Geelong City Night Market: a midwinter evening of food, music and community

by Matt Hrkac | Jun 20, 2026 | Events

We once again returned to the Geelong City Market to photograph its latest initative: the Geelong City Night Market. For the uninitiated; the Geelong City Market was founded and is managed by two-time MasterChef contestant Simon Toohey, known for his plant based cooking. The Geelong City Night Market also launched 2026 Tastes of Greater Geelong - a month long local food festival promoted by the City of Greater Geelong.

The market was an evening of food, of course. With numerous street food vendors in attendance: including Señor BBQ, Hoy Pinoy Filipino BBQ and Streetfood, The Hanging Cheese Man (Pacelli Deli) and Taste Jamaica.

Performers included the Lara Big Band, FARAH, Stefan West and Corey Cookson - all local Geelong based acts.

We effectively captured the vibe of the evening: people coming together, enjoying the food and the music, as well as photos of the vendors and the performers themselves.

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Geelong Night Market
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Geelong Night Market
Geelong Night Market

Local musicial FARAH performing on stage.

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Geelong Night Market
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Geelong Night Market
Geelong Night Market
Geelong Night Market

Stefam West performing on stage.

Geelong Night Market
Geelong Night Market

The Lara Big Band bringing energy to the crowd at the Geelong City Night Market.

Geelong Night Market
Geelong Night Market
Geelong Night Market
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Geelong Night Market
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Geelong Night Market

Fire dancers also performed for market attendees.

Geelong Night Market
Geelong Night Market
Geelong Night Market
Geelong Night Market
Geelong Night Market
Geelong Night Market

Musician Corey Cookson performing on stage at the Geelong City Night Market.

Geelong Night Market
Geelong Night Market
Geelong Night Market
Geelong Night Market
Geelong Night Market
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Geelong Night Market
Geelong Night Market
Geelong Night Market
Matt Hrkac

Matt Hrkac

Matt Hrkac brings more than 10 years of photographic experience in covering fast paced events and creating stunning imagery. Geelong born and bred, he predominantly works throughout Melbourne and across Victoria, and occasionally interstate as well. His work has appeared in numerous local, national and international publications.

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