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Beccycole

An Evening with Adam Harvey & Beccy Cole

Posted in Local Area & Events at 11 March, 2020

It is with great excitement that the Palais Geelong will, and for the first time in decades, be opening its doors to bring you the most wonderful and ...

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Portarlington Fest

Portarlington Mussel Festival

Posted in Local Area & Events at 31 December, 2019

Now in its 14th year, the Portarlington Mussel Festival is a highlight in the summer festival season for young and old....

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Festival of Sails

Posted in Local Area & Events at 17 December, 2019

The MacGlide Festival of Sails returns to Steampacket Gardens this summer with a smorgasboard of experiences for the whole family.

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Geelong Waterfront Market

Posted in Local Area & Events at 30 November, 2019

Geelong Waterfront Makers Growers Market is held on the lawns of Steampacket Gardens, on the first Sunday of each month.

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Geelong After Dark

Posted in Local Area & Events at 02 May, 2019

Geelong After Dark is an artistic exploration of the heart of Geelong.

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Geelong Revival Motoring Festival

Posted in Local Area & Events at 15 November, 2018

Held on Geelong's picturesque waterfront, this action packed motoring festival is an event not to be missed!

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Wendy Matthews Performs Her Greatest Hits!

Posted in Local Area & Events at 15 November, 2018

As an artist Wendy Matthews has an expressive voice that never fails to move those who hear it.

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Royal Geelong Show

Posted in Local Area & Events at 04 September, 2018

The Royal Geelong Show is the largest 4 day show in region. There is something for everyone to enjoy at the Royal Geelong Show!

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Bing Crosby

A Tribute to Bing Crosby

Posted in Local Area & Events at 25 June, 2017

Bing's career commenced in the 1920s as one of the 'Rhythm Boys' and he later moved into his definitive crooning style as a soloist where he became a ...

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Arj Barker

Arj Barker - Organic

Posted in Local Area & Events at 10 June, 2017

As always, I start with the finest free-range topics, nurture them until they're brimming with wholesome hilarity, and ready for the tellin'....

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Elvis One Night In Vegas

Elvis - One Night in Vegas

Posted in Local Area & Events at 25 May, 2017

Mark Anthony, one of the most dynamic Elvis tribute artists in the world today, brings this unique period to life the songs, the costumes, the emotion...

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Oliver

Oliver

Posted in Local Area & Events at 13 May, 2017

Follow the tale of a runaway orphan who finds himself lost amidst the cunning underbelly of Victorian London....

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Ben Mccarthy

Geelong Comedy Showcase

Posted in Local Area & Events at 24 April, 2017

Join all these very talented Comedians for a one night showcase at the Geelong performing arts centre for a night full of quality laughs full of quali...

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The Everly Brothers Buddy Holly

The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly

Posted in Local Area & Events at 06 April, 2017

For the first time in Australia Rock n Roll fans will embrace celebrate all the classic No 1 hits of these three Music Legends of all time....

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The Best Of The Eagles - Together & Alone

Posted in Local Area & Events at 28 March, 2017

With a string of sold out shows from coast to coast performing to over 10,000 Eagles fans in 2016, The Best Of The Eagles won over audiences with fans...

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Dracula

Dracula

Posted in Local Area & Events at 17 March, 2017

Created and adapted by shake stir theatre co, catch Dracula at Geelong Performing Arts Theatre from May 18 20....

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Jimmy Barnes

Jimmy Barnes Working Class Boy Tour

Posted in Local Area & Events at 22 February, 2017

The 'Stories Songs' shows see Jimmy Barnes, surrounded on stage by his children Mahalia and Jackie and son-in-law Ben Rodgers, bring the book to life,...

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The Wiggles

Wiggle Around Australia

Posted in Local Area & Events at 10 February, 2017

The Wiggles are coming to perform for you as part of their Wiggle Around Australia tour! Their last regional tour sold out over 215 shows! The Wiggle ...

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Posted in Local Area & Events at 31 January, 2017

The most highly anticipated family musical of 2017, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, will be presented at GPAC in March 2017 with only 8 performance....

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Shakespeare In The Streets

Shakespeare in the Streets: Julius Ceasar

Posted in Local Area & Events at 09 January, 2017

" Beware the Ides of March" William Shakespeare's tragedy 'Julius Caesar' is brought to life in a forgotten inner Geelong CBD laneway: Short's Place, ...

