What's On In Perth, WA | What To Do In Perth Today & This Weekend

What's On Now

We have compiled a list of events and activities that can be enjoyed in Perth, WA this season. If you have an event that you would like listed on our events calendar, please submit it here.

WA Now – Tom Mùller: MONOLITH SCORES

Buildings are urban monoliths. Cultural institutions are perceived to be even more so. Tom Mùller's WA Now exhibition MONOLITH SCORES at the Art Gallery of WA, delves into what this perceived monolith

Pulse Perspectives 2019

WA's talented young artists are celebrated in this yearly showcase, gauging the pulse of young people who will influence, empower and shape the world we live in. Thanks to the support of Healthway Act

Screen Space – Stuart Ringholt

Art Gallery WA presents Perth-born, Melbourne-based Stuart Ringholt creates performance-based, process-oriented and audience participation-reliant works which deal with experience of fear and

Revealed Exhibition: New & Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists

Experience a generous and varied collection of artworks by 120 of the most exciting new and emerging Western Australian Aboriginal artists with Fremantle Arts Centre's 2020 Revealed Exhibition

Kuraree – The Heart of Perth

The City of Perth is showcasing 150 years of the Perth Town Hall through an online exhibition entitled Kuraree – The Heart of Perth or Koorari – Boorloo Koort-ak. This innovative exhibition will

Ancient Rome: Epic Innovators and Engineers

Travel back in time and discover the determination, machines and genius that carved the great Roman Empire at the WA Maritime Museum. Ancient Rome: Epic innovators and engineers is an exhibition that

Tiwi Islands to Arnhem Land

Artitja Fine Art Gallery is delighted to once again be bringing to South Fremantle the paintings from the Munupi Artists from Melville Island in the Tiwi Islands, coupled with sculptures and carvings

Afternoon Tea at The State Buildings

The State Building's Autumn Afternoon Tea menu is designed to highlight some of Western Australia's most revered produce, alongside lesser known delights. During autumn, Western Australia experiences

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Festivals

Perth hosts a collection of festivals all year round from music and film to food, wine and beer. Check out upcoming events below.

Kids Carnival

Keep the kids busy during the school holidays at the City of Perth Carnival! Running from Saturday 11 July to 17 July at Elizabeth Quay. Enjoy an hour of unlimited amusement rides at the Perth City

The Big Bike Film Night 2020

The Big Bike Film Night is riding into Perth for the first time, sharing the best cycling short films from around the world with you. Showcasing our 2020 collection that has everything a cycle-centric

A Taste of Chittering

A Taste of Chittering returns on Sunday 30 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

The King Park Festival celebrates the remarkable wildflowers, plant life and culture of Western Australia in September each year. The Festival is proudly presented by Kings Park and Botanic Garden and

Perth Royal Show

The Perth Royal Show is explodes into full carnival atmosphere over a fun packed 8 days of action and celebration in the first week of the WA Spring School Holidays each year. The Perth Royal Show is

Entwined in the Valley

Get set for a distinctively Swan Valley experience, where food, wine and art come together for four unforgettable days. Entwined in the Valley is over for 2019 - check back next year for details of

Toodyay Agricultural Show

Experience a country show and enjoy the entertainment, displays and exhibitions at the Toodyay Showgrounds on Saturday 10 October. The Toodyay Agricultural Show offers a forum for local businesses and

LiveLighter Perth Hills Festival

Perth Hills Festival is a community event showcasing local produce of the Hills area. Local businesses display their product and a wonderful friendly environment for families to enjoy. Children can

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Food and Wine

There's plenty happening in Perth where food and wine is involved. From wine tours, to high teas and farmers markets, there's plenty to enjoy.

Afternoon Tea at The State Buildings

The State Building's Autumn Afternoon Tea menu is designed to highlight some of Western Australia's most revered produce, alongside lesser known delights. During autumn, Western Australia experiences

Perth City Urban Craft Beer Crawl

On Saturday the 25 July seven of Perth's best bars will host seven epic breweries for the Perth City Urban Craft Beer Crawl! How does it work you ask? Simply decide which venue you'd like to start

Tomahawk Masterclass - August

Learn how to prepare the finest tomahawk steaks from the Stirling Ranges; all on the Spanish barbacoa in Ascua at InterContinental Perth City. Head Chef, Nic Trezise explains the cuts of these

A Taste of Chittering

A Taste of Chittering returns on Sunday 30 August to showcase the produce, wine and country lifestyle of the greater Chittering region. With farm-gate grower and producer heroes with tastings, dishes

