Lorne is the starting point for many local and national events from the famous Pier to Pub ocean swim and the testing Great Ocean Road marathon to the local Performing Festival and Sculpture Biennial.
Cycling events have also grown in popularity with Lorne hosting at least 4 top grade events each year testing cyclists riding hundreds of kilometres along the Great Ocean Road and the Otway Ranges Hinterland. These include Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race & Wiggle Amys Grand Fondo.
Music festivals such as Falls Festival Lorne attracts thousands over a three day period of music, music & more music. Lorne and the Great Ocean Road region hosts a diverse range of festivals and events each year.
Lorne Pier to Pub 10th January 2020
Lorne Foreshore Market 25th January 2020
Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 30th January – 2nd February 2020
Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride 18th April 2020
Deans Marsh Festival 20th – 22nd March 2020
Lorne Beach Volleyball Competition 4th – 5th April 2020
Great Ocean Road Running Festival 16th May – 17th May 2020
Lorne Festival of Performing Arts October 2020
Lorne Sculpture Biennale 17th October – 8th November 2020