What’s happening in July?

As we enter the depths of winter, the Margaret River Region invites you to experience a lineup of July events, guaranteed to keep you warm, toasty and entertained.

Prepare to immerse yourself in Cabin Fever, a festival of winter delights, full of live music, gourmet food, wine and fireside good times. July also marks NAIDOC Week, an opportunity to honour the history, culture and remarkable achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with events across Busselton and Margaret River.

Read on to discover what else is awaiting you this July.

Join South West Bottega from 4pm, as they open their doors for the very first time — with plenty to explore, taste, and enjoy from the moment you arrive, and a fun Christmas in July opening party theme. Wander through the reimagined space, sample complimentary bites from their Italian-inspired menu, browse vintage finds throughout and let the kids roam free in the outdoor playground. Missed out on tickets to their opening party? Join them from Saturday 5 July for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Head to the 4th floor of Hilton Garden Inn Busselton for spectacular dinner views overlooking the Jetty. Enjoy four delicious courses prepared by Hilton Garden Inn’s chefs, with beverage offerings from Edwards Wines & Rocky Ridge Brewing Co. A Jetty View Dinner tickets are $120pp and include your food and accompanying beverages for the evening.

Get ready to celebrate the exquisite flavours of the Margaret River gourmet truffle across Bettenay’s lavish menu. Indulge in a foodie journey with an exclusive 6-course Truffle Degustation Lunch, a gastronomic celebration dedicated to the revered truffle, overlooking the Bettenays lake and vineyard. Journey through modern Australian dishes, prepared by renowned Chef Glen Hagger and made with the highest quality organic, local and native Australian ingredients.

Moira and Guy from Margaret River Gourmet Truffles are producers of Black Perigord truffles. Guy will be joining the long table lunch to share knowledge and stories from their truffle harvest.

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. This year’s theme is ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’. In the City of Busselton two special events are planned.

1. NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony and Morning Tea | Monday 7 July |  10am – 11:30am | Undalup Room, City Administration Building | All Welcome
2. NAIDOC Week Cultural Activity Day | Thursday  10 July | 11am – 2pm | Youth and Communities Activity Building | All Welcome

In Margaret River, the Margaret River HEART – Nala Bardi Mia invites you to attend Harmony Heart, an intergeneration art workshop hosted from 7 – 10 July, where you can created beaded wire hangers as symbols of unity, peace and love.

Kate’s Australian Made Tour is a window into the songs that have shaped her extraordinary 40 years on the road. Flanked by two powerhouse musicians, Harts and Kathleen Halloran, this show is an invitation to feel the pulse of Australian music history through the eyes of one it’s most enduring and celebrated voices, with a special set list that promises to shift seamlessly between eras and influences like a radio dial spinning through time.

Australian psychedelic doom trio ORB is set to bring their mind-bending soundscapes to Western Australia in July 2025. Known for their heavy, atmospheric riffs and immersive live performances, ORB has garnered a dedicated following both locally and internationally. Their latest album, Tailem Bend, released in July 2024, marks a significant evolution in their sound. Fans can anticipate an unforgettable experience at ORB – Live at The Servo as they bring their signature sound to the taphouse.

In this two hour Roll & Release workshop, Gnarabup Yoga Studio will help you to use myofascial release balls to target your acupressure points and meridian lines – melting tension, easing physical discomfort, and supporting your emotional well-being.  You’ll be guided through a process of softening and surrender, helping you tap into greater emotional freedom, mobility, and grounded presence in both body and mind.

The South West’s hottest festival Cabin Fever Festival features 40 events from Busselton to Margaret River and everywhere in between. From decadent dinners, chef battles, immersive wine tastings, hoedowns and discos, experience the best of the region across 10 wintry days. Tickets for Cabin Fever events are selling out fast, so make sure to book in all the future fun you can handle. If you’re not sure where to start, check out our top Cabin Fever event picks.

Don’t miss your chance to see iconic Sydney band The Preatures reunite at The River to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their ground-breaking debut album, Blue Planet Eyes. Released in 2014, Blue Planet Eyes introduced The Preatures to the world with its infectious blend of 60s R&B and country-inflected pop-rock. The album garnered widespread critical acclaim, and a global following with standout tracks like ‘Is This How You Feel?’, ‘Better Than It Ever Could Be’ and ‘Somebody’s Talking.

Christmas in July, Rustico style. Get ready for a special Rustico 3-course shared feast menu — a few laughs, and maybe a Christmas cocktail or two. Book in advance and bring your best (or worst) ugly Christmas sweater!

Australia’s premier destination film festival and answer to Cannes Film Festival is back in 2024. CinefestOz are bringing yet another a jampacked program for filmmakers and film lovers alike. Enjoy immersive film experiences in the Margaret River region’s cinemas, wineries, boutique breweries, small bars and galleries. The line-up includes special film screenings, festival opening and closing nights, film industry passes and free community events. In between world premieres, CinefestOz will host red-carpet events, after-parties, intimate in-conversation lunches, and screenings of finalists for the prestigious CinefestOZ Film Prize.

Meet 144 artists opening their galleries, sheds, and home studio doors for Margaret River Open Studios 2024. From painters to potters and printmakers, milliners to mosaicists, timber craftspeople to textile creators and illustrators to installation artists, meet the creators and purchase original works across 16 days of self-guided art exploration.