the internationally acclaimed Melbourne Chamber Orchestra in Mornington at reasonable prices.

Mothers Day Classic 2026 - Peppers Moonah Links

Moonah Links is proud to host the Mornington Peninsula Mother’s Day Classic for the third year. In 2025, more than 1,000 participants raised over $92,000 for breast and ovarian cancer research. Join us this year to help stop cancer in its tracks. Walk or run the Open Course with 2.5km, 7km or 15km options and be part of this inspiring community event.

MORNINGTON RACECOURSE MARKET

The Mornington Racecourse Market features hundreds of stalls offering handmade crafts, fashion, fresh produce, and gourmet food. Set on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, it’s a vibrant, family-friendly market held monthly, with free entry and on-site parking available ($5 parking).

Please note: No dogs permitted.

Mornington Racecourse Market

Mornington Racecourse Market runs all year round, on the second Sunday* of the month. A regular meeting place for locals and visitors this market showcases the best of what the Mornington Peninsula has to offer. A makers market, where everything sold is hand made, home made, home grown or Australian designed.

Our Stories: Living the 60s & 70s

Saturday 16 May - A one-day heritage event at Mount Martha House celebrating life on the Mornington Peninsula during a time of major social and cultural change.

Sustainable House Day at the Eco Living Display Centre

Discover how to reduce your bills and create a comfortable and sustainable home at the Briars’ Eco Living Display Centre

Author Event: Edwina Preston, author of Sororical and Bad Mother

Join us for an evening of feminist literary conversation covering gender, family, art and power as Dr Stephanie Wescott sits down with acclaimed Australian author Edwina Preston to discuss her new novel Sororicidal—a punk-gothic exploration of sisterhood, rivalry and revenge.

Coastrek Mornington Peninsula 2026

Join Coastrek in teams of two or more and hike for mental health in support of Beyond Blue.

Soul Night Market Sorrento Beach

Night market with street food and makers stalls.

Matrescence Festival Presents: Claire Tonti - Album Preview Tour

Claire Tonti previews her forthcoming album in an intimate, family-friendly live performance exploring m/otherhood and transformation, blending heartfelt storytelling with soaring vocals. Babies welcome.

THE ENCHANTED MARKET AT THE BRIARS

The Briars Market in Mount Martha offers a vibrant day out for families and friends, celebrating homemade and homegrown goods. Set in the scenic Briars nature reserve, visitors can enjoy walking trails, boardwalks, and native wildlife while browsing regional produce and handcrafted items from passionate stallholders.

Point Nepean Portsea Market

Point Nepean Portsea Market offers a stunning coastal setting among historic buildings and tea trees in the National Park. Enjoy artisan stalls near the beach on grass, gravel, and bitumen paths. Roads become walkways during the market. Shade is limited and terrain is uneven, take care with prams and wheelchairs. No dogs allowed (service dogs exempt)

Mt Martha South Beach Market

Street food and makers market by the bay

Soul Night Market Mornington

Street food and makers market

DYLAN WRIGHT - SONGS AND STORIES TOUR

Reflecting on the songs, stories, and moments that shaped him, this is Dylan Wright’s most
intimate tour yet. Fresh off the success of his heartfelt single “Those Nights,” Dylan invites audiences to share an evening of nostalgia, storytelling, and soul. From the songs that raised him to the ones that carried him through alongside a few of his own, including “Find My Way” Dylan opens a window into

Winter Camp 2026

Looking for an unforgettable school holiday experience? Winter Camp at The Ranch offers young adventurers the perfect mix of fun, connection, and outdoor excitement. With cosy cabins, hearty meals, and a jam-packed program including mountainboarding, horse riding, bush cooking, and more, kids will stay active, build resilience, and make lifelong memories. This winter, Hit the Switch and discover t

R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) A play

In the age of AI, this is a must-see piece of theatre examining the rise of the machines against humanity.
Directed by the highly acclaimed Jonty Reason for MPtc.

Flinders Community Art Show

A traditional Art show promoting Peninsula Artists and raising funds for those in need.

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Flinders
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Gunamatta
Hastings
Hastings West
HMAS Cerberus
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Main Ridge
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Merricks Beach
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Moorooduc South
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What's On

Peninsula Chamber Musicians at Crittenden Estate

Photo: Amanda Stuart

International Women’s Day 2026 - Public Art

Somerville Community Art Space - Deidre McCormack

Mornington Community Art Space - Two Bays Art Group

Our Stories: Living the 60s & 70s

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More Arts and Cultural events in our creative community:

International Women’s Day 2026 - Public Art

Somerville Community Art Space - Deidre McCormack

Mornington Community Art Space - Two Bays Art Group

Author event - Jaclyn Crupi

Stef’s Mini Chefs X Benton Rise Farm - Kids Cooking Class

Super Hero/Anime Drawing

Kids Spirit Animal Masks

Briars Sanctuary Twilight Tour

Tweens Stencil Art

Acoustic Saturdays Peppers Moonah Links Live Music

Emu Plains Market

Mornington Lions Annual Charity Book Fair

Mornington Cup

Sunset with the kangaroos

Emergency Services Open Day

Mornington Peninsula Book Crawl

Sorrento Writers Festival 2026

HAZEL & THE THIEF / Maggie Drive

Kris Mizzi, Kerryn Fields, Gretta Ziller at MOTH

Hill & Ridge Community Market, Red Hill

Australian Native Plant Sale

Rye Community Festival

Peninsula Studio Trail - Open Studio Weekend

Ruthie Foster

Ninch Open Mic Night

Book Launch - A Single Witness By Christine Balint

Outdoor meditation session

Autumn Collage Afternoon Workshop with Visual Artist Mia Rappel

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra with Sophie Rowell

Mothers Day Classic 2026 - Peppers Moonah Links

MORNINGTON RACECOURSE MARKET

Mornington Racecourse Market

Our Stories: Living the 60s & 70s

Sustainable House Day at the Eco Living Display Centre

Author Event: Edwina Preston, author of Sororical and Bad Mother

Coastrek Mornington Peninsula 2026

Soul Night Market Sorrento Beach

Matrescence Festival Presents: Claire Tonti - Album Preview Tour

THE ENCHANTED MARKET AT THE BRIARS

Point Nepean Portsea Market

Mt Martha South Beach Market

Soul Night Market Mornington

DYLAN WRIGHT - SONGS AND STORIES TOUR

Winter Camp 2026

R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) A play

Flinders Community Art Show