Black Friday Shopping Day for Christmas
This jam-packed event will kick-start your Christmas shopping, with special retail offers, local markets, pop-ups, live music, and lots of fun!
Black Friday Shopping
Creative Geelong
Join us Friday, 25th November and discover the perfect gift for that special someone. CenterPoint Arcade is being transformed into a marketplace featuring over 15 local artisans from fashion, illustrations and prints to hand-woven baskets. Live entertainment will be provided, and you can enjoy wine and cheese while shopping.
This is a family-friendly event. You can support local artisans and bring home your treasure.
Geelong Illustrators
Artists from Geelong Illustrator will sell their locally produced wares in the Studio Gallery and along Little Malop Street. Find unique gifts and meet the artists.
Westfield Geelong
Westfield Geelong has partnered with the local Anther Gin Distillery to celebrate the holiday season. Bar on the Bridge, an exclusive zone for Westfield Plus members is where they can indulge in a glass of gin while doing their Christmas shopping.
Explore Central Geelong and discover all the offers and specials that your favourite businesses have to offer. Find out more by visiting the Westfield Geelong site.
Market Square
Spend to Win! Do not miss your chance to win 1 in 3. The Black Friday Claw Machine at Market Square Geelong offers 3 mega balls, each worth $250 plus more than $2500 in prizes!
Enjoy a variety of offers and specials from different businesses. Market Square Geelong will have businesses spilling over the shopfronts. You won’t want to miss out on this!
While you are out enjoying the sales, special offers and live music, why not book a Santa Photo? Visit the Market Square Geelong Website to learn more. Bookings are required.
Live Music and Entertainment
Central Geelong offers live entertainment for your enjoyment. Everyone will be entertained by live music or roving performers.
11AM – 1.30pm
Lucy Riddett
Lucy is a talented accordionist who brings joy to everyone she meets. Her music is lively and captivating. Be sure to listen out for Lucy as you explore the Christmas Black Friday Shopping Day. Lucy will be roaming Central Geelong.
11 am – 3 pm
Moto Bella DJ Vespa
Moto Bella will be spinning some tunes on a vintage Vespa, decked out in all its glory! This is unlike any other DJ set you have seen! Moto Bella Vespa DJ will be roaming in four different places within the Green Spine.
11.30 am – 2.30 pm
Roving Holiday Skaters
All four locations will have our festive Christmas skaters spreading the cheer on Black Friday Shopping Day. Come and say hello to us!
12 pm – 2 pm
Levi is a charismatic performer with a huge stage presence. Levi’s unique rhythmic expression is not something you hear often from electric guitarists. Levi has spent most of his career playing acoustically, but he is still a formidable force. He has mastered the ability to “sit in the pocket” without accompaniment. Levi Anderson Duo will be performing in Little Malop Street Central.
4 pm – 5.45 pm
MPress Kandace & Flames Eye
Mpress Kandace, an Australian reggae artist, is a singer. Mpress Kandace, who spent a decade as the lead singer of Australian roots-reggae band Rasta Unity is now embarking on a solo career. She will be working with producers in Jamaica, USA and Belgium.
Flames Eye is an American reggae singer and songwriter. Flames Eye collaborates with musicians and producers from all walks. He is also a composer and songwriter for reggae musicians. Come down to Little Malop Street Central and catch the duo live. We’ll see you there.
5 PM – 7 PM
Roving Holiday Skaters
All 4 locations will have our Christmas skaters spreading the holiday cheer on Black Friday. You can find them if you haven’t seen them yet.
5 pm – 8 pm
Wildhoney Stilt performers
WildHoney will have its otherworldly stiltwalkers roaming the Little Malop Street markets and Centrepoint Arcade. Keep an eye on the sky. These stunning performers are not to be missed!
5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Roving Holiday Characters
Santa Claus, Mrs Claus, and their friends will be spreading Christmas cheer in Central Geelong! The Santa Clauses will be roaming Central Geelong, so bring your family and kick off the Christmas season in style!
6 pm – 8 pm
Los Locos is a favourite in the Latin dance scene and Latin music around Geelong, the Surfcoast and Ballarat. They have been performing for over 15 years at festivals and other events.
Some of the performers are from Cuba, Mexico and Spain. The band’s main focus is on having fun and experiencing multicultural music. Catch Los Locos playing in Little Malop Street Central.