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Raw Comedy

Raw Comedy

Posted in Local Area & Events at 23 December, 2016

Whether it's a perfect 10 or bellyflop, dipping your toes into the water and onto the stage is a rush like no other, so register for RAW Comedy 2017! ...

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The Hollies

The Hollies

Posted in Local Area & Events at 10 December, 2016

The Hollies have recorded some of the best loved pop songs ever....

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Human Nature

Human Nature - The Ultimate Jukebox Tour

Posted in Local Area & Events at 28 November, 2016

Starting with the classics of the Doo-Wop era, Human Nature, their 7 piece band and dancers will pay tribute to the legends of Pop, Motown Soul, bring...

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Wicked 2017

Wicked

Posted in Local Area & Events at 11 November, 2016

Stephen Schwartz's Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz takes place before L.Frank Baum's classic Wizard of Oz story ever began....

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Lonnie Lee

Lonnie Lee in Concert

Posted in Local Area & Events at 23 October, 2016

Come and hear his magical hits such as "I Found a New Love", "Starlight Starbright", Ain't It So", "Yes Indeed I Do" Plus Tributes To The Biggest Star...

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Mister Maker

Mister Maker & the Shapes

Posted in Local Area & Events at 06 October, 2016

Your kids will have a blast when Mister Maker The Shapes come to town....

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Kylie

100% Kylie - Live in Concert

Posted in Local Area & Events at 28 September, 2016

'100% KYLIE' has performed 800 concerts in 16 countries over 14 years, astonishing international audiences with its exciting and jaw dropping recreati...

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Barry Morgan

Barry Morgan…is Spaced Out

Posted in Local Area & Events at 16 September, 2016

Barry Morgan is the ultimate home organ salesman and owner of the World Of Organs store situated in the beautiful Sunnyside Mall, Adelaide....

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Sun Rising The Songs That Made Memphis

Sun Rising - The Songs That Made Memphis

Posted in Local Area & Events at 29 August, 2016

Critically acclaimed production, Sun Rising - The Songs That Made Memphis, pays tribute to both the artists and Suns owner/producer, Sam Phillips in a...

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Chess The Musical

Chess The Musical

Posted in Local Area & Events at 04 August, 2016

This highly acclaimed musical develops the ancient and distinguished game of chess into a metaphor for romantic rivalries and East-West political intr...

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Toast to the Coast 2016

Posted in Local Area & Events at 27 July, 2016

Don't miss Toast to the Coast from Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October....

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The Beatles No 1s

Posted in Local Area & Events at 12 July, 2016

Enjoy all the Beatles Number 1 hits from 1963 to 1970 in one sensational two hour concert. Beatlemania hits Geelong this October....

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Rockwiz Live

Posted in Local Area & Events at 29 June, 2016

Following the acclaimed 14th series of RocKwiz, Australia's favourite television music trivia show hits the road to present ROCKWIZ LIVE! ROCKWIZ LIVE...

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Snugglepot And Cuddlepie

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie

Posted in Local Area & Events at 10 June, 2016

Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim McGarry from a series of books by May Gibbs, this exquisite new stage adaptation will spark the imag...

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Around The World In 80 Days

Around the World in 80 Days

Posted in Local Area & Events at 27 May, 2016

With a style that incorporates classic farce, theatrical storytelling and madcap silliness, combined with the great age of industrial invention, Aroun...

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Speaking in Tongues

Posted in Local Area & Events at 14 May, 2016

Speaking In Tongues focuses on the interwoven lives of nine people....

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Shadowland

Shadowland

Posted in Local Area & Events at 26 April, 2016

See an incredible dance performance unlike any other. Shadowland combines unique choreography. Powerful multimedia images and amazing performances....

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The Fabulous Singlettes

The Fabulous Singlettes

Posted in Local Area & Events at 12 April, 2016

They sing, they dance, with frocks galore and beehives that are a triumph of hairspray over gravity but it's the impeccable harmonies and camp humour ...

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Ride4kids Mtb Festival

Challenge Ride4Kids MTB Festival

Posted in Local Area & Events at 11 March, 2016

The third annual Ride4Kids Mountain Bike Festival, sponsored by Specialized, will be held on Sunday 15 May at the You Yangs Mountain Bike Park....

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Eagles

The Best of the Eagles

Posted in Local Area & Events at 26 February, 2016

The Best of the Eagles is a tribute show....

