Explore Our external venues for Queenscliff Music Festival 2024

In addition to our Main Festival site, we are thrilled to offer a selection of unique music venues that highlight the charm and character of our historic town. Each venue provides its own distinct atmosphere, ensuring that your festival experience is as memorable as it is diverse. 

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the old world elegance of the heritage-listed Vue Grand Dining Room. Enjoy a soulful performance in the tranquil Uniting Church. Walk the leafy streets on a short stroll to the Town Hall. Rock on at the Brewhouse Beer Garden. And new is 2024, discover Queenscliff's nautical history and some fresh musical talent at the Maritime Museum. In addition, entry to the Museum itself is FREE all weekend for anyone with a festival wristband, so swing past and brush up on your local knowledge and let the kids explore.  

Or take a ride on the Blues Train who are offering FREE FAMILY FUN RIDES on Sunday. This offer is available to all festival ticket holders however you must book a session to secure your place. Sunday Morning Session - BOOK HERE
Sunday Afternoon Session - BOOK HERE

2025 Information will be made available closer to the event. In the meantime, any accessibility questions can be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Download QMF 2024 Venue Physical Description Statement – CLICK HERE

Download a 2024 map of Queenscliff with venues highlighted - CLICK HERE

Queenscliff Music Festival will be held in Princess Park, Queenscliff. The festival grounds have a mix of asphalt roads and grassed areas. The festival grounds have a large footprint and will include many seated areas and accessible facilities, details are outlined below:

Accessible Viewing Platforms:

There are viewing platforms located at both the Lighthouse and Hippos stages. 

Accessible Toilets:

Accessible toilets are located within the main Festival precinct and at The Queenscliff Town Hall.
Also at The Hub (49 Hesse Street) part of the Visitor Information Centre, in the main street of Queenscliff, close to external venues. 

Accessible Parking:

There is designated accessible parking on Gellibrand St. Head north on Gellibrand St off King St. Show your parking permit to the Traffic Management officer at the roadblock to access the parking area. There are also accessible car parks throughout the town, including the main street (Hesse St), that are close to festival street venues.

Baby Change Facilities:

Are located in the Couta Quarter area.

Auslan Interpreter:

There will be an Auslan Stage Left Interpreter at advertised performances on the Lighthouse Stage. 

Accessible Camping:

QMF offers camping on our local sporting oval. The surface is mostly flat and grassed. Access can be limited. We recommend our local caravan parks and accommodation providers for more accessible accommodation. Find some options HERE

Customer Service:

We have two main customer service hubs at the festival to assist you. One is located just outside the main entrance to the festival, the second is located just inside the festival grounds.

Scooters and Electric Wheelchairs:

Mobility devices are welcome on festival grounds. We have limited charging stations available. 

COMPANION CARD

Queenscliff Music Festival supports Companion Card. Where a cardholder has purchased a festival ticket, they will have to show their companion card at the Ticket Exchange tent. They will then be given a second wristband matching their ticket for their companion.

Further information about Companion Card can be found at www.companioncard.org.au or telephone the Companion Card Information Line on 1800 650 611.

ASSISTANCE ANIMALS

Assistance animals are welcome, including Guide Dogs, Seeing Eye Dogs, Lions Hearing Dogs, Autism Assistance Dogs and Physical Disability Service Dogs. The animals should be wearing a harness, lead or a coat identifying them as assistance animals.

If an attending patron requires an assistance animal, please show the animal’s registration at the Ticket Exchange marquee. Once verified, you will be given an approved Queenscliff Music Festival pass to hold onto for the duration of the festival. This permits your animal to be on festival grounds.

Companion Dogs:

Also known as Emotional Support Dogs. As companion dogs do not have public access rights, they are not permitted on festival grounds.

To help us improve our accessibility or for any further enquiries please contact us on: 03 5258 4816 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let us know about any access requirements you may have that we can assist with.

Queenscliff Music Festival is located in the charming seaside town of Queenscliff, on the Bellarine Peninsula, around 90 minutes from Melbourne.

Festival Address - 1 Hygeia Drive, Queenscliff

WALK OR RIDE

If staying in Queenscliff or Point Lonsdale, the Festival is a short & enjoyable journey away. Enjoy the bike rail trail or a main street wander on your way into the Festival.

There will be bike racks at the Festival entry.

CAR

Queenscliff is around 90 minutes from Melbourne.

There is no designated Festival parking. Queenscliff is a small town and street parking is usually available just a short walk to the Festival site.  Just keep an eye on the parking signs and be respectful to our neighbours.

Accessible parking is available on Gellibrand Street near the Festival entry.

FERRY

If coming from Mornington or Gippsland, take a scenic 40-minute trip from Sorrento to Queenscliff with Searoad Ferries. The Terminal is a short 10minute walk to the Festival entry.

Special Festival Ferry vehicle tickets and Sunday foot passengers packages available - BUY HERE

If coming from Melbourne CBD, travel with Port Phillip Ferries from Docklands to nearby Portarlington. Head here to find out how to get from Portarlington to Queenscliff.

BUS

From Geelong or the Bellarine Peninsula, jump on the local McHarry’s Buslines which runs services to and from Queenscliff, stopping at the Festival site.

Keep an eye out for later updates on specific Festival Bus Services.

TRAIN

V/Line Trains have regular rail services from Melbourne to Geelong for connection with McHarry’s Buslines from Geelong to Queenscliff.

PLANE

Avalon Airport is approximately 50 minutes from Queenscliff. The Avalon Airport Shuttle Service offers trasnfers from the airport to Queenscliff and the Bellarine Peninsula.

Tullamarine Airport in Melbourne is approximately 90 minutes from Queenscliff via road. The Gull Airport Shuttle Service operates from Tullamarine Airport to Geelong Station where you can connect with the McHarry’s Buslines from Geelong to Queenscliff.

YACHT

Sail your own yacht and dock at Queenscliff Crusing Yacht Club right on the Festival doorstep for a classic Queenscliff experience. Book your wharfage now - CLICK HERE

Also for Boats & Yachts try Queenscliff Harbour. 

FESTIVAL FERRY TICKETS - $165

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Return Sorrento to Queenscliff car ferry tickets onboard Searoad Ferries – includes Car (5.5 metres and under), driver and up to 3 passengers holding  pre-purchased Festival Tickets (a savings of up to $103).

Children 3 years and under travel on Searoad Ferries for free.

All prices include booking fees. 

Departing Queenscliff Harbour

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Departing Sorrento Pier

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