Fri
7
Aug
Events
August 2026 37 events
Fri
7
Aug
East Gippsland
Zepplin @ Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale
Live Music
Zepplin performs at Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale.
Fri
7
Aug
Sat
8
Aug
East Gippsland
The Pub with the best view in Gippsland
Food & Drink
top of pageWhat's OnCheck out our up and coming events plus our weekly specials.Learn MoreAbout UsAt Kalimna Hotel, we take pride in our relaxed atmosphere, serving both locals and visitors with quality meals and a wide selection of beers, wine and amazing unique cocktails.Learn MoreOpening HoursOur bar is open every day from noon until late Our kitchen is open every day from 12pm - 2pm and 5:30pm to 8.00pm We also offer a courtesy bus, call 03 51553895 to bookMenuDave Graney & Clare Moore Saturday 8th August
Sat
8
Aug
Sat
8
Aug
Sat
8
Aug
Sat
8
Aug
East Gippsland
Vika & Linda Bull @ Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale
Live Music
Vika & Linda Bull performs at Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale.
Sat
8
Aug
Sat 8 Aug
Sat
8
Aug
East Gippsland
Dave Graney & Clare Moore – '26 album - Laburnum of the Mind
Dave Graney and Clare Moore – 2026 album - Laburnum of the Mind. Contains the singles - HITS ARE THE WORST, I Ain’t Got No Float and My ESV (Estimated Street Value) It’s a rock album with grooves, upbeat tempos, drums, guitars and bass and vocals. Dave and Clare will be presenting as a duo, with guitar, vocals, percussion, rhythms, vibes and keys. Playing songs from Laburnum Of The Mind as well as songs from across the 40 something albums Dave Graney and Clare Moore have been involved in writing, playing and produc
Sat
8
Aug
East Gippsland
Dave Graney & Clare Moore @ Kalimna Hotel
Live Music
Dave Graney & Clare Moore performs at Kalimna Hotel.
Sat
8
Aug
East Gippsland
Courtney Jane (Football Club Ball) @ Buchan Mechanics Hall
Live Music
Courtney Jane (Football Club Ball) performs at Buchan Mechanics Hall.
Sun
9
Aug
East Gippsland
Welcome to Bairnsdale Production Line Theatre Company Inc
Theatre
top of pageWe are a vibrant and active amateur theatre company, and have been for many years. Every year we produce a play and a musical for our East Gippsland audiences, at The Forge Theatre in Bairnsdale. Our One Act Plays are performed annually at the Wendy L Beckett Studio and other locations across the region as noted in the publicity. A schedule of play readings and workshops are also part of the offering. Supported by a diverse and talented group of actors, musicians, production team, and backstage volunt
Sun
9
Aug
East Gippsland
BPLTC presents an afternoon of 'One Act Plays' - Orbost
BPLTC is pleased to announce An Afternoon of One Acts plays will return in 2026 in two locations. Following our afternoon at The Wendy L Beckett Studio, on 9th August, which is invitation only, the next afternoon, with tickets still available will be: Sunday 16th August, 2 pm - Orbost Arts Centre, 8 Clark Street. Orbost. Tickets $10 including drinks and nibbles.
Sun
9
Aug
Fri 14 Aug
Fri
14
Aug
East Gippsland
Bairnsdale - One-On-One Tech Help - August
Workshop/Class
Book a One-On-One tech help session! Book a 30 minute one-on-one session, where we’ll work together to set tech goals and help you achieve them. Support is available for using devices, applications, social media and browsers. We don’t cover issues related to security, repairs, or purchase recommendations. Please note, we cannot assist with online banking-related problems for privacy reasons.
