Week of Events
Victa Cinema’s Friday Flashbacks Vol. 7
Victa Cinema’s Friday Flashbacks Vol. 7 is a love letter to classic cinema and pure nostalgia. It’s all about reliving the movies that shaped generations—films that feel instantly familiar, comforting, and timeless. These are the titles that transport you back to earlier days of moviegoing, when the stories felt larger than life and the cinema […]
Sea Different
There is beauty here in difference. 🌊 Sea Different is an exhibition of ocean-inspired artworks created by neurodiverse artists and NDIS participants from across the Fleurieu Coast - and it's one of the most quietly powerful things you'll encounter during Winter Whale Fest. Bold and playful. Calm and contemplative. Each piece is a unique window […]
Winter Whale Fest
Winter Whale Fest - A month-long celebration of nature, conservation, and community Each year, the Victor Harbor region welcomes one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles—the migration of Southern Right Whales to the stunning waters of the Fleurieu Peninsula. The Winter Whale Fest is a month-long celebration dedicated to these majestic marine visitors, offering a memorable […]
Water People Exhibition at Coral Street Art Space
The sea has always drawn people in. This exhibition asks why. 🌊 Water People is a group exhibition at Coral Street Art Space, Victor Harbor; a beautifully considered show exploring surf, reef systems, migration routes and the deep cultural and spiritual ties between people and the ocean. Curated by Maria Ellers, the exhibition brings together […]
Monday, June 1, 2026
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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Thursday, June 4, 2026
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Friday, June 5, 2026
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Saturday, June 6, 2026
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June 6, 2026 -Welcoming of the Whales and Smoking Ceremony
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June 6, 2026 -Special Screening: Tim Bonython’s Cinematic Ocean Journeys
Welcoming of the Whales and Smoking Ceremony
Some arrivals deserve to be marked. 🐋 Each winter, the whales return to these waters. And each year, we have the chance to pause; to stand at the edge of the ocean and acknowledge something bigger than ourselves. On 6 June at 10am, local Elders will open Winter Whale Fest with a Welcome to Country […]
Special Screening: Tim Bonython’s Cinematic Ocean Journeys
As part of the Water People exhibition, Victa Cinema presents a special screening drawn from the cinematic ocean journeys of award-winning surf filmmaker Tim Bonython. With a camera in hand since 1978, Tim Bonython has spent decades chasing the world's biggest swell events to the most remote and dangerous coastlines on earth. His breathtaking […]
Sunday, June 7, 2026
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June 7, 2026 -Homecoming
Homecoming
The world premiere of Homecoming, a unique half-hour art documentary about life on the Bluff at Encounter Bay, presented at the iconic Victa Cinema as part of the 2026 Victor Harbor Winter Whale Festival. Two years in the making, this is a collaboration between Adelaide born composer Matt Laing and videographer Denis Smith, with the original […]




