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What’s on in Perth, WA

Find out what's on in Perth below or view our full events calendar. If you have an event you would like to list on our calendar, submit it here.

Whether you’re after an activity for the family this weekend or trying to find somewhere new to visit today, we have a range of events to get you inspired.

Christmas in Perth

Our guide to celebrating Christmas in Perth brings together all you need to make the most of this special time of year from community festivals and pageants to Christmas carols and concerts.

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School Holidays in Perth

Perth comes alive during the summer school holidays with so many events, festivals, workshops and activities for kids they'll never get bored!

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New Year's Eve in Perth

Welcome in the New Year in Perth. Farewell 2019 and say hello to 2020 at one of the many family celebrations, parties and events taking place in Perth this New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

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Australia Day in Perth

Celebrate Australia Day, the official National Day of Australia, in Perth on 26 January. Australia Day brings celebrations, parties and fireworks to locations and venues across Perth and surrounds.

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Christmas in Perth

Christmas Events in Perth

Christmas Events in Perth

Perth offers a range of events and activities for the festive season including community festivals and pageants, carols and concerts and lights and decorations and Christmas carols and concerts.

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Christmas gift ideas

Christmas gift ideas

Looking for a unique gift idea? Check out our Perth Christmas Gift Guide for some inspiration from romantic weekends away to unique WA made gifts.

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Christmas Dining in Perth

Christmas Dining in Perth

Celebrate the festive season with friends, family and work colleagues with one of these end-of-year dining packages and function ideas and pre-Christmas dining events. 

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Christmas Day in Perth

Christmas Day in Perth

Take the hassle out of Christmas Day and let someone else do the cooking! Enjoy a festive breakfast, lunch or dinner in one of the many restaurants open in Perth. 

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New Year's Eve in Perth

New Year's Eve in Perth

New Years' Eve is a time of reflection, resolution and renewal. Welcome in the new year in style at one of the many functions, parties and festivals in Perth and surrounds.

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Festivals

Perth hosts a collection of festivals all year round. It’s a great way to spend your weekend in Perth.

Wearable Art Mandurah Bridge Walk
Wearable Art Mandurah Bridge Walk
Join a magical Wearable Art Mandurah journey as 15 of this year's garments are transformed into a stunning, moving story for the 2019 Mandurah Arts Festival . The journey that takes viewers from the
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Christmas in the City
Christmas in the City
You'll be making a list and checking it twice this year when you celebrate Christmas in the City. Start your gift shopping from over a thousand retailers, including Gorman, King Street Collective,
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Mandurah Christmas Pageant
Mandurah Christmas Pageant
The Mandurah Christmas Pageant is back for another year! This festive tradition will see local community groups and businesses parade their floats through Mandurah's CBD along with a jam packed
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Yagan Square Fun Fair
Yagan Square Fun Fair
The Yagan Square Fun Fair brings family entertainment to the heart of Perth City for the first time! Coming this December Christmas School Holidays, the event includes major, family and children's
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Falls Festival Fremantle
Falls Festival Fremantle
Kicking-off 2020 in Fremantle is the Falls Festival - an 18+ fully licensed event, featuring some of the biggest names in the music business as well as those gunning for their crown. A must-see event
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FRINGE WORLD Festival
FRINGE WORLD Festival
FRINGE WORLD is a summer celebration held in Perth and Western Australia each year. It's the largest annual event in WA and the third largest Fringe in the world. The 2020 FRINGE WORLD Festival
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Sunset Wine & Brews
Sunset Wine & Brews
Sunset Wine & Brews is the place to be this summer! Enjoy an iconic WA sunset while tasting the best of WA's wine, craft beers, ciders, and spirits at Sunset Wine & Brew's new home of Jubilee Park,
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Perth Festival
Perth Festival
On a bedrock of Indigenous culture, Perth Festival 2020 welcomes everyone to a glorious summer celebration of people and place. More than 250 events across theatre, music, dance, opera, film, visual
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Arts and culture

Find out what’s on in the world of arts and culture in Perth today. Our culture guide has all the information you need. 