Fri
14
Aug
Sat
15
Aug
Sat
15
Aug
Sat 15 Aug
Sat
15
Aug
East Gippsland
Orbost Hockey Club Trivia Night 2026
Kids/family
Expect a fantastic night of laughs, friendly competition, and plenty of chances to win with: 🌟 Spinning Wheel Prizes 🪵 Wood Raffle 🎁 Door Prizes 🎟️ Raffles Throughout the Night 🧠 Fun Trivia for Everyone Bring your friends, family, workmates, or sporting team and book a table for a great night out while supporting the Orbost Hockey Club. Every dollar raised helps support our club, players, and facilities, so come along for a fun night and help make this year’s fundraiser our biggest yet! Tables are filling fast
Sun
16
Aug
East Gippsland
Cam & J @ Paynesville Motor Cruiser Club
Live Music
Cam & J performs at Paynesville Motor Cruiser Club.
Sun
16
Aug
East Gippsland
Ash King @ Paynesville Wine Bar
Food & Drink
Ash King performs at Paynesville Wine Bar.
Sun
16
Aug
East Gippsland
Olivia Lay @ Paynesville Wine Bar
Food & Drink
Olivia Lay performs at Paynesville Wine Bar.
Fri
21
Aug
East Gippsland
Pierce Brothers @ Waterwheel Beach Tavern Lake Tyers
Live Music
Pierce Brothers performs at Waterwheel Beach Tavern Lake Tyers.
Sat 22 Aug
Sat
22
Aug
East Gippsland
Painting Classes Bairnsdale : Ceramic Plates and Bowls
Art & Exhibition
Art Masterclass is a premier, boutique art Studio, offering a mix of traditional craft pop-up classes in Bairnsdale .
Sat 22 Aug
Sat
22
Aug
East Gippsland
Mosaic Art Classes Bairnsdale : Turkish Lamp Workshop
Art & Exhibition
Art Masterclass is a premier, boutique art Studio, offering a mix of traditional craft pop-up classes in Bairnsdale . Book Now!
Sat 22 Aug
Sat
22
Aug
East Gippsland
Lakes Entrance 2 - Hat Burning Workshop
Art & Exhibition
Get ready to unleash your creativity and burn your own hat at the Stack Of Art Hat Burning Workshop!
Sat
22
Aug
Sat
22
Aug
Sat
22
Aug
East Gippsland
Paynesville Farmers & Makers Market
Market
Monthly farmers and makers market with produce and handmade products.
Sat
22
Aug
East Gippsland
Artist Talks: Michael Donnelly and Elizabeth Blakeman
Art & Exhibition
Artist Talks: Michael Donnelly and Elizabeth Blakeman at East Gippsland Art Gallery.
Sat
22
Aug
East Gippsland
Paint N Sip @ Orbost Club Hotel
Art & Exhibition
Come down and enjoy an afternoon full of laughs and fun. You’ll even walk away with your own masterpiece. Ticket includes all painting gear, a welcome drink and nibbles. All you need to bring is yourself
Sun
23
Aug
East Gippsland
Howitt Park Market
Market
Monthly Rotary market with produce, art, craft, home and garden stalls and food.
Sat
29
Aug
Sat
29
Aug
Sat
29
Aug
East Gippsland
Eagle Point Community Hall - Markets
Market
Eagle Point Community Hall - Markets at Eagle Point Community Hall.
Sun
30
Aug
September 2026 36 events
Fri
4
Sept
Fri
4
Sept
East Gippsland
Wilbur Wilde & Rebecca Barnard & The Rock Royalty Revue
Theatre
at The Forge Theatre.
Fri
4
Sept
East Gippsland
Rebecca Barnard @ Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale
Live Music
Rebecca Barnard performs at Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale.
Sat
5
Sept
Sat
5
Sept
Sat
5
Sept
Sat
5
Sept
East Gippsland
Dane Simpson: Always Was, Always Will Be Funny
Theatre
Dane Simpson: Always Was, Always Will Be Funny at The Forge Theatre.
Sun
6
Sept
East Gippsland
Lakes Entrance Surf Club Market
Market
Monthly foreshore market with handmade and local products.
Sun
6
Sept
East Gippsland
Cassilis Community Market
Market
Cassilis Community Market at Cassilis Recreation Reserve.