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The Wizard Of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

Posted in Local Area & Events at 15 January, 2016

Somewhere over the rainbow This magical family extravaganza is a stage adaption of the famous 1939 movie starring Judy Garland as Dorothy and features...

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Every Brilliant Thing At The Drama Theatre

Every Brillant Thing at the Drama Theatre

Posted in Local Area & Events at 21 December, 2015

Written by Duncan Macmillan with Johnny Donahoe, catch Every Brillant Thing at the Drama Theatre. You're six-years-old. Mum's in hospital....

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God Of Carnage

God of Carnage

Posted in Local Area & Events at 05 November, 2015

Alan and Annette and Michael and Veronica are two sets of parents who have come together to discuss an altercation between their two sons....

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Disneys Mary Poppins

Disney's Mary Poppins

Posted in Local Area & Events at 27 October, 2015

Flying into Geelong in January 2016 for a limited season is the world's most famous nanny Mary Poppins! Don't miss this beloved children's classic....

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Street Life Festival

StreetLife - Geelong Laneways Music Festival

Posted in Local Area & Events at 25 September, 2015

Inspired by Melbourne's St Jerome's Laneway Festival, StreetLife celebrates urban culture with live music, sensational food and street art....

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The Royal Geelong Show

Posted in Local Area & Events at 12 August, 2015

There is something for everyone to enjoy at the Royal Geelong Show - and most of it is free People come from all walks of life, growers of produce and...

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Master Class Left Bauer Productions

Master Class

Posted in Local Area & Events at 11 July, 2015

Left Bauer Productions presents Master Class. Written by Terrence McNally, Master Class is a treat for music lovers and theatre-goers everywhere....

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Word For Word Festival

Word for Word: National Non-fiction Festival: Geelong

Posted in Local Area & Events at 09 June, 2015

Wordsmiths and lovers of literature converge at the Word for Word: National Non-fiction Festival. This is one literary event that is not to be missed....

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Love Love Love

Love, Love, Love

Posted in Local Area & Events at 09 May, 2015

Baby boomers beware: this sharp-witted play is all about you and your children and it's not all good Red Stitch Actor's Theatre presents Love, Love, L...

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Roald Dahls Revolting Rhymes Dirty Beasts

Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts

Posted in Local Area & Events at 13 April, 2015

Think you know the stories of The Three Little Pigs, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Goldilocks and Jack and the Beanstalk? Think agai...

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Festival Of Wine Women And Song

Festival of Wine, Women and Song

Posted in Local Area & Events at 07 March, 2015

The Festival of Wine, Women and Song features a series of intimate vocal performances from our very own women of song....

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Shakespeares Globe

Globe to Globe - Hamlet

Posted in Local Area & Events at 12 February, 2015

Geelong makes history when Shakespeare's Globe arrives as part of their mammoth two-year global tour of Hamlet....

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Pako Festa

Pako Festa

Posted in Local Area & Events at 12 January, 2015

Celebrate diversity and difference at Pako Festa! Have your fill of great food, music, arts, crafts and more....

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Food Truck Fridays

Food Truck Fridays

Posted in Local Area & Events at 01 December, 2014

Food Truck Fridays are back in Central Geelong! Get your fix of unique and affordable good eats....

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Denis Walter Carols By The Bay

Denis Walter Carols by the Bay

Posted in Local Area & Events at 10 November, 2014

Enjoy a Christmas concert welcoming the festive season....

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Toast To The Coast

Toast to the Coast 2014

Posted in Local Area & Events at 05 October, 2014

Hold up your wine glass and toast the 13th annual Toast to the Coast, Geelong's wine, food and music festival....

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Geelong Racing Club

Geelong Cup

Posted in Local Area & Events at 03 September, 2014

The Sportingbet Geelong Cup is an annual Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race, open to horses of all ages and sexes....

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Royal Geelong Show

Royal Geelong Show

Posted in Local Area & Events at 04 August, 2014

The Royal Geelong Show is the biggest four day show in country Victoria....

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Extravaganza Geelong

Extravaganza Geelong 2014 - Eat, Drink and Discover with Your Friends

Posted in Local Area & Events at 26 May, 2014

Invite your friends to join you in the upcoming Extravaganza Geelong 2014 this July 13, Sunday at Deakin Waterfront....

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