Lending Library: City of Fremantle Library Turns 70
Lending Library: City of Fremantle Library Turns 70
The City of Fremantle Library turns 70 in September. To mark this milestone Fremantle Arts Centre (FAC) and City of Fremantle Civic Collection will partner with the Library and community artists to
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Sunday Music at Fremantle Arts Centre
Sunday Music at Fremantle Arts Centre
Sunday Music returns in 2019/20 with a stellar line up of local and touring acts. Running 2 – 4pm every Sunday from October through to March visitors can enjoy free music performances in Fremantle
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Screen Space - Sue Ford
Screen Space - Sue Ford
Part of Sue Ford's iconic Time series 1962-1974 and her video work Faces 1976-1996, is displayed in Screen Space as a thematic part of That Seventies Feeling exhibition. Ford's images of her subjects
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Mov'in Bed - The Outdoor Bed Cinema

Mov'in Bed - The Outdoor Bed Cinema
With a spectacular 150 beds under the stars, Mov'in Bed is the biggest outdoor bed cinema in the world, and surely the most comfortable. Blankets, glow side tables, mattresses and a premium pillows
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Elements Form Exhibition

Elements Form Exhibition
Seeking iconographic descriptions of the Western Australian landscape, Susan Ecker concentrates on enduring elements - the land, rock formations and the river. Blurring the distinction between drawing
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Scarborough Beach Sunset Markets
Scarborough Beach Sunset Markets
Now in its third season, The Scarborough Beach Association (SBA) and KINN & Co are delighted to announce the return of the ever popular Scarborough Sunset Markets, commencing 31 October and running
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Rooftop Movies
Rooftop Movies
Over the warmer months, enjoy the open-air cinema experience six levels above the ground, with beanbags, an eclectic film program and stunning panoramic views of the Perth city skyline.
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Sport

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

Ascot Racing Carnival
Ascot Racing Carnival
The 2019 Ascot Racing Carnival begins with the Crown Perth Opening Day on 12 October 2019 and runs right through to the TABtouch Perth Cup on 4 January, 2020. Get ready for Crown Perth Opening Day and
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All Schools Athletics Championships
All Schools Athletics Championships
Athletics WA are pleased to be hosting the 2019 Australian All Schools Championships and the Coles Nitro Schools National Final. The Australian All Schools Championships will take place from 6 - 8
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Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton
Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton
The 10th edition of Western Australia's Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton takes place on Saturday 7 December 2019. The 150 competitors in this kite surfing race take on the 19km open ocean from Rottnest
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Domain Test Series: Australia vs New Zealand
Domain Test Series: Australia vs New Zealand
It’s a new era of cricket in WA with Optus Stadium hosting its maiden Day-Night Test and the first Test against New Zealand for the series. Get your family and friends together and head to the Stadium
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ATP Cup
ATP Cup
The top male tennis players from 24 countries will compete in the first ever ATP Cup next year. The highly anticipated tournament will take place over 10 days next year and Perth will host several
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TABtouch Perth Cup
TABtouch Perth Cup
Close out 2019 and launch 2020 in style at this year's iconic TABtouch-Perth Cup. Champagne Oasis is back, boasting stunning views and free-flowing Mumm Champagne. With delicious all-day canapes and
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Lancelin Ocean Classic
Lancelin Ocean Classic
The Lancelin Ocean Classic, Australia's longest running windsurfing event will be held from 9 - 12 January 2020. This iconic event sees windsurfers and kite surfers compete in wave and freestyle
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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.

