Sat 10 Oct, at 5:00 pm-9:00 pm | Free
Enjoy an afternoon and evening of incredible music featuring exciting percussion, local vocal talent and Perth’s premier jazz and blues band, Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys!
Settle in for an evening of live music, community performances and family-friendly entertainment on Mandurah’s Western Foreshore as part of Mandurah Arts Festival 2026.
From giant puppets and percussion to soaring community vocals and swinging jazz, enjoy three unique performances beneath the Mandurah Bridge.
Puppets and Percussion LIVE! | 5pm–5:45pm
Kick off the evening with a vibrant roving performance presented by Junkadelic Arts Collective and Mandurah Community Gardens.
Featuring a seven-piece brass and percussion band, a giant puppet and community-made eco-sculptures, performers will parade from the Eastern Foreshore across the footbridge before culminating in a musical celebration under the Mandurah Bridge.
Voices of the Bridge | 6:30pm–7:30pm
Hear Mandurah’s community voices soar across the estuary with Voices of the Bridge, presented under the direction of West Australian Opera.
The community choir will perform a lively repertoire of pop and retro-inspired songs developed during the ten-week Sing Out! Mandurah program under the guidance of West Australian Opera’s Libby Hammer.
Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys | 8pm–9pm
Finish the evening with the infectious sounds of Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys. Expect a lively mix of jazz classics, rhythm and blues, retro favourites and modern pop hits, with plenty of opportunities to get up and dance.
Seating is not provided, so bring a picnic chair or blanket and settle in for the evening. Pack your own picnic dinner or grab something delicious from the food trucks onsite.
Bottled water, mosquito repellent and warm layers are recommended, as it can get chilly by the estuary.
Please note this is an alcohol and smoke-free event, and pets are not permitted.
Limited parking is available at Hall Park, with ACROD parking available at the Western Foreshore Car Park. Alternatively, park on the Eastern Foreshore and walk across Mandurah Bridge.
Bus route 589 services the area, with Stop 2262 on Gibson Street approximately a 16-minute walk from the event. Limited bicycle parking is also available onsite.
Date: Saturday 10 October 2026
Time: 5pm–9pm
Location: Western Foreshore, under the Mandurah Bridge
Entry: Free – no tickets required
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible (some grassed areas), ACROD parking, accessible toilets, social story and chill-out zone
The event site will be accessible from approximately 4pm. Capacity in the immediate event area is limited, so arriving early is recommended.
Featuring Junkadelic Arts Collective and Mandurah Community Gardens, Voices of the Bridge directed by West Australian Opera, and Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys as part of Mandurah Arts Festival 2026.