City of Fremantle
Coastal Charm
Walyalup/Fremantle is a place defined by its rich heritage and layered histories.
Over time, Walyalup/Fremantle has grown into one of Western Australia’s most historically significant port cities – a meeting place of cultures, communities and stories from across the world. It is a place steeped in the histories of the many cultures that have lived on these shores – from the Nyoongar dreaming to the vibrant multi-cultural present.
The Fremantle Heritage Festival celebrates these stories.
Each year, the festival invites locals and visitors to explore the people, places and moments that have shaped Walyalup/Fremantle. Through talks, heritage walks, exhibitions, performances and community events, the festival brings history to life across the city’s streets, buildings and public spaces.
The Fremantle Heritage Festival is a time to bask in this abundant history, to be immersed in the sites, sounds and stories of Walyalup/Fremantle past and draw this knowledge into our present.
It invites us all to connect and make connections in the shared experience of Walyalup – then and now.
For the full schedule of activities, exhibitions and guided experiences, visit the festival page below.
History is not only found in archives and historic buildings – it also lives in the memories of the people who have experienced Walyalup/Fremantle.
Explore the Fremantle Map of Memories, an interactive digital archive where community members can share stories, photos and reflections connected to places across the city.
Add your own memory and become part of this growing record of Walyalup/Fremantle life — helping preserve the lived experiences that shape the story of Walyalup/Fremantle for future generations.
