Things to do
Things to do in Geelong
From Eastern Beach and Geelong Waterfront, there is always something on in Geelong. This is our live guide to the best things to do in Geelong: today's events, what is on this weekend, and the markets, live music, exhibitions, food and family days out worth your time. Every listing is checked against its source and refreshed through the day, so you are seeing what is actually on rather than a stale calendar.
Explore by neighbourhood, from Geelong West, Belmont and Newtown, or head a little further out to Torquay and Lara. Below you will find upcoming events grouped by category, plus quick links to this weekend's plans, the best of Geelong, and our in-depth local guides from The Daily Geelong.
Event
The Albatross Tours Roadshow - Come Share Our Love of Europe
THE ONE WITH ALL THE QUESTIONS Trivia [GEELONG] at The Sporting Globe
Is This Normal? Common Pelvic Health Concerns Explained
Comedy at The Globe with Peter Helliar (Geelong)
The Missing Piece: Why Healing Hasn’t Fully Worked
Saturday Markets at Creative Geelong
1,000 Dreams Fund 2026 Student Leadership Summit
Great Question - Tristan McLindon
Ray O'Leary | Geelong
Claude & CPG 101: Understanding & Getting Started with AI Ops
Twisted Trivia at Farm Dog Lt Malop Street
He Huang - T.E.M.U Joke Factory
Sorted Live: Back To Their Old School
Geelong Day Seminar
LIFE DRAWING - July - Saturday session
Geelong Region Klatch
Schrijf- en ontspanavond: de schaamteschatkist
BGN Geelong – Melbourne's Business Networking & Mastermind Event
Things to do in Geelong: your questions
What are the best things to do in Geelong?
- Start with Geelong's signature places, such as landmarks like Eastern Beach, Geelong Waterfront and GMHBA Stadium, then work through what is on right now. The guide below groups every upcoming event by category, so you can jump straight to live music, arts and exhibitions, food and markets, or family and community days out. For curated picks, see our best of Geelong lists and local guides.
What is on in Geelong this weekend?
- Our This Weekend guide pulls together the events running Friday to Sunday in Geelong, from gigs and markets to exhibitions and family activities. It updates daily as new events are confirmed, so check back through the week as the weekend fills out.
What are some free things to do in Geelong?
- Plenty of what is on in Geelong costs nothing to attend. Look for events tagged free in the listings below, and remember that many of the city's parks, markets, galleries and public spaces are free to enjoy any day of the week.
What can you do in Geelong when it is raining?
- Rainy days are made for the indoors. Galleries, museums, indoor markets, cinemas and long lunches all work when the weather turns. Browse the arts and food sections in the guide below to find something on under cover.
What are the best things to do in Geelong with kids?
- Look to the family and community categories below for kid-friendly events, along with markets, school-holiday programs and outdoor spaces. Most are low cost or free, and we flag booking details where a ticket is needed.
How often is this Geelong events guide updated?
- Every day. New events are ingested and verified against their source continuously, and past events drop off automatically, so the guide always reflects what is genuinely coming up in Geelong.