The Busselton Jetty is hosting marine-themed movies this month, with the added bonus of keeping cosy indoors. Courtesy of the Busselton Jetty Environment Foundation, the setup at Railway House on the foreshore includes comfy Cape Mentelle bean bags, a popcorn tasting tray and a selection of drinks. The Meg is screening on September 2, and From Sea to Sky on September 16.

From 12.30pm to 3.30pm every Saturday in September, Aravina Estate is hosting live music on the lawn. Pop down after a long lunch at the winery restaurant, or enjoy the view from the more casual Riviera/Pizza bar. Spring sees the reopening of the Taphouse on the veranda, under the house 8Waves Brewing Co label. The gigs are free to attend with no bookings required.

One of Australia’s finest indie rock acts – End of Fashion – is hitting the stage at Settlers Tavern on September 4. With two decades of music to their name, the ARIA award-winning musicians will draw on their catalogue of top 10 singles and albums, as well as their 2020 release “Break Thru”.

Howard Park and Equinox restaurant are teaming up for a unique dining experience at the foreshore in Busselton, overlooking the historic jetty. Enjoy a five-course degustation including seafood and local produce, expertly paired with everything from methode traditionelle sparkling through to muscat from Howard Park’s stable.

Described by The West Australian as “one of the State’s great art experiences”, Open Studios will run for two weeks from September 11, in a collision of artwork and the beginning of a colourful spring in the Margaret River Region. A record 140 artists are signed on to this year’s event, revealing their fascinating home studios, gardens and residences to the artfully curious. The genres of art on display are extensive, from tattooing to glass blowers, weavers, hatmakers, sculptors, painters, printmakers, jewellers, ceramicists and more. The event guide is divided into maps of different townships, making it easy to pick a destination for the day and visit artists along your desired route.

Cape Lodge’s ever popular cooking class series returns with in-house treasure – Chef Tony “Tone” Howell – teaching The Art of Fish. Learn about local seafood, and kitchen tips and tricks as you sit back and watch the demonstration, followed by a three-course seasonal menu based on the theme of the day. The class provides the opportunity to enjoy the Lodge’s gorgeous lakeside restaurant setting (usually only open to the public at night), witnessing the native bush surrounds in all its glory.

Enjoy a magical evening under the sea, including live jazz and gourmet food and wines from the award-winning team at Wills Domain. Sit back and relax with a complimentary drink as you take a ride along the jetty train, before descending 8 metres below the surface where you will be delighted by the illuminated artificial reef. The night includes a selection of seafood-themed canapes, as you are entertained by the Paula Renee Jazz Duo.

This special dinner is a celebration of a unique collaboration. Glenarty Road are renowned for their farm to table philosophy, and have taken the concept of terroir to a whole new level with their 2019 ‘Fathoms’ Cuvee. What sets this small batch sparkling wine apart is that it has spent 13 months 10 fathoms deep in Flinders Bay, Augusta, where is has been naturally stirred and buffeted by the wild currents of the Southern Ocean. This project was made in partnership with Ocean Grown Abalone, and the 5 course meal will showcase local abalone and seafood alongside Glenarty’s farm fresh produce. Tickets are very limited and sure to be snapped up quickly.

Is there a better way to end the month than with a David Bowie tribute circus-cum-rock-concert at Margaret River HEART? We think not! This live rock ‘n’ roll and circus tribute features acrobatics, aerials, music and comedy in a sideshow performance that draws from Bowie’s 50-year body of work. It’s a fantasy of Bowie aesthetics and theatricality brought to life.

This is the second year that the region has seen a festival of this kind, and you’ll not want to miss out on Strings Attached; a celebration of all players, makers and enthusiasts of a stringed persuasion. Whether you are a player, maker or collectors you’ll find your niche here. From guitars through to basses, ukuleles across to mandolins, banjos and more. There will be plenty of live performances of course, along with lot of learning experiences at exhibitions, masterclasses and workshops. Jump over to the website for the full line up. It’s a biggie.

Scratching below the surface of Margaret River’s famous wine region is the brand new and hotly anticipated Fine Vines Festival: a curated selection of 30 events that convey the quality and depth of the local wine offering. There is something for aficionados and occasional drinkers equally, with serious masterclasses through to bicycle tours, open vineyards, garden parties, quiz nights, degustation dining and more. Tickets are on sale now!