What's on in Gippsland this January?
From summer festivals and agriculture shows to art exhibitions and markets, there's plenty to get up to this month.
Jacob Wallace
December 31, 2025
🎊 With so many gigs, exhibitions and festivals in Gippsland to kick off the start of the new year, the Monitor has compiled a list of the biggest events in the region throughout January.
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Marketta
Fresh produce from local markets.
Marketta is an annual fundraising event for Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club. There will be food trucks, market stalls, live music and a pop-up gin bar, all on the shores of the beautiful Venus Bay beach.
Marketta is free entry.
When: Friday January 2.
Where: Venus Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, Surf Drive, Venus Bay.
Ocean Sounds 2026
Ocean Sounds festival on Churchill Island.
An all-day family-friendly festival held on Churchill Island. The Teskey Brothers are headlining, and other acts include the Presets, Thelma Plum and Steph Strings.
General admission tickets are $154.98.
When: Saturday January 10.
Where: Churchill Island.
Australian Near and Far Art Exhibition at The Hub
Artwork by Wendy Twyerould
A new exhibition from local artist Wendy Twyerould focusing on seascapes and landscapes painted in a photorealistic style.
This exhibition has free entry.
When: January 1 - 31.
Where: 16 Abeckett Street, Inverloch.
Bass Coast Agricultural Show
There’s plenty of carnival games at the Bass Coast Agricultural Show.
The Bass Coast summer agricultural show boasts carnival games, show bags, a hands-on animal nursery, street theatre and live music.
Entry fee is $5 for all patrons over 12 years of age.
When: Saturday January 10.
Where: 64 Korumburra Road, Wonthaggi.
Blitz Golf League Phillip Island
Spectators watching the Blitz Golf League.
Blitz golf, claiming to be the world’s shortest professional golf tournament format, is a ten-hole tournament.
Early bird general admission tickets are $20.
When: Saturday January 17.
Where: Red Rocks Golf Club, 627A Settlement Road, Cowes.
Leongatha Art and Photography Show
Artworks on display at the Leongatha Art and Photography Show.
Celebrating its 49th year, the Rotary Club of Leongatha Art & Photography Show has had over 700 submissions of works this year from around Victoria and interstate.
The official opening and announcement of awards and prizes will take place on Friday January 16.
Entry to the exhibition is $5 per person.
When: Saturday January 17 - Saturday February 7.
Where: The Memorial Hall, corner of McCartin Street and Michael Place, Leongatha.