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EastLink sponsors 2026 South Side Festival (8 - 17 May)
2026 South Side Festival
Friday 8 May - Sunday 17 May
Frankston
EastLink is a sponsor of this event.
Discover something new this May. 🌟
Frankston is about to come alive.
From 8–17 May, South Side Festival takes over Frankston with 10 days of extraordinary art, performance, music and community experiences — and EastLink is proud to be a sponsor of this bold, inclusive celebration of creativity.
Whether you love dazzling spectacles, hands‑on workshops, family‑friendly fun or something a little unexpected, there’s an experience with your name on it.
Big experiences. $0 tickets. 🎟️
Feeling the pinch? You’re not alone. With fuel costs higher than usual, South Side Festival is packed with free events you can enjoy without spending a cent — and without heading far from home.
Across the festival you’ll find:
🌈 Neon Fields — a magical after‑dark light experience in Beauty Park
🎨 Free exhibitions and immersive installations
🚶 Street art walking tours and pop‑up creative spaces
🧶 Drop‑in workshops and community activities
🌿 Outdoor and self‑guided experiences, perfect for a relaxed wander
🎭 Family‑friendly performances and roaming puppets
Many of these experiences are easy drop‑ins, so you can try something new on the spur of the moment.
And there’s plenty more to explore…
✨ Circus, theatre & live cinema
See breathtaking acrobatics on a sculptural masterpiece, catch an award‑winning solo show, or experience a feature film created live on stage — no second takes.
🌊 Get involved, not just entertained
Take a sunrise Sea Soak, repair and refresh clothing at sustainability workshops, refill household essentials without plastic, or explore Frankston’s creative laneways and studios.
👨👩👧 Something for all ages
From magical shadow‑puppet adventures for kids to comedy, live music and late‑night shows for adults — South Side Festival is designed to be shared.
You don’t need to be an arts expert — just pick one event, bring a friend or family member, and see where it takes you. You might discover a new favourite.
