Fri 20 Nov · 4pm
Waterfront Precinct · Geelong
smoky BBQ, street food, live country and boot-scooting on the waterfront
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SMOKE AND SPICE: BBQ, BEATS AND BOOTS! 🤠
A little bit country, a little bit global and a whole lot of fun!
Get ready, Geelong! The Plenary Friday Night Series is back, and this time we're turning up the heat!
Join us for Smoke and Spice: BBQ, Beats & Boots, a fabulous evening of smoky BBQ, bold international flavours, live country music, DJ beats and boot-scooting fun!
Follow the mouthwatering aromas of sizzling grills and delicious street food, with everything from smoky BBQ favourites to spicy Asian-inspired dishes and flavours from around the world.
Dust off your cowboy boots and enjoy live country music and DJ sets throughout the evening, plus a fantastic line-dancing demonstration by Pop N Country. Even better, everyone is invited to join in and learn a few moves!
Explore a carefully curated selection of local makers and artisan products while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.
Bring your friends, gather the family and make a night of it!
📅 Friday 20 November 2026
⏰ 4:00pm to 8:30pm
📍 Cavendish Street, Geelong Waterfront Precinct
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🚗 Parking: $5 capped underground parking from 4pm, plus free street parking after 5:30pm.
Proudly presented as part of the Plenary Friday Night Series, with event management by Piccadilly Events.
Big flavours. Great beats. Good times!
Quick answers
When is Friday Night Series - Smoke and Spice?
Fri 20 Nov 2026, 4pm.
Where is it?
Waterfront Precinct, Geelong, VIC.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On geelongcity.vic.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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