Anzac Day services in Hobsons Bay

Community members will have the opportunity to pause and reflect at various sites across Hobsons Bay this Anzac Day. 

Council plays a role in supporting local RSLs and community groups to host important services and ceremonies, both in the lead up to and on Anzac Day. 

Find a list of the Anzac services and events taking place in Hobsons Bay this year below, and click on the links for further information about each respective event. 

 2026 Anzac Day services and events in Hobsons Bay

• Altona RSL march and commemoration service
  • Saturday 18 April – 2.30pm to 4pm – marching from Altona RSL to Hobsons Bay Civic Centre 
• Two Good Soldiers, One Great War talk by author Hugh Jones
  • Friday 24 April – 6pm to 7pm – Williamstown Town Hall 
• Altona RSL dawn march and service
  • Saturday 25 April – 5.30am to 7pm - marching from Altona RSL to Hobsons Bay Civic Centre 
• Williamstown dawn service
  • Saturday 25 April – 5.45am to 6.45am - Williamstown cenotaph, intersection of Ferguson Street and Nelson Place
• Seabrook community dawn commemoration
  • Saturday 25 April – 6am to 7am – Homestead Run Reserve, Seabrook 
• Spotswood Kingsville RSL dawn service
  • Saturday 25 April – 6.30am to 7.30am – Spotswood Kingsville RSL, 59 The Avenue, Spotswood 
• Spotswood Kingsville RSL commemorative service
  • Saturday 25 April – 11.30am to 12pm – Spotswood Kingsville RSL, 59 The Avenue, Spotswood
• Newport service
  • Saturday 25 April – 1pm to 2pm – Paine Reserve, Newport