Sun
6
Sept
Fri
11
Sept
Fri
11
Sept
East Gippsland
Gillian Ellett Banks, Natural Forms In Nature
Art & Exhibition
Gillian Ellett Banks, Natural Forms In Nature at East Gippsland Art Gallery.
Fri 11 Sept
Fri
11
Sept
East Gippsland
Nathan Cavaleri – Growing Pains @ The Forge Theatre & Arts Hub
Live Music
Nathan Cavaleri – Growing Pains at The Forge Theatre & Arts Hub.
Fri
11
Sept
Fri
11
Sept
East Gippsland
Olivia Lay @ Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale
Live Music
Olivia Lay performs at Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale.
Sat
12
Sept
Sat
12
Sept
Sat
12
Sept
Sat 12 Sept
Sat
12
Sept
East Gippsland
SODAFISH RETURNS TO METUNG YACHT CLUB 12TH SEPT 2026
Food & Drink
Join renowned chef Nick Mahlook of SODAFISH for a one-night-only dinner at the Metung Yacht Club. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of exceptional food, fine company, set against the stunning backdrop of Bancroft Bay. 3 course set menu - shared entree of chilled seafood snacks - Individual fish main and sides - shared Cheese and Petit Fours. Members may invite one guest only.
Sun
13
Sept
East Gippsland
Jewels & The Heist @ Marlo Hotel
Live Music
Jewels & The Heist performs at Marlo Hotel.
Fri
18
Sept
Fri
18
Sept
East Gippsland
Swanee @ Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale
Live Music
Swanee performs at Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale.
Fri
18
Sept
East Gippsland
Tim Henwood @ Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale
Live Music
Tim Henwood performs at Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale.
Fri
18
Sept
East Gippsland
Olivia Lay @ Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale
Live Music
Olivia Lay performs at Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale.
Sat
19
Sept
Sat
19
Sept
Sat
19
Sept
East Gippsland
Elvis Tribute Show @ Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale
Live Music
Elvis Tribute Show performs at Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale.
Sun
20
Sept
East Gippsland
Cam & J @ Paynesville Motor Cruiser Club
Live Music
Cam & J performs at Paynesville Motor Cruiser Club.
Sun
20
Sept
East Gippsland
Darren Coggan (John Denver show) @ Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale
Live Music
Darren Coggan (John Denver show) performs at Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale.
Fri
25
Sept
Sat
26
Sept
Sat
26
Sept
Sat
26
Sept
East Gippsland
Paynesville Farmers & Makers Market
Market
Monthly farmers and makers market with produce and handmade products.
Sat 26 Sept
Sat
26
Sept
East Gippsland
Paranormal Investigation at East Gippsland Historical Museum
Join Hide and Seek Paraquest for a thrilling evening of exploration and intrigue at the East Gippsland Historical Museum's Newest Paranormal Investigation. Delve into the mysteries that lie within this iconic heritage site and experience a side of history rarely seen by visitors. Step back in time as we venture into the dimly lit corridors and rooms of this fascinating museum, known for its rich historical artefacts and tales from yesteryears. Led by experienced paranormal investigators, you will have the unique op
Sun
27
Sept
East Gippsland
Howitt Park Market
Market
Monthly Rotary market with produce, art, craft, home and garden stalls and food.
Sun
27
Sept
October 2026 24 events
Fri
2
Oct
Sat
3
Oct
Sat 3 Oct
Sat
3
Oct
East Gippsland
Joe Avati - Good Old Days 2026 World Tour
Kids/family
The Good Old Days ..... or were they ? Over the last 30 years Joe Avati has established himself as one of the biggest comedy exports Australia has produced with his shows about growing up Italian in Australia. Recently he has expanded his audiences with the introduction of material which has transcended his multicultural following with his deadly accurate and extremely relatable routines about the differences in cultures and characteristics of varying generations. The fact that his show is clean and family friendly
Sun
4
Oct
East Gippsland
Lakes Entrance Surf Club Market
Market
Monthly foreshore market with handmade and local products.
