Whyalla favourite festival returns - it's time to uneARTh Whyalla!
6 February 2026
uneARTh Whyalla returns this March, bringing a month-long program of music, theatre, comedy and arts to venues across the city. With events happening almost every day, there’s plenty to see, hear and experience.
Event Coordinator Ryan Sutherland said uneARTh continues to be a celebration of local creativity and community connection.
“uneARTh is all about showcasing the incredible talent we have in Whyalla and having the chance to see touring shows that bring unique artists and experiences to our city. uneARTh creates opportunities for people to come together and enjoy arts and cultural experiences,” Mrs Sutherland said. “We’re encouraging everyone to jump in, support our creative community visit shows, try something new and really make the most of the festival.”
Whether you love live music, enjoy a laugh, or are simply looking for something different to do, uneARTh is your chance to get out and enjoy Whyalla.
Some program highlights:
- Foreshore Fridays return for their third year. For three Friday nights in March, enjoy live performances from local artists, roving entertainment and free face painting on the Whyalla foreshore lawn located near the Whyalla Waves Café.
- Visual art workshops will be held at the Whyalla Art Gallery along with a special celebration exhibition with the Gallery celebrating 50 years located at the Darling Terrace Gallery.
- Sumthin’ Sundays are back at Sumthin’ Tastee at the Jim Pollock Whyalla Wetlands, offering relaxed live music alongside your Sunday brunch.
- Local youth arts company D’Faces of Youth Arts Inc will showcase their Adelaide Fringe performance Apocalypse for one night only.
- Adelaide Fringe have an exciting lineup of touring shows including The Dome- Immersive Worlds Program coming to the Middleback Arts Centre. Step inside the spectacular Dome, where audiences lounge on beanbags and gaze up as 360° films show on the curved screen.
- New for 2026 – uneARTh Live - Forged in Steel, produced by Open Eyre Events. The festival wraps up with a special outdoor music event at Ada Ryan Gardens, featuring visiting and local bands, kids’ entertainment, a licensed bar and food trucks- a big finale you won’t want to miss.
The official uneARTh 2026 program is now live, with more events being added regularly. From free activities to ticketed performances, there’s something for everyone.
For the full program and ticketing information, visit the uneARTh Festival hub here!