2026 Festival of Stories

Festivals and Celebrations

21 Aug 2026 to 23 Aug 2026 Annual Event

Do you have a story? The Island Story Gatherers believe that everyone has a story.

The Phillip Island Festival of Stories celebrates storytelling in all it’s forms – the written word, acting, film, music, comedy, poetry, podcasts, media and the spoken word.

Over two and a half days, Phillip Island comes alive with sessions covering social issues, fiction and non-fiction, sports, politics, lifestyle -food and gardening, arts and culture, with many well known and emerging artists.

Come for the weekend, fill your cup with ideas and thought provoking conversations, stroll on the beach, visit the famous Little Penguins and enjoy all that Phillip Island has to offer.

Facilities

Bar Cafe Carpark Electric Vehicle Charging Point Family Friendly Kiosk Lockers Non Smoking Parents Room Public Toilet Shop / Gift Shop

Internet Access

Free Wifi

Rates

From AU$25.00

Individual session – $25.
All Day Pass – $100.
Festival Pass – $250.

Event Dates

Annual Event

21 Aug 2026 to 23 Aug 2026

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Phillip Island Park Lane Holiday Park

Cowes, Bass Coast

Entrance

Kaloha Holiday Resort

Cowes, Bass Coast

Indoor pool

Anchor Belle Holiday Park

Cowes, Bass Coast

cozy with the fire roaring with a comfy armchair

The Studio Somers

Somers, Mornington Peninsula

Exterior of house and view of ocean

Marlin Beachfront Smiths Beach

Smiths Beach, Bass Coast

Genesta House Bed & Breakfast

Genesta House Bed & Breakfast

Cowes, Bass Coast

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