Waterfront Festival

Next date: Friday, 05 February 2027 | 05:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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Soak up the energy of summer at the Frankston Waterfront Festival, one of the city’s most loved annual events.  Held over Friday 5 & Saturday 6 February, the foreshore comes alive with music, food and entertainment, all set against the backdrop of the bay. It’s a place where locals and visitors come together to relax, explore and enjoy the best of Frankston by the water.  

Main Stage

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Activities & Exhibitors

Fireworks
Is there anything more iconic than the Waterfront Festival fireworks across Port Phillip Bay?  The Waterfront Festival fireworks display will light up the bay with a colourful bang at 9:15pm on Saturday evening to close the festival (weather dependent).  The fireworks will be launched from Frankston Pier.  
To prepare for the fireworks display Saturday evening, the Frankston Pier will be closed to the public from 2:00pm until approximately 11:00pm. The Pier will be accessible outside of these times.

Little Beauty Pop-Up Market
Frankston's much-loved Little Beauty Market will be back during Saturday's festival with a 'pop-up' in the Waterfront Village!

Other activities coming soon!

 

 

Frankston Swim Classic - Saturday

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The Frankston Swim Classic returns to the beautiful shores of Frankston Beach - once again kicking off Saturday festivities for the Waterfront Festival. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or trying your first open water event, this is your chance to be part of a vibrant community celebration.
Choose from three swim distances: the 400m dash, the popular 1.2km swim, or the endurance-testing 2.5km course - all starting and finishing on the sand in front of the Frankston Yacht Club.  A crowd-favourite event, the 700m Kids’ Beach Run will give young participants their own moment to shine.  For further details and to enter, visit frankstonswimclassic.com.au

 

Food & Beverage

Coming soon!

Key Event Information

Key Information|
- Children must be supervised by a parent/guardian at all times.
- The festival is a smoke and vape free event.
- For local residents and those within the surrounding areas, please ensure your pets are securely contained at home during the fireworks display between 9:00pm-9:30pm.
- Alcohol can be purchased and consumed within licensed area of the festival site.  Please note, this is a strictly no BYO alcohol event which will be enforced by Security onsite.  Victoria Police are also in attendance. 
- Information is correct at time of release and subject to change without notice.

Car Park Closures
The following carparks will be closed due to the festival:

  • Kananook Creek Boat Ramp Car Park – from Thursday 4 February 5:00am until Sunday 7 February 1:00pm
  • Waterfront Car Park (main carpark) – from Thursday 4 February 5:00am until Sunday 7 February 9:00am
  • Yacht Club Car Park – from Friday 5 February 5:00am until Sunday 7 February 6:00am
  • Playground Car Park - from Friday 5 February 5:00am until Sunday 7 February 6:00am

Parking
We highly recommend catching public transport to the event due to road closures and delays.  Otherwise, we suggest the following locations, however, fees and restrictions may apply so please check signage.  

  • Frankston Arts Centre
  • Bayside Shopping Centre
  • High/Young Streets and surrounds
  • Bayside Entertainment Complex

Accessible/Rideshare Drop Off
The drop off point is located beside The Cheeky Squire, located on Kananook Creek Boulevard South.

Public Transport
Head to https://transport.vic.gov.au/ to plan your journey.

Inclement weather
For any changes to programming or event updates, follow us on socials: @waterfrontfest

 

Sponsors

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Sponsors

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Enquiries regarding partner opportunities should be directed to the Major Events team via email: frankstonevents@frankston.vic.gov.au

 

 

When

  • Friday, 05 February 2027 | 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday, 06 February 2027 | 12:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Location

Frankston Waterfront, 1 Pier Promenade, Frankston, 3199, View Map

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