Mandurah Arts Festival returns September
The 2025 Mandurah Arts Festival is one of the city's premier annual events and invites people of all ages and abilities to immerse themselves in Mandurah's story through performances, exhibitions, interactive experiences, live music, culture and more. World Music Cafe is returning for another dinner with a show. Credit: Supplied
The month-long program promises a variety of art forms, from large-scale murals and performances to children's entertainment and community choirs.
Mayor Caroline Knight said the festival would once again shine a light on the city's cultural vibrancy and local talent.
'Mandurah has long had culture and artistic expression at its heart, and this festival is the perfect opportunity to discover how art can create a strong sense of place through multiple mediums and a varied event program,' she said.
'Our much-loved arts festival continues to be a popular event for our community and visitors. Events like the Mandurah Arts Festival are not just about entertainment — they bring our community together, support local jobs and strengthen Mandurah's identity as a vibrant, creative and welcoming place to live and visit.'
The Headliners Comedy Gala will kick off the festival's program on Friday, September 12, returning to Mandurah for the third time after packed shows in 2023 and 2024. Haylee Fieldes in front of her mural in Morley Credit: Supplied
Adding to Mandurah's growing art trail, two new murals will be created by WA-based mural artists during the festival to add interest and vibrancy to community spaces and buildings.
Artist Haylee Fieldes, who has a strong personal connection to Mandurah, will transform the walls of the ablution block at the seaside Henson Street Reserve, taking inspiration from Mandurah's coast and marine life.
Artist Jerome Davenport will paint his creation on the exterior walls of the Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah workshop, inspired by the artistic vibrancy and community spirit of the space.
The murals are part of the 10 public art pieces the city is delivering over five years to activate community spaces and places across Mandurah. Four murals have already been created at Falcon Bay, Mandurah Library, and Mandurah Bridge. Artists Nicola Cowie and Kat Ferguson with their contribution to the Mandurah mural scene during the 2024 festival. Credit: Supplied
Local, national and international artists will also be featured throughout the festival as part of the Plein Air Down Under Outdoor Painting Festival, Australia's largest outdoor painting event.
Starting September 23, hundreds of artists will bring their canvases to life against the picturesque backdrop of Mandurah's waterways.
A major highlight of the festival will be the Music Under the Bridge event on Saturday, October 11, featuring the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra performing underneath the Mandurah Bridge at Hall Park.
Bring a picnic and enjoy an evening of jazz classics and original compositions.
Other highlights include Oddysea, an immersive sea-themed experience created for children with disability, Live at the Quarry music, and World Music Cafe, a dinner show featuring international music and dance performances. Sensorium Theatre will perform Oddysea, an immersive sea-themed experience created for children with disability. Credit: Jessica Ferguson
Mandurah's new community centre in Dawesville will also host a special children's hub line-up with art and drama workshops, an interactive puppetry event with Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, and a giant dance party.
For event, ticketing and program details, visit the Mandurah Arts Festival website.
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