Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe Returns in March 2026

Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe will return to Perth’s Cottesloe Beach from 6 to 23 March 2026, marking the exhibition’s 21st anniversary and its first presentation since 2024. The large-scale outdoor exhibition, one of Australia’s most visited free public events, typically draws more than 230,000 visitors to the coastline each year.

The 2026 and 2027 exhibitions are supported by Australian Government funding delivered through Austrade, with $750,000 allocated annually to support the event’s presentation.

The 2026 exhibition will feature 70 sculptures installed along the coastal landscape, with participating artists drawn from Australia and overseas. International representation includes 11 artists from Japan and four from Denmark. More than 30 Western Australian artists will be included in the exhibition lineup.

Established in 2005, Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe has become a regular feature of Perth’s cultural calendar, presenting temporary works across the beach and surrounding parklands. The exhibition remains free and open to the public throughout its duration.