Festival Highlights

This Annual Festival will be a weekend long celebration of the arts and seaside activities that reflect our community interests and way of life.

This community event is only made possible with the support of many volunteers who provide free skills, advice and their time; as well as great sponsors who assist with funds, facilities, equipment and great people. 

Friday - The Opening

The formal opening of the Thirroul Seaside and Arts Festival is the Art Exhibition in the evening at the Thirroul Community and Library Centre.

We thank all our emerging and established artists for their participation.

Our exhibition is open all weekend (gold coin entry). All entries are for sale so you'll enjoy a visual feast of various art, sculpture & photography that you could snap up.

Saturday - Art Alive

The Thirroul township comes alive with street entertainment, music, dance, a talent quest, art exhibitions and competitions including a sculpture exhibition at the library, kid’s activities, carnival rides and market stalls. Our local traders provide great food and boutique shopping for all to enjoy. In the evening enjoy music and dance at numerous township venues.

Sunday - Funday

Enjoy our magnificent seaside park on SUNDAY where there's a full day of entertainment, commencing with the Thirroul Surf Club beachside breakfast, Junior Surf Competition, art and sculpture displays, competitions, exhibitions, great food, market stalls, rides, animals, kids activities and other displays.

(Remember to check out the Art Exhibition and Art Prize winners at the Thirroul Community Centre and Library. Open from 10am. Entry is by gold coin donation).

Keep an eye out for the release of the full Festival program.

Listen for updates on local radio or follow the Festival on Facebook.

Avoid traffic and parking hassles and come by train or bus www.cityrail.com.au or www.greensnortherncoaches.com.au.

Thirroul train station has elevators for easy access.