PLEIN AIR DOWN UNDER OUTDOOR PAINTING FESTIVAL WEEKEND 2026
Schedule
Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am to Mon, 28 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm
UTC+08:00Location
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre | Mandurah, WA
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Join us for Australia's longest-running and largest outdoor painting festival, celebrating creativity and community! Over three vibrant days in MANDURAH and PINJARRA. Features inspiring artist demonstrations, Australian and international award winning feature artists, youth and family-friendly activities, and exhibitions. Don't miss this exciting celebration of plein air art! 🎨. All ages, all mediums, all skill levels. Come and paint, or come and watch!
PROGRAM SNAPSHOT https://pleinairdownunder.com/2026-full-program-at-a-glance/
DAY 1: Saturday, Sept 26 — Mandurah
Watch artists (or be an artist) creating around the CBD, Cultural Precinct, and Marina. Enjoy family-friendly activities including Young Painters Zone, live demonstrations by award winning Australian and International artists, live music.
DAY 2: Sunday, Sept 27 — Pinjarra
See artists (or be an artist) painting along the Pinjarra Heritage Trail, live painting demonstrations, hands-on watercolour activities, children's activities, Peel Makers Markets and live music.
DAY 3: Monday, Sept 28 — Mandurah
Participate in or spectate at the exciting Quick Draw competition, enjoy the festival buzz, live music, art exhibition and more!
For full details and the schedule, visit our website https://pleinairdownunder.com/.
Don’t miss this inspiring celebration of art and community!
Ticket Information - GENERAL PUBLIC:
FREE to attend the three-day festival and all activities.
Ticket Information ARTISTS - ACCESS ALL AREAS:
Includes all painting, selling & exhibiting opportunities 22 - 29 September 2026.
$10 aged 18 and under
$95 over 18 - Early Bird (ends 31 July)
$120 over 18 (from 1 Aug)
If you would like to participate as an artist, registrations are open. Register here: https://pleinairdownunder.com/
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Where is it happening?
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, 9 James Service Pl, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia, MandurahEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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