2026 Gascoyne Murchison Events
Under Gascoyne Skies Festival
May 22 & 23 2026
Under Gascoyne Skies is a must attend celebration of the rugged beauty and unique lifestyle of the Real Outback in the heart of the Upper Gascoyne, Gascoyne Junction. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Kennedy Range and the Gascoyne & Lyons Rivers, this festival is an unforgettable mix of music, stargazing, local history and adventure - you can even take part in line dancing classes. Don't miss your chance to camp under a blanket of stars and discover the heart of the outback in Western Australia.
Music in the Park
May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22 & September 26, 2026
Escape to the heart of Gascoyne Junction for Music in the Park, a free, family friendly event held on the fourth Saturday of every month from May to September at the Town Amphitheatre. from 3pm, enjoy two hours of live music under the wide, blue skies of Western Australia's Outback.
Friday Night Starlights
April 17, May 22, June 19, July 17, August 14, September 11, 2026
Join us for an unforgettable night under the stars in Gascoyne Junction, where the breathtaking beauty of the night sky comes alive. This stargazing experience offers the change to connect with passionate locals who share their knowledge and love for the celestial wonders above. With the help of a high powered telescope, you will explore the stars, planets and constellations while learning the stories that have shaped the night sky for generations.
Murchison Polocrosse
July 2026
Polocrosse was first played in Australia in 1939, but it was not until 1949 that it was introduced to Western Australia. As the name itself implies, Polocrosse is a combination of polo, lacrosse and netball. It is played on horseback, each rider using a cane stick, made up of a polo stick shaft to which is attached a squash racquet type head with a loose twisted-thread net, in which the ball is carried. The Murchison Settlement Polocrosse fields come alive in the July school holidays with the Murchison Polocrosse club wearing Navy Blue and Emerald Green. Clubs travel from across the state the attend this bush carnival.
Murchison Camp Oven Muster
July 31 to August 1 2026
The Murchison Camp Oven Muster is a weekend filled with delicious food, great company and local experiences. A unique opportunity to experience the outback spirit and culinary delights of the Murchison region.
If you like to adventure off the beaten track and get a feel for the local community then this event is for you. Mustergoers will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in authentically Murchison experiences. Each experience is hand-picked by a local community member to share their love for the Murchison with you. A full list of inclusions will be available soon. With a wide variety of things to see and do there is something for everyone of every age.
Junction Races
5th to 7th September 2026
The Junction races is one of the oldest bush race meetings in Western Australia. Originally called " The Lyons and Minilya Amateur racing club" JRC was established in 1907. The first race meeting was held on the Box Gully Flats just outside of Gascoyne Junction township. Most race horses were from local stations and were walked for several days to the Junction to race.
Mount Magnet Races
September 2026 - To be Confirmed
Mount Magnet Race Club hosts one meeting each year in spring, a full day of activities and entertainment. The Race Club runs a fully licensed bar on the day and two-up is played after the last race. The Mount Magnet Race Club is located 2km north of town, was formed in 1896, establishing the foundation for what would become one of the most tenacious racing clubs in the country. Here, along with the thrill of the race in rich red earth, you can experience the enduring outback spirit.
For further information please email mountmagnetraceclub@hotmail.com
Australia's Biggest BBQ - Mount Augustus
2026 TBA
Enjoy delicious outback beef, served with fresh local produce, in an extraordinary setting.
Showcasing the uniqueness of our local countryside and all it provides. Come take a close look at the rich pallet of the Mt Augustus county side with its massive ancient rock surrounded by an huge diversity of plant, animal and bird life to realise the potential of this surprisingly rich country and appreciate how outback Australia can provide amazingly flavoursome beef.
Mount Magnet Astro Rocks Fest
2026 TB
Mount Magnet Astro Rocks fest is an annual, science-based Astro geo-tourism community event in the Murchison Geo-Region of Western Australia
From ancient Aboriginal observations, to present futuristic radio astronomy projects in Murchison Region, Mount Magnet celebrates the importance of astronomy and rocks here! A collaborative project, the MOUNT MAGNET ASTRO ROCKS FEST is a weekend event, commencing on Friday and concludes on Sunday night.
Spirit of Meekatharra Festival
25th & 26th September 2026
Meekatharra’s beloved annual celebration has a fresh new name — The Spirit of Meekatharra. Formerly known as the Meekatharra Outback Festival, the new name reflects something deeper than location or tradition; it captures the heart of what makes Meekatharra truly special — its vibrant, inclusive, and creative community.
The Spirit of Meekatharra invites locals and visitors alike to come together, create, celebrate, and feel the unique pulse of this incredible outback town.
The 2026 event will be held over the King's Birthday weekend from Friday 25 September - Saturday 26 September.
Landor Races
2nd to 5th October 2026
The Landor Races are the Eastern Gascoyne Race Club’s traditional bush race meeting. The meeting is held annually in the third term school holidays (October) at the racecourse near Landor Station. The meeting has a colourful history and truly outback flavour. In 1921 at a combined mustering camp, which was the custom in those days, a number of stockmen from stations in the area from Milgun, Mt Augustus, Mt Seabrook, Erravilla and Landor were having a day off. These men were resting and doing their washing when they started to argue about who had the fastest horse. Following discussions with interested parties from the surrounding stations, the EGRC was formed and the Landor tradition was born.