What's On In Perth | Destination Perth

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What's on this season

Toodyay Farmers Market

Come along to the monthly Toodyay Farmers Market on the third Sunday of every month from March to December 2019.

Protest and Unrest

A new exhibition examining the history of protests and conditions at Fremantle Prison from 7 May to 8 November 2019.

Girls School Cinema

Housed in a stunning castle-like building in East Perth, Girls School Cinema 2019 season presents new and classic films from 17 May to 12 October.

Perth Observatory Winter Night Tours

Experience our amazing night sky through our wide range of telescopes at our sky viewing nights from 31 May to 8 September 2019.

Kings Park Festival

1 - 30 September

Throughout September, see amazing spring displays of wildflowers and take part in the many events on offer.

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Father's Day

1 September

Treat your dad to a fun day out in Perth on Father's Day - check out some great ideas in Perth.

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School Holidays

28 September - 12 October

Get out an about in Perth these spring School Holidays with a range of events and activities taking place across the region.

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Melbourne Cup in Perth

5 November

Celebrate the race that stops the nation, the Melbourne Cup, in Perth with plenty of events to choose from.

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See the What's on in Spring Guide

Festivals

Perth Science Festival

Once again at Claremont Showgrounds in the Robinson Pavilion, this year's festival is not to be missed! Activities include making your own perfume, digital slot car racing, edible insect tastings,

A Taste of Chittering

A Taste of Chittering returns on Sunday 25 August to showcase the produce, wine and country lifestyle of the greater Chittering region. With farm-gate grower and producer heroes with tastings, dishes

Kings Park Festival

This year's Kings Park Festival presents 'Beauty, Rich and Rare' in September 2019. In its 56th year, the Festival will celebrate the remarkable wildflowers, plant life and culture of Western

Telstra Perth Fashion Festival

Western Australia's largest annual premier fashion event, the Telstra Perth Fashion Festival, will return from 5 - 14 September. Perth is fast becoming a fashion hot spot and with iconic events like

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Arts and culture

Protest and Unrest

A new exhibition examining the history of protests and conditions at Fremantle Prison from 7 May to 8 November 2019.

Girls School Cinema

Housed in a stunning castle-like building in East Perth, Girls School Cinema 2019 season presents new and classic films from 17 May to 12 October.

AGWA Design – Family Resemblance

A display of ceramic works at the Art Gallery of WA from 15 June to 9 September 2019.

The Botanical: Beauty and Peril

On display from 6 July to 4 November, this exhibition explores the abundant beauty of the botanical world and the threats that assail it.

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Sport

Chevron City to Surf

Perth is excited to welcome you and your friends, families and colleagues on 25 August for the 45th Chevron City to Surf for Activ. There are 4km, 12km, 21km and 42km race options for you to choose

TABtouch Toodyay Picnic Race Day

The TABtouch Toodyay Picnic Race Day is back on 29 September 2019! For over one and a half centuries, the Toodyay Race Club has provided top quality racing and a meeting point for the community within

2019 WMF Minifootball World Cup

Perth, Western Australia has been confirmed as the host destination for the 2019 WMF Minifootball World Cup! From the 1-11 October 2019, around 500 players from 32 countries will descend on Langley

Hike Fest 2019

Hike Fest comes to Perth for the inaugural Hike Festival for Mental Health. With hikes for the entire family, along with plenty of activities, prizes, giveaways, workshops, live music, and great

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Nature and wildlife

Perth Observatory Winter Night Tours

Experience our amazing night sky through our wide range of telescopes at our sky viewing nights from 31 May to 8 September 2019.

The Botanical: Beauty and Peril Guided Tours

Join a free guided tour of The Botanical: Beauty and Peril exhibition for additional insight into botanical art from 11 July to 2 November.

It's Yates Springtime at Araluen

Marvel at 150,000 tulips and hundreds of thousands of other flowers at 'It's Yates Springtime at Araluen' this August to September. This event at Araluen Botanic Park is Perth's biggest display of

Planet Shark Specialist Lecture Series on Sharks

Join the WA Maritime Museum for a series of Sunday talks that dive into the world of sharks. Explore these fascinating animals with us, and the complex and vital role sharks play in the marine

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Food and wine

Wine 101 - Wine Education Classes

Get a real understanding of wine and wine styles in these monthly education classes taking place from February to December 2019.

Toodyay Farmers Market

Come along to the monthly Toodyay Farmers Market on the third Sunday of every month from March to December 2019.

Vino Loco @ Los Bravos

Are you crazy about wine? Some of our favourite winemakers to Los Bravos this winter! Meet awesome producers for Tapas & Vino tasting on Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm, continuing for 6 weeks. $35 per

Hugh Jackman Pre-Show Buffet

Heading to one of Hugh Jackman's shows at RAC Arena ? Enjoy a delicious pre-show lunch or dinner buffet at The Eatery and relax, knowing you're just across the road from the venue. Pre-Show Buffet

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Family

Toodyay Farmers Market

Come along to the monthly Toodyay Farmers Market on the third Sunday of every month from March to December 2019.

Planet Shark: Predator or Prey

Immerse yourself in the incredible underwater world of sharks at the WA Maritime Museum from 6 July to 10 November 2019.

Tiny Discoverers – Early Learning Program

Children will be entertained with fun-filled programs at the Western Australian Museum's Discovery Zone this school term, 31 July to 18 September.

Wizard Of Oz The Musical Perth

From the Producers of Beauty and the Beast, Legally Blonde, Grease and many more, comes the all-time family classic, "The Wizard of Oz". Featuring seasoned musical theatre performers Vincent Hooper as

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Our Perth winter playground

As winter sets in, the vibrant city and surrounds transforms into a holiday playground. See what Perth has to offer and make the most of great deals and offers to really make your Perth visit memorable.