This WA Day, take a little trip to Pinjarra for a long weekend filled with some good old-fashioned country fun! Winter might be here, but when has a bit of cold (or rain) scared off Perthians? About 80 km south of Perth, the Pinjarra Festival will be held on May 30 and 31, 2026, with a variety of interesting events in the pipeline. One of the oldest towns in WA, the town is located in the Shire of Murray.
Held at the Edenvale Heritage Precinct, this free Festival brings out the best of the preserved architecture, homestead gardens, timber fences, and barns in this remnant of a nineteenth-century village. Here’s everything you need to know about Murray’s largest free community event.
The Pinjarra Festival returns on May 30
Over two days, Pinjarra comes alive with music, street performers, artisan markets, and food trucks at the festival. Some of the best WA musicians, namely Junkadelic, Michael Wad Trio, Jacob Pihema, The Godlemans, and Ali Hill, are scheduled to perform.
Local town talent has early slots on the festival stages both days. And if you’re a fan of dancing, the Pinjarra Festival dedicates about an hour each day to line dancing, with spectators invited to join in!
It doesn’t end there. If you have kids, they’re bound to have a ball at the event. From animal farm to face painting, laser tag and dodgeball, there are enough activities to keep them entertained. In fact, with the eco faeries energiser zone, gym play trailer and gaming trailers, children will be pushed to have fun beyond their phones.
Don’t worry if you need a place away from the hubbub to decompress. Midway Community Care provides the Quiet Zone behind the Nu. Arts Gallery along Henry Street in the Edenvale Heritage Precinct.
Want to check out something beyond the Pinjarra Festival after the calm? Peruse Alcoa and Pinjarra Rotary Art Exhibition and Sale, The Peel Market Collective, or The Pinjarra Vintage, Antiques and Collectables Fair nearby. They also take place over the WA Day long weekend and offer deeper insights into the town’s culture.
Festival details
- Where: Edenvale Heritage Precinct, 1 George St, Pinjarra, 6208
- When: Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 (10am–4pm both days)
- Tickets: Free entry
Overflow parking would be available near the Sir Ross McLarty Precinct, with shuttle buses running every 15 minutes from there. ACROD Parking is close to the festival area, with additional spaces in the Murray House car park.
For more information, click here. You can also follow their Facebook page for updates.
How to get there
Located about an hour south of Perth, driving is the quickest and most scenic way to reach Pinjarra. First, hop onto the Kwinana Freeway (State Route 2) southbound from Perth, driving along the Swan River. Then, take the Forrest Highway (State Route 2) towards Bunbury, and turn into the Pinjarra Road exit. Finally, follow the Pinjarra Road to Henry Street.
Alternatively, take the Mandurah Line from Rockingham, get off at Mandurah and take the bus (no. 600) to Pinjarra Road after Murray Street. For more information, check out Transperth.
