What's on in Gippsland this July?
Whether you’re into dirt biking, whale watching, rally racing or truffle hunting, there’s plenty to do this month.
Jacob Wallace
June 23, 2026
🎊 It might be a little bit chilly outside – but that doesn’t mean it’s time to hibernate.
There’s still plenty of shows, exhibitions and festivals across the region to keep you busy through the winter months.
To help you plan ahead, the Monitor has compiled a list.
📧 If you have any suggestions you’d like to share please email us at [email protected].
🚀 There’s still one more weekend of June so jump into our July event guide here!
Prom Coast Ecolink Annual Lyrebird Listening
A lyrebird in the middle of a call.
Every year, Prom Coast Ecolink volunteers gather at sunrise over the weekend to listen and record the location of local lyrebirds.
Make sure to RSVP.
When: Friday June 26 - Sunday June 28.
Where: Fish Creek and Cape Liptrap Coastal Park.
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East Gippsland Winter Festival
Bruthen Medieval Winter Fire Festival.
This month-long festival of light at Lakes Entrance celebrates local food, music and visual art. Take a look at the festival's schedule because there’s plenty to see and do over June and July.
When: Friday June 19 - Sunday July 19.
Where: 470 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance.
Walhalla train rides
A Walhalla train crossing the Thomson railway bridge.
The Walhalla Goldfields Railway has trains trips through the picturesque Baw Baw Shire town every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Ticket price: Adult return tickets are $40.
When: Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Walhalla.
Island Whale Festival
A whale just under the surface of the water.
Phillip Island hosts a festival every winter celebrating the humpback and southern right whales that visit coastal waters around the island.
There’s an ocean film festival, whale watching events and a museum show at the Berninneit in Cowes.
Ticket price: $45 for a family weekend pass and $25 for a single weekend pass.
When: Friday July 3 - Sunday July 5.
Where: Various venues across Phillip Island.
Runway Stories - Fashion Parade
Sustainable fashion on display.
A fashion parade celebrating the creativity of local sustainable designers. After the catwalk show the designs will be available for purchase.
Ticket price: $25 concession and $30 full price.
When: Sunday July 5.
Where: Forge Theatre, 80 McKean Street, Bairnsdale.
Noojee Truffle Festival
A box of black truffles.
A multi-week winter celebration of black truffles and seasonal food in the West Gippsland town of Noojee. There’s truffle tasting, hunting and cooking events at various venues throughout the festival.
When: Friday July 10 - Sunday August 2.
Where: Noojee.
Melbourne International Comedy Roadshow
A selection of stand-up comedians that performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival will be touring Gippsland in early July.
When and where:
Thursday July 2 at West Gippsland Performing Arts Centre in Warragul.
Friday July 3 at the Union Theatre in Wonthaggi.
Thursday July 9 at the Wedge Performing Arts Centre in Sale.
Friday July 10 at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre in Traralgon.
Saturday July 11 at the Forge Theatre in Bairnsdale.
Luke Kidgell: Good Intentions
Stand-up comedian Luke Kidgell.
After touring the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Europe, Kidgell is returning home with his brand-new stand-up comedy show Good Intentions.
Ticket price: $55.
When: Saturday July 11.
Where: Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, 32 Kay Street, Traralgon.
Penrite PromX Championship
Bikes getting muddy at the Penrite PromX Championship.
The premier motocross racing series is returning to Gippsland for round six of its eight races.
Ticket price: $25 concession and $35 full price.
When: Sunday July 12.
Where: Loy Yang Park, Traralgon.
Cosmic Adventure Night
Planet spot at Cosmic Adventure Night.
A stargazing experience in Maffra West that invites visitors to explore the cosmos from one of Gippsland’s best planet-spotting locations.
The event is hosted by the Heyfield Adventure Hub in collaboration with the Latrobe Valley Astronomical Society and EcoGipps.
When: Friday July 17.
Where: 50 Lanigan Road, Maffra West Upper.
Strzelecki Stages 2026
A rally car racing.
After a 23 year hiatus, the Strzelecki Stages is returning to the Victorian Rally Championship to showcase the winding roads of the eastern Strzelecki Ranges.
The rally car race will take place on closed shire and forest roads around Yarram and Won Wron.
This event is free to attend and observe.
When: July 18.
Where: Yarram and Won Wron.