Events & Activities
There is so much fun for all at the Festival Experience Hub in 2026 open 10am to 4pm each day! The festival hub ticket serves as your gateway to four exceptional experiences during the Island Whale Festival. With this ticket, you can access the vibrant festival hub, where you can enjoy interactive and educational stalls, art and crafts, live music and more. Additionally, the theatre program offers an array of inspiring performances and talks that celebrate marine life. Enter the immersive room to engage with captivating sights and sounds of marine mammals. Visit our fun new kids activity zone in the Little Whales Explorer marquee - art activities, face painting and more!
Choose a day pass or make it a memorable weekend adventure with a weekend pass.
Included in your 2026 Festival Experience Pass - entry to four great experiences!
🎫Weekend Pass 3-5 July: $45 - Family (2 adults + up to 4 children 15 & under); $25 - Single
🎫Day Pass: $25 - Family (2 adults + up to 4 children 15 & under); $10 - Single
TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON!
Home of the Dolphin Research Institute & Two Bays Whale Project
Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Woolamai Beach Road, Cape Woolamai
Meet local researchers to learn about the whales of Victoria & be guided in a whale-spotting experience, or learn about a career in marine science.
TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON!
Ocean Film Festival 2026
Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd & Sunday 5th July 7:00pm
Berninneit Theatre
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour, now in it's 13th year, returns with a powerful and visually stunning line-up of films that celebrate the ocean from every angle - above the surface, beneath the waves and deep into the stories that connect us all to the sea. This unforgettable night out for ocean lovers features 3 remarkable films from Australian filmmakers, alongside 3 equally inspiring international films. From high-stakes adventures and record-breaking journeys to intimate portraits of marine life and environmental restoration, the program is packed with breath-taking cinematography, inspiring characters, and a deep respect for the ocean and the communities that shape it.
TICKETS ON SALE SOON!
Tickets: $28 adult / $23 concession * booking fee
OTHER LOCATIONS
🎨Pop Up Art Show - more information coming soon!
· Clay & Co Studio – Craft workshops - more information coming soon!
🛥️Workshops & Tours - more information coming soon!