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Waterfront Festival 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions 

 

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Friday 6 February 2026 - 5pm until 10pm
Saturday 7 February 2026 - 12pm until 9.30pm
It’s free to attend the Waterfront Festival, and there are plenty of free activities, however, you should bring some money/credit card in case you would like to purchase food, beverages, market items, or ride tickets.  
No, there will be no parking on site, however there is a drop off zone located on Kananok Creek Boulevard, outside The Cheeky Squire.

Suggested parking for drivers:
Frankston Arts Centre
Frankston Civic Centre
Beauty Park
Bayside Shopping Centre Entertainment complex
Young Street
Plowman place
Nepean Highway

Closures information:
Kananook Creek Boat Ramp Car Park
Waterfront Car Park (main carpark)
Yacht Club Car Park
Playground Car Park
Click here for full closure information.
Taking public transport to the event is highly encouraged. Bus services will depart from Frankston station and drop people off at the festival site.
Click here to plan your journey.
Click here for a breakdown of all the activities and entertainment on offer over the festival.
Yes, Frankston City Council events are smoke and vape free.
Alcohol can be purchased and consumed within licensed areas of the site. There is no BYO.
Licensed Bars at the festival include the Tap Bar, Pop-Up Bar and the main Garden Bar
Yes, at 9.15pm on Saturday 7 February fireworks will be launched from the Frankston Pier and can be viewed along the Bay and throughout the event site.
To prepare for the fireworks display Saturday evening, the Frankston Pier will be closed from 2pm until approximately 11pm. The Pier will be accessible outside of these times.
There will several rides at the event which include the ferris wheel, dodgem cars and skyflyer.
Click here to view activities.
The Main Stage is located in the Garden Bar. The full line-up of artists performing at the Festival can be found here
Yes, Victoria Police and security will be monitoring the event and taking a zero-tolerance approach to unruly behaviour.
There will be a large range of food and beverage vendors on site, with plenty of variety to cater for different dietary requirements and taste buds. For more information click here.
There are toilet facilities (including accessible toilets) located throughout the event site, including between the boat ramp car park and BBQ area and by the Yacht Club.
Accessible toilets are located in the Lifestyle Precinct and Waterfront Village
Parent facilities are available on site and are located in the Waterfront Village as well as near the Garden Bar.
If you require first aid assistance, the first aid tent will be located near the Waterfront Stage.
Sunscreen is highly encouraged during the event, the first aid tent is available for if you do not have any sunscreen.
If you need a break from the festival, you can find a chill out space in the Waterfront Village, near the Kids Stage. This area is equipped with sensory-friendly and calm activities.
There will be several hydration stations located across the site. Don’t forget to bring your reusable bottle to refill! Bottled water can be purchased from food vendors.
Well behaved dogs on lead are permitted to the event. Due to crowd numbers, loud noises and the fireworks display on Saturday at 9.15pm, we recommend dogs are not present for this. As per local laws, dogs are not permitted on the beach between 9.30am and 7.30pm. All pets in areas surrounding the event site should be secured by 9.00pm in preparation for the fireworks display between 9.15pm and 9.30pm.
Phone: 1300 322 322
Email: frankstonevents@frankston.vic.gov.au
Website: https://www.imaginefrankston.com.au/waterfront-festival