2026 Outback Fortescue Festival – Public Notice

Published on Friday, 31 July 2026 at 8:54:57 AM

The Shire of East Pilbara and the Newman Lions Club announces that the 2026 Outback Fortescue Festival will take place from Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August 2026, at Capricorn Oval, Fortescue
Avenue in Newman. The event is expected to draw around 2,000 residents and will feature live music and a fireworks display.

Please be aware that there will likely be increased traffic in the area, elevated noise levels due to live music, and fireworks display scheduled for the Sunday at 6:30pm. The fireworks have a one hour
permit and may be set off earlier or later in the event of adverse weather conditions.

For more information about the event, please visit www.eastpilbara.wa.gov.au/events. You can also contact the Shire of East Pilbara Events department at (08) 9175 8000 during office hours or
email [email protected].

Steven Harding
Chief Executive Officer