Fremantle Comedy

Fremantle Comedy Factory


Federal Hotel Fremantle
A WEEKLY Showcase of Australia's brightest and best. 
Every Thursday Upstairs @ The Federal Hotel 
23 William Street, Fremantle.  
(08) 9335 1645

Comedy Lounge Fremantle
20+ Years of experience producing live stand-up comedy. 
Upstairs. 
33 South Terrace, Fremantle.
0423 095 717

Ronnie Nights
Grab a drink, take a seat, and let the hilarity unfold
with top-notch comedians bringing the laughs every week.
Every Wednesday Upstairs @ Ronnie Nights. 
75/77 Market St, Fremantle. 

Fremantle Taxi Ranks 

The Waifs
Then there’s The Waifs, who really helped put Freo on the map in the early 2000s. Originally from Albany, they made Fremantle their home base and brought a stripped-back, rootsy style that just felt honest. Songs like London Still became part of the Aussie soundtrack, and their harmonies and storytelling still hit deep. They were a big part of that early 2000s folk boom and are still playing, you can catch a gig of theirs somewhere soon...

Eskimo Joe
Eskimo Joe came up around the same time, also calling Fremantle home. They brought a more polished alt-rock vibe with big radio hits like Black Fingernails, Red Wine and From the Sea. Their sound was everywhere for a while, but they never lost touch with their Freo roots. You could still spot them around town or see them pop up at local gigs.

Little Birdy
Little Birdywas fronted by Katy Steele, who came from a well-known musical family in Perth. They blended indie-pop and rock with a powerful voice out front, and they brought a different energy to the scene — a bit more polished, a bit more sparkly, but still very homegrown. Songs like Beautiful to Me and Relapse were massive in the mid-2000s.

San Cisco
Jumping ahead a few years, San Cisco came onto the scene post-2010 with a fun, indie-pop vibe. Young, fresh, and super catchy — Awkward and Fred Astaire were instant hits. They gave the next generation of Freo musicians something to aim for, proving you could still make it big from a little beach town if your songs were good and your style was your own. They are still wildly popular today!

Tired Lion, Spacey Jane, and Stella Donnelly
Other acts like Tired Lion, Spacey Jane, and Stella Donnelly have continued to carry the torch, each bringing their own voice to what’s now a proper legacy.

And at the centre of it all? Fremantle — a place that’s always been a bit wild, and full of heart.

The kind of place where music grows in backyards, bars, and bedrooms, and somehow still finds its way out into the world.

Busking in Fremantle

What is a Busker?

Busking’s been part of the Freo vibe for as long as anyone can remember — it’s that raw, street-level kind of performing where musicians, jugglers, fire twirlers, dancers, and all sorts of creative folks bring the pavements to life, usually with a hat out for coins, notes, or the odd snack. Whether it's a solo guitarist outside the markets or a full-blown drum circle down by the harbour, it’s always been about connecting with people and sharing something real.

The Fremantle International Street Arts Festival, over the Easter long weekend, is one of those events that just feels so Freo. Every year, the streets turn into one big stage — full of colour, sound, and straight-up weirdness in the best way. Buskers line the pavements doing everything from soulful acoustic sets to juggling flaming torches while riding unicycles. It’s loud, chaotic, joyful, and totally alive. You’ll catch full families sprawled on the curb watching a street theatre act, a saxophone solo echoing down High Street, and some kid pulling off backflips to a beatboxer. It’s basically the heart of Fremantle’s creative scene on full blast — raw talent, community vibes, and art that’s right there on the street with you

Fremantle Busking Rules & Regulations:

Information on Busking in Fremantle can be found at the City of Fremantle's Website:
Filming & Busking in Fremantle

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