The all-free, family-friendly beachside festival COOGEE LIVE returns on Saturday March 7 and Sunday March 8 completely reimagined with new spaces, new immersive experiences and a whole new vibe.
Coogee Live has been stripped back and rebuilt to create a memorable weekend of world class performers and stadium-worthy DJs with a coastal twist.
Think Café Del Mar chilled vibes blended with art, artisans, a side of cooking, unforgettable entertainment and activities for the whole family, and it’s all free.
City Cockburn Mayor Logan Howlett said the 2026 edition of Coogee Live had been reimagined, and while eventgoers could expect a fresh curated experience, the event would continue to be characterised by a variety of high-quality acts, performers, artists and DJs.
“We are excited to be entering the seventh year of our two-day Coogee Live coastal festival,” Mayor Howlett said.
“In 2026, we have incorporated community feedback and stepped up to bring a raft of exciting entertainment together in an accessible, connected way.
“We have retained much-loved elements like the Ocean Kitchen Garden, while working to create better connections between the event’s three walkable zones and restructured the two-day program to make it more user-friendly.
“This will make it easier for our loyal eventgoers to see as much of what’s on offer as possible.
“Best of all, there is no requirement for people to book any activities – just turn up for a fantastic time.
“Importantly, Coogee Live has always been a free event and the City of Cockburn is very thankful to our major partner Lotterywest for again providing support to ensure it is a successful, memorable experience for everyone,” the Mayor said.
Coogee Live will be staged across three connected zones centred around the iconic Coogee Beach Jetty: Coogee Beach Sunset Stage, Coogee Cove, and Kids Cove and Ocean Kitchen Garden.
At Coogee Beach, the jetty will be transformed into the Sunset Jetty Stage presented by Fremantle Ports.
On Saturday 5-8pm, it will host ARIA-award winning electronic act The Presets (DJ set) pumping out a host of feel-good tunes.
Sit back, enjoy the music, or better still, get up and dance, barefoot in the sand. No tickets required.
Mayakeniny with Maatakitj, led by award-winning director Kylie Bracknell, will open the Sunset Jetty Stage with a powerful Welcome to Country featuring Fremantle College Clontarf Crew and Deadly Sister Girls dancers. With thanks to BP, they will bring new music and movement to life, honouring the creatures, coast and stories of Nyungar Boodjar.
Mermaids love Coogee Beach and this year you can swim alongside them as they frolic at Mermaid Island, moored about 15m offshore adjacent to the jetty 10am-midday Saturday.
Coogee Beach Reserve hosts both Coogee Cove including the Cove Big Top tent (cooled by Advanced Air and Electrical), a Beer Garden, and Kids Cove, which will come alive with roving performers and immersive experiences.
The Big Top will host world class performances including the smash hit ERTH Dinosaur Zoo. The Bubble Canteen will pump out 20,000 bubbles per minute, and the Cabaret and Family Rave Day means you can get down and party with your kids.
The Ocean Kitchen Garden next to Coogee Beach Reserve is where award-winning chefs will host intimate cooking demos and tastings. Gourmet vendors and elevated food truck dining will dish up flavours you’ll be thinking about for weeks afterwards. Treat yourself or pick up a gift at the Beachside Markets.
Local chef Kenny McHardy will demonstrate smoking a Mandurah mullet, the Ritz Carlton’s Brian Cole will cook fragrant and vibrant African food, see Alex Crisp grill Fremantle octopus, learn to make fresh burratacheese from Galleria Burrata, take notes to re-create the best banh mi from cult favourite Bibra Lake Lunch Bar, and watch Naan-Stop make mouth-watering butter chicken.
Beverages will also feature on stage with margarita lessons delivered by the experts from South Freo’s La Cabana, and School of Wine will walk through pairing everyday foods with wine during their Big Mac and Burgundy demo.
Be lured into the Ocean Kitchen Garden by chilled tunes from the DJ deck on the epic Glitter Yacht, lodged ashore, surrounded by umbrellas and lounge chairs to capture that chilled-out session vibe.
From roaming ERTH Dinosaurs to the Bubble Canteen pumping out 20,000 bubbles per minute, Cabaret and a Family Rave Day – yes, you can party with your kids – the weekend is sure to surprise and delight.
Coogee Live has stepped up to bring the entertainment, eats and beats together in a walkable, connected space.
Wheelchair access, priority seating, beach wheelchairs, sensory kits, chill out quiet zones, and pram parking are just some of the accessibility elements to ensure Coogee Live can be enjoyed by everyone.
No single use plastics will be on site and Go To Cups and Waste Stations will be on hand to handle plates and cutlery that are washed for reuse.
For more information, visit www.coogeelive.com and follow Coogee Live on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/coogeelive/] for updates.
Coogee Live – March 7-8 , 2026 – Coogee Beach and Coogee Beach Reserve.
