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What's on in Geelong

94 events around Geelong over the next two weeks, from the ticketers, the venues and the council's own what's on. Pick one, then see which of your mates are free for it.

34 of them are free. Top of the list: Serial Killer Speakeasy Geelong at Geelong West Town Hall (Thu 15 Oct 5pm), Discovering the Impressionists: Paul Durand-Ruel at Geelong Gallery (Sat 3 Oct 10am) and The High Kings - Rocky Road to Dublin 2026 Tour at Costa Hall - Deakin University Geelong Waterfront (Sat 10 Oct 8pm).

Updated Sat 3 Oct 2026 · we look for new events every night

Today, Saturday 3 October →

Free

Geelong City Market

Little Malop Street Central · 9am · +1 more

MarketsFood & wine
From $15

Discovering the Impressionists: Paul Durand-Ruel

Geelong Gallery · 10am · +8 more

Art & galleriesHistory & heritage
Free

Claude Monet and Australian Impressionism

Geelong Gallery · 10am · +13 more

Art & galleries
Free

175th Anniversary Open Day

Geelong Botanic Gardens · 10am

FestivalsOutdoors
From $23

Day out with Thomas - Let's Rock! Let's Roll!

Bellarine · 10am · +1 more

Kids & family
Free

Shaped Annual Group Sculpture Exhibition

The Hive Gallery · 10am · +5 more

Art & galleries
From $7

Generations: Cats fans, then, now, always

Geelong Sports Museum · 10am · +5 more

History & heritage
Free

Boom Gallery Exhibitions

Boom Gallery · 10am

Art & galleries
From $6.95

The Addams Family Musical - Geelong Lyric Theatre Society

Geelong Arts Centre - The Story House · 1:30pm · +6 more

Theatre
From $30

Laughter and Tears

St. Paul's Anglican Church · 3pm

Live music
From $55

APCO Geelong Pacing Cup 2026

Geelong Harness Racing Club · 6pm

FestivalsFood & wine
From $89

Traitors Experience - Live Game & Murder Mystery Dinner

Murgheboluc Hall · 7pm

Immersive experiencesFood & wineBoard games
From $6.95

Anthony Callea - The CONNECTION Tour

Geelong Arts Centre - The Play House · 7:30pm

Live music

Geelong Comedy Festival- Preview Pop Up

Mt Pleasant Rd Taproom · 7:30pm

ComedyCraft beerFestivals

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Tomorrow, Sunday 4 October →

