
More than 100 guests joined Government officials and Perthonalities at the Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery on Friday night to celebrate the launch of this year’s Joondalup Festival.
Curated to unlock a world of wonder, the launch event unveiled the Australian debut of A Day with David, which featured a series of photographs of David Bowie during a trip to Gugging in Austria.
The event was brought to life with live performance from Perth Symphony Orchestra, and roving entertainment from local performers at Tone & Cheek.

Joondalup Festival Launch at Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery on Friday March 6th, 2026. Cougar Morrison. Picture by John Koh. John Koh Picture: John Koh/The West Australian

Joondalup Festival Launch at Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery on Friday March 6th, 2026. Amanda Cassidy & Lauren Cross. Picture by John Koh. John Koh Picture: John Koh/The West Australian

Joondalup Festival Launch at Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery on Friday March 6th, 2026. Leah Robyn. Picture by John Koh. John Koh Picture: John Koh/The West Australian

Joondalup Festival Launch at Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery on Friday March 6th, 2026. Neridah Waters & Rebel Star. Picture by John Koh. John Koh Picture: John Koh/The West Australian

Joondalup Festival Launch at Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery on Friday March 6th, 2026. Sonali Fernando. Picture by John Koh. John Koh Picture: John Koh/The West Australian

Joondalup Festival Launch at Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery on Friday March 6th, 2026. Jayde Burrows & Caprice Burrows. Picture by John Koh. John Koh Picture: John Koh/The West Australian