Animal Farm

BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA PRESENTS ANIMAL FARM ADAPTED BY VAN BADHAM FROM THE NOVEL BY GEORGE ORWELL ALL ANIMALS ARE EQUAL – BUT SOME ANIMALS ARE MORE EQUAL THAN OTHERS “HYSTERICAL” – ABC

Tomahawk Masterclass - September

Learn how to prepare the finest tomahawk steaks from the Stirling Ranges; all on the Spanish barbacoa in Ascua at InterContinental Perth City. Head Chef, Nic Trezise explains the cuts of these

Vino Arts Exhibition

Arts Toodyay invite you to the annual Vino Arts Exhibition at historic Coorinja Winery, Toodyay. Fabulous local Arts displayed in a sensational old barrel room (more than 100 years old!) came and view

Entwined in the Valley

Get set for a distinctively Swan Valley experience, where food, wine and art come together for four unforgettable days. Entwined in the Valley is over for 2019 - check back next year for details of

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Arts and Music

Find out what’s on in the world of arts and music in Perth today. Our culture guide has all the information you need including upcoming art exhibitions, concerts and theatre, comedy shows, dance and performance, film and cultural festivals.

WA Now – Tom Mùller: MONOLITH SCORES

Pulse Perspectives 2019

Screen Space – Stuart Ringholt

Art Gallery WA presents Perth-born, Melbourne-based Stuart Ringholt creates performance-based, process-oriented and audience participation-reliant works which deal with experience of fear and

Revealed Exhibition: New & Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists

Experience a generous and varied collection of artworks by 120 of the most exciting new and emerging Western Australian Aboriginal artists with Fremantle Arts Centre's 2020 Revealed Exhibition

Kuraree – The Heart of Perth

The City of Perth is showcasing 150 years of the Perth Town Hall through an online exhibition entitled Kuraree – The Heart of Perth or Koorari – Boorloo Koort-ak. This innovative exhibition will

Ancient Rome: Epic Innovators and Engineers

Travel back in time and discover the determination, machines and genius that carved the great Roman Empire at the WA Maritime Museum. Ancient Rome: Epic innovators and engineers is an exhibition that

Tiwi Islands to Arnhem Land

Artitja Fine Art Gallery is delighted to once again be bringing to South Fremantle the paintings from the Munupi Artists from Melville Island in the Tiwi Islands, coupled with sculptures and carvings

Tim Leura Tjapaltjarri in WA: Hunter Dreaming

Two major paintings by Tim Leura Tjapaltjarri (1929–84), a significant Papunya Tula Anmatyer painter, are reunited for the first time in Hunter Dreaming at Fremantle Arts Centre. Both of these

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Nature and Wildlife

Find out what’s on in the great outdoors of Perth. Experience the vibrant nature of this stunning city and experience some amazing wildlife encounters.

Mandurah Dolphin & Scenic Marine Cruise

Discover the unique marine world that Mandurah is so famous for, on an interactive cruise through the city's calm, inland waterways with Mandurah Cruises. These school holidays kids cruise FREE with

School Holidays at Golden Grove Orchard

Bring the kids to the beautiful Chittering Valley during the school holidays for a day of fun! Each weekday during the July school holidays, Golden Grove Orchard will be opening its doors for families

Springtime at Araluen

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

Social Sunday Walk - Kalamunda to Hewett's Hill Campsite

Enjoy a challenging walk on the Bibbulmun Track from Kalamunda to Hewett's Hill Campsite. Hewett's Hill Campsite was named after Peter Hewett, a former Superintendent of the Forests Department in the

Santa's Bibbulmun Vacation

For the young and young at heart! Santa has returned to the Bibbulmun Track for 2020! Join us for a 4km return stroll to meet Santa and friends on holiday from the North Pole at a Bibbulmun Track

Social Sunday Walk - Brookton Highway to Canning Camp Site

Today we walk approximately 17km return on the Bibbulmun Track from the Brookton Hwy to Canning Campsite. The campsite is named so due to its proximity to the upper reaches of the Canning River. A

Kings Park Festival

Wandoo Flats and Rocky Faces Walk

A three-day walk along the Bibbulmun Track through fabulous wandoo and jarrah forest with outstanding views from the top of Mt Cooke. We begin our trek from near Gringer Creek campsite and head north

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Family

Discover what’s on in Perth, WA for the whole family and enjoy a day of fun with your nearest and dearest.

