South Side Festival is ten days of adventure each May that aims to satisfy all your creative cravings. Thought provoking and exciting performances, raucous comedy, dazzling installations, striking visual arts, fun for the whole family and even some delightfully naughty bits– South Side Festival thrills, challenges and entertains.

Frankston is set to glow this autumn as South Side Festival returns in May 2026, delivering 10 days of performances, immersive installations, exhibitions and community events, with the much-loved Neon Fields to take centre stage.

The city will be transformed into one of Victoria's most exciting cultural destinations, featuring everything from world-class circus and theatre to family-friendly light installations, exhibitions, workshops and even a sunrise cold-water swim at the foreshore.