Please note due to the ongoing development of the COVID-19 Pandemic, many events have been cancelled or postponed. Please contact event organisers for more details.
From world class art gallery exhibitions to long distance bike racing, you'll find a diverse calendar of showcase events in the Bendigo region.
Bendigo has some big events in its calendar. These ‘showcase’ events attract thousands of people to the region.
Clear your calendar, grab your family and friends and make a date with Bendigo. If you want to stay a while and see other things that this vibrant region has to offer, contact our award winning Visitor Centre, our team is more than happy to assist with your enquiries and booking requests.
January 2020
Going Solo: First Nation Artist - Josh Muir - What’s on your mind?
Now until 12 April
Lunar New Year at the Great Stupa
25 January - 3 February
Summer in the Parks
Until end of February
February 2020
Bendigo Chamber Music Festival
5 - 9 February
Scots Day Out
29 February
Summer in the Parks
Until end of February
Going Solo: First Nation Artist - Josh Muir - What’s on your mind?
Now until 12 April
March 2020
Lost Trades Fair
7- 8 March
Bendigo International Madison
7- 8 March
Bendigo Craft Beer and Cider Festival
14 March
Zinda Festival Cancelled
14 March
Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival Cancelled
20 - 24 March
Golden Mile Raceday No Patrons
28 March
Going Solo: First Nation Artist - Josh Muir - What’s on your mind?
Now until 12 April
April 2020
Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival Postponed
4 April
Bendigo TAFE Easter Festival, 150 Years Cancelled
10 - 13 April
The O'Keefe Challenge
17 and 19 April
Bendigo Pride Festival Postponed
TBA
Going Solo: First Nation Artist - Josh Muir - What’s on your mind?
Now until 12 April
May 2020
Groovin the Moo Cancelled
2 May
Bendigo Writers Festival presents Big Book Mark Cancelled
8 - 10 May
June 2020
Heathcote on Show
6 - 8 June
Illumin8 Festival of Light and Peace at The Great Stupa
6 June
July 2020
Barrel Wine Tasting Weekend
TBA
Australian Sheep and Wool Show
17 - 19 July
Bendigo Festival of Lamb
17 - 19 July
The Women of Wool
17 July
August 2020
Bendigo on the Hop
29 August
September 2020
Chinese Harvest Moon Festival
TBA
Bendigo Annual Tulip Display
Mid September – Mid October
October 2020
Bendigo Annual Tulip Display
Mid September – Mid October
Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music
2 - 4 October
Bendigo Uncorked Week
Including Bendigo Heritage After Dark, and Bendigo Heritage Uncorked
TBA
Vegecareian Festival
TBA
Heathcote Wine and Food Festival
3 - 4 October
Oktooberfest Festivals – Various
TBA
Open House Bendigo
24 - 25 October
Bendigo Agricultural Show
23 - 24 October
The Jayco Bendigo Cup
28 October
November 2020
Vibes & Vino Festival
TBA
Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival
5 - 8 November
Bendigo National Swap Meet
14 - 15 November
December 2020
Summer in the Parks
December 1 – end of February
