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What is the Arts Festival? (Here’s the 411)
The Armadale Arts Festival is a creative program of live music, urban art, theatre, literature, and arts and crafts, all showcasing our incredible local talent.
Along with events hosted by the City of Armadale, we also showcase a range of community run events scattered across the region.
Come along, explore our district, and discover something new at the Armadale Arts Festival!
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Our event categories
We get it… a lot happens during the Armadale Arts Festival! And our aim is to make it as simple as possible for you to find the events, workshops and performances that best suit you.
On our ‘What’s on” page, you’ll find the option to view the events by date, but you can also filter them by these categories:
- Music – musical performances to uplift and inspire
- Theatre – performances and workshops that celebrate our local theatre scene
- Visual arts & crafts – events and workshops that let you embrace your inner artist
- Literature & culture – events that celebrate literature and cultural programing
- Community-run – events and workshops organised and run by amazing community members and local groups
- Free – events that are easy on the wallet
- Family-friendly – events for when you’ve got the kids in tow
- Accessible venue – events located at venues that are easily accessible by wheelchair and walkers
- Youth – events specially designed for those 18-25
- Seniors – events suitable for those 65+
- All Ages – events that are suitable for the whole family
- Out & About – events that get you exploring our region like a tourist
- Wildcard – extra unique experiences if you’re in the mood to try something a little different
Festival Artist
The honorary Festival Artist appointment acknowledges the accomplishments of a particular artist each year and celebrates the valued contribution that local artists bring to the Armadale community.
Potential Festival Artists are nominated by the community, and the panel of previous Festival Artists discuss and agree on the candidates before the new Festival Artist is formally announced.
Find out who this year’s Festival Artist is (and check out our previous Festival Artists) here.
Want to come along, but not sure where to get started?
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Latest Past Events
Fremantle Chamber Orchestra – Grand Autumn Gala
Armadale District Hall Corner of Jull Street and Church Avenue, ArmadaleFremantle Chamber Orchestra’s inspired Grand Autumn Gala will take listeners on an emotional journey from the first to the last note with feelings of joy, intimacy and elation.
Celebrated violinist Paul Wright conducts FCO and is soloist in a Vivaldi Violin Concerto RV230 followed by Mozart’s fantastic Flute Concerto 1 with Michael Howell.
FCO gathers WA most accomplished musicians, some directly from Armadale, and performs with energy, intimate subtlety and elegance.
Extensions
Armadale Arena 4 Townley St,, ArmadaleThe City of Armadale is proud to have partnered with the Armadale Society of Artists to present Extensions - a high quality community art exhibition.
Showcasing impressive art from more than 60 talented local and visiting artists, Extensions provides viewers a collective show that is as diverse in nature as in each pieces methodology. Come down to enjoy the works, check out the Society's new home and range of workshops as well as nominate your favourite piece in the People's Choice Award!
Armadale Arts Bush Trail
Settlers’ Common Environmental Centre Triton Street, BedfordaleThe Armadale Arts Bush Trail returns in 2023 to bring the local community together through nature, art and culture. The trail is held in the area surrounding the Settlers Common Environmental Centre and consists of various artworks created by professional artists as well as local school and community groups, who use the natural materials of the area for you to discover and enjoy!
Time: 6 May @ 11.00 am – 21 May @ 4.00 pm
Free
The Minnawarra Art Awards showcases some of Western Australia’s best artists.
Time: 13 May @ 11.00 am – 21 May @ 4.00 pm
Free
The City of Armadale is proud to have partnered with the Armadale Society of Artists to present Extensions - a high quality community art exhibition.
Time: 12 May @ 6.00 pm – 13 May @ 4.00 pm
Free
The City of Armadale, along with Centre for Stories have heard raw and authentic experiences of young people within the Armadale community.
Time: 21 May @ 3.00 pm – 21 May @ 5.00 pm
$20 – 35
Fremantle Chamber Orchestra’s inspired Grand Autumn Gala will take listeners on an emotional journey from the first to the last note with feelings of joy, intimacy and elation.
Time: 13 May @ 10.00 am – 21 May @ 2.00 pm
Free
The Armadale Arts Bush Trail returns in 2023 to bring the local community together through nature, art and culture.
Looking for something new?
Here’s the new kids on the (local) block:
- Young Narrative Armadale Artists for Change
- Quiz Night @ The Library
- Minnawarra Art Awards Opening Awards Night
- Festival Club @ Studio 9
- The Odd Couple
- No Lights No Lycra
- Creative Writing Workshop with Deb Fitzpatrick
- Mosaic Bee Bath for your Garden
- Where the Wild Flowers Are
- Sketching in the Museum
- Yarning Group: Unsung Stories of Connection 2
- Mindfulness in May: Boost your Wellbeing
- Cricut Party Basics
- Murray Hall: Unlikely Barrons
- Armadale Arts Bush Trail
- Extensions
- Writing Your Story
- Bedfordale Bush Markets – Art and Photography
- Humans of Armadale – My Art My Armadale
- Mindfulness in May: Relaxing the Mind
- Flowers That Bloom In Cracks….
- Rock Recycle
- Sensorium Theatre’s Rhymetime: Here is the Sea
- Sensorium Theatre’s Rhymetime: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
- Rave @ The Library
- Fremantle Chamber Orchestra – Grand Autumn Gala
- Heart to Song – Volume 2
- Scene Shorts