City of Busselton councillors have voted against a rezoning proposal for land near Abbey. The decision now goes to the Minister for Planning for final determination.

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When: Saturday 5 Sept 2026, 02:00 PM

Where: The Firestation, 68 Queen Street, Busselton WA 6280

Phone: 0897523113

Cost: $50 Buy Tickets here

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SHOWING OF THE MOVIE YESTERDAY ISLAND!

We’re proud to be hosting the CinefestOZ Film Prize In Conversation event for Yesterday Island – a darkly comedic tale of second chances and petty revenge!

The CinefestOZ Film Prize is Australia’s richest film prize, celebrating exceptional Australian filmmaking and the creative talent behind the nation’s most acclaimed new films.

To make the most of the experience, see the Yesterday Island premiere at Reading Cinemas the night before then join us for an exclusive conversation with the cast and filmmakers.
Hear the stories behind the screen, gain unique insights into the filmmaking process, and be part of an unforgettable festival event.

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When: Open Daily – 10am – 4pm

Where: 9 Queen Street. Busselton  WA  6280

Cost: FREE

Richie Valentino has been making animated films by hand for a decade. Working through Valentino Productions since 2014, the regional filmmaker starts each piece with pencil sketches and watercolour, then adds digital colour on top. You can see the pencil strokes and the watercolour bleeds in the finished frames.

Connections Through Film brings that work to Saltwater Gallery Black Box in Busselton. The solo show collects short films on compassion, equality, social inclusion and mutual care, told through stylised visual metaphors.

The Black Box is a darkened, self-contained room, which suits films that reward sitting still for a few minutes.

The exhibition is open daily, admission is free, and it closes on Sunday 30 August.

Places in Busso you can busk:

• Corner of Queen St and Duchess St (Subculture Retail Store)
• Fig Tree Lane, Prince St end and Kent St end
• Mitchell Park, corner Queen and Prince Street
• Busselton Cultural Precinct
• Foreshore, base of the Busselton Jetty
• Parklet, 54 Queen Street

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The jetty was completed at the end of 1865 – only 33 years after settlement of the area. This construction was 176m in length. Today, the jetty is 1841m long.

Read about the jetty timeline HERE

For more information, check out the Jetty History

• Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
• Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
• Location: Orana Cinemas, 27 Albert St, Busselton WA 6228

The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing you the best cycling short films from around the world. 2.5 hours of riveting bike films full of action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration.

WIN A TRIP TO NEW ZEALAND

Thanks to our Presenting Partner Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand, our attendees could win a 5-day, all-inclusive Great Rides cycling holiday to New Zealand! Five days cycling the best trails across New Zealand’s South Island, starting and finishing in Queenstown.

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Follow our Film Prize Journey of Four Film Prize Finalist films, who have made their way to the Western Australian Premiere to compete for Australia's largest annual film prize of $100,000.

SWEET MILK LAKE, Premiere & After Party 2 September, from 5.30pm

WILDERNESS, Premiere & After Party 3 September, from 5pm

THE FOX, Premiere & After Party 4 September, from 5pm

YESTERDAY ISLAND, Premiere & After Party 4 September, from 8:15pm

(Tickets include:
Red Carpet Premiere – Press Event Access + Screening
Afterparty – Arrival Drink + Canapes + Live Entertainment)

When: Friday 28th August 2026 - Sunday 6th September 2026

Where: Orana Cinema, 27 Albert Street, Busselton WA 6280

Cost: General screenings $20

CINESNAPS SCHOOL PROGRAM GRAND FINALE
Celebrate the creativity of WA's emerging filmmakers at the Cinesnaps Student Short Film Competition Grand Finale. Inspired by this year's theme, Reflect, students from across regional Western Australia have created thought-provoking media works exploring the people, places, experiences and ideas that shape them.  Join local students for a special red carpet premiere and awards presentation celebrating the next generation of Australian storytellers.

When: Tue, 1 Sept 2026, 05:00 pm

Where: Reading Cinema, 21 Prince St, Busselton, WA, 6280

Cost: $15

And a whole lot more!

Check out the program, times and costs HERE

When: Friday 11th September - Sunday 13th September 2026

Where: Various locations & times

• Friday 11 September 2026, 4pm - 7pm - Mini Matsuri Busselton - Youth Showcase

Venue: Origins Market

• Saturday 12 & 13 Sept 2026, 10am - 3pm - Mini Matsuri Busselton

Venue: Origins Market

• Saturday 12 Sept 2026, 5pm - 8pm - Sushi Train

Venue: Busselton Jetty

Cost: FREE

Join us for a Mini Matsuri (Japanese Festival), featuring cultural displays, traditional and contemporary performances, interactive activities, community participation, and opportunities to learn about Japanese customs and traditions.

