Festival Of Sails 2026

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱!

⛵ Festival of Sails 2026

🎸 3 Day Regatta & Waterfront Festival

☀️ Saturday 24th Jan - Monday 26th January

📍 Royal Geelong Yacht Club

🎉 FREE EVENT

The Festival of Sails, Geelong’s ultimate 3-day festival, returns bigger and better this January long weekend! 🎉

The Party is Back in 2026 with world-class sailing, live music, delicious food, and unforgettable summer fun on the stunning Geelong Waterfront. 🌊🍴⛵

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀

Live music across the weekend

Food Trucks

Emerging Artist Series

Come & Try Sailing - all are welcome!

Made in Geelong Showcase Stage, Artisan & Specialty Traders Market, and Classic Car Showcase

Fireworks

Heaps more!

👉View the experiences: festivalofsails.com.au/experiences

𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗽

Royal Navy Band

Zoe Alysia

Jasmine Jade

Cell Towers

Thom Johnstone

Corey Cookson

Farah

Bonnie Jackson

Karyn Bourne

Abigail Grace

Holly Droomer and Will Gibb

Zoe Fox and the Rocket Clocks

Watty Thompson and his Total Fire Band

TJR and The Longhorns

Lily and Zac

Alaska

Rose Miller

The Mik Maks

Dani Segedinski

Lana Karlay

One Part Gin

Kate Robinson

Matilda Jarvis

Daisy Kilbourne and The Chains

The Ferguson Rogers Process

Blaze of Glory (Bon Jovi Tribute Band)

Police Band

Sweethearts

👉View the program: festivalofsails.com.au

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮

Experience three thrilling days of world-class sailing at the Festival of Sails 2026 - the largest sailing regatta in the Southern Hemisphere. Kicking off with the legendary Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race presented by Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong and the exciting Mornington to Geelong Passage Series presented by Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, it’s a must for sailors and spectators alike. ⛵

Don’t miss your chance - enter the regatta now and be part of this incredible event.

👉 Enter now: festivalofsails.com.au/regatta

Come and Try Sailing

Want to get out on the water? Our Come and Try Sailing team will be offering free sailing sessions throughout the festival. Whether you’re new to sailing or just looking for some fun, come down and give it a go! ⛵

👉 Book a day and time: festivalofsails.com.au/come-and-try-sailing

Regatta Cruise

Want to experience the racing from the best seat on the bay? Our Regatta Cruise offers front-row views of the iconic Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race finish, this year presented by Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong. Sit back, take it all in, and soak up the atmosphere.

👉 Buy tickets here: festivalofsails.com.au/experience/regatta-cruise

𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲

Reaching the Festival of Sails is as easy as the breeze that fills the sails! 🌬 Whether you arrive by sea, road, air, or rail, Geelong welcomes you with open arms and offers plenty of travel options to make your journey easy and enjoyable.

👉 More travel info: festivalofsails.com.au/getting-there

🗓️ Save the Date: January long weekend, Jan 24-26.

📍 Venue: Royal Geelong Yacht Club and surrounds

🎟️ Free event. Registration for free tickets open soon.

𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝘍𝘙𝘌𝘌𝘌𝘝𝘌𝘕𝘛

Festival of Sails 2026 is proudly a FREE EVENT! 🎉 We welcome walk-ins across all three days, inviting everyone to join us on the Geelong Waterfront. The Party is Back!

To make sure you don’t miss out during our busiest times, we recommend registering for your FREE TICKET in advance via Humanitix or at festivalofsails.com.au.

Secure your spot and get ready for an unforgettable long weekend of world-class sailing, live music, and summer vibes! ⛵🎶✨

Presenting Partner TLC Healthcare. Major Partners Visit Victoria and the City of Greater Geelong.

Stay up to date here with event news, access to tickets and more - it’s going to be big!

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Please note: The 'booking fee' portion of your ticket fee goes towards Humanitix-supported fundraising projects, not to the Royal Geelong Yacht Club.