Hooked on Portland – The Annual Seafood and Fishing Festival!

Next date: Friday, 16 January 2026 | 04:45 PM to Saturday, 17 January 2026 | 09:00 PM

Hooked on Portland, the annual Seafood and Fishing Festival, returns to the stunning Portland Foreshore on Friday 16 January and Saturday 17 January 2026, promising two days of entertainment, fresh seafood, and family-friendly activities.

Presented by Glenelg Shire Council in collaboration with the Victorian Fisheries Authority, this vibrant festival celebrates Portland’s coastal lifestyle with something for everyone—music lovers, foodies, fishing enthusiasts, and families.

Friday 16 January – Festival Launch

Battle of the Jams (Main Stage) 4.45 pm – 9:15 pm
A showcase of local youth talent with 12 acts competing for prizes, including a performance spot on Saturday’s main stage.
Bonney Bar 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Enjoy refreshing beverages in a relaxed coastal setting.

Saturday 17 January – Full Day of Activities

Main Stage Music Lineup

10:30 am – The Fairy Wrens
11:35 am – The Mik Maks (Kids Entertainment)
12:50 pm – Battle of the Jams Winner
1:50 pm – Soulty
2:50 pm – Skye McIntosh
3:50 pm – Mikhaell Mirindi
4:50 pm – Jeremy Beggs
5:50 pm – JAGR
6:30 pm – Lure Legends Winners Announcement
7:00 pm – Albert the Second
8pm – 9pm Ross Wilson & the Peaceniks

Festival Highlights

Hooked on Markets 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Bonney Bar From 10:00 am
Beyond Bank Lure Legends Fishing Challenge
- Commences: 6:00 pm Friday 16 January
- Final Weigh in at 6:00 pm
- Winners announced: 6:30 pm

**Weigh Station open from 2:00 – 5:00pm Saturday at the northern boat ramp

Duck Derby (Foreshore) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

VFA Kids Fishing Clinic (Town Jetty) 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Catch N Cook Stage (Cooking Demos)

10:30 am – 11:30 am: Arrow Products, Squid
11:45 am – 12:45 pm: Yumbah Abalone
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Arrow Products, Saltwater Fish
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm: Yumbah Abolone

Fishing Demonstrations

Knot tying and rod setup (Fishcare): All day
Casting clinics (Fishcare): All day
Surf casting clinics (Compleat Angler): Scheduled sessions

Fisheries Hub

10- 4pm Casting Clinic
10- 4pm Aquatic ecology (VRFish & OzFish)
10- 4pm Kayaking demo (Fishing Mad X Action Water Sport)
10- 4pm Fish Anatomy Demos
10- 4pm Kids Activities
10- 4pm Aqua Culture Hub – Free samples of Yumbah Abolone

3x3 Basketball Showcase

10:00 am – 8:00 pm
High-energy games, music, food trucks, and prizes for juniors and Opens.

Artisan Market Stalls & Food Trucks

Explore unique crafts and indulge in festival eats—from fresh seafood to classic favourites.

VFA Fishing Hub

Free kids’ fishing clinics, beachcombing walks, arts and crafts, and more.

Event Details

When
- Friday 16 January | 4:45 pm – 9:15 pm
- Saturday 17 January | 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Where Portland Town Green, Bentinck Street, Portland
Cost Free entry – no tickets required

Celebrate summer on the coast with two days of incredible music, delicious seafood, family activities, and the vibrant festival atmosphere that makes Hooked on Portland a must-attend event.

For more information, visit:

www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/Discover-Our-Shire/Annual-Events/Hooked-on-Portland-Festival