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Summer brings a full calendar of exciting events and festivals to Perth

See some of the highlight summer events below and head to our Events Calendar to find more fantastic Summer events.

FRINGE WORLD Festival Perth

Western Australia's FRINGE WORLD Festival, from Friday 15 January to 14 February, has something for everyone; from comedy, music and musicals, circus and much more, plus ticket prices are great value so you can enjoy multiple shows in one night out!

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Perth Festival

More than 250 events across theatre, music, dance, opera, film, visual arts and literature and ideas – many of them free – dazzle audiences from near and far in February every year.

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Christmas 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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New Year's Eve in Perth

Farewell 2020 and say hello to 2021 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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Growers & Makers Market, Peel

Every Sunday until 25 January 2021, head down to the growers and makers market at Mataya Eatery in Mandurah.

Inglewood Night Markets

The Inglewood Monday Night Markets have fast become synonymous with #nocookmondays. Open from 6pm on Mondays from 28 September through until the 29 March 2021, get on down and check out all the

Sunday Music at Fremantle Arts Centre

Every Sunday until end March 2021, enjoy a stellar line up of local and touring acts in free performances at the Fremantle Arts Centre.

Rooftop Movies

It's time to escape to one of our city's favourite outdoor cinema, open from 31 October 2020 to 27 March 2021.

Scarborough Sunset Markets

The ever-popular Scarborough Sunset Markets are returning in 2020, running every Thursday night from November until 29 April 2021. Known for its gorgeous views, glorious beach and buzzing vibes

The Courtyard Club

The State Theatre Centre of WA and RTRFM are excited to announce the return of The Courtyard Club, a free 7-week concert series taking place every Friday evening from 6 November to 18 December in the

Summer X Salt Markets

7 November 2020 to 27 March 2021. Summer X Salt is now known as WA's iconic Surf and Salty Lifestyle Market-Place at Clarko Reserve, Trigg Beach every Saturday fortnight from November to March.

Yagan Square Nyumbi

Experience the world's oldest living culture through music and dance. Immerse yourself in Western Australia's Noongar culture as Aboriginal dancers perform traditional song and dance and share stories

The Stage

Every Friday and Saturday night, RAC Arena is setting The Stage for a great night out!

'I want a future that lives up to my past': David McDiarmid and local queer stories

Coinciding with the thirtieth anniversary of WA's Pride Parade, AGWA presents the bright, ironic, playful and scathing poster work of queer artist and activist David McDiarmid. Created at the height

Dinner at Dusk

Dinner at Dusk brings Perth's best of the best food trucks, featuring cuisine from every corner of the world, to local venues across Perth. An experience for the taste buds, Dinner at Dusk is like no

Life Boat at The Marina Mindarie

Life Boat, a pop up family friendly space has docked up at The Marina Mindarie just in time for summer. Complete with a themed kids playground, a shipping container bar stocked with wine and ice cold

Twilight Hawkers Market

Every Friday night from 20 November 2020 to 26 March 2021, Twilight Hawkers Market brings the tastiest street food from around the globe to the heart of Perth.

Perth City Christmas Lights Trail

Everyone's favourite Christmas tradition is back and bigger than ever! The massive light spectacle has a total of 30 stops this year to ensure your Christmas is brimming with magic. Choose from one of

Kookaburra Cinema

Enjoy movies under the stars in the Perth Hills with the state forest providing a dramatic background to the on-screen entertainment. Kookaburra Cinema seats 310 in traditional steel framed and canvas

Christmas Concerts

Get into the Christmas spirit with festive performances in Forrest Place, showcasing a new show every week and featuring bands, musicians, choirs, dancers, jazz and more! Santa Claus may even pay a

Telethon Community Cinemas Joondalup

Telethon Community Cinemas at ECU Joondalup Pines is Perth's premier family-affordable outdoor cinema, located in the most picturesque of settings, screening nightly from November to April. Our motto

The Magic of Christmas

Experience the park's 2nd annual Christmas light display from November 2019 through to 12 January 2020.

