South Side Festival

South Side Festival returns to Frankston from 8–18 May 2025, with a packed program of arts, music, circus, and interactive experiences for all ages.

Highlights include:

Neon Fields
8–11 May 2025 | Beauty Park, Bay Trail entrance via Young Street
5 pm – 10 pm | Free
Explore vibrant light installations in a glowing outdoor wonderland.

Sydney Dance Company: momenta
10 May | Frankston Arts Centre, 27–37 Davey Street
7.30 pm – 8.45 pm | $20 – $67
A dynamic dance performance choreographed by Rafael Bonachela.

Circus Trick Tease: The Farmy Farm
17 May, 2 pm – 3 pm | 18 May, 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Cube 37, 37 Davey Street
$15 – $60
Comedy and circus collide in this energetic farmyard show.

Playable Streets: Reflection
10 May – 21 June | Glass Cube, Cube 37, 37 Davey Street
Various times | Free
Contribute your own glowing drawings in this interactive art space.

Sk8House Carnivale
9 May | Sk8House, 3/2 Amayla Cres, Carrum Downs
7 pm | $20, Group of 4 $60, $4 Sk8hire
Use code CARNIVALE25 online for 25% off.

South Sea Roller Derby: Game Day
18 May | Sk8House, 3/2 Amayla Cres, Carrum Downs
Adults $5, U16S free
Catch junior and senior skaters in fast-paced action.

Joshua Searle: Oro Vivo (Living Gold)
9–18 May | Frankston Library Forecourt, 60 Playne Street
Free
A large-scale projection work celebrating Colombian culture.

Frankston Skate Park Family Fun Day
10 May | Frankston Skate Park
12 pm – 3 pm | Free
Free skate clinics, gear hire, and a community sausage sizzle.

Mother’s Day at PARC
11 May | Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC)
7 am – 7 pm | Standard entry
20% of casual pool fees are donated to a local charity supporting mums.

You Time Yoga at PARC
18 May | PARC
4.30 pm | Free
A relaxing yoga session for ages 10+, open to all casual visitors.