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The City of Fremantle describes its event as “FREE ENTRY – everyone welcome.” Here are ten advertised highlights to help you decide what to see. The listing gives the festival’s overall hours, but not a timed schedule for individual performances, so check the organiser’s latest updates before setting out.
1. The traditional Smoking Ceremony
The official program lists a traditional Smoking Ceremony led by Neville Collard JP Nyungar Birdiyia. It is a significant cultural part of the day, not simply another stage performance. The City of Fremantle acknowledges the Whadjuk people as Traditional Owners of Fremantle, also known as Walyalup.
2. The WA Day Festival Corroboree
A Corroboree at Bathers Beach is another First Nations program highlight. Take time to engage respectfully with the event as presented; the festival listing names the experience but does not provide further detail about its format or timing.
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4. A live music and dance mix
The program ranges across eras and traditions rather than sticking to one musical style. Advertised highlights include 80s anthems, a Bon Scott tribute, Cuban music, samba, Italian Tarantella, Filipino street dance, dragon dancing and Taiko drumming. The listing does not give set times, so check for updates if you have a particular performance in mind.
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6. Cooking with the Nonnas
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7. The Italians in Fremantle historic walking trail
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9. Barbagallo RAM and Corvettes of WA displays
Vehicle fans can see the Barbagallo RAM Showcase and the Corvettes of WA Car Club Showcase. Both are listed as festival attractions; the program does not state display times.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.10. SUNSET OF FIRE
The day’s advertised finale is SUNSET OF FIRE, described by the organiser as a fire-art performance by the water. It is the standout option for visitors planning to stay through the festival’s closing hours. No performance time beyond the festival’s overall 7pm finish is stated in the listing.
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Plan your visit
- Date and hours: Sunday, 11 October 2026, 11am–7pm.
- Location: Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and Bathers Beach.
- Entry: Free; the City listing says everyone is welcome. The festival is described as family-friendly and suitable for all ages, but licensed areas are restricted to people aged 18 and over.
- Bring: The organiser suggests sunscreen, a hat, a picnic rug and a reusable water bottle. Alcohol cannot be brought into events, and picnic supplies are not permitted inside licensed bar areas.
- Date change: The event planned for 1 June 2026 was cancelled because of bad weather; the current Fremantle listing is for 11 October.
WA Day itself remains on the first Monday in June. The October festival date is a rescheduled event date, not a change to the public holiday. The occasion was renamed from Foundation Day to WA Day in 2012.
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