Fri
9
Oct
East Gippsland
Rocktober Festival - Lakes Entrance Rock and Roll Festival
Festival
Rocktober Festival - Lakes Entrance Rock and Roll Festival at Lakes Entrance.
Fri
9
Oct
Fri 9 Oct
Fri
9
Oct
East Gippsland
LE Rocktober 2025
FestivalKids/family
Our 3rd annual, Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival Weekend, in picturesque, Lakes Entrance Gippsland Victoria on 10th, 11th & 12th October 2025. Live music with 3 rockin’ bands & Gippsland's very own DJ, over the weekend. 2 ticketed dances - Friday & Saturday Night at the Mechanics Hall. Day time activities with Live music, dancing, show & shine and more. Workshops on Saturday at the Mechanics Hall. A weekend of family fun. Rock ‘n Roll clothing will also be available for purchases. Mandy’s Hair & Beauty will also be attending
Sat 10 Oct
Sat
10
Oct
East Gippsland
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Workshop/Class
Hybrid & EV Training: Fully Accredited AURETH011 & AURETH101
Sat
10
Oct
Sat
10
Oct
Sat
10
Oct
East Gippsland
Austin Mackay (Solar Folk Music Festival) @ Nowa Nowa Recreation Reserve
Festival
Austin Mackay (Solar Folk Music Festival) performs at Nowa Nowa Recreation Reserve.
Sat 10 Oct
Sat
10
Oct
East Gippsland
Neon Lights
Food & Drink
Get ready to light up the night at ! A glow-in-the-dark dance just for young people aged 12–18 in the High Country Region. With a live DJ, awesome music, glow vibes, games, competitions, and plenty of food and drinks provided, it's the perfect chance to hang out with friends and dance the night away. ✨ Wear your brightest neon or white clothes to shine under the UV lights!
Fri
23
Oct
East Gippsland
SkillUp Youth Arts Exhibition
Art & Exhibition
SkillUp Youth Arts Exhibition at East Gippsland Art Gallery.
Fri
23
Oct
East Gippsland
Deanne Howlett - One Drop
Art & Exhibition
Deanne Howlett - One Drop at East Gippsland Art Gallery.
Fri 23 Oct
Fri
23
Oct
East Gippsland
My Leonard Cohen featuring Stewart D’Arrietta @ The Forge Theatre & Arts Hub
Live Music
My Leonard Cohen featuring Stewart D’Arrietta at The Forge Theatre & Arts Hub.
Fri 23 Oct
Fri
23
Oct
East Gippsland
KINGSWOOD at Lake Tyers Beach
Food & Drink
The best country rock ‘n’ roll band of the modern era are bringing their powerhouse live show to the Lake Tyers Beach Tavern! • Doors Open 5.30pm. Support Acts TBA. Headline 8.30pm. • Food available at venue 5.30-8pm – no booking required for ticket holders. • Courtesy Bus available for advance bookings only (not on the night): limited seats available. • Free Camping (first come first served). • STRICTLY 18+ EVENT
Sat 24 Oct
Sat
24
Oct
East Gippsland
Casey Donovan 'This is me" @ The Forge Theatre & Arts Hub
Live Music
Casey Donovan 'This is me" at The Forge Theatre & Arts Hub.
Sat
24
Oct
East Gippsland
Paynesville Farmers & Makers Market
Market
Monthly farmers and makers market with produce and handmade products.
Sun
25
Oct
East Gippsland
Howitt Park Market
Market
Monthly Rotary market with produce, art, craft, home and garden stalls and food.
Fri
30
Oct
East Gippsland
Omeo High Country Caravan and RV Muster
Sports
Omeo High Country Caravan and RV Muster at Omeo Golf Club.
Fri
30
Oct
East Gippsland
Snowy River Expedition Packraft
Snowy River Expedition Packraft at Mckillops Bridg Snowy River.
