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  • Christmas Island Marathon

    The Christmas Island Marathon is an annual event featuring a remote course running through scenic tropical rainforest, along a picturesque stretch of coastal road ending at Christmas Island’s iconic Flying Fish Cove.Join the local community and participants from all over the world for a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5-kilometre Dash or the Family Fun Walk.There is an event for everyone!

  • Echoes of Pink Floyd - Shine On Tour - Mandurah

    Australia's premier tribute to Pink Floyd returns with a powerful new production, Shine On – Songs That Built a Legacy — an interactive and immersive live experience celebrating the music that defined generations across six decades and fifteen studio albums. This brand-new show takes audiences on a breathtaking journey across all eras of Pink Floyd's catalogue — from the band's beginnings, culminating in the spectacular success of The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here, to the conceptual brilliance of Animals and The Wall and finally the powerful stadium rock of A Momentary Lapse of ...

  • Backroads Gravel

    Backroads Gravel is Western Australia's premier gravel cycling and trail running festival, bringing riders and runners to the spectacular Chapman Valley in WA's Mid West. Taking place in Nabawa, the event offers five gravel cycling distances from 10 kilometres to 160 kilometres and four running distances from 5 kilometres to the marathon, with options for beginners through to experienced riders and runners. In 2027, Backroads Gravel will also host the AusCycling Gravel National Championships, welcoming Australia's leading gravel cyclists to the Mid West to compete for national honours. AusCycling ...

  • Taste of the Kimberley

    Taste of the Kimberley is a celebration of place, where vibrant cultures, spectacular landscapes, ancient knowledge and rich agricultural traditions come together through extraordinary food experiences. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the East Kimberley, this unique food festival brings together talented local and Western Australian chefs, producers, farmers and cultural practitioners to showcase the region's exceptional produce, diverse flavours and rich culinary heritage. From memorable dining experiences and farm-to-table feasts to immersive workshops, behind-the-scenes tours and cultural ...

  • Bunbury Yoga Festival

    Find your flow at the fourth annual Bunbury Yoga & Wellness Festival. Step into a weekend of movement, stillness, and connection. Embrace wellness and spark your spiritual awakening in a welcoming community, guided by supportive instructors through mindfulness practices, sound healings, and enriching workshops. Wander through our vibrant wellness market, filled with holistic products, local artisans, and one-of-a-kind finds to enhance your journey. Explore psychic readings, sound healings, and other transformative experiences designed to help you connect, heal, and grow. Settle into a weekend ...

  • Under the Yanget Sky

    Under the Yanget Sky invites guests to an unforgettable evening at Yanget Farm, where rolling paddocks meet a historic homestead filled with stories. As the sun sets over the land, guests can enjoy champagne and oysters alongside drinks from WA favourite Gage Roads and Geraldton's own 30 Knots, taking in the beauty of Yanget before settling in for dinner. The Gerald Apartment Hotel's Head Chef, Rodi Aasma, has created a refined menu of shared plates designed to be enjoyed together. Yanget Farm's own lamb and beef take centre stage alongside the best local produce from the region, showcasing the ...

  • Shinju Matsuri Festival

    Immerse yourself in a carnival for the senses at Shinju Matsuri, Japanese for 'festival of the pearl', celebrating Broome's unique multicultural and pearling history since 1970. Held annually over 17 days in August and September, this iconic festival unfolds across a series of vibrant events showcasing the fusion of flavours, sounds, and colours that define this outback gem. Shinju Matsuri honours Broome/Rubibi's diverse tapestry of cultures with a dynamic schedule of events set against the backdrop of crystal-white sands, azure-blue waters, and blazing red cliffs. Join fellow foodies for the ...

  • Shinju Opening Ball

    Join them for the Shinju Matsuri Opening Ball presented by Dahlia Designs at The Hub at Town Beach for a jumpin' night of 80s glory! Nobody puts Baby in a corner at the Opening Ball! Grab your buds and get your best 80s threads on, because they wanna dance with everybody at the 57th annual Shinju Matsuri Festival. Walk like an Egyptian, take our breath away and live your Material Girl dreams. Do the eighties your way, under the stars of Roebuck Bay! Tickets include a drink on arrival. Food will be available for purchase if you get hungry like ...

  • Shinju Matsuri Carnival Of Nations

    Carnival of Nations is a much-loved Shinju Matsuri event. Join them for a celebration of diversity and culture via a series of unique immersive performances and cultural displays.Grab your picnic rug and a bite to eat from the line-up of local food vans, before taking in a visual feast for all ages, paying homage to the rich and diverse cultural tapestry of Broome then and now.

Coming up: September

Arts trails, community festivals, creative showcases and sporting championships make September one of the most vibrant times to explore Western Australia.

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