Bass Coast Shire Council

09/05/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/05/2025 00:46

Phillip Island is the place to be in October with the Return of the MotoGP™

Phillip Island is the place to be in October with the Return of the MotoGP™

Published:Friday 5 September 2025Categories: Media Release

Phillip Island is revving up for an action-packed month of October, packed with marquee events across Bass Coast, including the Rip Curl GromSearch Phillip Island, the Australian SUP Titles, and the headlining MotoGP™ from 17 October to 19 October 2025 at the iconic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.

The MotoGP™ Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2025 will once again bring tens of thousands of fans to the island for three exhilarating days of racing, live music, and family-friendly entertainment. Highlights include the local favourite Community Day, where Bass Coast residents can enjoy free entry, and the Cowes Entertainment Precinct, transforming Thompson Avenue into a hub of music and fun. Plus, there are free tickets up for grabs!

The Cowes Entertainment Precinct returns in 2025! Prepare to witness Thompson Avenue transform into a vibrant hub of music and non-stop fun, day and night, over four days.

As the biggest sporting event in regional Victoria, the MotoGP™ is expected to attract up to 100,000 attendees over the three days.

"Phillip Island is the place to be in October, and the MotoGP is the headline event of Bass Coast Shire Council's events program. The event injects millions into our economy, supports local jobs and hospitality, and showcases Phillip Island on the international stage,"

"Phillip Island has proudly hosted the Australian MotoGP for nearly 30 years at the world-famous Grand Prix Circuit, and the celebrations spill into Cowes with our family-friendly street party. Last year, the Cowes MotoGP Entertainment Precinct drew over 6,000 people and this year we're ready to make it even bigger."

"And with the $8 million Federal Government investment into the upcoming Cowes streetscape works, Phillip Island is being firmly placed on the map as a destination where world-class events meet world-class spaces."

A community day will again be held on Friday, 17 October, which provides free general admission tickets for Bass Coast residents. To receive a complimentary ticket, just present your proof of residency at any gate on the day or avoid the queues by collecting your tickets in advance from Gate 1 on Thursday, 16 October.

Thompson Avenue in Cowes will be the entertainment hub with live music, the BMW Superscreen showing race footage, rider interviews, and movies to keep the party going throughout the weekend.

Thompson Avenue in Cowes will remain the entertainment hub and will be filled with live music and entertainment with the BMW Superscreen showing race footage, rider interviews and movies throughout the weekend to keep the party going. Highlights include performances from Nashville's World on Tour, Rehash Cover Band, and Oz Rock Express.

Road closures will be in effect from Thursday, 16 October, at 7:00 AM to Monday, 20 October, at Midday, with Thompson Avenue closed from Chapel St to The Esplanade and The Esplanade closed from Warley Ave to Bass Ave.

Only motorcycle parking will be available along Thompson Ave, creating a family-friendly MotoGP™ experience in Cowes.

Bass Coast Shire Council is excited to yet again invite the community to this year's MotoGP™, and we're giving away some tickets! Simply subscribe to Council's email newsletter, Coastell, for your chance to win one of:

  • 4 x double general admission tickets for Sunday only
  • 6 x double general admission tickets for all three days

Winners will be announced in the September issue of Coastell on Thursday, 25 September.

For more information on road closures or to enter the draw for free tickets, visit https://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/motogp.

Upcoming Events in 2025

  • 20
    Sept
    TIDAL Seafood Festival
    When:Saturday 20 September at 9:00am - 4:00pmWhere: San Remo Foreshore ReserveAudience: All welcome
    Come along and celebrate our history, quality local seafood, demonstrations and activities for the whole family!
    View event details›
  • 30
    Sept
    Rip Curl GromSearch Phillip Island
    When:Tuesday 30 September (all day)Audience: All welcome
    Rip Curl GromSearch Phillip Island presented by the Bass Coast Shire will bring together the best Under 18, Under 16 and Under 14 junior surfers from around the country. The event comes with a 10,000 point ranking and will be one of only five Marquee Junior events in the country as part of the Surfing Australia Junior Series.
    View event details›
  • 21
    Oct
    Australian SUP Titles
    When:Tuesday 21 October (all day)Audience: All welcome
    Welcome to the 2025 Australian SUP Titles. In 2025 we return to the pristine Phillip Island on Victoria's Bass Coast and will host multiple surfing and racing options, offering competitors a great surfing and paddling experience. The 20225 Australian SUP Titles will be based at Cape Woolamai - utilising the best beach's and racing options around the Island
    View event details›
Bass Coast Shire Council published this content on September 05, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on September 05, 2025 at 06:46 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]