ARETHA: A Love Letter to the Queen of Soul at ECU Joondalup.
Here at the City of Joondalup, arts and culture play a significant role in connecting our communities, promoting a sense of belonging, and creating a vibrant place to live. From public art that defines our neighbourhoods to festivals that bring us together, our cultural programs and spaces are designed to reflect who we are as a community and inspire creativity across all ages.
Cultural Plan
We're committed to delivering arts and cultural activities that reflect Joondalup's vision of being 'A Global City: Bold, Creative, and Prosperous'.
Our Cultural Plan was developed through community consultation and provides strategic direction for all arts and cultural events and activities, as well as the City's aspirations for growing the creative economy.
To ensure our investment continues to support the programming and infrastructure the community values most, we'll be reviewing the Cultural Plan from 2026.
Public Art Masterplan
We know that public art plays an important role in creating a sense of place and shaping community identity. The City of Joondalup's inaugural Public Art Masterplan is a 10-year strategic plan that sets out a clear vision for public art across the city.
The Masterplan provides a roadmap that helps the City decide:
- What kind of art our community actually wants and needs
- Where new sculptures, murals, and installations should go
- How to make sure public art reflects who we are as a community
Whether it's activating public spaces, celebrating local culture, or creating landmarks that give neighbourhoods their unique character, our Public Arts Masterplan ensures public art is meaningful to our community and serves a purpose beyond aesthetics.
A song for Joondalup
Paying homage to our unique and incredibly special part of the world, Joondalup Festival 2025 saw the commissioning of a special project to create a song for our community and future generations to enjoy.
The project, called Joondalup Warangka (Joondalup Song), brought together the talents of the West Australian Opera, celebrated singer-songwriters Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse, and acclaimed producer Boox Kid, with inspiration drawn from the stories and experiences of local residents. The end result was a mesmerizing blend of Noongar language and contemporary music that pays homage to the significance of Lake Joondalup in Noongar culture and history.
We have made Lake Joondalup - The Lake that Glistens free to download. We've also provided the lyrics and musical score so that this beautiful song can be learned and played throughout the community for years to come.
Joondalup Festival
Joondalup Festival
Sioux Tempest working on a mural on the steps outside Joondalup Library.
Joondalup Festival
Members of the Joondalup Community Choir performing at Hillarys Boat Harbour.
Joondalup Festival
Tone & Cheek and Lyons Production performing Cabaret at Telethon Community Cinema, ECU Joondalup.
Joondalup Festival
The towering giraffes of Electric Kingdom at Hillarys Boat Harbour.
Joondalup Festival
The roaming tiger of Electric Kingdom at Hillarys Boat Harbour.
Joondalup Festival
The rolling pandas of Electric Kingdom at Hillarys Boat Harbour.
Joondalup Festival
The majestic falcon of Electric Kingdom at Hillarys Boat Harbour.
Joondalup Festival
Arc Circus Co and the Yugambeh Aboriginal Dancers performing Living Sculptures: How the Birds Got Their Colours at Sorrento Beach.
Joondalup Festival
Dancing under the stars with Biguurda, Midn Marr and Wadumbeh on Sorrento Beach.
Joondalup Festival
Arc Circus Co and the Yugambeh Aboriginal Dancers performing Living Sculptures: How the Birds Got Their Colours at Tom Simpson Park, Mullaloo.
Joondalup Festival
Audiences participating in Polyglot Theatre’s Pram People at Tom Simpson Park, Mullaloo.
Joondalup Festival
The Tourists lost at Whitford Nodes Park.
Joondalup Festival
The Tourists lost in Joondalup Library.
Valentine’s Concert
Perth Symphony Orchestra performing the hottest hits of 25 years ago at Joondalup Resort.
Valentine’s Concert
Paulini and Tim Campbell performing at Joondalup Resort.
Valentine’s Concert
Annie Skates, Emma Kershaw and Perth Symphony Orchestra perform an ABBA Symphonic at Joondalup Resort.
Little Feet Festival
Dancing with Little Boorloo at ECU Joondalup.
Little Feet Festival
Bubbly fun at ECU Joondalup.
Perth Festival
Watching Djoondal on the banks of Lake Yellagonga.
Music in the Park
Zap Circus performing at Timberlane Park, Woodvale.
Music in the Park
The Witchy Djypsies performing at Timberlane Park, Woodvale.
Music in the Park
Noah Dillon performing at Penistone Park, Greenwood.
NAIDOC Celebrations
Truth-telling and sharing at the Joondalup Reception Centre.
Community Art Exhibition
Guests admiring artworks at Lakeside Joondalup.
Community Art Exhibition
Celebrating local artists at Lakeside Joondalup.
Invitation Art Prize
Shoppers checking out the exhibition at Westfield Whitford City.
Invitation Art Prize
‘The sometimes luxury handbag and other suburban fables’, an award-winning beaded roast chook bag by artist Emma Buswell.
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