Ventana Carnaval and Grand Opening

Saturday 2 March, 2-10pm
Frankston Arts Centre,
27-37 Davey Street, Frankston

Enjoy delicious street food, music and live entertainment at Frankston City's Ventana Street Fiesta.

A celebration of Latin, Spanish and Portuguese cultures, Ventana Fiesta will bring a pop of colour and culture to Frankston's Arts Centre Precinct.

Watch the parade leave Frankston Station on Young Street, at 2pm as it makes its way to the Frankston Arts Centre where you can explore art exhibitions and unique craft stalls surrounded by vibrant music and dance performances.

There will be interactive workshops and kid's activities and The New Monos will be playing until late to help you salsa, cumbia and tango the night away.

Find out more

The Big Picture Fest and Block Party

Friday 22 to Sunday 24 March
Various Locations in Frankston City Centre

Back for its second year, The Big Picture Fest is your opportunity to watch the magic happen as local, national and international artists bring life to Frankston City's laneways.

This three day festival of street art will transform the city's buildings and laneways into high profile artworks across Frankston's city centre and culminate in a street party with food, music, entertainment and more.

The Block Party
Friday 22 March, 4.30-10pm
Stiebel Place and Gallery Lane, Frankston

Enjoy street arts, music and food trucks in Frankston City's laneways to celebrate the launch of the 2019 Big Picture Fest!

New this year, book into one of the guided Frankston Street Art Walking Tours to get up close to the artists as they create their works. Tours will run two times a day between 21 and 24 March.

Find out more

Join the fun at the Australian Beach Games

Friday 15 to Sunday 17 March
Frankston Waterfront

Join in the fun at this multisport festival with a difference. Bring friends and family together to play the sport you love on and around the beach, or simply sit back and enjoy live music, beach bars, food trucks and more.

Experience Romeo and Juliet under the stars

Saturday 23 March, 8pm
Cruden Farm, Langwarrin

Experience Shakespeare's timeless classic and greatest love story, Romeo and Juliet, in the picturesque gardens of Cruden Farm. Bring a blanket and join with friends for a memorable night under the stars!

Buy tickets

Makers' Market new time

Frankston Makers' Market
Every third Saturday
10am-3pm
Young Street, Frankston

Frankston's Makers' Market has a new time! Every third Saturday of the month, from 10am until 3pm, head to Young Street and explore an eclectic mix of art, jewellery, handcrafted good and tasty treats in your City Centre!

Explore the Little Beauty

Little Beauty Market
Saturday 23 March
10am-3pm
Beauty Park, High Street, Frankston

Set in the picturesque grounds of Beauty Park, you and your pooch can explore over 100 of Melbourne's very best makers and creators, live music, delicious food, local wines and fresh produce at the Little Beauty Market.

Residents Morning Tea

Saturday 30 March, 11am - 12pm
Frankston Visitor Information Centre
7N Pier Promenade, Frankston

Interested residents are invited to come to an informal morning tea at the Visitor Information Centre to learn more about local services, facilities and activities while also meeting new people.

Learn more and register

Enjoy it your way and win!

Tell us your favourite moments of summer in Frankston City for a chance to win $300 in experience vouchers!

To celebrate the newest Visit Frankston video we are giving you the opportunity to win. Tell us in 50 words or less what has made your summer in Frankston City memorable to go into the draw.

Enter now

Local Business in Focus
Get cosy and enjoy some tasty Asian cuisine in Frankston city

Cosy & Tasty Chinese Dumpling Restaurant
489 Nepean Highway, Frankston
03 9783 6668

If you have been craving dumplings and authentic Asian cuisine, then make sure you give Cosy & Tasty Chinese Dumpling Restaurant a try.

As well as their signature speciality dumplings, the menu features a broad range of Asian classics including Singapore Noodles, Pork Buns, Nasi Goreng and Hot & Sour Soup, just to name a few.

Just as the name suggests, this cosy and unassuming restaurant, located on Nepean Highway in Frankston, is a tasty little hotspot for your next family night out, date night, or dinner with friends.

Book your Cosy & Tasty night out

Botanika Cinema Returns

Tuesday 16 - Sunday 21 April
George Pentland Botanic Gardens
41N Williams Street, Frankston

Returning for its second year, Botanika Outdoor Cinema will show family-friendly classic movies, with live entertainment, street food and beverages at George Pentland Botanic Gardens.

Stay tuned for more details here

Time for a Party in the Park

Tuesday 9 April, 9.30am
Cruden Farm
Cranhaven Road, Langwarrin

Bring the family together for a day out at Cruden Farm. Enjoy a morning full of free activities for kids including sports, face painting, animal farms, live music and interactive stage shows.

Friday 26 April to Saturday 4 May
Various times and locations

Celebrate Frankston City's live music scene with events in the streets and at other various locations including the Blues Express that will travel from Melbourne to Frankston on Sunday, 28 April.

Don't miss out. Tickets are on sale now!

Browse live shows and buy tickets

Snap to win a $100 monthly prize

Visit Frankston photo contest

Locals and visitors are invited to participate in the Visit Frankston Photo Contest which highlights the best visitor activities and popular hotspots within Frankston City. All you have to do is tag @visitfrankston and #visitfrankston for your chance to win.