What's on in Gippsland this December?
From Christmas festivities and carols to art exhibitions and toy runs, there's plenty to get up to this holiday season.
Jacob Wallace
November 25, 2025
🎊 With so many gigs, exhibitions and festivals in Gippsland, the Monitor has compiled a list of the biggest events in the region throughout December.
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🚀 Let’s jump into our Gippsland event guide for December!
True Grit Glenmaggie
One of the course challenges at a True Grit event.
Exercise enthusiasts can compete on a military style obstacle course designed in Australia by former Australian Special Forces.
When: Saturday November 29.
Where: 1694 Licola Road, Glenmaggie.
A3 Festival
The crowd at A3 Festival.
Over 60 artists will perform at this three day festival at Lardner Park, combining the work of visual artists, installation art and DJ’s.
When: Friday, November 28 - Monday, December 1.
Where: Lardner Park. 155 Burnt Store Road, Lardner.
Gippsland Vintage, Retro and Collectables Fair
The hustle and bustle of the Gippsland vintage fair.
In its 28th year, this antiques and collectables fair boasts over 100 stalls filled with old knick-knacks and vintage items.
When: Saturday, November 29.
Where: Catterick Crescent, Traralgon.
Millowl: A Mother’s Element Exhibition
Artwork by Vegas Fitzmaurice.
A new exhibition from local artist Vegas Fitzmaurice which is inspired by the landscape of Millowl (Phillip Island).
When: Saturday, November 1 - Saturday, December 6.
Where: Berninneit, 91-97 Thompson Avenue, Cowes.
Christmas in the Boo
Christmas festivities in Mirboo North.
Organisers say there will be more than 90 stalls when Baromi Park in Mirboo North is transformed into a festive Christmas market. There will be live music and kid-friendly activities.
When: Friday December 5.
Where: Baromi Park, 49 Ridgway, Mirboo North.
Melbourne Welsh Men’s Choir
Melbourne Welsh Men’s Choir.
A 40-voice ensemble is putting on a Christmas carol show at the Union Theatre in Wonthaggi.
When: Saturday December 6.
Where: The Union Theatre, 96 Graham Street, Wonthaggi.
Annual Phillip Island Toy Run
Riders in the annual Phillip Island Toy Run.
Volunteers at this community event will distribute toys at designated locations between Caldermeade Farm and Cafe and Cowes.
When: Sunday December 7.
Where: Various locations on Phillip Island.
Jennifer Mullet Exhibition
Artwork by Jennifer Mullet.
A new exhibition of Mullet’s work exploring the storytelling of the Gunaikurnai, Bidawal and Ngarigu peoples. Her work has been held at the National Gallery of Australia, the National Gallery of Victoria and Koorie Heritage Trust.
When: December 12 - January 24.
Where: East Gippsland Art Gallery, 2 Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale.
The Great Bass Christmas Party
Santa Clause will be making an appearance at the Bass Christmas Party.
A community event with live music, carols, face painting, balloon twisting and a visit from Santa Clause.
When: Sunday December 14.
Where: Bass Valley Community Group, 2-4 Bass School Road, Bass.
Maffra Christmas Festival
A couple of tall Clause’s at the Maffra Christmas markets.
This annual community festive season event has market stalls, food trucks and entertainment for kids.
When: Wednesday December 17, 5:30-9pm.
Where: Johnson Street, Maffra.
Inverloch community Christmas carols
Christmas carols at the Glade.
A free community event put on by the local churches and sponsored by Inverloch businesses. The carols will showcase musical talent from the town.
Where: Inverloch Glade, The Esplanade, Inverloch.
When: Saturday December 13.
Moe Christmas carols in the park
Christmas goodies at Old Gippstown Heritage Park.
Old Gippstown Heritage Park will be hosting Christmas carols in Moe. There will be Christmas lights, music and activities for the whole family.
Where: Old Gippstown Town Heritage Park, 211 Lloyd Street, Moe.
When: Saturday December 13.
Grantville Christmas party and market
The Christmas carol crowd at Grantville.
There will be face painting, a jumping castle, an animal nursery, carols and plenty of market stalls at this local market and Christmas-themed event.
Where: 1470 Bass Highway, Grantville.
When: Sunday December 14.
Wonthaggi community carols
The Wonthaggi Christmas carols event.
A free event put on by the Wonthaggi churches and sponsored by local businesses. Children’s free activities begin at 5:30pm and carols start at 7pm.
Where: McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi.
When: Sunday December 14, 5:30-7pm.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Events
New Year’s Eve fireworks show.
There are fireworks across Gippsland to celebrate the beginning of the new year, so here’s a few events to check out.
All of these firework events are family-friendly and kick off at 9:30pm.
Cowes
Where: 11 The Esplanade, Cowes.
Inverloch
Where: 11 Reilly Street, Inverloch.
Coronet Bay
Where: Cutty Sark Road, Coronet Bay.