Preparations for the 17th annual Portarlington Mussel Festival has begun!

A one day festival hosted by Portarlington, showcasing the Bellarine Peninsula and Victoria’s fine food and wine producers on Saturday 10th January 2026, 9.30am-5pm!

Event Details

Location: WG Little Reserve (Main Street), Portarlington VIC
Date: 10th January 2026
Time: 9:30am – 5:00pm

 Entry: $10 per adult | under 16yrs old FREE

NO DOGS are to be brought into the festival (service dogs exempt) 

What to Expect:

 Live Music across three main stages
 Mussels cooked every way you can imagine
 Art exhibitions
 Cooking demonstrations
 Kids’ activities and entertainment
 Local beer and wine tastings
 Over 200 market stalls to browse and enjoy

Come for the mussels, stay for the music, and enjoy a fun-filled day by the bay.
The Portarlington Mussel Festival is your perfect summer day out — we can’t wait to see you there!