Friends of the Busselton Cultural Precinct

03/09/2026

🎟️🚨 Ticketing Desk Update! During the festival, the ticketing desk will be located inside Orana Cinemas Busselton, open from 12pm - 8pm every day!

Get your tickets in-person and come say hi from midday TODAY 👋🥳

📍 Head to Orana Cinemas Busselton for tix and screenings GALORE 🤩
🗓️ 29 August – 6 September 2026.
⏰ 12pm – 8pm daily.

25/08/2026

19/08/2026

CATALPA: Flight to Freedom!

Perfectly suited to Theatre 180’s ground-breaking CinePlay genre with its sprawling storyline, cast of thousands and epic landscapes from the high seas to 19th century Western Australia, CATALPA: Flight to Freedom is an important part of our recent history.

The rescue of six Fenian prisoners from the fortress of Fremantle Prison was one of the most daring and audacious prison breaks in Australia’s history.

Two years in the planning, involving espionage, secret letters, undercover operatives who travelled from Boston to Western Australia to enact the plan, a love affair, a rescue ship masquerading as a whaleboat, a desperate boat chase and the threat of war against the might of America, this story has all the hallmarks of a major Hollywood movie and all the heart of an Irish ballad.

Its themes of bold ideas, daring action and beliefs in the value of political free will are indicative of the Western Australian character.

Fremantle Prison was known as a ‘living tomb’, a place of hellish imprisonment and far from the green fields of Ireland and the land of birth for these freedom fighters seeking independence from centuries of crippling British rule.

Featuring Myles Pollard, Tadhg Lawrence and Taran Knight, CATALPA: Flight to Freedom is a dramatic and gripping tale of hope and adventure.

CATALPA - By Theatre 180
Saltwater Upstairs Theatre - 9 Queen Street, City of Busselton
Time: 7.30pm
Date: Wednesday, 11 November

Proudly presented by Saltwater Busselton

19/08/2026

Six decades of clay and creativity will be celebrated when the Busselton Pottery Group opens the doors to its 60th anniversary exhibition later this month.

Running from August 29 until September 6, the exhibition will feature pottery alongside a timeline of significant moments in the group’s history, historic equipment and works created by past members.

16/08/2026

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is bringing their beloved show, Wilfrid Gordon Mcdonald Partridge to Saltwater Busselton next month!

Experience the magic of Mem Fox and Julie Vivas’ classic story in this heartwarming and interactive theatrical adaptation.

Set in the old people’s home next door to where Wilfrid lives, this fun and heart-warming story follows his affectionate bond with his favourite old person, the 96-year-old Miss Nancy.

But this isn’t just any show - local seniors and grandparents are invited to step onto the stage, making it a truly special experience that children will treasure as they watch their own family members become part of the story.

The story’s gentle exploration of the power of memories and the objects that hold them will resonate with both young and old, reminding us all of the threads that connect us across generations.

Ideal for age 5+ and their families.

📍 Saltwater Busselton - Upstairs Theatre
Tuesday, 8 September at 10am & 12.30pm

Proudly presented by Saltwater Busselton.

16/08/2026

Get your dose of art & culture at the Busselton Cultural Precinct this month!

𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗘𝗫𝗛𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

- 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙖 𝙒𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙉𝙞𝙣𝙚 - Ozquilt Network touring textile exhibition on display in Saltwater Gallery until 30 August.

- 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙢 - short films by Richie Valentino on display in Saltwater's Black Box Gallery until 30 August.

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𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦

- Emergence Creative Collision 26 – Thursday, 20 August - Presented by Creative Tech Village, 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗪𝗜𝗗𝗧𝗛 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗴-𝗶𝗻 explores the capacity behind creativity: how leaders manage, scale, and grow bold creative visions without burning out.

- 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – Saturday, 29 August - Presented by CinefestOZ, Deadly Day is a free event that shines a spotlight on magnificent First Nations filmmakers, artists, performers, and storytellers.

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𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖

- 𝗡𝗼𝗶𝗿 - Saturday, 22 August - Award-winning jazz singer Michelle Nicolle and acclaimed composer and pianist Paul Grabowsky will perform beloved ballads by artists such as Frank Sinatra and Cole Porter. Presented by Saltwater Busselton.

- 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 – Tuesday, 25 August @ 11am – Free entry - Experience an uplifting morning of community music as beloved local groups No Strings Attached, Busselton Ukulele Group, and Voices of the Vasse.

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𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗫 𝗘𝗫𝗛𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

- 𝙒𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙮 2026 – A group exhibition of wood-fired ceramics on display in the Bond Store Gallery until 24 August.

- 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 – 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙎𝙚𝙖 & 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙚 – Ceramics and paintings by Sharon Williams & Kay Manolas on display in the Bond Store Gallery from 27 August – 27 September. Opening Event: Saturday 29 August @ 11am.

- 𝙉𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙉𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 – 𝙍𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 & 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙮 𝙏𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨 – Ceramics and paintings by Carol Mulhearn & Rebecca Miller in the Day Room Gallery from 27 August – 11 October. Opening Event: Saturday 29 August @ 11:30am.

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📍 - 4-9 Queen Street, City of Busselton

07/08/2026

06/08/2026

✨BAS would be delighted to welcome you to visit our gallery this Friday 7th from 5pm to 8pm.✨

Head into Saltwater which is also open then wander across the road to enjoy our latest members exhibition on show! 🖼️