Events

The events team has the responsibility to work on, network, focus and lead the way to attract, develop and promote new events in Latrobe City, while working with existing events that have the potential to grow and expand within the community and region. We are accountable to implement new events, to maintain and build existing events and event clusters and to assist and facilitate community events in Latrobe City.

We also deliver accurate information on events and activities that are related to Latrobe City to the broader community as well as branding the event or activity with Latrobe City's logo.  

Furthermore, the team maintains and expands on internal council civic activities, promoting a sense of community pride and recognition of our achievers.

How Latrobe Events can help you

highway signage

Latrobe City Council has identified a need for a standard location of highway banners to advertise upcoming events. Read More>

event planner

The Event Planner is a comprehensive guide to running a successful event for organisations and community groups in Latrobe City. Read More >

event assistance

Providing assistance for over 300 events per year, Latrobe City provides some exceptional venues capable of hosting a very high calibre of events.  Read More >

Upcoming Events

Year round we have a great range of events on the horizon. You can view the general listing of events in the annual event clusters (listed right), or search and add an event in our Online Events Calendar. Some of the great cultural festivals that happen in Latrobe are;  Boolarra Folk Festival, Moe Jazz Festival, Japanese Day and Chinese Festival.  Read More >

Past Events

Latrobe City has hosted a number of high profile events in the past and continues to attract events that make it a pre-eminent event tourism destination in regional Victoria.

Some of our past events include:

• Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Basketball Matches & Live Site;
• International Tennis Federation Victorian Junior Championships and the Kia International Pro Tennis Tour;
• Australian Football League and National Basketball League pre-season fixtures;
• Ford ranger cricket competition fixtures;
• Latrobe Spring Racing Carnival including the Moe Cup and Latrobe Valley Cup;
• Key Stages of the Herald Sun Cycling Tour;
• Australian University Games - Latrobe City Challenge 2007;
• Stages of the Great Victorian Bike Ride;
• State and National Championships in sports including: waterskiing, archery, lawns bowls, and bocce; and
• Cultural Festivals: Boolarra Folk Festival, Moe Jazz Festival, Japanese Day and Chinese Festival.
  
  

Contact Us

For more information, please contact the Events team on 1300 367 700 or  Fax: 5128 5672 / Email: events@latrobe.vic.gov.au