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The 2026 WA Day Festival regional tour has wrapped up after an incredible month of celebrations, with thousands of people coming together to celebrate the people, places and stories that make Western Australia extraordinary.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us across the State. Now, we’re looking ahead to the Carnarvon and Fremantle WA Day Festivals this October, before finishing the year with the Metro WA Day Festival this November.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you again soon.
🌦️ RESCHEDULED EVENT – WE'RE BACK, FREMANTLE!
After wild weather forced us to cancel our original June celebrations, Fremantle WA Day Festival is back with a new date! We're excited to finally bring the community together for a huge FREE celebration this Sunday 11 October.
FREE ENTRY | Fremantle WA Day Festival 2026
📍 Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour & Bathers Beach
📅 Sunday 11 October 2026
Celebrate community, culture and everything we love about WA at Fremantle’s FREE WA Day Festival – bringing the iconic Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and Bathers Beach to life with live entertainment, cultural performances, family fun and plenty of surprises.
From mermaids and carnival performers to live music, multicultural performances and a spectacular sunset finale, there’ll be something happening around every corner.
🔥 Begin the celebration with a traditional Smoking Ceremony led by Neville Collard JP Nyungar Birdiyia, followed later by a special WA Day Festival Corroboree at Bathers Beach.
🧜♀️ Dive into an underwater world with the Spectacular Mermaid Aquarium Show, mermaid meet and greets and Unicorns by the Sea, alongside plenty of magical characters roaming the festival.
🎶 Enjoy a huge mix of live music and entertainment, from 80s anthems and a tribute to Bon Scott to Cuban music, samba, Italian Tarantella, Filipino street dance, dragon dancing and the thunderous sounds of Taiko drumming.
🎭 Soak up the colour of Carnival Fiesta, Brazilian rhythms, Venetian Masquerade characters, Vintage Beach Belles and roving performers bringing the precinct to life.
🍝 Celebrate Fremantle’s rich Italian heritage with Cooking with the Nonnas, plus the Italians in Fremantle historic walking trail at the WA Shipwrecks Museum.
🧱 Keep the kids entertained with Bricks, Builds & Big Fun, creative activities, mini kite making, WA-themed colouring, mascot appearances and plenty more family fun.
🏎️ Check out impressive displays including the Barbagallo RAM Showcase and Corvettes of WA Car Club Showcase.
🏛️ Head inside the WA Shipwrecks Museum for free gallery highlights, family activities, magical character meet and greets and more.
🔥 Then gather by the water for SUNSET OF FIRE – a spectacular fire artistry performance bringing WA Day Festival Fremantle to a breathtaking close as the sun sets over Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour.
Bring your family and friends and celebrate the cultures, stories, people and unmistakable character that make Fremantle and Western Australia so special.
FREE ENTRY – everyone welcome.
Proudly presented by BHP, The State Government and Lotterywest with support from The City of Fremantle.
