South Side Festival

01/06/2026

A few more of our favourite snaps… ✨

We’re still looking back on everything that made South Side Festival 2026 so special.
If you joined us, we’d love to hear what you thought.
Share your feedback via the Link in Bio and go in the draw to win a Joint Gold Membership at ⭐

Take Part here: https://scnv.io/JzuS

29/05/2026

Still time to step into Good Times ✨

Rennie Ellis’s Good Times captures the spirit of everyday Australia — moments of connection, celebration and life as it unfolds.
Known for a candid, documentary style, Ellis turned his lens on festivals, fashion, nightlife and the streets — creating images that are warm, unfiltered and deeply human.

Spanning a remarkable 40‑year career, this exhibition is both a celebration of the ordinary and an enduring snapshot of its time.

📅 On display until Saturday 1 August, during venue open hours
📍 Frankston Arts Centre

Take a closer look — you might just recognise something familiar 👀
More info: https://bit.ly/SSF-Good-Times

28/05/2026

Fragments is a glimpse into what remains after a performance that can only be experienced once.

Drawn from 's Live Cinema events, each work is generated in real time — using custom technology to “witness” the action as it unfolds. What’s left behind is a series of digital artefacts: fleeting moments turned into something lasting.
A reflection on memory, technology and the nature of live experience, where nothing repeats, and everything leaves a trace.

📅 On display until Saturday 18 July
📍 Frankston Arts Centre, Atrium Gallery

More info: https://bit.ly/HereandNow-Fragments

27/05/2026

Still sitting with these moments… ✨

From glowing nights and immersive installations to powerful performances that stayed with us long after — South Side Festival 2026 was something special.

Here’s a look back at some of the moments that brought us together, sparked curiosity and filled the city with light and energy 💫

Want to relive it all? Visit the gallery 📸
https://www.southsidefestival.com.au/About/Past-Festivals/2026-Festival

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25/05/2026

Still not over it? Neither are we. ✨
From glowing nights at Neon Fields to powerful moments at You Are Me, South Side Festival 2026 gave us plenty to hold onto.
Here’s a look back at some of the moments that stayed with us 💛

Want to relive it? Head to the gallery https://www.southsidefestival.com.au/About/Past-Festivals/2026-Festival 📸
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25/05/2026

We want to hear from you!

Did you experience South Side Festival this year? Share your thoughts and go in the running to win 👇
⭐ 5 x Joint Gold Memberships to up for grabs
Enjoy free tickets, member pricing all year, priority bar service and a stack of exclusive perks 🥂

Take a few minutes to fill out the survey https://scnv.io/JzuS
Your feedback helps shape what’s next!

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23/05/2026

✨ Still time to step into Second Nature
Natalie Finney’s Second Nature invites you to pause, look closer, and reconnect with the natural world around you.
Blending intricate detail with thoughtful observation, this exhibition explores the relationship between people, place and environment — revealing the beauty in what we might otherwise overlook.

A quiet, considered experience that lingers long after you leave.

📅 On display until Saturday 27 June
📍 Cube 37, Davey Street Frankston

Take a moment and see what you discover 👀✨ https://bit.ly/Second-Finney

21/05/2026

✨ Still time to see it…
A Wearable Canvas continues at Frankston Arts Centre - don’t miss your chance to experience these bold, boundary‑pushing works up close.

Step into a world where fashion becomes art, with striking pieces spanning Trashion, Sustainable Nature, Avant Garde and Abstract Form ✨

From unexpected materials to sculptural designs, each work tells a powerful story through texture, form and imagination.

📅 On display until Saturday 13 June
📍 Frankston Arts Centre
🎟 FREE
https://bit.ly/A-Wearable-Canvas

21/05/2026

✨ South Side Festival 2027 awaits ✨
Expressions of Interest for South Side Festival Artist Commissions are now open.

Each May, South Side Festival transforms Frankston with contemporary arts, culture and heritage — brought to life through performances, installations, exhibitions and bold creative ideas.

As we head into our sixth year in 2027, we’re excited to begin shaping what’s next.

📅 South Side Festival 2027, 7 - 16 May

🎨 Large‑Scale Community Engagement & Locally Grown Artist Commissions now open!
🗓 Closes: Friday 15 June 2026

Head to the website for guidelines and how to apply: https://bit.ly/SSF27-EOI
Be part of what’s next ✨

17/05/2026