Sculpture by the Sea Returns to Cottesloe Beach in 2026 for 21st Anniversary
The Sculpture by the Sea exhibition will be held at Cottesloe Beach in Perth from March 6 to 23, 2026, celebrating its 21st anniversary. This free outdoor event, which attracts over 230,000 annual visitors, will display 70 sculptures by artists from Australia and abroad, including participants from Japan and Denmark. Australian Government funding through Austrade provides $750,000 yearly support for the 2026 and 2027 editions. Established in 2005, it has become a significant cultural fixture in Western Australia.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs March 6-23, 2026 at Cottesloe Beach, Perth
- Marks 21st anniversary of the event
- Features 70 sculptures by Australian and international artists
- Supported by $750,000 annual Australian Government funding through Austrade
- Typically attracts over 230,000 visitors annually
Entities
Artists
- Western Australian artists
- Japanese artists
- Danish artists
Institutions
- Austrade
- Australian Government
Locations
- Perth
- Cottesloe Beach
- Australia
- Japan
- Denmark
- Western Australia