Participants can also experience the energy and excitement of Japanese taiko drumming through hands-on workshops led by experienced performers. These workshops provide a fun and engaging introduction to one of Japan's most iconic art forms, allowing participants to learn basic rhythms, techniques, and the cultural significance of taiko. This will take place at Busselton Foreshore Saturday 12 September 2026.

Saturday 22nd August 2026

When: Saturday 22 August 2026:

• 10:00am – 1:00pm – Drop-in activities, including microscopy and specimen exploration, citizen science demonstrations, marine-themed craft activities, opportunities to chat with marine scientists, and raffle prizes
• 10:30am – Seagrass Beach Walk with GeoCatch – weather permitting
• 11:00am – Guest Talk with WA Museum
• 11:30am – Seagrass Beach Walk with GeoCatch – weather permitting
• 12:00pm – Guest Talk with WA Museum

Where: Busselton Surf Life Saving Club, 21 Foreshore Parade, Busselton 6280

Cost: CLICK HERE

Join experts from Busselton Jetty, the Western Australian Museum, and GeoCatch to discover the incredible diversity of life found in our local waters. Learn about the creatures you might encounter while beachcombing, snorkelling or exploring the coastline, hear how scientists identify marine species, and discover how you can contribute to real biodiversity research through citizen science.

When: Friday 21 August, 6.00PM

Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 4 Jetty Way, Busselton WA 6280

Cost: $70

Hilton Garden Inn Busselton presents an evening of delicious food and beverages on Friday the 21st August 2026.  

Guests are invited from 6:00pm for drinks on arrival at Hilton Garden Inn Busselton followed by an individually plated 4 course meal, all served with accompanying wine from Ampersand Estates.

Additional beverages will be available for purchase. This will be a banquet style evening on long tables, so please advise if there is a booking that has a preference to be seated near another booking.

When: Thursday, 20 August 7.00 - 10.00 PM

Where: 68 Queen Street Busselton, WA 6280

Cost: FREE (with tickets)

ROADSPILL II is taking over The Firestation!

Creative minds and live music plus great food and drinks.

Join us Thursday 20 August from 7pm til late. This promises to be an epic night!

We’ll have a secret signature cocktail plus some special food offerings on the night.

This is a FREE event so GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

Busselton Jetty has announced its Underwater Observatory (UWO) will be closed from Monday, 28 July to Friday, 5 September to undergoi a major upgrade.

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When: Sunday, August 16, 2026

Where: Origins Market, 86 West Street, Busselton WA 6280

Cost: FREE

Enjoy live music at The Market Bar in Origins Market Busselton, featuring a performance by Dave Kent. This is part of the weekly live music series, offering a relaxed atmosphere with talented musicians. It's a great opportunity to unwind and enjoy some tunes.

When: Sunday, 23rd August 2026, 9.00 AM – 3.00 PM (Practice session Saturday 3.15 - 4.30 PM

Where: Bernard Park, 886 Geographe Bay Road, Busselton WA 6280 (Note: Road closed day of race)

Cost: FREE

The City of Busselton will again play host to Round 5 of the Adelaide University Pedal Prix Racing Championship, and the 4th and final Round of the WA Pedal Prix Series.

The race will take place on a new track being utilised for the first time. Spectators will see Pedal Prix Vehicles navigate a 1.45km track around and through the Barnard Park Precinct. A great day for family fun with the kids!

For more information visit the City of Busselton Event Page.

Located just south of Bunbury in the Capel and Busselton region is the last remaining wild forest of giant Tuart trees (Eucalyptus gomphocephala) on the planet.

The ancient trees in this reserve are between 300 and 400 years old. They grow over 33 to 50 meters tall with trunk girths exceeding 10 meters, thriving specifically on the underlying Speardale/Tamala coastal limestone soils.

Before European settlement, tuart woodlands covered an estimated 111,000 hectares. Due to historical clearing for agriculture and urban development, less than 3% of the original old-growth habitat remains intact today, with the national park protecting approximately 2,049 hectares.

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When: Monday - Sunday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (Last entry: 4:00pm)

Where: 76 Yallingup Caves Rd, Yallingup WA 6282

Cost: Adult (Age 17+) $32

Senior (65+) $30

Child (Age 4 - 16) $16

Child (Age 0 - 3) Free

Descend into Ngilgi Cave and explore its spectacular underground world on a self-guided journey, discovering majestic stalactites, stalagmites, delicate helictites and beautifully coloured shawls, that have formed over thousands of years. A 35 minute drive from Busselton, be prepared for a trip below ground. Moderate-difficult climbs.