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How to get involved
The City of Mandurah delivers a year-round program of award-winning festivals and events that celebrate our community, support local businesses and attract visitors from across Western Australia.
Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 event season. Whether you're a stallholder, community group, performer, artist, sponsor or would like to participate in one of our events, we invite you to apply.
Key Event Dates – 2026/2027 Season
- Mandurah Arts Festival - 11 September to 11 October 2026
- Mandurah Christmas Pageant – Friday 4 December 2026
- Christmas Lights Trail – 4 December 2026 to 3 January 2027
- Carols in the Park – Sunday 20 December 2026
- New Year’s Eve – Thursday 31 December 2026
- Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest – Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March 2027
All stallholder and participation opportunities will open on 1 July 2026.
Event Partnership Opportunities
How to Apply
Select the event you're interested in from the Events drop-down menu to view the available applications.
Complete and submit the application that matches your interest before the advertised closing date.
Once applications have closed, the City will assess all submissions and notify applicants of the outcome by email. Successful applicants will then be invited to complete the relevant agreements and terms and conditions before joining the event.
Stallholder Expression of Interest 2027
Whether you’re serving up winter warmers, handmade goods, or unique market experiences, we’d love to hear from you. Check back next year to apply.
Programming for the festival will be procured through two streams:
1. Request for Quote for Workshops and Interactive Events up to $5,000
This RFQ seeks quotes for low-complexity events that encourage audiences to engage directly in the arts.
2. Registration of Interest for Project and Events up to $25,000
This is the first part of a 2-part process, seeking proposals for medium – large scale projects or events that inspire, entertain or engage our community.
Submissions close on Thursday, 26 March 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
For more information, and a copy of the full quote pack, please email [email protected]
Expressions of interest are now closed for mobile food vendors interested in trading at the City of Mandurah’s 2026 Christmas events. This EOI covers opportunities across the Mandurah Christmas Pageant, Mandurah Christmas Lights Trail, Carols in the Park and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Complete the online form to register your interest.
The City’s Events Team, or an appointed Food Truck Event Coordinator, may contact suitable vendors directly to discuss available opportunities. Please note, a Food Truck Event Coordinator will be appointed to recruit and coordinate mobile food vendors for the Christmas Pageant and Lights Trail Market Nights.
Submitting an Expression of Interest does not guarantee a trading opportunity. Vendor engagement will be based on the requirements of each event, including the overall food and beverage mix, site suitability, operating requirements and vendor availability.
Expressions of interest have now closed.
If you have any further questions, please call (9550 3840) or email the events team.
Mandurah Christmas Pageant Float Applications
The much-loved Mandurah Christmas Pageant returns on Friday 4 December 2026, kicking off the festive season in spectacular style.
The evening will be bursting with Christmas spirit, beginning with the pageant itself, where community groups, local businesses, schools, sporting clubs, and not-for-profit organisations showcase their creativity through illuminated, colourful, and imaginative floats.
Participants are encouraged to bring their ideas to life, with exciting prizes on offer for standout entries.
Applications have now closed.
If you have any further questions, please call (9550 3840) or email the events team.
Looking to get involved on a larger scale? Become an Event Partner and connect your brand with one of Mandurah’s most celebrated community events.
The Mandurah Christmas Lights Trail will return from 4 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, transforming the City Centre into a vibrant festive wonderland.
With stunning light installations and immersive displays, the trail attracts visitors from near and far, reinforcing Mandurah as the Christmas capital of Western Australia.
We’re seeking a range of entertainment and activations to complement the experience, including roving performers, musicians, choirs, dancers, creative workshops, and family-friendly activities.
Stallholder and exhibitor opportunities open 1 July 2026.
Opportunities are also available for Event Partners to align their brand with this iconic festive attraction.
The Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest returns on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March 2027.
As WA’s largest free regional festival, this award-winning event showcases the very best of Mandurah, featuring fresh seafood, live entertainment, family activities, cooking demonstrations, competitions, and unique water-based experiences.
Attracting more than 100,000 visitors each year, Crab Fest provides an incredible platform for businesses and organisations to connect with a large and diverse audience.
Opportunities are available across a range of areas, including:
- Food vendors
- Market stalls
- Gourmet experiences
- Fresh seafood exhibitors
- Interactive and family-friendly activations
Applications have now closed.
If you have any further questions, please call (9550 3840) or email the events team.
Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are also available. Please contact the Events Team at [email protected] for more information.