WA Now – Tom Mùller: MONOLITH SCORES

Pulse Perspectives 2019

Ancient Rome: Epic Innovators and Engineers

Travel back in time and discover the determination, machines and genius that carved the great Roman Empire at the WA Maritime Museum. Ancient Rome: Epic innovators and engineers is an exhibition that

A Pirate Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Trail

Have fun from the comfort of your home with WA Museum these school holidays! Jump on your computer and join the lovable rogues Captain Roger Boots and Captain Redbeard on an interactive choose-your

Rome Re-imagined

Join the WA Maritime Museum these school holidays for a celebration of all things from ancient Rome, as we uncover the wonders of the city that became an empire. Enjoy fun activities as part of the WA

Shipwrecked!

Survivors ahoy! Get Shipwrecked! with the WA Shipwrecks Museum these winter school holidays. You have been shipwrecked on Traitor’s Island! As one of the lucky survivors your only hope is to follow

Jungle Maze

Join the City of Perth on a Jungle Adventure and explore Africa! A jungle maze challenge is on offer for the kids these July school holidays from 4 - 11 July at Forrest Place, 10am - 4pm daily, along

School Holidays at AGWA

We warmly welcome children and families to visit Art Gallery of WA and explore the exhibitions and collections together. Artist Activation | Sharyn Egan Balga Waangkiny (Balga Talking) Yarning

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Sporting and Recreation

If you're wondering what to do in Perth this weekend, why not consider checking out one of our great sporting events?

Avon Descent

WA's Premier Whitewater Race is the only race where paddle and power craft come together! The Avon Descent will be going ahead in 2020 and registrations and now open. The Avon Descent travels through

2020 Rugby Championship - Qantas Wallabies v Springboks

The Qantas Wallabies will return to Optus Stadium for a blockbuster Test against the Springboks this August. It will be the first Rugby Championship clash between the sides in Perth since 2017 and the

York Motor Show

Treat the whole family to a fun day out at the annual York Motor Show on Sunday 13 September. The York Motor Show is proudly hosted by the Veteran Car Club WA. Treat the whole family to a fun day out

Toodyay Agricultural Show

ICC Men's T20 World Cup

The ICC T20 World Cup is cricket's ultimate prize in the fastest growing format of the game. In 2020, the eyes of the world will be on Australia as the 10 best women’s teams and 16 best men’s teams

Bledisloe Cup 2021

One of the biggest rivalries in world sport is coming to Optus Stadium in 2021 when WA hosts its second Bledisloe Cup match. Bledisloe Cup action returns to Optus Stadium when the All Blacks take on

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What’s on in Perth, WA

What's On Now

WA Now – Tom Mùller: MONOLITH SCORES

Pulse Perspectives 2019

Screen Space – Stuart Ringholt

Revealed Exhibition: New & Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists

Kuraree – The Heart of Perth

Ancient Rome: Epic Innovators and Engineers

Tiwi Islands to Arnhem Land

Afternoon Tea at The State Buildings

Festivals

Kids Carnival

The Big Bike Film Night 2020

A Taste of Chittering

Kings Park Festival

Perth Royal Show

Entwined in the Valley

Toodyay Agricultural Show

LiveLighter Perth Hills Festival

Food and Wine

Afternoon Tea at The State Buildings

Perth City Urban Craft Beer Crawl

Tomahawk Masterclass - August

A Taste of Chittering

Animal Farm

Tomahawk Masterclass - September

Vino Arts Exhibition

Entwined in the Valley

Arts and Music

WA Now – Tom Mùller: MONOLITH SCORES

Pulse Perspectives 2019

Screen Space – Stuart Ringholt

Revealed Exhibition: New & Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists

Kuraree – The Heart of Perth

Ancient Rome: Epic Innovators and Engineers

Tiwi Islands to Arnhem Land

Tim Leura Tjapaltjarri in WA: Hunter Dreaming

Nature and Wildlife

Mandurah Dolphin & Scenic Marine Cruise

School Holidays at Golden Grove Orchard

Springtime at Araluen

Social Sunday Walk - Kalamunda to Hewett's Hill Campsite

Santa's Bibbulmun Vacation

Social Sunday Walk - Brookton Highway to Canning Camp Site

Kings Park Festival

Wandoo Flats and Rocky Faces Walk

Family

WA Now – Tom Mùller: MONOLITH SCORES

Pulse Perspectives 2019

Ancient Rome: Epic Innovators and Engineers

A Pirate Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Trail

Rome Re-imagined

Shipwrecked!

Jungle Maze

School Holidays at AGWA

Sporting and Recreation

Avon Descent

2020 Rugby Championship - Qantas Wallabies v Springboks

York Motor Show

Toodyay Agricultural Show

ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Bledisloe Cup 2021

Promote your events on our Perth Events Calendar! Submit your event and we will add it to our online events calendar.