Festivals and Events

Every year a fun-filled line up of festival and events are found in Fremantle, providing even more reasons to visit this colourful and vibrant port city.

Cracker Night - Australia Day Fireworks

Fremantle skies will come alive with bursts of colour as fireworks light up the night.

When: 26 January 2009
Where: Bathers Beach, Fremantle

Fremantle Outdoor Film Festival

Take a picnic down to Princess May Park and enjoy the art of film making as the sun goes down. Comfortable chairs provided and bar available.

When: 30 January to 28 February 2009
Where: Princess May Park, Fremantle

The Fremantle Boat Show

A Showcase of all aspects of boating and water activities from luxury cruising, sailing, fishing and scuba diving to jet skiing, waterskiing and windsurfing.

When: 27 to 29 March 2009
Where: Fremantle Esplanade

Fremantle Street Arts Festival

Experience the supreme skill and outrageous behavior of the world's best buskers at Fremantle Street Arts Festival. The streets of Fremantle will ignite over the Easter long weekend with more than 100 performances of wildly entertaining acts.

When: 11 to 13 April 2009
Where: Various pitches around Fremantle

West Coast Blues and Roots Festival

Each year Fremantle rocks to this great festival to a line up of blues and roots music. Patrons stroll freely between stages and the fun lasts all weekend long.

When: 18 and 19 April 2009
Where: Fremantle Esplanade

Fremantle Village Art Market 

Enjoy a day of music, colour and creativity in a fantastic setting under the fig trees in the heart of Fremantle.

When: Every Thursday from October through to April.10am to 4pm
Where: Kings Square, Fremantle 

Fremantle Festival

The Fremantle Festival is the principle community event held in Fremantle each year. It is a celebration of the stimulating and colourful culture that enriches Fremantle and fosters participation of cultural, ethnic, arts and community groups.

When: 13 to 15 November 2009
Where: Various areas around Fremantle

Wardarnji Indigenous Cultural Festival

A celebration of ancient and living Aboriginal cultural heritage. Watch the traditional Midar (dance) of Australia's first people, taste bush tucker and hear the stories of the Aboriginal people passed down, generation to generation, through story telling and music.

When: 14 November 2009
Where: Fremantle Esplanade


Click here for a full calendar of events in Fremantle.
                                                          

Regular Music Venues Phone

Clancy's Fish Pub, 51 Cantonment St

(08) 9335 1351

The Clink, Unit 2/16 South Terrace

(08) 9336 1919

Fly By Night, Parry Street

(08) 9430 5976

Kulcha, 13 South Terrace

(08) 9336 4544

Metropolis, 58 South Terrace

(08) 9336 1609
Mojos Bar, 237 Queen Victoria St, North Fremantle (08) 9430 4010
Little Creatures, Mews Road (08) 9430 5555
The Newport Hotel, 2 South Terrace (08) 9335 2428
The Norfolk Hotel, 47 South Terrace (08) 9335 5405
The Orient Hotel, 39 High Street (08) 9336 2455
The Sail and Anchor, 64 South Terrace (08) 9335 8433

  • Cracker Night Fireworks 2008 - Photographer Antony LynchCracker Night Fireworks 2008 - Photographer Antony Lynch
  • Street Arts Festival 2008 - Photographer Antony LynchStreet Arts Festival 2008 - Photographer Antony Lynch
  • Get your face painted at the Fremantle FestivalGet your face painted at the Fremantle Festival
  • Kev Carmody at 2007 Wardarnji Festival - Photographer Antony LynchKev Carmody at 2007 Wardarnji Festival - Photographer Antony Lynch