South Geelong Farmers Market

South Geelong Primary School · 8:30am

MarketsFood & wine
Free

Portarlington Makers Market

Portarlington Senior Citizens Hall (inside and outside of hall) · 9am

Markets

Ocean Grove Summer Market

Ocean Grove Park · 9am

Markets
From $8

Fyansford Paper Mill Heritage Tours

Fyansford Paper Mill · 10:30am · +1 more

History & heritageTours
Free

Geelong Dog Lovers Market

Little Creatures Brewery · 11am

MarketsPets & animals
From $45

Still / Life Drawing at Artisans of Australia

Artisans of Australia · 12pm

WorkshopsFood & wine
From $45

Still/Life Drawing

Artisans of australia · 12pm

WorkshopsArt & galleries
From $15

Marvel Themes and Mendelssohn

Geelong Library & Heritage Centre · 2pm

Live music
From $30

Legends, Lovers and Lieder

Geelong College, Keith Humble Centre Auditorium · 3pm

Live music
Free

Geelong Open Mic Comedy

Here&Now Lounge · 6pm

Comedy

Monday 5 October →

Free

Free at 5

Basilica of St Mary of the Angels · 5pm · +4 more

Live music

Tuesday 6 October →

From $27.78

The myths and miseries of Modern Slavery: Insights 30 years at the UN

Belmont Hotel (Geelong) · 6:30pm

Talks & ideas

Thursday 8 October →

Free

Buildcorp Australian Rugby Shield | Geelong

Geelong Rugby Club · 9am · +2 more

Live sport
From $55

Taste of Thai with Nathan Phayu Brown

Bellarine Secondary College · 5:30pm

Food & wineWorkshops
From $120

Home Barista Workshop

Ocean Grind · 6pm

Coffee cultureWorkshops
From $22.49

Singles Game Night

Manhattan Bar · 7pm

Dating & singles

Friday 9 October →

From $149.55

OneTribe October 2026

Sokil Arts Eco Retreat · 12pm

FestivalsLive music
From $44

In Conversation: Discovering the Impressionists, Exhibition Design

Crowne Plaza Ballroom · 3pm

Talks & ideasArt & galleries
Free

Piccadilly Night Market @ Geelong Arts Centre

Geelong Arts Centre · 4:30pm

MarketsFood & wine
Free

Live Music: Garden Session

WYM Geelong Botanic Gardens · 5pm · +1 more

Live musicOutdoors
Free

Friday Night by Bike Geelong - Monthly Ride

Hop City Geelong · 5:30pm

Cycling
From $30

Other places, other times

Basilica of St Mary of the Angels · 7:30pm

Live music

Saturday 10 October →

Free

Geelong Waterfront Safari - Geelong Nature Week

Eastern Park Mineral Spring · 10am

OutdoorsScience
From $30

Sweet and Local - The Vocal Consort

St. Mary of the Angels Basilica · 3pm

Live music
From $10

Oktoberfest 2026 – German Club Geelong

German Club Geelong - Hall · 3:30pm

FestivalsFood & wineCraft beer
From $106.14

Into the Woodlands X Creatures of the Night

Mt Rothwell Safe Haven · 4:45pm

OutdoorsTours

AFLW Round 9 Geelong v GWS Giants

GMHBA Stadium · 5:05pm

AFLLive sport

Geelong v GWS Giants - 2026 NAB AFLW Season 11

GMHBA Stadium · 5:05pm

Live sportAFL
From $6

The High Kings - Rocky Road to Dublin 2026 Tour

Costa Hall - Deakin University Geelong Waterfront · 8pm

Live music

Sunday 11 October →

From $30

Water of Life: Music from Skye to Venice

Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels · 4pm

Live music
From $59.11

Johnny Jukebox - John Standley LIVE at Founders Lara!

Founders & Co · 6pm

Live music

Monday 12 October →

Free

Barwon Platypus Hunt - Geelong Nature Week

Buckley Falls north car park · 8am

OutdoorsScience

Tuesday 13 October →

Free

Wildflower Wandering in St Leonards - Geelong Nature Week

Charles McCarthy Memorial Reserve · 1:30pm

OutdoorsHiking
From $27.78

School via Satellite: Educating Girls in Afghanistan and Beyond

Sawyers Arms Tavern · 6:30pm

Talks & ideas
From $50

Alicia Bickett Psychic Medium Event - Geelong VIC!

Leopold Sportsmans Club · 7:30pm

Theatre

Wednesday 14 October →

Free

Meet Geelong's Flying-foxes

Flying-fox Camp · 5:30pm

OutdoorsScience
From $40

Tutored Life Drawing

Hoop Gallery · 6pm

Workshops
From $49.90

Ruth Moody - The Wanderer Returns Tour

Church Geelong · 6:30pm

Live music
From $49.90

Ruth Moody - The Wanderer Returns Tour

Church Geelong · 7pm

Live music
From $79.67

Cheese, Wine & Crime. Episode 2: Serial Killers

FarmDog Little Malop · 7pm

Food & wineTalks & ideas

Thursday 15 October →

2026 Royal Geelong Show

Geelong Showgrounds · 9:30am · +1 more

FestivalsKids & family
From $10918+

Serial Killer Speakeasy Geelong

Geelong West Town Hall · 5pm

Immersive experiencesTheatreCocktail bars
Free

Author talk: Tricia Stringer - The Paradise Resort

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) · 6pm

Talks & ideasBookshops & literary
From $40

Allowed to Birth- GEELONG, VIC documentary screening PLUS Live Q&A panel

The Pivotonian Cinema · 6:30pm

FilmTalks & ideas
From $20

Comedy Night Fundraiser

The Courthouse Theatre · 7pm

Comedy

Friday 16 October →

From $200

Don't Forget My Pet Gala 2026

Mount Duneed Estate · 7pm

Food & winePets & animals

And 34 more on Keen, with the ones your mates are free for up top. Pick a day above to see everything on that date.

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