WA DAY Festival Fremantle 2026 - A Celebration of our Western Australian Community

Name: WA DAY Festival Fremantle 2026 - A Celebration of our Western Australian Community
Start: 2026-06-01T11:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-06-01T18:00:00+08:00
Location: Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour

Schedule

Mon Jun 01 2026 at 11:00 am to 06:00 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour | Fremantle, WA

We are thrilled to announce the return of the renowned WA Day Festival Fremantle to the spectacular Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, where this much-loved celebration will once again bring the precinct to life with culture, creativity and community spirit.
This large-scale, free and family-friendly festival will bring people together to proudly celebrate what it means to be Western Australian. Families, friends, neighbours and visitors will gather by the water to experience a day filled with energy, connection and shared celebration in one of the state’s most beautiful seaside settings.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the harbour and the golden sands of Bathers Beach, the precinct will transform into a welcoming meeting place where stories are shared, cultures are celebrated and the spirit of community is felt throughout the day.
WA Day Festival Fremantle is more than an event — it is a joyful celebration of belonging, pride and the rich diversity that makes Western Australia such a remarkable place to live. We look forward to welcoming the community to the harbour for a truly memorable WA Day celebration.
A Festival Alive with Music, Culture and Performance
The 2026 WA Day Festival entertainment program will deliver a vibrant, dynamic and culturally rich showcase of Western Australian talent, presenting an exciting panorama of professional artists who reflect the diversity, creativity and spirit of our multicultural community.
Set within the spectacular surrounds of Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and iconic Bathers Beach, the program will come alive with colour, movement, music and energy in a way that is both inspiring and unforgettable.Against the magnificent backdrop of the harbour and beach, artists representing Oceania, Asia, Europe and South America will create a powerful celebration of Western Australia’s multicultural identity. Bali flags, bunting, festoon lighting and colourful lanterns throughout Mews Park and Bathers Beach will transform the precinct into a vibrant festival landscape, adding atmosphere, beauty and a strong sense of celebration.
Performances will unfold across the harbour precinct and Bathers Beach, activating lively gathering spaces including Mews Park and the surrounding waterfront areas and encouraging visitors to explore the precinct while enjoying entertainment in a variety of stunning coastal settings.
Mews Park will become a vibrant hub of live music and celebration, where festival audiences can gather for an electrifying program of performances throughout the day. A major musical highlight will be a spectacular live tribute to the powerful songs of the Eighties, performed by a large live band together with outstanding featured artists.With soaring vocals, driving rhythms and unforgettable anthems that defined a generation, the performance will bring the unmistakable energy of the Eighties to life. Festival-goers can expect a thrilling soundtrack of iconic hits performed with passion, power and stage presence, transforming Mews Park into a lively open-air concert experience where audiences sing along, dance and celebrate together.
Across the precinct, music, dance and cultural performances will continue throughout the afternoon, with bands, singers, musicians and dancers presenting an energetic mix of international and contemporary performances.
Among the many highlights will be Festival Carnivale at Bathers Beach, a specially curated celebration featuring vibrant Latin American rhythms, choreographed dance performances, lavish costuming and the theatrical excitement of Carnivale.
Elegant Venetian-style street theatre performers will roam the waterfront promenades and gathering spaces, bringing moments of artistry, intrigue and theatrical spectacle. Adorned in elaborate masks and beautifully detailed costumes inspired by historic Venetian carnivals, these captivating characters will surprise and delight audiences with spontaneous encounters and playful performances.
Festival-goers will also encounter exhilarating performers including fiery Tarantella dancers, Zorba the Greek and dazzling Can-Can dancers, while the spectacular 50-metre Dragon Dance will mesmerise audiences with breathtaking movement and extraordinary feats.
As the afternoon moves toward evening, Bathers Beach will provide the setting for a dramatic Sunset Spectacle, where professional fire artists will command the beachfront with a powerful performance of flame, rhythm and movement. Arcs of fire will spiral through the evening air, creating a mesmerising display set against the glowing Indian Ocean horizon.
Family Experiences and Cultural Encounters
Beyond the vibrant entertainment program, the festival will offer a rich tapestry of family experiences, cultural encounters and interactive celebrations that invite visitors of all ages to explore and connect throughout the harbour precinct.
