Pasko sa Geelong returns for its fourth year as a free Filipino-inspired Christmas festival

Pasko sa Geelong, a free multicultural Christmas festival inspired by Filipino traditions and organised by the Filipino Australian Friendship Association of Geelong, returns on Sunday, 29 November, at Geelong Racing Club in Breakwater.

Pasko sa Geelong, a free multicultural Christmas festival inspired by Filipino Christmas traditions, will return for its fourth year on Sunday, 29 November, at Geelong Racing Club in Breakwater, The Philippine Times reported on 4 November. The festival runs from 10 am to 5 pm.

The event is organised by the Filipino Australian Friendship Association of Geelong (FAFAG). According to the City of Greater Geelong, it attracted more than 7,000 people in 2025, and this year it is supported by the council through its 2026 Christmas Grants Program.

The name means “Christmas in Geelong”. The council’s event listing says the festival welcomes everyone, from every cultural background, while The Philippine Times said it maintains its Filipino cultural identity.

What’s on

The council’s listing mentions live cultural and contemporary performances, music and dancing, family entertainment, market stalls and a variety of Filipino and multicultural food. The Philippine Times said event information published by local radio station bay 93.9 identifies karaoke, a petting zoo and a visit from Father Christmas among the attractions.

SBS Filipino’s guide to this year’s Filipino Christmas festivals in Australia lists these highlights:

• A family parol-making workshop, with limited spots on a first-come, first-served basis
• Multicultural stage performances and live music
• Street food trucks and Pinoy food stalls
• Arts and crafts stalls
• Kids’ games, raffles and a busker’s corner

Event details

The council listing says the venue has parking, toilets, first aid, seating and viewing areas, undercover areas, catering, children’s activities and wheelchair access.

FAFAG describes itself as a close-knit group that encourages social and cultural interaction between Filipinos, Australians and other ethnic groups, and says it is the only Filipino club in Geelong that owns its building.

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