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Dunsborough Arts Festival, an annual community event celebrating local art and music, returns this March long weekend for its 25th year! Arts and music enthusiasts are invited to join in the fun and support a full calendar of activities and performances. The community-led festival is organised by the Dunsborough & Districts Progress Association, will be held from Saturday 28 February to Monday 2 March 2026 on the Dunsborough Foreshore and in the shade of the glorious peppermint trees and relaxing grassed areas.
Expect a jam-packed weekend including Sculptures by the Bay, a massive outdoor and indoor sculpture exhibition spanning Seymour and Centennial Parks, and Christian Fletcher Gallery. Wander around the displays and vote for your favourite, with the opportunity to purchase an original for your collection.
There are two evening concerts featuring local bands.
Country Rock Concert on Saturday night with local band, South 76 performing country, blues and roots tunes as the day turns to dusk. Come prepared to try bootscooting and watch the whip cracking demo by young Sian Monotti, and children can join the Country & Western dress up parade and competition!
Dallas Radio headlines Sunday 1 March with support from Beeva Feeva including fireworks presented by local philanthropist, the energetic Dianne Laurance. The spectacular display is cast over the foreshore bay bringing awe and wonder to the community.
Visitors can enjoy tasty food truck treats and a bar on Saturday and Sunday night. No BYO.
Other highlights include
- Sculpture by the Bay artists talks
- Sunday art market
- Duns X Factor youth talent competition
- CWA Cupcake Competition for kids and cake stall
- Art, drumming, dance and circus workshops
- Kiedis Solberg, past Australian Idol top 30, roaming busker
- St Mary MacKillop College youth performances
The free weekend of entertainment is made possible thanks to generous sponsors including philanthropist Dianne Laurance, City of Busselton, Lotterywest and the hard-working volunteers at the Dunsborough & Districts Progress Association.
Proud community sponsors include Palmers, Southcamp, Happs Wines, Artezen Kitchen and Bar, Bailey Brewing and GEC.
For more information, find Dunsborough Progress Association and Sculptures by the Bay online.
www.dunsboroughprogress.com.au under Events
www.sculpturebythebay.com.au
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Dunsborough Foreshore, 92 Bay View Cres, Dunsborough WA 6281, Australia, West Busselton
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
