Your guide to what's on in the Margaret River Region on and around Labour Day.
You’re spending the March long weekend in the Margaret River Region and want to find out what’s happening?
This guide is just what you need.
We’ve gone and done all the groundwork for an epic weekend of late summer glory.
Whether it’s decadent feasts, laid back tunes or a raging party you’re after, read on for some of the best events in the region happening around Labour Day.
Image: Aravina Estate/Scott Bauer
Ease into your long weekend with wine, vineyard views and live local music by Cleo Destouches as the sun sets over Grace Farm. Cheese boards are available for purchase – this is golden hour done right.
Grab your mates, a cold drink and settle in for a fun night at Har Bar’s Fridays live. This cosy and quirky venue has a strict 60-person capacity, so make sure to get there early.
Cold beers, great pub food and free live music – Caves House delivers it all, every day of the long weekend. There’s even a lunch and an evening session, moulding perfectly into the long weekend schedule.
DJ Marcel’s bangers will make the dancefloor irresistible on Friday Night, and Perusalem are bringing high-energy Spanish rock hits to the Settlers stage on Saturday. Turin Robinson is setting the scene for a relaxed Sunday sesh, blending acoustic stylings with hip-hop, R&B, blues, and folk.
If you were lucky to secure tickets, head straight to the Beerfarm Rodeo on Saturday and Sunday, and get ready for a wild ride.
Enjoy Aravina’s manicured grounds, delicious food, wine and craft beer. The laid-back live music will make you daydream while the kids are running off steam at the fenced-in playground.
Think melt-in-your-mouth lunches – packed with bold, barbecue flavours curated by Burnt Ends Smoking Co that pair perfectly with a glass (or bottle) of Lenton Brae wine. Pull up a chair on the lawn, look over the lake, and settle in for a long, lazy lunch.
The River Hotel is offering a fun daytime clubbing event, spinning all your fave hits from the 70s through to the early 00s.
Clairault Stericker invite you to the final edition of their 2026 Summer Live Music series. Relax on the deck with a glass in hand as talented local musicians set the tone for a leisurely afternoon.
Need a breather after all the weekend’s shananigans? A re-centring yoga session at Meelup Farmhouse will do the trick. All levels are welcome, and don’t miss their scrumptious breakfast after.
Everyone, beginner to pop star, is welcome at The Ship Inn’s Karaoke Night. Grab your friends, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready for a night of epic performances and a whole lot of fun.
Vasse’s Italian gem South West Bottega invites families, friends and travellers to settle in for a relaxed Italian afternoon. Free live music from 1pm, classic spritz and seasonal drinks, woodfired pizzas and other house-made delicacies, and a playground for the kids.
Some of the best pizzas in town, a glass of gin and tonic and a complimentary side of live music – yes, please! Head to Bungalow Social on Sunday evening and find a spot in their inviting backyard.
The iconic Dunsborough Arts Festival runs from Saturday to Monday, with one of the most beloved highlights being the concert and fireworks finish on Sunday night. Bring a picnic blanket, find the perfect spot on the lawn, grab dinner from the food stalls and take in the foreshore buzz.
The Margaret River Town Square Markets delight with a wide variety of stalls including arts and crafts, woodwork, jewellery, clothing, photography, jams, honey, sausage sizzle, candles, ice creams, handmade goods, live music and heaps more.
There’s nothing quite like life’s simple pleasures, and Masseria’s Dolce Vita covers them all: aperitivo, premium wines, beer, snacks, sunset, friends, and live DJs. Your ticket to the good life is free, but don’t think about it too long, as capacity is limited.
The Dunsborough Arts Festival wouldn’t be the same without Sculpture by the Bay, running from Saturday to Monday. Finish off the weekend with a leisurely walk along Seymour Park and Dunsborough Foreshore and admire this year’s creative contributions to the iconic art competition.
Your kids and the kid in you will make cartwheels when they hear about this plan to finish off the long weekend: Head to Origins Market for some free family fun, including face-painting and a wooden aeroplane workshop.