Kids Festival Kingdom
Families will discover a vibrant world of imagination inside the Kids Festival Kingdom, a lively children’s precinct created especially for young festival-goers and their families.At the heart of the excitement will be the spectacular 12-metre Mermaid Aquarium, where children can marvel at graceful mermaids performing inside a giant aquatic tank, creating enchanting moments and wonderful photo opportunities.
Young adventurers will also have the chance to meet superheroes, unicorns, mermaids and fairytale characters, bringing stories and fantasy to life as children step into a playful world of imagination and discovery. Creative craft activities at the WA Shipwrecks Museum will spark young imaginations, while roaming performers create joyful surprises throughout the precinct.With so much to explore, Kids Festival Kingdom will become a joyful gathering place where children, parents, grandparents and their friends can share unforgettable moments together during this vibrant WA Day celebration by the sea.
Nonna’s Piazza – Cooking with the Nonnas
Adding warmth, heritage and a beautiful sense of intergenerational connection to the festival will be Nonna’s Piazza – Cooking with the Nonnas, one of the most heart-warming highlights of the day.Throughout the festival, beloved Italian grandmothers will take centre stage, sharing treasured recipes and culinary traditions passed down through generations. Visitors will gather around as the Nonnas prepare traditional dishes while sharing stories, laughter and the joyful spirit of Italian family life.The aromas of freshly prepared food, the sound of conversation and the warmth of the Nonnas’ hospitality will transform the piazza into a vibrant gathering place where culture, memory and community come together in the most delicious way.Children will also be invited to roll up their sleeves and join hands-on pasta dough making workshops with the Nonnas, learning the traditional craft of kneading and shaping pasta while sharing a joyful experience with parents and grandparents.Nonna’s Piazza promises to be a celebration of heritage, flavour and family — a place where stories are shared, traditions come alive and everyone is welcome at the table.
First Nations Cultural Celebration – Corroboree
A profoundly important and moving highlight of the festival will be the Corroboree led by respected Elder James Webb.Presented on Bathers Beach, Elder James Webb together with the Wadumbah Dance Theatre Group and fellow First Nations performers will present a powerful cultural performance celebrating centuries of living traditions, ancient knowledge and the enduring cultural legacy of Australia’s First Nations peoples.Through rhythm, song, dance and storytelling, the Corroboree will honour traditions carried across countless generations, sharing stories of Country, spirit and community that continue to shape Western Australia today.This deeply meaningful presentation recognises the foundational place of First Nations culture within the identity of Western Australia and offers audiences a respectful opportunity to experience the strength and beauty of one of the world’s oldest continuing cultures.
World-Class Food and Hospitality
No celebration at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and Bathers Beach would be complete without the incredible flavours that make this iconic seaside destination so loved by locals and visitors alike.
Throughout the festival, visitors will be invited to explore a vibrant culinary landscape where world-class hospitality venues and global street food come together to create an irresistible celebration of flavour.
Festival-goers can indulge in an extraordinary selection of fresh seafood, international cuisine and contemporary street food, lovingly prepared by some of Western Australia’s most talented chefs, food artisans and street food specialists.
From relaxed bites enjoyed by the water to delicious dishes inspired by cultures from around the world, the harbour precinct will become a true melting pot of dining experiences, reflecting the diversity and creativity of Western Australia’s multicultural community.
The aromas of freshly prepared food, the buzz of conversation and the joy of sharing meals together will add another layer of warmth and celebration to the festival atmosphere, inviting families, friends and visitors to gather, savour and celebrate throughout the day. The food and hospitality experiences at WA Day Festival Fremantle will be an essential and unforgettable part of the celebration.
A Celebration of Western Australia
As the sun sets over the Indian Ocean and the harbour glows with music, colour and celebration, the WA Day Festival Fremantle will stand as a vibrant tribute to the people, cultures and stories that shape Western Australia.
It is a day where communities come together, traditions are honoured, creativity flourishes and the spirit of belonging is shared by all who gather by the sea.
We warmly invite the community to join us at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and Bathers Beach to celebrate WA Day — a joyful and unforgettable day of culture, connection and shared pride in the place we proudly call home.