Sorrento Village

Soul Night Market
2026-03-20 16:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-10 16:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Victoria
Join us on the beautiful Sorrento Foreshore for the Soul Night Market — a vibrant evening market featuring artisan stalls, gourmet food trucks, handmade goods, local makers, live music and everything in between. Set against the stunning backdrop of Port Phillip Bay with the iconic Norfolk Island pines, this is Sorrento at its very best. Free entry for all.

Comedy for a Cause
2026-03-21 18:00 - 23:00 | Sorrento Portsea RSL, 1 Hurley Street, Sorrento, Victoria, 3943, Australia
Get ready for a fantastic night of laughter and community spirit at the Sorrento Portsea RSL!
Comedy for a Cause features an outstanding lineup of stand-up comedians, headlined by Chris Wainhouse — widely regarded as one of Australia’s best stand-up acts and a multiple award winner for Outstanding Comedian.
All proceeds from the evening will be donated to The Portsea Camp, proudly celebrating 80 years of making a difference in the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable children. Come together for a fun night out while supporting a truly meaningful cause.

Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron (BYS) Easter Art Show 2026
2026-04-03 10:00 - 2026-04-05 14:00 | Blairgowrie Yacht Club, 2900 Point Nepean Road, Blairgowrie, Victoria, 3942, Australia
The Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Easter Art Show2026 returns for its sixteenth year, firmly established as one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most anticipated cultural events. Held over the Easter long weekend and proudly supported by Belle Property Blairgowrie, the Art Show brings together leading artists, the local community and visitors in a vibrant celebration of creativity—while raising vital funds for the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron rescue boat fleet and inclusive sailing programs.
Over the years, the show has grown into a distinctive and much-loved experience where visitors can enjoy high-quality artworks, outdoor sculpture, coastal views and a lively social atmosphere. Each year the exhibition presents a refreshed and inspiring collection of works from invited artists across Melbourne and the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas, showcasing a broad range of artistic media.
In 2026, feature artists Dan Thornell, Patti Green and Gabrielle Young will be joined by an exciting mix of returning and emerging artists. Indoor and outdoor sculpture will once again feature prominently, with large-scale works displayed across the club’s deck and lawns, creating a striking visual setting and a uniquely photogenic backdrop for the event.
Dan Thornell is a nationally registered sculptor based in Tootgarook on the Mornington Peninsula. Without formal art training, Dan has developed a naturally creative and curious approach to sculpture. Working primarily with steel and timber, he creates visually and physically tactile works inspired by earthy tones, organic forms, music and the natural world.
Patti Green is an Australian photographer known for her striking images of native birdlife, particularly Red-tailed Black Cockatoos and Gang-gang Cockatoos. Through patient observation, her work captures the individuality and quiet presence of these iconic species. This year Patti introduces a new genre to her practice, turning her lens toward clouds viewed through windows and doorways. These images explore light, reflection and framing, blurring the boundary between interior and exterior spaces.
Gabrielle Young is a Melbourne-based artist who has developed a distinctive style using ink. Her intricate, hand-drawn illustrations feature detailed patterns inspired by nature, landscapes, animals and sea life. Gabrielle also produces limited-edition hand-painted linocuts, with her work often conveying a sense of movement while evoking calm, beauty and joy.
Prizes will be awarded across several categories, including the coveted People’s Choice Award.
The exhibition opens with a special Opening Night celebration on Friday 3 April from 6.30pm, with tickets available via TryBooking.
The Art Show is open:

Saturday 4 April: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 5 April: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Monday 6 April: 10:00am – 2:00pm

Visitors can purchase tickets at the door each day and are welcome to stay and enjoy the club’s bistro and bar while taking in the spectacular bay views from the deck, relaxing on the lawn, or strolling along the beach.
For more information visit the BYS Easter Art ShowFacebook Page or BYS Easter Art Show Instagram.

Sorrento Great Easter Hunt
2026-04-04 09:00 - 2026-04-05 17:00 | Victoria
Celebrate Easter in Sorrento with a fun-filled family adventure! The Sorrento Easter Eggventure invites families to explore the beautiful streets of this beloved seaside town in search of hidden secret letters.
The activity is completely free. Head to the Sorrento Visitors Centre to pick up your hunt sheet, then head out to follow the clues and track down the hidden letters scattered around town.
Once you’ve completed your hunt sheet, hand it back in at the Visitors Centre to claim your complimentary Easter egg, a colouring sheet and enter the draw to win a $100 gift card to spend at local Sorrento businesses. A fantastic incentive to explore the town’s wonderful shops, cafes, and galleries.
And the Easter magic doesn’t stop there! The Easter Bunny will be making special appearances along Ocean Beach Road on both days, from 10am to 12pm and again from 1pm to 3pm, perfect for a photo opportunity and a little extra Easter delight for the little ones.
A perfect Easter activity for families visiting or living on the Mornington Peninsula.

