2026
Whalesong Festival
Augusta, Western Australia
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.
Festival Events
The Augusta Whalesong Festival runs over the four days of the Western Australia Day long weekend, Friday May 29 to Monday June 1
Use the dropdown box below for an overview of events and click on each one for more information.
Friday 29 May
Opening event – Cocktail Party at Boat Harbour and Welcome to Country
(ticketed event for up to 80 people) which includes
Whale Movie Projection on Marine Rescue Building
Kite Kinetics
Auction and/or Raffle
Start of Town Mural at Ellis Street
(yet to be approved)
Sip and Paint (whale/ocean themed workshop)
Saturday, 30 May
Continuation of Town Mural
Town Markets – Centennial Hall (previous CWA markets)
Community Movie – Ocean with David Attenborough or another Ocean/Whale related movie or movie on Gus the sea lion
Sea Shanty’s perform at the Augusta Hotel
Ukelele group performing on main street
Sand sculpture created somewhere in town
Street Parade down main street
Exhibition in Community Garden/Uniting Church incl. Childtren’s Colouring In Entrants being displayed
Lots of other activities still to be confirmed
Sunday, 31 May
Continuation of Town Mural
Community BBQ at Boat Harbour
Live Broadcast 2OceansFM
Marine Rescue and Fire Rescue displays
Blessing of the Fleet – Boat Harbour
Whalesong Upmarkets – Boat Harbour (indoors in new Augusta Volunteer Marine Rescue Building
Kite demonstration
Whale trail to Lighthouse – guided walk with Zac Webb with Undulup
Art Display – Interpretation Centre at Lighthouse
Lighthouse Sundowner and Art Exhibition
(ticketed event)
Other activities still being finalised
Historical Society – TBA
Monday, 1 June 2026
Continuation of Town Mural
Community photo at Turner St Jetty
Other activities still to be confirmed
Whalesong Opening Cocktail Party
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Augusta Boat Harbour
Opening event – Cocktail Party at Boat Harbour and Welcome to Country
(ticketed event for up to 80 people) which includes
Whale Movie Projection on Marine Rescue Building
Photo Booth and Live DJ
Kite Kinetics
Auction and/or Raffle
Start of Town Mural at Ellis Street
(yet to be approved)
Sip and Paint (whale/ocean themed workshop)
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Whalesong Stalls
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For the first time, this year all stalls will be indoors at the new Augusta Volunteer Marine Rescue building
The Festival Stalls present a plethora
of food, activities, local information,
crafts, woodwork, coffee, clothing, homewares
and much more…
Stallholders can download an expression of interest Here
The Whalesong Sundowner
Friday 2nd of June at 4:30pm
Kick start your Whalesong Festival by heading to the hidden gem on the Hardy Inlet for a cruisy South West style sundowner.
Experience the warmth and welcoming atmosphere at the Augusta Yacht club for a Friday afternoon sundowner.
Enjoy some local canapes with a glass or 2 of the delightful McHenry Hohnen wines on offer while taking in the view from the deck of the club house.
Limited spaces available.
Augusta Yacht Club, Hardy Inlet (entry off Bussell Hwy)
$15 PP (+ Booking Fee)
Special Kite Display
Saturday 3rd June, 4pm to 6pm
Free of Charge
As an extra special treat there will be an interactive kite display and building workshop on the lawn area at the back of the Augusta Hotel by Kite Kinetics – not to be missed.
$6 cost for those wishing to make their own kite.
Augusta Hotel Motel
53 Blackwood Ave, Augusta
Pay on the day
Whalesong Screening Big Gus and Encounters with Whales
Saturday 3rd June, 4:30pm to 6pm
$5
Screening on the Lost Elephant Seal “Big Gus ” and the Whales who steal our hearts. Come and see a visual compilation of a young Southern Elephant Seal the locals named “Big Gus” and learn about this beautiful creature from Dave Lierich from DBCA. Be mesmerised by a collection of amazing Whale encounter videos and footage from Gemma at Whale Watch WA
Augusta Community Resource Centre
66 Allnut Terrace, Augusta.
Blessing of the Fleet
Sunday 4th June at 9am to 2pm
Free Entry
The 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.
Our festival features more than three days of
celebration for everyone to enjoy.
Live Music
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Starting after 10am:
Ocean Grown Abalone Tours
Sunday 4th June
Tours Depart 10AM and 12:30PM
Let us take you on a journey exploring the Abalone facility. Kicking off in their Ocean Pantry Store, share in the amazing story of where it all began, showing you footage and adventures of their Ocean Ranch. From here you will walk through the processing facility, where the latest harvest can be seen in the live tanks.
Finish back at the Ocean Pantry with the opportunity to purchase a range of wild abalone products, then head back and enjoy the marina festivities. Numbers are limited.