Experience it all January long weekend!
Festival of Sails 2025
3 Day Regatta & Waterfront Festival
Saturday 25th Jan Monday 27th January
Royal Geelong Yacht Club
FREE EVENT
The Festival of Sails, Geelongs ultimate 3-day festival, returns bigger and better this January long weekend!
Get ready to Experience It Allworld-class sailing, live music, delicious food, and unforgettable summer fun on the stunning Geelong Waterfront.
Experiences
30 Bands across 3 Stages
Food Trucks
Live Regatta Broadcast Lawn
Emerging Artist Series
Come & Try Sailing all are welcome!
Fireworks
RAAF Aerial Show
Heaps more!
View the experiences: festivalofsails.com.au/experiences
Lineup
The Southern River Band
Queen Forever
Sam Sam But Different
Freya Josephine Hollick
The Mik Maks
Seb Szabo & Band
The Sweethearts
Daisy Kilbourne
Wild Gloriosa
Luke Biscan
Mister Co
Good Faces For Radio
Adrian Hood
Royal Australian Airforce Big Band
Emerging Artist Stage
Plus, stacks more!!
View the program: festivalofsails.com.au
Regatta
Experience three thrilling days of world-class sailing at the Festival of Sails 2025the largest sailing regatta in the Southern Hemisphere. Kicking off with the legendary Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race and the exciting Mornington to Geelong Passage Series, its a must for sailors and spectators alike.
For the first time ever, you can catch all the on-water action broadcast live to the Screen on the Green, bringing the excitement to shore! Dont miss your chanceenter the regatta now and be part of this incredible event.
Enter now: festivalofsails.com.au/regatta
Discover Sailing
Want to get out on the water? Our Discover Sailing Team will be offering free come and try sailing sessions throughout the festival. Whether youre new to sailing or just looking for some fun, come down and give it a go!
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 25-27.
Venue: Royal Geelong Yacht Club and surrounds
Free event. Registration for free tickets open soon.
Ticket Information #FREEEVENT
The Festival of Sails 2025 is proudly a FREE EVENT! We welcome walk-ins across all three days, inviting everyone to join us on the Geelong Waterfront to Experience It All.
To make sure you dont 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!
Proudly supported by Porsche, Visit Victoria and the City of Greater Geelong.
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