Frankston City is the ideal destination to host your event. Whether it is a major, minor, community or commercial event Frankston has what you need to create and  deliver a high impact and memorable experience.

Easily accessed from Melbourne and the surrounding south-eastern suburbs, the City is perfectly positioned to attract a broad range of audiences seeking unique and memorable experiences at any time of year.

An urban bayside destination which fosters creativity, colour and vibrancy, perfectly blended with nature, Frankston City has transformed into a destination for celebration.  Home to over 140,000 residents and pre-COVID attracting in excess of 1 million visitors annually, the City attracts visitors from across the state, nation and internationally.

Frankston City Council is committed to enhancing the City’s annual event calendar to enliven the community and drive visitation.  See how we can support you below.

Event Planning Resources

Frankston City Council has a range of resources available to support you to plan and prepare for your event to take place in Frankston City.

It is recommended that all documentation to run your event is submitted three (3) months prior to your event date, with a dedicated Council officer taking you through every step of the way. 

Click here to view the Event Planning Guide, including fees and charges and relevant policies; and find all of the information you will need to apply for your Minor (under 500 participants) or Major (over 500 participants) event, Wedding Ceremony, Filming or Photography and to invite the Mayor or Councillors to attend your event.

Funding

Frankston City Council is committed to supporting existing and attracting new events to Frankston City.

Applications for Council's new event partnership program, the Destination Event Attraction Program (DEAP) have closed for 2022. 

The DEAP provide financial and in-kind support to organisations to deliver high quality festivals and events which provide remarkable visitor experiences, local engagement and build upon the City's positioning as a Creative Destination. 

Click here to view the DEAP Guidelines Aand to register to be notified when applications for the next round of funding opens.  

If you have an existing event or new event coming to Frankston City and would like support to promote it to local residents via the Discover Frankston website and social media platforms, please send an email to tourism@frankston.vic.gov.au

Smaller Events or Functions

Looking for a venue to host a family celebration, business training program or work party? Browse the Discover Frankston Venues Directory to find which local venues have what you need. 

Event Enquiries

Have an event idea and not sure where to start? Are you looking for a venue? Perhaps you just want to talk through your idea with an expert?

Frankston City Council’s Events Team can help. Contact the team via frankstonevents@frankston.vic.gov.au.