The Dark Market

Step beyond the ordinary and into The Dark Market.

This Halloween, follow your curiosity to Deakin Waterfront Campus, Geelong, for a gathering of the strange, the creative and the delightfully unexpected. Inspired by gothic wonder and alchemy, The Dark Market brings together independent makers, live DJ sounds, roaming performers and food trucks for a Halloween outing with a darker twist.

Browse unusual treasures, original artwork and alternative creations while a live DJ sets the soundtrack. Encounter roaming performers as you explore, meet the makers behind the magic, then pick up something delicious from the food trucks and linger a little longer. Come for the curiosities. Stay for the atmosphere.

Dress in your gothic finest, embrace your Halloween alter ego or arrive exactly as you are. Whether you’re a collector of oddities, a lover of the unconventional or simply looking for something different to do this Halloween, you’ll find yourself in curious company.

Your ticket includes entry to The Dark Market and its DJ and roaming entertainment, with a portion from every ticket donated to a local charity. Food, drinks and market purchases are additional.

Saturday 31 October 2026
10am - 3pm
Deakin Waterfront Campus, Geelong

Presented by Catalyst Events, a social enterprise creating opportunities for people facing barriers to employment, embracing circular sustainability and giving back to the community.

Gather your favourite misfits, secure your tickets and make a day of the wonderfully strange.

Follow your curiosity. We’ll meet you on the other side.

www.catalystevents.org.au/dark-market