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Major Events

Each year, the City of Kwinana holds a range of major events to celebrate our wonderful City, and to create connected, vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities. Find out more about the City of Kwinana's major events, sponsorship opportunities for your business and more.

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Upcoming events

Thank you for attending the 2024/2025 Kwinana summer event series.

We look forward to hosting more fun filled events later in 2025. You can view a snapshot of our past events below.

Summer Sounds – Honeywood
18 October 2025

Experience the joy of music, community, and connection at Summer Sounds – Honeywood! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with live music, fun activities, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that brings people together.

Mark your calendars and gather your friends, family, and picnic blankets for a memorable night celebrating music, good food, and community spirit in Honeywood!

The Lolly Run is back — sweeter than ever! 
17–23 December 2024

Get ready, Kwinana! Our much-loved Christmas tradition is returning to bring festive cheer, music, and plenty of lollies to your streets.

Over seven magical evenings, Santa and his helpers will visit suburbs across Kwinana, spreading joy and big smiles to kids (and kids at heart!).

Keep an ear out for the music, grab your lolly bag, and join the fun as we make Christmas in Kwinana even sweeter!

Past events

Alcoa Children's Festival 2025

8 March 2025

The Alcoa Children's Festival 2025 brought a vibrant and exciting experience for families in the community on Saturday, 8 March, at Calista Oval.

Kids enjoyed thrilling rides, interactive learning experiences, and a variety of delicious food options, making it a day filled with fun, exploration, and excitement. Thank you to everyone who joined in the festivities—we can't wait to do it all again next year.

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Summer Sounds – Wellard

15 February 2025

Experience the magic of music, community, and culture at Summer Sounds – Wellard! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring live performances, exciting acts, and a welcoming atmosphere that brings everyone together.

Mark your calendars and bring along your friends, family, and picnic rugs for a memorable night celebrating music, culture, and community spirit in Wellard!

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The Lolly Run is back – sweeter than ever!

17-23 December 2024

Kwinana, what a celebration! This cherished Christmas tradition once again spread festive cheer, music, and plenty of lollies across the city.

Over seven magical evenings, we visited suburbs throughout Kwinana, bringing smiles to kids (and kids at heart!) as we marked 70 years of this beloved community event. Thank you for being part of the festivities—we can’t wait to do it all again next Christmas.

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OMG! Festival

8-9 November 2024

The OMG! Festival 2024 in Kwinana was a dazzling multi-day celebration of light, art, and culture! From 8-9 November, the Get in the Grove family event wowed audiences with attractions like The Guardian, a 10-metre-tall glowing puppet, illuminated flamingos, live music, circus acts, food trucks, and more.

On 16 November, the fun wrapped up with the Wellard Street Festival, featuring interactive light installations, a DJ, silent disco, and a circus game show.

With all events free, the festival brought families and friends together to create unforgettable memories and showcase Kwinana’s vibrant community spirit. 

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Summer Sounds – Leda

5 October 2024

The Summer Sounds – Leda event brought an afternoon of music, culture, and community to life, offering a vibrant celebration that showcased local talent and global flavours.

This free, family-friendly event was held on Saturday, 5 October 2024, from 3 pm to 6:30 pm at Sloans Reserve.

Summer Sounds featured a diverse lineup of live performances and interactive workshops, while the Food Passport gave attendees the opportunity to enjoy a variety of international cuisines from incredible food trucks.

Attendees brought picnic blankets, friends, and family for an afternoon filled with fun, food, and entertainment. Summer Sounds – Leda provided a perfect way to relax and connect with the community!

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Halloween Youth Event

31 October 2023

Step into the eerie and thrilling world of Halloween with the City of Kwinana's spine-tingling youth event! From the chilling delights of Spooky Saturday to the hauntingly fun Chamber of Chills, our past Halloween gatherings have been a scream!

The Zone Youth Space was transformed into a realm of thrills and chills, offering a safe yet thrilling environment for our young participants. 

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Sponsor a City Event

If your business would like to partner with the City on one of our exciting upcoming events, we want to hear from you. 

There are a range of packages to suit all businesses and organisations, or we can tailor something to meet your needs.

View the Major Events Sponsorship Proposal.

Learn more about sponsorship outcomes and opportunities within Kwinana.

Contact the City’s Coordinator Events, Engagement and Grants at events@kwinana.wa.gov.au or on 94390429.

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If your business is keen to come along to one of our exciting upcoming events, we want to hear from you. 

Please complete the below form with your details. 

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Events Feedback and Suggestions

If you have any general feedback about the City’s events, or if you would like to provide a suggestion for future events, please complete the below form.

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City of Kwinana kaditj kalyakoorl moondang-ak kaaradj midi boodjar-ak nyininy, yakka wer waabiny, Noongar moort. Ngala kaditj baalap kalyakoorl nidja boodjar wer kep kaaradjiny, baalap moorditj nidja yaakiny-ak wer moorditj moort wer kaditj Birdiya wer yeyi.

The City of Kwinana acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work and play, the Nyoongar people. We recognise their connection to the land and local waterways, their resilience and commitment to community and pay our respect to Elders past and present.

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