Discover the fascinating history of the Bells trophy at the ANSM. Explore the origins of the trophy and how the idea of using a brass bell came about, the history of the place, as well as stories from the trophy makers themselves. With more than a dozen of these iconic trophies on display, you will…

With a career spanning four decades, Linda Judge has established herself as a distinctive voice in Australian contemporary sculpture. A VCA graduate with a Masters from RMIT, Linda divides her time between Melbourne and the Surf Coast, where landscape, place and material continue to inform her practice. With more than twenty solo exhibitions and countless…

Sketch and Scribe Fest is the fun festival that connects you with children’s publishers. Designed for children’s writers and illustrators of all levels – beginner scribblers to published authors/illustrators – wanting to connect and learn from publishers and award-winning experts. There are many development opportunities for writers and artists wanting to pitch their work and…

Visit Anglesea Art Space for the ‘Sketch & Scribe Festival Illustration Exhibition’, celebrating the magic of childhood through visual storytelling.

The weekend has been running for more than 50 years and is an opportunity to learn about the Surf Coast’s diverse plants and animals with a wide array of local wildflowers on display. The show attracts visitors from all over Australia as the Anglesea heathlands are of international significance. The proceeds of the show are…

Explore the playful world of Gel plate printing in this hands-on workshop. Learn simple techniques using layers, texture and colour to create a beautiful collection of unique prints and greeting cards, while exploring sustainable artmaking practices using botanicals, recycled goods and found materials. Materials and equipment provided. Grow Anglesea

Live music on Grand Final eve? What could be better than that! The Lazy Eyes are heading to Anglesea on Friday 25 September as part of the national tour celebrating their highly anticipated second album Cheesy Love Songs (out Fri 21 August). Arriving four years after their debut album, Cheesy Love Songs sees the Sydney four-piece refine their sound…

Celebrate mental health and wellbeing with Art of the Minds during National Mental Health Week. With lots of events on offer, many of which are free, it’s a celebration of all things mental health, featuring music, art and spoken word. From professional development sessions to grassroots activities, from traditional and contemporary to the quirky and…

Visit Anglesea Art Space for the 2026 Surf Coast Shire Community Art Prize exhibition, celebrating the creativity and talent of artists from across the Surf Coast Shire. The exhibition brings together original works by local artists at all stages of their creative practice, showcasing the breadth of creativity within our community. Come along to explore…

Rolling Stone recently described a Queenie live show as “equal parts theatre, thunder and attitude”. Who wouldn’t be excited to know she’s heading to The Sound Doctor on Friday 30 October with her new album. Queenie may have begun as an alter ego emerging from the ashes of heart break, but with her sophomore album, she is no longer…

Aireys Inlet Market and Aireys Inlet Primary School are teaming up once I again to present the beloved annual fair of Surf Coast. This amazing community event is set to be a fun-packed family day out with four carnival rides to choose from, an animal farm, reptiles display, an amazing array of fresh food and…

Telenova bring their renowned live show on a special run of regional dates in support of their sophomore album The Warning. And we couldn’t be more excited to have them stop by The Sound Doctor on Saturday 31 October. Anchored by lead single ‘The Deep’ – a driving, cinematic statement of intent –The Warning expands Telenova’s universe into something…