Sat
31
Oct
East Gippsland
Lakes Entrance Running Festival
Festival
Lakes Entrance Running Festival at Lakes Entrance Foreshore.
Sat
31
Oct
East Gippsland
Eagle Point Community Hall - Markets
Market
Eagle Point Community Hall - Markets at Eagle Point Community Hall.
Sat
31
Oct
November 2026 7 events
Sun
1
Nov
East Gippsland
Bairnsdale Senior Citizens - Several Events for the month
Bairnsdale Senior Citizens - Several Events for the month at Bairnsdale.
Sun
1
Nov
East Gippsland
Lakes Entrance Surf Club Market
Market
Monthly foreshore market with handmade and local products.
Fri
6
Nov
Sat
7
Nov
Sat
21
Nov
East Gippsland
Lakes Entrance Spartan Ultra Trifecta Weekend
Lakes Entrance Spartan Ultra Trifecta Weekend at Lakes Entrance.
Sun
22
Nov
East Gippsland
Howitt Park Market
Market
Monthly Rotary market with produce, art, craft, home and garden stalls and food.
Sat
28
Nov
East Gippsland
Paynesville Farmers & Makers Market
Market
Monthly farmers and makers market with produce and handmade products.
December 2026 7 events
Fri
4
Dec
Sat
5
Dec
Sun
6
Dec
East Gippsland
Lakes Entrance Surf Club Market
Market
Monthly foreshore market with handmade and local products.
Sun
6
Dec
East Gippsland
Cassilis Community Market
Market
Cassilis Community Market at Cassilis Recreation Reserve.
Sun 13 Dec
Sun
13
Dec
East Gippsland
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Live Music
Get tickets on Humanitix - hosted by The Forge Theatre. The Forge Theatre, 80 McKean St, Bairnsdale VIC 3875, Australia. Sunday 13th December 2026. Find event information.
Sat
26
Dec
East Gippsland
Paynesville Farmers & Makers Market
Market
Monthly farmers and makers market with produce and handmade products.
Sun
27
Dec
East Gippsland
Howitt Park Market
Market
Monthly Rotary market with produce, art, craft, home and garden stalls and food.
January 2027 4 events
Sat
2
Jan
Sun
3
Jan
East Gippsland
Lakes Entrance Surf Club Market
Market
Monthly foreshore market with handmade and local products.
Sat
23
Jan
East Gippsland
Paynesville Farmers & Makers Market
Market
Monthly farmers and makers market with produce and handmade products.
Sun
24
Jan
East Gippsland
Howitt Park Market
Market
Monthly Rotary market with produce, art, craft, home and garden stalls and food.
February 2027 4 events
Sat
6
Feb
Sun
7
Feb
East Gippsland
Lakes Entrance Surf Club Market
Market
Monthly foreshore market with handmade and local products.
Sat
27
Feb
East Gippsland
Paynesville Farmers & Makers Market
Market
Monthly farmers and makers market with produce and handmade products.
Sun
28
Feb
East Gippsland
Howitt Park Market
Market
Monthly Rotary market with produce, art, craft, home and garden stalls and food.
March 2027 4 events
Sat
6
Mar
Sun
7
Mar
East Gippsland
Lakes Entrance Surf Club Market
Market
Monthly foreshore market with handmade and local products.
Sat
27
Mar
East Gippsland
Paynesville Farmers & Makers Market
Market
Monthly farmers and makers market with produce and handmade products.
Sun
28
Mar
East Gippsland
Howitt Park Market
Market
Monthly Rotary market with produce, art, craft, home and garden stalls and food.
April 2027 4 events
Sat
3
Apr
Sun
4
Apr
East Gippsland
Lakes Entrance Surf Club Market
Market
Monthly foreshore market with handmade and local products.
Sat
24
Apr
East Gippsland
Paynesville Farmers & Makers Market
Market
Monthly farmers and makers market with produce and handmade products.
Sun
25
Apr
East Gippsland
Howitt Park Market
Market
Monthly Rotary market with produce, art, craft, home and garden stalls and food.