Stunning murals were created on the Mandurah Bridge as part of last year's festival.
Mandurah will become a vibrant hub of festivities from 12 September to 12 October for the 2025 Mandurah Arts Festival, celebrating the city’s exciting arts scene and nationally-renowned talent.
One of the City of Mandurah’s premier events, the Mandurah Arts Festival invites people of all ages and abilities to immerse themselves in Mandurah’s story through performances, exhibitions, interactive experiences, live music, culture and more.
The month-long program promises an extraordinary celebration of a variety of artforms, from large-scale murals and epic performances to children’s entertainment and community choirs, held across the city.
Mandurah Mayor Caroline Knight said the 2025 Mandurah Arts 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. The Mandurah Arts Festival is the perfect opportunity to discover how art can create a strong sense of place through multiple mediums and a varied event program,” Mayor Knight said.
“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 Mandurah Arts Festival is one of the City’s key cornerstone events, designed to tell the story of Mandurah, foster community pride, and elevate the city’s profile beyond its borders.”
On Friday, September 12, the popular Headliners Comedy Gala will kick off the festival’s program, returning to Mandurah for the third time after packed shows in 2023 and 2024.
Adding to Mandurah’s growing art trail, two new murals will be created by experienced, WA-based mural artists during the festival, adding interest and vibrancy to popular community spaces and buildings.
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, with four stunning murals already created at Falcon Bay, Mandurah Library, and Mandurah Bridge as part of previous festivals.
Incredible local, national and international artists will be featured throughout the festival as part of the Plein Air Down Under Outdoor Painting Festival, Australia’s largest outdoor painting event. Hundreds of artists will bring their canvases to life against the picturesque backdrop of Mandurah’s waterways and landscapes.
A major highlight of the festival will be the popular Music Under the Bridge event on Saturday, 11 October, featuring the West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra performing underneath the Mandurah Bridge at Hall Park. Bring a picnic and enjoy an evening of incredible music from jazz classics to original compositions. This unmissable evening promises to be a fitting end to the month-long celebrations.
For more information, including the festival program and ticketing details, go to mandurahartsfestival.com.au
