Must-see entertainment in Great Ocean Road

  • Barwon Club

    Geelong

    The BC has long been Geelong's premier live-music venue, and has spawned the likes of Magic Dirt, Bored! and Warped, seminal bands in the 'Geetroit' rock…

  • Loft

    Warrnambool

    Warrnambool's premier live-music venue, Loft hosts Aussie indie bands like You Am I as well as DJs and local acts.

  • Shot of Lorne Theatre building on the town's main street.

    Lorne Theatre

    Great Ocean Road

    This art-deco theatre (built 1937) shows new-release films daily in peak season.

  • Piano Bar

    Geelong

    Who would've thought some dude tickling the piano, taking requests, and accompanying drag shows (Sunday night; $10) would be the hottest ticket in town?…

  • Workers Club Geelong

    Geelong

    Branching out from its inner-Melbourne location in Fitzroy is this live-music venue in a similar hipster locale. It does smoked meats – beef brisket,…

  • Pivotonian Cinema

    Geelong

    Opposite Kardinia Park, the boutique Pivotonian is named after an old term for Geelong people: the town was known as Pivot City during the gold rush. The…

  • Kardinia Park

    Geelong

    This Australian Football League (AFL) stadium is sacred ground for locals as the home of their beloved team, the Cats, who play here during the footy…

  • Blues Train

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Get your foot tapping with train trips that feature not one but four quality blues and roots bands on different carriages, along with dinner. The historic…

  • Lighthouse Theatre

    Warrnambool

    A major venue for live productions and shows, the Lighthouse occupies a striking space that incorporates the original facade of the 1890 town hall. Check…

  • Geelong Performing Arts Centre

    Geelong

    Geelong’s major arts venue uses three theatres and a variety of outdoor venues to stage local productions, as well as touring professional dance, musical…

  • Wool Exchange

    Geelong

    A wool-industry building (c 1927) turned entertainment complex, the Wool Exchange has a good roster of Aussie indie bands.