Dunsborough Arts Festival returns this March long weekend for its 25th anniversary, transforming the Dunsborough Foreshore into a vibrant celebration of local art, music and creativity.
Held from Saturday 28 February to Monday 2 March 2026, this much-loved community festival invites arts and culture lovers alike to soak up a jam-packed program by the bay, beneath the shade of Dunsborough’s iconic peppermint trees. Organised by the Dunsborough & Districts Progress Association, the festival showcases the region’s thriving creative community through exhibitions, live performances and hands-on experiences.
Festival highlights include Sculptures by the Bay, an impressive outdoor exhibition spanning the Dunsborough Foreshore and Seymour Park, alongside an indoor exhibition at Christian Fletcher Gallery. Visitors can wander through the displays, vote for their favourite sculpture and even purchase an original artwork to take home.
The days are filled with a range of art and sculpture workshops, and drumming, dance and circus workshops – suitable for all ages!
Check out the Sunday Art Market and the highly anticipated Duns X Factor, a talent competition featuring the youth of the Dunsborough and districts.
This year there is the Saturday Country Rock Concert with local artists South 76, a boot scooting performance and have a go, and a young whip cracker!
The celebrations continue in a spectacular Fireworks and Concert display on Sunday night, proudly presented by philanthropist Dianne Laurance. Bring your dancing shoes to groove to local bands Beeva Feeva and Dallas Radio.
Food trucks and a licensed bar will operate on both evenings (no BYO).
This free weekend of entertainment is made possible thanks to the generous support of Dianne Laurance, the City of Busselton, Lotterywest, and the dedicated volunteers of the Dunsborough Progress Association. There are also many community groups and local businesses who support it.
People are encouraged to walk or ride in as parking is extremely limited.
For program details and updates, visit Dunsborough Progress Association and Sculptures by the Bay online.
www.dunsboroughprogress.com.au www.sculpturebythebay.com.au
Proudly supported by the City of Busselton’s Event Sponsorship Program.