Nepean Candidates Forum
2026-04-17 08:00 - 17:00 | & Gallery, 21 Morce Ave, Sorrento, Victoria, 3942, Australia
Who. What. Why.
Join us for an open and informative evening with the Nepean candidates.
Date: Thursday 23 AprilTime: 6:00pm start (bar opens from 5:00pm)Location: & GalleryFacilitator: Suzanne Jones (Sorrento News)

Confirmed Candidates

Anthony Marsh (Liberal)
Trace Hutchinson (Community Independent)
Darren Hircus (One Nation)
Siânan Healy (Greens)

Invited

Peter Angelico (Libertarian)
Milton Wilde (Reform AU)

Have a question?
Submit it in advance: projects@djprojects.netWe’ll do our best to ensure it’s addressed on the night.
The forum will also be live streamed via Sorrento News social channels.
Free event — bookings essential.
Supported by djprojects, Sorrento News, Outlook Communications and Cellar Connections

Sorrento Writers Festival
2026-04-23 09:00 - 2026-04-26 18:00 | Victoria
One of Victoria’s most celebrated cultural events returns to The Continental Sorrento for four days of author talks, panel discussions, live performances, a Schools Program and a vibrant Family Afternoon. Featuring Australia’s leading writers, journalists, thinkers and performers, the Sorrento Writers Festival is an unmissable highlight of the Mornington Peninsula’s cultural calendar. Presented across multiple sessions over four glorious autumn days by the bay.

2026-04-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Sorrento Portsea RSL, 1 Hurley Street, Sorrento, Victoria, 3943, Australia
The Sorrento Portsea RSL, in conjunction with The Mens Shed, and sponsors Car City are calling
on our support to help make their Trivia Sunday event on 24th May 2026 a success.
All proceeds from the night will be donated to The Sorrento and Capel Sound Dementia Cafe’s
making a diﬀerence in the lives of people diagnosed with Dementia . Our support will directly
help continue this incredible legacy of care, opportunity, and positive impact.
The RSL has secured the Legendary Brian Nankervis co-hosting ‘RocKwiz’,’The Friday Revue’
with Jacinta Parsons and has had as all in hysterics when he appeared regularly on ‘Hey Hey It’s
Saturday’ as poet Raymond J Bartholomeuz.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our members and the wider community to come together for a
fun day out while supporting a truly meaningful cause. The RSL and Mens Shed would love to
see this grow into an annual event that everyone can support and look forward to each year.
Thank you so much, we hope to see as many of our members support this special event!
Grab your tickets today at tomkatz.com.au or scan the QR code below.

Coastrek Mornington Peninsula 2026
2026-05-22 05:00 - 18:00 | Victoria
Coastrek Mornington Peninsula is a team-based charity hiking challenge proudly supporting Beyond Blue and mental health awareness. Teams of two or more take on one of three spectacular coastal routes — 20km starting from Sorrento, 30km from Point Nepean, or the ultimate 50km from Cape Schanck — all finishing at Point Nepean. Experience sunrise over Cape Schanck, panoramic views from Point Nepean, wild beaches and breathtaking clifftop tracks. Each participant pledges to raise $500 for Beyond Blue. Register at coastrek.com.au

The Chef's Lunch
2026-05-31 12:00 - 16:00 | The Continental Sorrento, 1-21 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento, Victoria, 3943, Australia
One afternoon. Seven of the Mornington Peninsula’s finest culinary minds. An experience worth savouring.
The Chef’s Lunch is a premium gala dining event bringing together an extraordinary lineup of local venues for a curated, collaborative menu that celebrates the very best of Peninsula food and drink. Taking place in Sorrento on Sunday 31 May 2026, this is one of the region’s most anticipated culinary occasions.
This year’s Chef’s Lunch features:

Onda
The Continental Sorrento
Chef Ryan James and Chef Michael Demagistris
Italico
Mubble

Guests will enjoy a carefully curated lunch with a selection of wines and beers from Cellar Connect, Turner’s Crossing, Rahona Wines, Bass&Flinders Gin and Brandy as well as Jetty Road beer.
Also, welcome entertainment, and an address from a special guest speaker of 3MP fame.
Fundraising will be directed to The Portsea Camp, Making a Difference Program, which provides life-changing seaside experiences for Victorian children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Date: Sunday 31 May 2026
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Location: Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
Tickets: from $160

Sorrento Solstice Festival
2026-06-20 14:00 - 21:30 | Sorrento Foreshore, Esplanade, Sorrento, Victoria, 3943, Australia
Winter arrives on the Mornington Peninsula with a particular quality of stillness. Then, on the longest night of the year, Sorrento Foreshore breaks into fire.
Sorrento Solstice is a large-scale Winter Solstice celebration returning to the Sorrento Foreshore on Saturday 20 June 2026, with the companion Dawn Swim on Sunday 21 June. Gates open at 2:00 PM. The festival features live music, DJs, fire performers, and a spectacular burning installation, all set against the water at the edge of one of Victoria’s most beloved coastal villages.
This is a free, ticketed event. All ages. All welcome.
The afternoon builds slowly and deliberately. Lantern-making opens from 2:00 PM, sound healing flows from the feature marquee, and the village comes alive with roving performers, artisan stalls and live painting. At 5:07 PM, a lantern walk winds from the village down to the water’s edge.
Then, at 6:30 PM, Bernie burns.
The centrepiece of Sorrento Solstice is a 6-metre effigy, lit against the winter sky in a fire ritual that draws the crowd together at the water’s edge as darkness settles over the bay. It is one of Victoria’s most dramatic and distinctive winter spectacles, drawing visitors from Melbourne, across the state and beyond.
Live performers across two stages include Leo Ercole, Resonant Realms, Lachie Clue (Top 24 finalist, Australian Idol), Tim Koren and more. A Welcome to Country forms part of the programme. A food precinct of local and regional traders lines the foreshore, with bars open through the evening.
Sorrento Solstice is proudly supported by the Victorian State Government through Visit Victoria.

Sorrento Solstice Sorrento Foreshore, Sorrento VIC 3943 Saturday 20 June 2026, 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM Free, ticketed entry. Register at Humanitix
Dawn Swim Sorrento Sailing and Couta Boat Club Sunday 21 June 2026 Register at Humanitix
