Western Australian Dragon Boat Festival Chinese New Year 2025

The widely acclaimed Western Australian Dragon Boat Festival returns to Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour in 2025!

Join us at Fishing Boat Harbour for an unforgettable day of adrenaline-pumping dragon boat racing and non-stop fun. Get ready to witness the power and teamwork as clubs from all over Western Australia compete in this thrilling water sport.

A cultural explosion that will celebrate the Year Of The Green Snake during Chinese New Year and our Western Australian community. A time to come together to celebrate, share and value cultural diversity.

In the majestic setting of Western Australia's iconic Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, the Western Australian Dragon Boat Festival will be a spectacular celebration of world class dragon boat athletes led by Dragon Boating WA in an atmosphere of pageantry and colour, high octane energy and centuries old Chinese culture and tradition.

Expect fast and furious racing and thrills and spills along the waters of the harbour in an amazing display of dragon boating at its finest!

Whether you're a participant or a spectator, this event promises excitement for everyone. Feel the energy as the paddles hit the water and the boats glide through the waves. Cheer on your favourite teams as they battle it out to claim victory and bragging rights.

Throughout the day experience the breathtaking and colourful celebrations of the Chinese New Year at Mews Park and Bathers Beach featuring stunning cultural dances and firecrackers that will enthral festival attendees.Yaolin seventh generation Kung Fu Master Sifu Ken Wu will present outstanding world class performances of Dragon and Lion Dancing as well as ancient drumming that will signal the excitement of dragon boat racing, mesmerising and dazzling the spectators with their artistry.

The beating of the boat drums, the clash of gongs, and the cheers of the spectators will ensure an unforgettable experience!Don't forget to capture those Instagram-worthy moments against the stunning backdrop of the harbour.Attendees can enjoy the match races from the award winning Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour boardwalks, jetties and the harbour’s outstanding world class hospitality venues.

The Western Australian Dragon Boat Festival is proudly presented by the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour Traders Group and Nella Fitzgerald Events, in partnership with the City of Fremantle and in association with Dragon Boating WA Inc.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Host or Publisher Nella Fitzgerald Events