Toodyay Farmers Market
Toodyay Farmers Market
Come along to the monthly Toodyay Farmers Market on the third Sunday of every month from March to December 2019.
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Scarborough Beach Sunset Markets
Scarborough Beach Sunset Markets
Now in its third season, The Scarborough Beach Association (SBA) and KINN & Co are delighted to announce the return of the ever popular Scarborough Sunset Markets, commencing 31 October and running
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Spritz at QT
Spritz at QT
The time of year is upon us when you can forget all your pressing responsibilities and start thinking about good weather, good company and a good QT Spritz! Throughout November and December, in
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The Windsor Hotel - Christmas Functions
The Windsor Hotel - Christmas Functions
The Windsor Hotel has you covered when it comes to your CHRISTMAS EVENT . Enjoy the option of 8 different event spaces and fantastic flexible premium food & beverage packages that cater for parties of
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Rockingham - Summer Series
Rockingham - Summer Series
Head south this summer for a series of events in Rockingham The Summer Series is a program of free entry, family-friendly, smoke-free and alcohol-free events. The events are staged throughout the City
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Twilight Hawkers Market
Twilight Hawkers Market
The Twilight Hawkers Market is Perth's original and biggest Street Food Market bringing the tastiest street food from around the globe to the heart of Perth. Held in Forrest Place from 4.30pm – 9.30pm
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Utopian Night Market
Utopian Night Market
The inaugural Utopian Night Market kicks off at Perry Lakes in Floreat November 15, and will be making minds, bodies and souls happy on Friday evenings this summer season. Perth's most anticipated new
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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.

Toodyay Farmers Market
Toodyay Farmers Market
Come along to the monthly Toodyay Farmers Market on the third Sunday of every month from March to December 2019.
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Scarborough Beach Sunset Markets
Scarborough Beach Sunset Markets
Now in its third season, The Scarborough Beach Association (SBA) and KINN & Co are delighted to announce the return of the ever popular Scarborough Sunset Markets, commencing 31 October and running
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Science Fiction, Science Future
Science Fiction, Science Future
If you thought invisibility and mind control were only in the movies – think again. Scitech 's latest feature exhibition 'Science Fiction: Science Future' explores how science fiction ideas and
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Christmas at Karrinyup Shopping Centre
Christmas at Karrinyup Shopping Centre
Ring in the festive season and spread the Christmas cheer at Karrinyup Shopping Centre, there are plenty of activities for little ones and the whole family to enjoy. SANTA PHOTOS Create memories you
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Rockingham - Summer Series
Rockingham - Summer Series
Head south this summer for a series of events in Rockingham The Summer Series is a program of free entry, family-friendly, smoke-free and alcohol-free events. The events are staged throughout the City
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Festive Flicks for Kids at Northbridge Piazza
Festive Flicks for Kids at Northbridge Piazza
Festive Flicks are back at the Northbridge Piazza with free Christmas movies on the big screen every Saturday* from 16 November to 21 December. It's that time of year – the days are long, the nights
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Perth City Christmas Carnivals
Perth City Christmas Carnivals
Supreme Court Gardens will be the place for fun in the four weekends leading up to Christmas! Stop by before heading into the malls to do your Christmas shopping and take advantage of the free gift
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Day Sails On Board the Leeuwin
Day Sails On Board the Leeuwin
Tall-ship sails on the STS Leeuwin II are an adventure for the whole family. Experience sailing on an traditional 1850’s style barquentine ship, meet the crew and take a tour below deck. We invite
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100% Summer, 100% Perth

Spend a day or two getting to know our vibrant city, relax on the warm sands of our beautiful beaches and sample our unique local produce and wines. Find amazing summer deals, exciting events and festivals and chance to win 1 of 3 Perth Experiences.

Summer Deals and Offers

Summer Deals and Offers

Plan your Summer in Perth with the latest deals and offers.

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Win 1 of 3 Perth Experiences

Win 1 of 3 Perth Experiences

Enter our competition for your chance to win 1 of 3 Perth Experiences this Summer - you'll be the envy of all your friends

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What's On in Summer

What's On in Summer

Plan your Summer in Perth with an amazing calendar of events and festivals taking place from December to February.

What's on in Perth

Christmas in Perth

Christmas in Perth

Find out what's on in Perth this festive season. Perth offers a range of events and activities for the festive season including community festivals and pageants, carols and concerts and lights and

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School Holidays in Perth

School Holidays in Perth

Perth comes alive during the school holidays with so many events and activities for the kids, they'll never get bored!

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