DesignFreo: Object, Space, Place

Design is everywhere and we all make design decisions every day – what to wear, where we live, what we buy and how we get from A to B. DesignFreo: Object, Space, Place looks at Fremantle through the

Search for the WA Christmas Tree

Feeling festive? Bring a picnic, your family or friends and join Kings Park on a search for the Western Australian Christmas Tree. In this fun-filled event, you will complete a group challenge, make

UnWined Subiaco

Enjoy the best of WA's wine, craft beer, cider and spirits in a festival to celebrate our unique and boutique beverages With 45+ companies from regions across our extraordinary state, you can explore

Historic Gingin Railway Station & Markets

The Gingin Railway Station & Markets make for the ideal Sunday drive to the country. Only 40 mins from the Northern suburbs and you are in picturesque Gingin with its beautiful lush green centre of

2020 St Patrick's Mount Lawley Christmas Festival

Everything from camels to lighting Beaufort Street's iconic Christmas tree will be part of St Patrick's Anglican Church's annual Mt Lawley Christmas Festival on Sunday, November 29. A plethora of

Tiny Doors of York – Christmas Edition

The Tiny Doors of York have been created for big imaginations by local volunteers and the Shire of York to encourage families to explore and experience York during the festive season with a twist

Lotterywest Films

From November 2019 to April 2020, kick back under the stars and enjoy Perth's most picturesque outdoor movie location

Mandurah Cruises Christmas Lights Cruise

Experience some festive magic on board Mandurah Cruises famous Christmas Lights Cruise - Mandurah and Perth’s best Christmas lights! Experience the magic of Christmas with your friends and family

Sweet Dreaming: Eurythmics Reimagined

We've revisited the 60s with The Doors, brought an epic stadium experience to the 70s via Bowie at HBF Stadium last month, and the 90s with Nirvana. Now it's time to don the red gloves and ask "Who’s

Bazaar: WA's Best Christmas Market

Fremantle Arts Centre's Bazaar, WA's best Christmas maker's market, returns Friday 4 - Sunday 6 December. Bazaar has a long and proud tradition of presenting the very best in WA design. 50 of the

Christmas at the Quay

For the year that is 2020, it is time to say au revoir and start the festivities at Perth's newest pop up bar, CHRISTMAS AT THE QUAY located at Elizabeth Quay to kick off the Summer season. That's

FLIGHT

Step into the FLIGHT sea-container for a science-fiction journey that jolts audiences between this world and the next. Not recommended for those who are claustrophobic, expect an experience in pitch

Carols by Candlelight in Armadale

In an annual Christmas tradition the City of Armadale invites you to join in the festive spirit of the holiday season with Carols by Candlelight. This family friendly Christmas event is bursting with

Mandurah Christmas Lights Trail

Head to Mandurah's city centre and find your way around the festive light installations across the Eastern Foreshore, through Mandjar Square, into Mandurah Marina. Head to the city centre and find

Made on the Left Christmas Market

The annual Made on the Left Christmas Market will see over 100 Western Australian designers come together at Fremantle's Esplanade Park, on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December. Made on the Left is

Swim Thru Rottnest

The 42nd Annual Swim Thru Rottnest is back on Saturday 7 December 2019. This swim race has been running since 1977 and has been a hugely popular annual event. The course allows competitors to swim the

York Christmas Festival

The York Christmas Festival offers free fun for the whole family and marks one of the highlights in York's annual event calendar for visitors and residents alike. Bring the kids along, enjoy a fun

Christmas on the Green

Christmas on the Green is a free event for the whole family in the City of Cockburn. This year you can get crafty in the Sustainable Makers Workshop where you can make gifts for your friends and

South Beach Sunset Market

Enjoy amazing food, live entertainment and a pop up bar, on the beach while watching the sunset over the beautiful Indian Ocean! Situated on the grassed area at South Beach, the Sunset Markets have

Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant

Experience the magic, colour and spectacle of your favourite floats at as the 2020 Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant bring Christmas magic to the streets of Perth. Relive your childhood and experience

Santas' Christmas Carnival

This December, enter an unbelievable world of extraordinary amusements, electrifying rides and spectacular entertainment for all to enjoy at the Claremont Showgrounds! Santa's Christmas Carnival is WA

The Mandurah Duel

This is Mandurah's iconic ocean paddling event for the year. It is a fiercely run down the coast from The Cut to the beach in front of the Old Yacht Club and now the home of Mandurah Ocean Club

Christmas Festival in Stadium Park

Across the first three Sundays in December, head on down to Stadium Park for free Christmas movies, a licensed area to have a drink and enjoy the Stadium's Christmas lights and markets galore – what

Perth City Farm Festive Twilight Markets

The Perth City Farm Festive Twilight Markets are on this December for four exciting nights! There will be something for everyone, from finding the perfect gift from one of the local sustainable market

