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EastLink sponsors The Waterfront Festival 2023

Friday 3 February 2023

The Waterfront Festival will be held at Frankston Waterfront on Saturday 18 February (12pm-10pm) and Sunday 19 February (12pm-8pm).

The Waterfront Festival is an epic summer celebration held in February, which kick-starts Frankston City's annual event calendar.

Over two jam-packed days, the festival delivers the best live music, delicious food and drink for every member of the family, a great range of market stalls, rides and amusements galore, free activities and entertainment for the kids... and don't forget the always celebrated fireworks on the Saturday night.

Following the hugely successful 2022 event, the team are pulling out all of the stops to make 2023 bigger and better than ever! Stay tuned on the event website and Facebook page for more details as they become available.

At The Waterfront Festival

Waterfront Stage

See Australian rock legends, YOU AM I, The Casanova’s, Voice fan favourite Thndo, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, The Merindas, Kylie Auldist plus so many more. Read more

Festival Dining

Excite those tastebuds! Follow the sound of sizzles and delicious aromas coming from over 30 food trucks. Read more

Garden Bar

Enjoy cool sips from local breweries, distilleries, wine makers and cocktail shakers, The Garden Bar is the place to kick back and relax on the grass. Read more

Beach and Beyond

Keen for some fun by the water? There is plenty to see and do with the festival's Beach and Beyond activities on the waterfront that will be sure to get you moving. Read more

Ventana Precinct

A vibrant celebration of culture, come and experience the vitality through live music, dance, workshops, unique market stalls and delicious food. Read more

Fireworks

A festival fave, get your crew together and enjoy the fireworks spectacular on the Saturday night, kicking off from 9:45pm from the end of the Frankston Pier. Read more

Emerging Artists

This year, Fresh Entertainment are bringing the ‘Emerging Artists Stage’ to life featuring some of our favourite local artists. Come down and support some local acts and artists in their infancy. Read more

Waterfront Markets

Browse, shop, and meander over 40 creators and makers at The Waterfront Festival market. From art to clothing, homewares, gifts and all sorts in between. Read more

The Dreaming Space

Escape to a world full of discovery, curiosity and surprise. Let your imagination be stirred and your senses ignited by magic, puppets and circus play. Read more

Activities - See and Do

Climb to new heights on the abseiling wall, join the circus or try one of the many family activities on offer, you won’t want to miss out on the fun! Read more

Rides and Amusements

Calling all thrill seekers and daredevils, prepare yourselves for the adrenaline rush! Read more

Festival Map

Download the map and start planning your festival weekend. Read more

The Waterfront Festival is proudly produced by Frankston City Council.