Gates Open Friday 3:30pm, Saturday 9am, Sunday 9am
Music kicks off Thursday 5:30pm, Friday 1:30pm, Saturday 9am, Sunday 9am.
The Hub Ticket Exchange opens Thursday 9am-9pm & Friday 9am-5pm. Located at 49 Hesse St Queenscliff.
Main Ticket Exchange opens at the Festival Entry (bottom of Gellibrand St) Fri 12pm, Sat 8:45am, Sun 8:45am
Parking: there's plenty of parking throughout the town of Queenscliff but please be mindful of our local community. Check for driveways, no standing areas etc. Local By-laws Officers will be on duty all weekend and they love handing out parking fines, so check signs for restrictions.
Don't forget to bring your ID (for the bars) and your ticket.
Your ticket can be scanned off your smartphone, so you dont need to print it out.
Plan appropriately for the weather. It's often cold at night regardless of day-time temperatures. This is an all weather event (I mean we're in Victoria after all!).
Bars are serving wine & cocktails in re-usable cups. Cups can be purchased at the bars, and we'd encourage you to re-use them as much as possible.
All tickets must be exchanged for a wristband. Your wristband gets you entry to the Festival. Once on your wristband cannot be exchanged, swapped, or replaced.
Be mindful of our Neighbours. Please leave the venue quickly and quietly at the end of the night, and please take your rubbish home with you.
If you plan on bringing your own chair - read our chair rules here. There are lots of tables & chairs at the event.
We're a family friendly festival so be mindful of all patrons young and old.
Be safe, and look after your mates.
If you're planning a big weekend, leave your car at home. If you can, catch the bus, a taxi or rideshare, or organise a designated driver.
Smoking & Vaping is only permitted in the designated Smoking Areas.
BYO re-usable drink bottle. There's lots of refill points on site.
Accessibility & Access information can be found by clicking here. If you have any questions regarding this please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Searoad Ferries Timetables Tickets & info available - click here
Enjoy everything that Queenscliff has to offer and come back soon! Explore the wonderful Bellarine Peninsula during your visit.
The Queenscliff Music Festival is a registered not-for-profit organisation.
Queenscliff Music Festival Inc. is a registered not-for-profit cultural organisation that is community based and provides a unique and significant contribution to the Australian contemporary music industry.
Queenscliff Music Festival Inc. was founded in 1997 by a small band of locals keen to increase the value of tourism to the local economy and to promote the unique characteristics of Queenscliff.
Queenscliff Music Festival Inc.’s vision of being “a creative and socially responsible organization that fosters the community and arts” has driven the evolution and development of the organisation. From humble beginnings as a small festival in 1997 with 1460 attendees and just 23 volunteers, Queenscliff Music Festival Inc. has grown over two and a half decades and now not only hosts a highly successful festival in November but is also delivering additional events that provide year round arts and culture experiences. Each of these activities provides a significant boost to the Borough of Queenscliffe and Bellarine tourism.
Queenscliff Music Festival Inc. acknowledges that our events have a direct impact on the environment and therefore establishes an Environmental Management Plans for all events. Our aim is to enhance the environment through how we operate and minimise any negative effects. Queenscliff Music Festival Inc. will continue to improve waste practices whilst looking at ways to further benefit the environment through reductions to our broader carbon footprint; by being an active partner in implementing the Borough of Queenscliff Climate Emergency Action Plan and supporting other local organisations reduce their carbon footprint.
Vision Statement
Queenscliff Music Festival Inc. is a creative and socially responsible organisation which engages and fosters the community and arts.
Mission Statement
Queenscliff Music Festival Inc.:
Offers audiences unique experiences which are memorable, delivered in style and are family-friendly.
Features the depth and breadth of Australian contemporary artists, fosters emerging talent and embraces special international guests when appropriate
Provides events with high quality venues, services, management, and minimises environmental impact.
Generates cultural and economic benefits to the local community
Fosters and develops community ownership through a well-supported and enthusiastic team of staff and volunteers, and
Plans for long term sustainability through financial responsibility and good governance.
Queenscliff Music Festival Inc. is a registered not-for-profit cultural organisation that is community based and provides a unique and significant contribution to the Australian contemporary music industry.
Becoming a member supports the festival and provides you the opportunity to be a part of the organisation. You will be eligible to attend and vote at our Annual General Meeting.
You can apply to become a member of Queenscliff Music Festival Inc. Membership is $10 and is valid for the calendar year. Payment must be made at the time of application. All applications for Membership of Queenscliff Music Festival Inc. must be approved by the Board
Queenscliff Music Festival was founded in 1997 by a small band of locals keen to increase the value of tourism to the local economy and to promote Queenscliff’s unique characteristics. Over the years the team behind the festival has grown with several paid staff and more than 400 volunteers who present a 3 -day musical and cultural event on the last weekend in November. Each year upwards of 10,000 people gather to enjoy a diverse range of contemporary music, local foods and drinks and family friendly activities.
Queenscliff is a picturesque, historic township located on Waddawarung country on the Bellarine Peninsula, 35 kms from Geelong and 100kms from Melbourne. The festival site is nestled amongst the ancient, towering Cypress trees in Lower Princess Park, with a backdrop of stunning views of Port Phillip Bay, Sorrento and the Queenscliff Harbour.
When you combine the ingredients of: close up and personal musical experiences, the beautiful natural environment, the convivial company of friends and family and the pleasure of wandering amongst the historic buildings of Queenscliff you have a perfect recipe for a truly magical weekend.
Queenscliff Music Festival, and regular Town Hall concerts throughout the year, are governed by a registered not-for-profit incorporated association which is committed to being a creative, and socially responsible organisation which engages and fosters the community and arts.
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