2026 Whalesong Festival
Augusta, Western Australia
Come and enjoy the wonderful activities planned to celebrate the annual whale migration
as they visit Flinders Bay, Augusta, this winter!
From the depths of the meeting point between the Southern and Indian Oceans to the majestic and beautiful Blackwood River, wild and wonderful Augusta calls to the spirit of the sea the June long weekend at the 2026 Augusta Whalesong Festival.
The Whalesong Festival is a celebration for all to experience and enjoy what the Southwest has to offer in its natural beauty and community spirit.
The Augusta Community Resource Centre is once again delighted to host the Augusta Whalesong Festival over the WA Day long weekend, May-June 2026.
This annual event celebrates the migration of the whales and the biodiversity and unique collection of spectacular natural attractions that the Southwest and Augusta has to offer.
Come and celebrate this festival with us and revel in the fun, beauty and hospitality of our welcoming town.
Friday 29 May
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Monday 1 June 2026
Tickets available closer to the event
Prices will vary for each ticketed event from complimentary up to package deals.
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Whalesong Festival Opening Ceremony
Fri 29 May, 11am - 12pm
Lions Park, Albany Terrace
Come along and be part of the free Whalesong Festival Opening Ceremony and view the new Whale Tail that was built by our local Augusta Men’s Shed to celebrate our visiting whales to Flinders Bay and beyond.
Music performed by Singrays and Ukulele Club.
Whalesong Frolic Cocktail Party (18+ only)
Fri, 29 May, 5 - 7:30pm
Augusta Volunteer Marine Rescue
Enjoy local music and food while enjoying a glass or two of the delightful Subsea Wines, our wine sponsor or indulge in a cool refreshing beer from local southwest breweries.
Experience the warmth and welcoming atmosphere at the new Augusta Volunteer Marine Rescue facilities.
$75 pp + booking fee
Leeuwin Biddi Guided Walk & Sundowner
Sunday 31 May, 3pm - 7:30pm
Augusta Boat Harbour
A guided walk on the new Leeuwin Biddi trail from the Harbour to Leeuwin Lighthouse discovering cultural, historical and environmental themes with your guides.
Once there, enjoy Subsea Wines or indulge in a refreshing beer from local southwest breweries. Savour SW canapes to music by local artist Kate Finkelstein as the sun sets in the west.
Free transport provided as part of your ticket back to the Boat Harbour.
Movie Screening "Ocean"
Sun, 31 May, 11am - 1pm
Augusta CRC 66 Allnut Tce
"Ocean" with David Attenborough is a visually stunning documentary exploring the beauty, biodiversity and fragility of the world’s oceans, highlighting human impacts like overfishing and climate change while urging urgent global action to restore marine ecosystems.
Attendance is free but reservations must be made.
Blessing of the Fleet
Sun 31 May 9:00am
Augusta Boat Harbour
Sun 31 May 9:00amThe Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition that began centuries ago in Mediterranean fishing communities.
The practice began as predominantly Catholic but is now practiced by Christians as a blessing from local celebrants and pastors that is meant to ensure a safe and bountiful maritime season.
