Latrobe City Events

You’re invited to embrace all the region has to offer. With music, sports, arts and a diverse selection of community and cultural events, there’s always something to occupy curious minds and an adventurous spirit.

If you’re looking for diversity, you’ll find it in abundance throughout the whole Latrobe City region. The area is known for its incredible community spirit, which culminates in a series of amazing and varied events hosted throughout the year.

From local community events to large-scale music and cultural festivals, the Latrobe region loves showcasing its rich history, natural beauty and thriving arts and music scene. Check out the much-loved International Rose Garden Festival, experience one of many art showcases, or explore one of the unique and thriving local markets.

Latrobe is also known as a passionate sporting region, too, attracting several great events such as Big Bash cricket, AFL practice games, A-League and W-League soccer, and of course, the prestigious Moe Cup racing carnival. Latrobe City is a true events destination, with an enormous array of things happening all year round, no matter where your interests lie.

We look forward to hearing from organisations and groups about your next event.

Events Calendar

Let your curiosity run wild in Latrobe City. With events catering to all interests throughout the year, you’ll never be short of things to do. Experience the rich community spirit on display in all corners of our beautiful region.

To find out what events are happening in Latrobe City Council, visit the events calendar.

Want to list your event for free on the events calendar? Click here to register your event on the Visit Latrobe City website

Events Assistance

Here in Latrobe City, we provide more than just spectacular venues. Our team of experienced and accommodating event professionals will help you through every step of the journey. From planning locations through to sourcing suppliers and logistics support, we have the knowhow and the local knowledge to make your event run like clockwork.

We can assist you with:

Advice on venue suitability and availability
Event permit applications
Traffic management advice, signage & OHS equipment
Service provider contacts
Links to accommodation providers with more than 1800 beds available
Public transport options
Day trips & attraction itineraries
Marketing and communications support
And much more!

For further information or if you need assistance, please contact the events team on 1300 367 700 or email events@latrobe.vic.gov.au

Will My Event Need a Permit?

Public events held on public land require an event permit, which must be submitted at least three months before your event. Events on Private property may require a planning permit or Place of Public Entertainment Permit, if unsure, please check with our team.

Event Permit Application Form

At a minimum, all event permit applications will need:

Copy of current public liability insurance
Risk Management Plan which identifies your event's risk and outlines how you plan to manage potential risks (see available template)
Site Plan showing the layout of your event

For further information on event permits, please contact the events team on 1300 367 700 or email events@latrobe.vic.gov.au

Major Events

A passionate and energetic region, Latrobe City has a strong history of hosting quality major events. From large-scale sporting events to music festivals, we’ve got the venue to make any event a success. But having world class facilities is just the impetus. We’ve also got the passion for events to match.

Latrobe City has a proven track record in hosting and delivering significant sporting events with a long list of World, National and State titles across many disciplines including:

Big Bash League cricket
A-League and W-League soccer
AFL, AFLW and VFLW football
NBL and WNBL basketball
PGA Tour of Australasia golf events
National Road Series cycling – Tour of Gippsland
International Rose Garden Festival Morwell
Much more!

With the State Government’s recent investment of $80 million into upgrading a number of facilities, Latrobe City has become a regional sporting hub of national significance, and we’d love you to explore some of our incredible facilities.

Rather than putting up blockers to hosting events in our region, we welcome you with open arms. A breathtaking region to explore Latrobe City is home to some of Australia’s most stunning landscapes and offers a range of charming tourism opportunities.

Events go hand-in-hand with holiday making for patrons and the region has the tourism draw cards to attract visitors from across the country and the world. Visitors to Latrobe City enjoy our lively region all year round, with a steady stream of tourists ever ready to boost numbers and make any event a hit.

Why Host Events in Latrobe City?

Latrobe City has all the necessary services and facilities to meet the requirements to host your next major event. With recent multi-million dollar developments to a number of our sporting facilities, you can be assured you will have access to cutting edge, superior/quality facilities which will certainly be welcomed by all participants.

Our facilities include:

Multi indoor sports competition and training facilities which are duplicated across the city
Grassed recreation reserves duplicated across the city catering for football, cricket and soccer
International standard indoor sports stadiums
Strength and conditioning gyms
Indoor and outdoor swimming pools
Meeting and function rooms

For further information on hosting your next major event in Latrobe City, please contact our Major Events Attractions officer, Jess Middlemiss on 1300 367 700 or email Jess.Middlemiss@latrobe.vic.gov.au

Event planning resources

Business Victoria’s Event Planner is a guided planning tool to help you organise a successful event. From sourcing funding and booking venues to selling tickets and applying for permits, the process of planning an event takes time and expertise. Access up-to-date resources and information for each step of the planning process; from the permits you need to apply for to available grants and support.

Event Planner

Accessible Events

Many people with accessibility restrictions are not able to fully participate in events, meetings, consultations and forums, due to the number of access barriers. These access barriers could include inaccessible venues and facilities, documentation not provided in alternate formats and presentations which do not meet the needs of people with a vision or hearing impairment.

The accessible events checklist is intended as a guide only. The checklist can help you quickly and easily assess whether or not your venue, the type of forum you are holding, and its format are inclusive of people with a range of different disabilities.

In addition to the items outline in the checklist, you should always:

Ask if anyone attending your event has any special requirements on invitations and registration forms
Check that staff at the venue are aware of accessibility issues to assist people with additional needs

For further information, please refer to the below related documents

Accessible Events Information

Highway Signage

Victory Park Traralgon Signage

Located on the Princes Way at Traralgon our Victory Park signage area is an ideal tool for event organisers and community groups to promote their event.

Cost per sign is $354, includes production, installation and removal
Signage space is allocated on a first in first booked basis

To utilise these signs simply complete events Victory Park signage application form:

Victory Park Signage Application

Contact us!

If you would like further information on events, require assistance or would like to discuss your event idea, please contact the Latrobe City Events Team:

Ph: 1300 367 700
Email: events@latrobe.vic.gov.au

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