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Friday 6 February 2026
The Glenelg Ice Cream Festival
The Glenelg Ice Cream Festival is set to return, bigger, sweeter, and more fun than ever!
Australian Toys 1880-1965: The Luke Jones Collection
From cars to boardgames, come explore one of Australia's best private toy collections in this exhibition at the Bay Discovery Centre.
Our Place -Summer 2026
Read all the latest news in our quarterly council magazine.
Upcoming Events
2026 Brighton Jetty Sculptures
Wednesday 28 January
8:00am - 8:00pm
Brighton Beach
Be Active at the Bay - Tennis
Wednesday 28 January
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Brighton Tennis Club
Glenelg Air-Raid Shelter Open Day
Sunday 15 February
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Glenelg Air-Raid Shelter
Brighton Book Chatter
Thursday 29 January
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brighton Library
Latest News
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26 January 2026
Local heroes celebrated, new Australians welcomed
A marine scientist, a young athlete, dedicated community volunteers and a doctor who challenges age stereotypes were among local heroes awarded at our Australia Day awards and citizenship ceremony.
23 January 2026
Artist’s tribute to fallen heroes
North Brighton’s Sean Halfpenny never intended to be an artist yet he's the person behind a 20-metre-wide military mural at Glenelg North.
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