What's On in Sorrento

Get ready to rock with Spiderbait and Bodyjar at Portsea Hotel! This January long weekend, experience two of Australia’s most iconic live rock acts in one of the country’s most iconic coastal venues. Tickets are limited, so grab yours now for a memorable night.

A sensory-friendly opportunity for children with sensory sensitivities, anxiety, or other needs to meet Santa in a low-stress and quiet environment. This experience eliminates the bright lights, long lines, and noise of a typical Santa visit, providing a comfortable and relaxing way to enjoy the magic of Christmas.

Create your own colourful, woolly pom pom farm animals to take home with you. This is a fun and creative activity for kids aged 7-12 during the Summer School Holidays.

INXSIVE The INXS Tribute Show are coming to Wonderland Summer Festival Barwon Heads Dancing under the stars to the greatest Hits of INXS.  INXSIVE brilliantly capture the sound and style of Aussie Rock legends INXS in their high energy, crowd engaging concerts. INXSIVE have been performing locally and nationally to Australian audiences in pubs, clubs, theatres, corporate events and larger outdoor festivals since their formation in the late 90’s. Their full production sound combined with energetic audience engaging performances make INXSIVE Australia's leading INXS tribute show and an excellent live entertainment option for any venue or event. Their repertoire encompasses all the smash hits from the impressive INXS back catalogue, and a performance by INXSIVE needs to be seen to be believed. They regularly receive rave reviews from their audiences on how closely they capture the sound and style of INXS.  Quotes: An amazing show and an absolutely fabulous portrayal of Michael Hutchence” “What an awesome performance! You guys were amazing, just like the real deal …. Can’t wait to see you again “ INXSIVE Rocked the palms showroom at crown casino last night. Absolutely brilliant performance “

CIRCUS WONDERLAND – Step Right Up to a century of Wonder!  Roll up, roll up for CIRCUS WONDERLAND – WONDER, an all-new, all-star extravaganza that brings the golden age of circus back to life!  Prepare to be amazed as daring performers defy gravity on the Mini Flying Trapeze, breathtaking acrobats twist and tumble through the air, and a world-class cast delivers jaw-dropping acts .Thrilling aerial feats , Wonderland Circus - WONDER promises edge-of-your-seat excitement and nonstop laughter for the whole family. A hilarious, heart-stopping, and utterly unforgettable circus experience — step back in time and discover wonder!  Quotes :"Great show with a wonderful variety of talented performers" "Amazing show!! Fantastic and engaging performance! Would go back in a heartbeat!" "Thrilling show, edges of the seat acrobatics, the kids sat with there mouths open the whole show"

Join us for a salty session at Portsea Hotel with DJ Andy Murphy. Enjoy summer vibes and the perfect soundtrack to a slow, stylish Sunday by the water. This is a free event, and walk-ins are welcome.

BABBA – The Ultimate ABBA Party! Australia’s Number One ABBA Tribute Band – for Dancing Queens of All Ages! Get ready to unleash your inner Dancing Queen as Wonderland Summer Festival proudly presents the BABBA Summer Party – a dazzling celebration of ABBA’s timeless hits! Grab your friends, your dancing shoes, and your best 70s glam, and get ready to sing, dance, and smile the night away with BABBA – one of the world’s most authentic and energetic ABBA tribute acts. The Show Since 1994, BABBA has been thrilling audiences across Australia, Asia, and New Zealand with sold-out shows and rave reviews. In a spellbinding performance packed with all the hits, BABBA takes you on a musical journey that will have you on your feet from start to finish. Expect spine-tingling harmonies, fabulous costumes, Swedish accents, and a hilarious, high-energy performance that captures the magic of ABBA like no other. With a band that truly rocks, BABBA is simply the best night out in town! Fun fact: BABBA is the only ABBA tribute band in the world to have performed for Benny Andersson himself – in Hong Kong, December!   The Party Wonderland Summer Festival site will reimagine the MAMMA MIA Party — a celebration by the sea at Barwon Heads, complete with Light up crowns, summer cocktails and endless good summer fun. Dance, and swizzle, and relive the golden age of pop as BABBA brings the world’s greatest disco hits to life under the stars.Don’t miss the BABBA Summer Party – where the 70s never ended, and the dance floor never stops!

The Sound Collective are a nine-piece Australian Rock, Funk & Soul powerhouse from Geelong, Victoria. Formed in 2024 from members of The Bash Big Band and a crew of long-time musical comrades, this collective brings together decades of experience, passion, and groove. Driven by a shared love of Joe Cocker, Stevie Wonder, and Australia’s own rock legends, The Sound Collective deliver a unique brand of entertainment that fuses big horn sounds, five-part vocal harmonies, and high-energy musicianship. Their professional stage presence and infectious party vibe will have you dancing till you can’t dance any longer. Now hailed as Geelong’s newest, funkiest big band by their loyal followers, the members of The Sound Collective have been performing together in various lineups for over 25 years — lighting up clubs, pubs, and festivals across the region with their unmistakable sound and undeniable chemistry. 

Get ready for the wildest, most interactive singalong of your life with Australia’s favourite piano man, Dr Trevor Jones (Adelaide Cabaret Festival, The Butterfly Club, P&O Cruises) This is no ordinary piano bar — you decide the setlist! Lyrics are up on the big screen karaoke-style, so everyone can join in.  When you grab your tickets, you’ll also get a link to vote for the Top 10 songs of the night.The show kicks off with a few warm-up numbers and live requests to get you in the groove, while votes are tallied. Then it’s the final countdown as Trevor performs your chosen Top 10 in a high-energy singalong showdown!  With a new theme every week, no two shows are ever the same. So bring your mates, bring your voice, and get ready to Sing It!   Sunday 18 Jan: The Ultimate Singalong  Sunday 25 Jan: The Aussie Singalong Quote: Sing It! Joyously and enthusiastically embraces the spirit of a singalong.

Join a free 1-hour improv workshop in Frankston, designed for both experienced and inexperienced individuals. Led by a local instructor, you'll engage in warm-up games, classic improv exercises, and short improv scenes in a relaxed and supportive environment. A fun opportunity to explore improv comedy without city travel and costs. For ages 18+.

Join Jitterbugs for a lively interactive music and movement session filled with fun action songs for all to dance, groove and “moove” to in our fun farm animals theme! There will be lots of props, instruments, group activities and farmyard fun as well as high energy activities for all to enjoy. Ages 5+