In recent years, Frankston has levelled up its offering for residents and visitors alike with a bigger focus on art and events, becoming a hub of activity for street artists, beach lovers and everyday folk looking for a break from the city. Coming up in 2025 are events for all interests, giving you all the more reason to come down and check out the offerings of culture, cocktails, and coastal vibes. Read on to find out what's happening in Frankston in the coming months. Waterfront Festival — Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8 This banger of a summer weekend festival is ready to overtake the waterfront precinct once again. For the first time in Waterfront history, the festivities begin at 5pm on the Friday night, running until 10pm then again on Saturday from 12–10pm. Start your weekend with live music from Sneaky Sound System, plus hot food, cold drinks and entertainment for all ages as the sun goes down. On Saturday, February 8, the precinct will host free activities and entertainment for all ages. The Rotary Duck Race will hit the creek, while the Frankston Swim Classic brings fierce competition back to the beach. Meanwhile, there'll be a kids' village family zone, free sports activities, upskilling and local educational programs. The festival culminates on Saturday night with headline live music by the Pierce Brothers playing on the main stage before a fireworks display off the pier at 9.45pm. The Carlsberg Beach Club — Friday, January 31 to Sunday, March 30 If you can't justify the cost of a Euro summer adventure in 2025, get a sip of the experience at Frankston Pier instead. The Carlsberg Beach Club will bring a European beach club-inspired experience to the waterfront, inviting guests to sit and take in the coastal scenery with cocktails and summer snacks between 12pm and sunset every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from January 31 to March 30. Access is free but space is limited so you'd best pre-register. Once you've secured a spot, enjoy live music from the likes of Darley, So Frency So Chic, Oil Busta, Alice Ivy, Madame Reve and more, grab a Carlsberg beer or cocktail and wash down a steak sandwich or any of the other tasty treats on the menu. Enjoy the sunset and go for a dip while you're there, too. Frankston Street Art Festival and Block Party — Monday, March 17 to Sunday, March 23 Another popular entry on the Frankston events calendar, these annual festivals showcase the vibrant street art of the area in over a week of celebration. Celebrating the local artistic scene, the Frankston Street Art Festival attracts local, national and international artists to do their thing on the walls and laneways throughout Frankston City. It goes beyond just new murals and pieces, celebrating cultures of all kinds. Expect workshops, walking tours, speaking sessions and more before it all culminates with Block Party, a live music festival taking place in Steibel Lane and Gallery Lane on Saturday, March 22. Australian Sand Sculpting Championships — Saturday, April 5 to Sunday, April 27 If you're of the opinion that sand is course, rough, irritating and that it gets everywhere, then you need to check out this autumn event. For the month of April, artists from across Australia will make a return to the championships home on the Frankston waterfront and transform it into a landscape of sculptures, recreating iconic villains from throughout literature. Attend the opening weekend to see the designs come to life and see the winner announced, or visit before the 27th to see the designs in full. You'll also get the chance to vote on a winner for the People's Choice Awards or partake in some sand-centric activities — including sand sculpting workshops, sand easter egg hunts, a sand museum and more. This is just the beginning of what's happening in Frankston, with the return of more favourites like South Side Festival in May (which is set to include circus shows, neon light installations, theatre shows, film screenings and more) and even more events later in the year. Stay tuned for more. For more information on any of the above events and to see what else is coming to Frankston in 2025, visit the website.
