# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Island Whale Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Every winter, Phillip Island transforms into a breathtaking coastal stage as humpback and southern right whales visit the surrounding coastal waters.  

The Island Whale Festival celebrates these gentle giants and the wonder of nature with a weekend of family-friendly events, marine education, whale spotting opportunities, and much more.  

Held during the peak of whale season, the festival captures the wild beauty of Phillip Island in winter - where crisp sea air, dramatic coastlines and incredible wildlife encounters create an unforgettable escape just two hours from Melbourne. 

There is so much fun for all at the Festival Experience Hub in 2026! You'll find interactive marine creatures, educational stalls, art and crafts, live music, a full theatre program with fascinating talks and performances, a new killer whale immersive room as well as our 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cowes/island-whale-festival/200030131377418
- **Event Categories**: Art, Festivals, Music, Theatre, Entertainment, Kids, performances, fine-arts, Crafts, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 437

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cowes
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Cowes Cultural Centre
- **lat**: -38.45179
- **long**: 145.23962
- **full address**: Cowes Cultural Centre, 91-97 Thompson Ave, Cowes VIC 3922, Australia, Cowes

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Island Whale Festival
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Island Whale Festival being held?
  - **A:** Island Whale Festival takes place on Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Cowes Cultural Centre, 91-97 Thompson Ave, Cowes VIC 3922, Australia, Cowes.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Island Whale Festival?
  - **A:** Island Whale Festival is organized by Island Whales.

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