2026
Whalesong Festival Events
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.
Live Music
Friday: Opening Ceremony
Lions Park,
Albany Terrace Augusta
11:00am -12:00 noon
Augusta Singrays and Augusta Ukuleles at Whale Tail. Free sausage sizzle kindly being provided by Augusta Men’s Shed.
Augusta Hotel, Saturday,
Starting after 10am:
The Anchormen 1:00pm-2:15pm
Augusta Singrays and Augusta ukuleles 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Asha Henfry and Kevin McDonald duet 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Band The Souls Masons 5:00pm-7:00pm
The Augusta Hotel will also be offering a delicious selection of ocean based food to be enjoyed with a selection of craft and traditional beers and the best wines the region has to offer. All while enjoying the most spectacular views of the Blackwood River and Southern Ocean.
Sunday:
Market Stalls
Busking in the undercover area at the Augusta Marina
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse :
Guided tours of the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
Guided Walk and Sundowner to see Kate …. Book your tickets here.
Whalesong Stalls
Sunday 31st May
9am - 2pm
While at the Augusta Boat Harbour, check out the stalls for a bargain or a hand crafted keepsake.
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
David Attenborough's OCEAN movie
Sunday 31 May May,
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Free event
Centennial Hall
Allnut Tce Augusta
Come for this free screening of "Ocean" as David Attenborough explore the planet's undersea habitats, revealing the greatest age of ocean discovery and emphasising the ocean's vital importance while exposing its problems and highlighting opportunities for marine life recovery
Due to the expected high demand, please register for your free tickets at Augusta CRC.
Register Now
Whalesong Festival at Augusta Boat Harbour
Sunday 31 May
Blessing of the Fleet - 9:00am
Whalesong Market Stalls - 9:00am to 2:00pm
DFES Displays - 9:00am to 2:00pm
All 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.
Whale of a Time: Community Mural Project
Saturday 30th May -S/W cnr of Ellis St and Blackwood Ave
Help Jo Hayes from PICS Studio Augusta to paint the new town centre mural during Whalesong weekend.
Locals and visitors will have the chance to add their own creative ‘splash’ on the 18 meter Ellis street wall.
Visit PICS Augusta's Facebook Page
Whale Watching Tours
Throughout the weekend
Conducted by Whale Watch Western Australia
Augusta serves as the front-row seat to one of nature’s most awe-inspiring performances. Every winter, the pristine waters of Flinders Bay become a bustling sanctuary for two of the ocean’s most majestic residents: the Humpback Whale and the Southern Right Whale.
Ready to witness the spectacle? Pack your scarf, grab your binoculars, and get on board with Whale Watch WA
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