Festival Events
Thirroul Seaside & Arts Festival
Friday 30 May - Sunday 1 June 2025
The annual Thirroul Seaside and Arts Festival is a weekend-long celebration of the arts and seaside activities that reflect our community interests and way of life.
EVENT SNAPSHOT
Friday 30 May - Official opening of the Art Show
Saturday 31 May - Art Show
Saturday 31 May - Family Kite Day
Sunday 1 June - Art Show
See below for details
Art Show Official Opening
Friday 30 May
Venue:
Thirroul District Community Centre
352-358 Lawrence Hargrave Dr
6.30 pm Sponsors’ Preview
7.00 pm Doors Open. Pay on entry - $25. Participating artists - $10 Refreshments (wine, soft drinks and finger food) will be served.
7.30 pm Festival Official Opening , Guest Speaker & Presentation of Arts Prizes
The exhibition is open all weekend. All art works are for sale so come along and enjoy a visual feast of art, sculpture, and photography.
Persons under 18 years of age are not admitted on the opening night.
Art Show
Saturday 31 May: 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1 June: 10am - 2pm
Venue:
Thirroul District Community Centre
352-358 Lawrence Hargrave Dr
Visit this sensational art show! It includes a wide array of art, photography, sculptures and minis. Buy a beautiful piece that speaks to you. You’ll be supporting local artists and community projects of the Austinmer-Thirroul Lions Club!
Gold coin donation entry.
Family Kite Day
Saturday 31 May
10am - 3pm
Venue:
Thirroul Beach Reserve, Thirroul Beach
(southern end)
Bring your own kite or join in the fun of making one! Enjoy the spectacle, excitement and unpredictability of this colourful event! A BBQ will be on at lunch time, so come on down!
Note: This is a balloon-free event
Festival in the Park
Sunday 1 June
9am - 3pm
Venue:
Thirroul Beach Reserve, Thirroul Beach
Enjoy our magnificent seaside park and a full day of family fun, food trucks, carnival rides, show attractions, market stalls and free live entertainment!