Events
The City of Bunbury is an ideal place to host all kinds of events, from community festivals, concerts, adventure sports, marathons, and much more. There are a large number of reserves, parks, buildings, and locations available for hire which are suitable for small or large events, including spaces for weddings, busking, street appeals, and information distribution.
If you would like to know which events are coming up in Bunbury and the surrounding areas, click here.
Christmas in the City – Event Information
The annual Christmas celebration combines the street parade, festival and carols concert. Held on the second Sunday in December each year, Christmas in the City invites the Bunbury-Geographe community to celebrate the festive season. It features free activities and entertainment for the whole family. Participants line the streets of the CBD to watch the parade of colourful floats pass by, then make their way to Graham Bricknell Music Shell to sing along to Christmas carols.
SkyFest Australia Day Celebrations – Event Information
The annual Sky Fest Australia Day Celebrations is held on 26 January. It invites the Bunbury-Geographe community to share in a nation-wide celebration of pride. The event is held at Bicentennial Square and the Graham Bricknell Music Shell. Sky Fest hosts an entertaining day out for the whole community. It is fully inclusive with live music, free activities, rides, and more.
SHIFT Youth Festival
The SHIFT Youth Festival is an annual event targeted primarily at people ages between 12 and 25. It combines live music and activities that this age group would expect to see at events, and is planned and delivered by the City of Bunbury Youth Advisory Council. Although aimed at the youth age group, all ages are welcome at this event. For further information on how you can be involved, please email community@bunbury.wa.gov.au or yac@bunbury.wa.gov.au or contact the Community Development Team on 9792 7000.
Grandfamilies Day
GrandFamilies Fun Day is an annual community wide event which celebrates the importance of family, and particularly the important role that grandparents play through caring for young children, passing on important knowledge and sharing wisdom. GrandFamilies Fun Day celebrates the active role which many seniors play in raising children within the Bunbury Community. Through this event, the City of Bunbury provides a fun, low cost experience for families to enjoy together which focusses on the benefits of these intergenerational relationships to both families and the wider community.
As well as engaging entertainment for the whole family, the event particularly supports senior carers with a range of information, activities and advice - provided by local community organizations on the day. This will strengthen networks within the community, connecting senior carers with each other and with community services and recreational opportunities in the region.
GrandFamilies Fun Day aims to provide a range of connection points to locally based support and activities for seniors attending the event. It also provides a social and welcoming environment and an opportunity for seniors to connect with each other. Many community groups and organizations will be present in one location making it easy for seniors to gather information which is relevant to their lifestyle.
The City of Bunbury is looking for volunteers for the day. Download the form here. Please return to records@bunbury.wa.gov.au before Wednesday 5pm 10 April.
For further information on how to be involved with this event, please email community@bunbury.wa.gov.au or contact the Community Development Team on 9792 7000.
Events Support Team
To ensure your event is delivered safely and of the highest quality, the City’s Events Team can provide assistance to applicants to:
- Discuss venue options for your event
- Provide assistance in booking a Council venue/ground
- Provide advice in event management
- Assistance in applying for and obtaining relevant event permits
- Provide information on Council funding programs
- Provide options and referrals on local businesses, entertainment and activities
City of Bunbury Events Strategy
Together with the Bunbury Events Advisory Group (BEAG), the City of Bunbury has developed an Events Strategy that identifies, attracts and supports a diverse range of events to Bunbury-Geographe, which will guide the BEAG and Council Officers.
Download the City of Bunbury Events Strategy 2017-2020
The first step for event organisers is to read the City of Bunbury Event Guidelines.
If you are planning on using space or a location within the City of Bunbury please see below links for further information.
Commonly Used Forms for Events
Frequently Asked Questions for Events
