🎡 Spinifex Spree is back!
Port Hedland’s biggest free community celebration returns this July with two huge days of rides, food, entertainment and family fun at Town Oval.
Friday 24 July - 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 25 July - 11am - 10pm
The Principal Partner for Spinifex Spree is BHP.
What you can expect this year!
Fireworks!
Witness the vibrant burst of the fireworks, hear the crackle and boom as they dance in the night sky above from 8pm Saturday night.
Amusement Rides and Sideshow Alley
Where the thrill of spinning, soaring, and laughter intertwines. Embark on the thrill-seeking adventures of the Nitro, Gravitron, Cliff Hanger, Dodgem Drift Cars and more.
Step right up into the excitement at Sideshow Alley, challenge your skillset with old classics like Laughing Clowns, Shooting Galley, and Catch a Duck. For a whole lot of family fun and prizes for all! Take away a show bag full of treats and toys.
Food Vendors - Eat Street
Indulge in an abundance of food and beverage as you wander Eat Street. The tempting aromas and diverse flavours are sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Market Stalls - Marketplace
Explore the Carnival Marketplace, where a unique blend of goods enhances the shopping experience. Clothes, jewellery, honey, new cars, and everything in between, Spinifex Spree will be sure to please.
Entertainment
Entertainment for the event will include live music, roving performers, family friendly activities, and more!
Quiet Hour
New in 2026, Quiet Hour will be held from 11:00am – 12 noon on Saturday. An initiative designed to reduce sensory stress for attendees, creating a more welcoming carnival experience for community members. Developed in consultation with Hedland Access and Inclusion Action Group, Quiet Hour will include:
- No flashing lights and reduced lighting
- Reduced or no onsite music
- Stopping all PA announcements (excluding emergencies)
- Introduction of rest spots throughout the site
The Bubble Canteen
1 show Friday, 3 shows Saturday (45-minute duration)
Featuring 20,000 bubbles per minute, this joy-filled spectacle transforms The Spinifex Spree into a giant bubble party, where people of all ages are invited to dance in the street, play, connect, and celebrate together beneath a sky filled with shimmering bubbles.
Crafted by The Mask Family, this interactive experience encourages audiences to reconnect with nostalgia, imagination, and each other. It's not just about bubbles—it's about creating a welcoming space where everyone can let loose, share a laugh, and be part of something magical together.
★★★★★
"Out of this world! Thank you for making our community rediscover their inner child!"
— The Mackay Festival of Arts, QLD
★★★★★
"A full-blown bubble rock spectacular! Absolutely unmissable for festivals, events, and public space activations nationwide!"
— The City of Stonnington, VIC
★★★★★
“Phenomenal — our audiences were in awe!”
— The Red Earth Arts Festival, WA
The Golden Oldies (Annie, Freda and Beryl)
A warm, family-friendly daytime version full of nostalgia, play, and charm.
The Boys In Blue
A vibrant, after dark version with a Pet Shop Boys – style aesthetic, perfect for evening audiences.
Play Date
1 show Friday, 2 shows Saturday (20-minute duration)
Pop duo and best friends Turtle and Sugar Rush bring you the ultimate dance and play party; where you and your little ones can boogie on down together.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Enquiries relating to stall/food vendors please contact Lizzie Richardson,
All other queries to events@porthedland.wa.gov.au
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