Frankston City Council has opened applications for its 2026–27 Destination Event Attraction Program, offering a $250,000 funding pool to support new and returning destination events in the city.
Frankston’s newly rebranded Christmas Festival drew huge crowds on Saturday, with strong police presence, positive behaviour and no reported incidents. Council says the name change reflects a stronger focus on community connection.
Frankston will welcome the festive season on 29 November with the Christmas Festival of Light, featuring markets, live entertainment, a parade, rides, a European Christmas Village and a 9.15 pm tree lighting and fireworks finale.
Frankston’s Great Pet-Together returns to Ballam Park on 12 October with dachshund races, goat yoga, pup cup contests, pet markets and food trucks — a free day out for families and pets.
Frankston locals will have the chance to meet Mayor Kris Bolam, Jodie Belyea MP and Paul Edbrooke MP at the Pollies BBQ on Saturday 15 November at Ballam Park.
Frankston City’s 2025–2026 events calendar features the Carlsberg Beach Club, Sand Sculpting Championships and Swim Classic, expected to attract 43,000 visitors and boost the local economy by $4.1 million.
Award-winning country artist Brad Cox is bringing his national tour to Frankston’s Pier Bandroom on 15 March 2025. Fresh off multiple Golden Guitar wins and a new single ‘I’m a Boxer’ dropping 12 March, Cox is set to deliver an unforgettable live show. Read to find out more.
The 2025 Frankston Waterfront Festival drew over 45,000 attendees for a weekend of live music, food, activities, and fireworks. See the event highlights here.
