Eskimo Joe, drone show and dining under the stars to headline 2025 Ningaloo Sky Festival in Exmouth
Running from June 27 to 29, the biennial festival will transform Exmouth into a vibrant hub of music, culture, and culinary excellence - all set against the world-renowned night skies of the Ningaloo Coast.
The free community concert, a major drawcard, will feature Eskimo Joe headlining, bringing their beloved hits to local and visiting fans. Support act Feel Estate will warm up the crowd with their genre-blending sounds - from hip-hop to soulful electronica.
And music is only the beginning. The skies above Exmouth will light up with A Journey to Now, a large-scale drone show co-created with traditional owners. The storytelling spectacle will trace ancient connections to land and sky through a choreographed display of light and motion.
Culinary offerings will also elevate the festival experience. The Potshot Hotel will host a glitzy Night in Paradise Gala Dinner, featuring live entertainment and fine dining.
For a more intimate and immersive experience, acclaimed chef Paul 'Yoda' Iskov and his team at Fervor will serve up a one-of-a-kind meal under the stars during Stargaze and Savour - a secret-location event inside Cape Range National Park, combining native ingredients with Indigenous storytelling.
Rounding out the weekend is a family-friendly fun day on the Exmouth foreshore, with entertainment and activities for all ages.
The festival, organsied by the Shire of Exmouth, was born from strong community demand following the success of the 2023 Ningaloo Eclipse events and subsequent community surveys.
Shire of Exmouth president Matt Nikkula said the festival aimed to celebrate the region's unique landscape, heritage and sense of place.
'We are incredibly excited to unveil the full program for the Ningaloo Sky Festival; the team spent a lot of time planning and curating the program following the community's feedback from past events,' he said.
'This event is a true celebration of everything that makes our region so special – its vibrant culture, stunning natural beauty, and incredible night skies. With world-class music, a culturally rich drone show, and unique culinary experiences, it's a true celebration of Exmouth and its community.'
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