The 2025 event is scheduled to run from May 16th to 25th and is expected to attract thousands of visitors from outside the region to experience the 10-day festival and its pinnacle event, the Kimberley Moon Experience, featuring a stellar line-up of musicians.
“The Ord Valley Muster is a highlight on the annual WA events calendar and it’s not hard to see why when you look at the stellar lineup confirmed for next year’s event,” Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti said.
A cultural journey spanning tens of thousands of years
Set against the backdrop of Kununurra/Goonoonoorrang, the Ord Valley Muster takes visitors on a cultural journey spanning tens of thousands of years of Aboriginal history, told through storytelling, art, and performance, alongside music, comedy, river cruises, unique dining experiences, and family activities.
“The benefits from this event go far beyond the showcase of incredible local talent, foods, art and culture — it also offers a valuable opportunity to drive visitors to the region and encourage them to explore surrounding destinations and extend their holiday in our beautiful North West region,” Saffioti said.
Across the 10 days, visitors can immerse themselves in a diverse program, with other standout events including the Kimberley Fine Diamonds Dinner and Party in the Park. Plus, new events including a Cliffside Dinner at Lake Argyle, a Bottomless Brunch at Emma Gorge, and yoga boats — the chance to relax and stretch in a serene lagoon setting.
“It’s always a good time to be in the region when the Ord Valley Muster is on — it’s attracted thousands of people over the years, and really promotes a sense of pride, ownership, and unity amongst the town and the region,” Kimberley MLA Divina D’Anna said.
A highlight of WA’s regional events calendar
The annual festival is an established highlight of Western Australia’s regional events calendar and was recently awarded Silver in the 2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards, in the Festivals and Events category.
In 2024, the Ord Valley Muster drew close to 1,500 out-of-region visitors and injected millions into the local economy.
The WA Government has supported the Ord Valley Muster for 20 years and has confirmed a $400,000 uplift in funding for the event over the next two years to ensure its ongoing success as a key annual event for the Kimberley region.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Ord Valley Muster website.
