Superstar acts Havana Brown and Thelma Plum will headline the City of Mandurah’s Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest on March 14 and 15, 2026.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Crab Fest, Mandurah’s iconic annual event which attracts more than 100,000 people to the city centre and waterfront spaces each year.
Mandurah Crab Fest is one of WA’s biggest free regional events, with this year’s event again set to serve up a huge slice of the Mandurah lifestyle with a full program of exciting things to see, eat and experience.
Mayor Amber Kearns said Crab Fest was a celebration of all things Mandurah. “Crab Fest brings locals and visitors together to experience a full weekend of food, music, connection, and the energy that makes this place so special,” Mayor Kearns said.
“I am grateful to everyone who helps bring Crab Fest to life. Our local businesses, tourism operators, volunteers, and community groups put in an enormous amount of work behind the scenes, and their effort is what makes this event such a standout.
“This year marks the 25th anniversary of Crab Fest, which is a milestone worth celebrating. It reminds us how far our community has come and how much pride people have in this event and in our city. We are pleased to continue our long partnership with Channel 7, and we are looking forward to welcoming people to Mandurah on March 14 and 15 to share in a weekend that celebrates our unique Mandurah lifestyle.”
Seven West Media WA CEO Maryna Fewster said: “We’re proud to continue working alongside the City of Mandurah to share this iconic event with audiences right across Western Australia. Seven and The West are deeply connected to local communities, and we value events like Crab Fest that bring people together to celebrate the energy, pride and character of the region.”
Chart-topping superstar Havana Brown will bring her hits to the Seaside Estate Music Stage on Saturday night (14 March). The first female DJ to sign a major label recording deal in Australia, Brown’s first hit single We Run The Night reached triple platinum status in Australia and went on to sell more than one million units in the US.
Thelma Plum, a Gamilaraay woman, musician and creator from Brisbane, will bring her tunes to Crab Fest crowds on Sunday, 15 March. Plum’s debut album Better in Blak is a story about culture, heritage, love, and pain, and became one of the most successful Australian albums of 2019. The title track, Better in Blak, came in the top 10 songs of Triple J’s Hottest 100, and won the prestigious Vanda and Young Song of the Year award. Last year, Plum performed at the ARIA Awards and took home an award in the Best Pop category.
As well as these show-stopping headline acts, Perth singer/songwriter and 2025 Australian Idol contestant Gisella Colletti will take to the stage on Saturday, 14 March, plus a range of incredible local performers and musicians will entertain the crowds throughout the Crab Fest weekend on the Seaside Estate Music Stage.
Crab Fest weekend is an all-round immersive experience, with something to suit all tastes. It's a celebration of exciting food and drink experiences, entertainment for all ages, water sports, and so much more. The 2026 event footprint will stretch from Mandurah’s city centre and along the Eastern and Western Foreshores, through to Mandjar Square and over to the award-winning Mandurah Ocean Marina.
Highlights of the 2026 Crab Fest include the Seaside Estate Music Stage with headline acts, the popular Spudshed Cooking Stage, free family entertainment and activities, ticketed events, a dedicated Children’s Stage, action sports, water activations, fireworks plus pop-up food stalls and licensed bars.
For more information, go to www.crabfest.com.au and stay tuned for more ambassador and celebrity announcements.
The Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest is a City of Mandurah event, supported by the State Government through Tourism WA’s Regional Events Program.
