Events
The City of Perth is the venue for many cultural, sporting and community events. Many of these events are free, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy the best of what Perth has to offer.
City Eventsline - +61 8 9461 3368 www.perth.wa.gov.au
Lotterywest Australia Day Skyworks
Taking place each Australia Day, January 26, The Lotterywest Australia Day Skyworks is Australia's largest community celebration. Events including free concerts, activities and air and water shows take place throughout Australia Day around the Swan River and City of Perth. Hundreds of thousands of people gather around the foreshore in the evening to watch the spectacular fireworks display celebrating Australia's national day.
Perth International Arts Festival
The Perth International Arts Festival is Australia's oldest and largest multi-arts festival. It has an enviable worldwide reputation in the arts for its innovative development and presentation of new works. Festival events take place in and around the city, as well as throughout the state. They attract around 500,000 people over the Festival's three week duration.
Perth International Arts Festival - +61 8 6488 2000 www.perthfestival.com.au
Parklife Concerts
The City of Perth brings a series of free multicultural concerts to Russell Square, Northbridge, throughout February and March. Every Sunday evening, Russell Square comes alive with music of the world. This provides the perfect opportunity for family and friends to gather for a picnic and perhaps head out afterwards to enjoy the wide array of cuisines on offer in Northbridge's restaurants.
City Food and Wine
March is the month to eat your way through the city when City Food and Wine hits town. The month-long event celebrates the freshness and variety of Perth's food and incorporates special menus, food events and masterclasses throughout city precincts.
School Holiday Activities - City Playground Pass
The City of Perth has developed a City Playground Pass for school holidays in the city. Every April, July, September holiday period, the City Playground Pass offers free events, attractions, food discounts and entertainment ideas for children and their families.
Fashion in the City
The latest fashion comes to the streets and foyers of Perth for Fashion in the City. New seasons fashions are displayed in a series of themed parades in surprising city locations.
City Wide Sale
The city goes on sale every June and December, with fantastic end-of-season discounts throughout city stores.
Red Bull Air Race and Festival
In its third year, the Red Bull Air Race World Series concludes in Perth over the Swan River for the second time with the city skyline as the race backdrop. The event will run over two days with qualifying taking place on Saturday 3 November and Race Day on Sunday 4 November, 2007.
AWESOME Festival
The AWESOME Festival, Perth's international arts festival for young people, is an annual event providing young West Australians with access to the world's best contemporary arts experiences.
AWESOME Festival - +61 8 9485 0560 www.awesomearts.com
Christmas in the City
The city is the place to be for the festive period, commencing with the spectacular "Turning on the Christmas Lights" event in mid-November. For six weeks the City of Perth is filled with colour and light, as roving elves, Christmas gift-wrappers, carollers and even special "Santa Trains" make this the fun place to do your Christmas shopping. The magical Christmas nativity in Forrest Place is a much anticipated annual event for families.
New Year's Eve in the City
The City of Perth presents two fabulous free events to see in the New Year. Northbridge is the site for serious partygoers, with street stages featuring contemporary music, DJs and performances drawing crowds of thousands.