Brass on the Grass

Pack your picnic and come join us for an evening of festive entertainment. In collaboration with the East Perth Community Group, the City of Perth is proud to present the annual Brass on the Grass

Revelation Perth International Film Festival

The 23rd annual Revelation Perth International Film Festival returns from December 9 – 13 bringing a selection of the best independent cinema from around the world. Join us for our Summer version from

The Artisan Store Fremantle 2020 Christmas Event

Buy your Christmas Gifts from The Artisan Store Fremantle, secure in the knowledge that all your money goes directly to WA Artists, Craftspeople and Makers, as well as contributing to our state

Kartel Bar

Enjoy a casual summer vibe in an open-air setting down in Perth's waterfront at Elizabeth Quay from 11 - 31 December. Kartel Bar is a worn, sun-drenched outpost – the kind of hideout frequented by

David Gray | White Ladder: The 20th Anniversary

Multi-platinum, multi-Brit and Grammy-nominated British singer-songwriter David Gray brings his White Ladder: The 20th Anniversary Tour to Australia this December, to celebrate the trailblazing album

Christmas Market Pop Up by Summer X Salt

Bring the family, your four legged friends and any other salty legends who are keen to Summer x Salt's Christmas Market Pop Up on Saturday 12 December. There will be loads of free activities: 6AM Cold

WASO's Lotterywest Christmas Spectacular

WASO's annual free end of year concert is reconceived in 2020 as an RAC Arena spectacular on Saturday 12 December. Presented by West Australian Symphony Orchestra with the support of Lotterywest and

Cocktails on the Terrace at Hadiqa

Gather your friends and join Hadiqa on the rooftop for two hours of cocktails, nibbles and giggles as we raise our holiday spirits with a special Christmas edition of our popular Cocktails on the

Human Nature - Christmas in the Park

Mellen Events are excited to present Christmas in the Park - the return of summer concerts to beautiful Kings Park and Botanic Garden, with Australia’s own and internationally renowned soul-pop greats

A Night with Pink Floyd - Telethon Community Cinemas

Telethon Community Cinemas in Burswood is hosting a Pink Floyd experience on Saturday 12 December - an experience not to be missed by Pink Floyd fans. This special event commences with a screening of

Sundowner & Concert at the New Norcia Hostel

Please join a sundowner and concert in the atmospheric and historic New Norcia Hostel. The night will commence at the Museum & Art Gallery at 6pm, where guests will be guided through our two new

WAYJO presents A Summer Wonderland

Let WAYJO take you into a Summer Wonderland as you Deck the Rechabite Hall in the sounds of a swinging jazzmas. This not so Silent Night will bring you Duke Ellington's version of the Nutcracker and

Summer Bliss Yoga Retreat

Relax, rejuvenate and reconnect to your body this summer at the Restful Waters Consciousness & Wellness Centre. This blissful retreat will offer a deeply nourishing restorative program to re-fuel you

Markets At Elmar's

Come along to Market Day at Elmar's in the Valley on Sunday 13 December. Market day at Elmar’s in the Valley, Swan Valley from 11am to 4pm, with stalls featuring jewellery, candles, cupcakes, honey

Fremantle Carols By Candlelight

Each year, the Fremantle community gathers to celebrate Christmas with a festive sing-along that features all your favourite carols plus free children’s activities and entertainment throughout the

Araluen's Carols by Torchlight

Enjoy the picturesque surrounds of Araluen Botanic Park on Sunday 13 December, as you sing along to traditional and modern Christmas carols this festive season, as part of Carols by Torchlight. The

Jazz on the Rocks

Enjoy a great night out at Jazz on the Rocks coming to the Quarry Amphitheatre on Sunday 13 December. The Mace Francis Orchestra is back at the Quarry joined by vocalist Lucy Iffla. Expect a night of

Christmas Day at DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront

'Come One, Come All' to celebrate the festive season at DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront. Devour a decadent festive menu paired with front row seats to the most incredible yet clear views of the

Kings Park New Year's Eve

Kings Park and Botanic Garden is traditionally popular with families on New Year's Eve who come to admire the views while celebrating the turning of the year at midnight. No specific public events are

The City at New Year's Eve

Welcome in the New Year with the City's of Perth's New Year's Eve celebration on 31 December. Say farewell to 2020 with exciting street entertainment for all ages including daring circus performers

New Years Eve on the Rocks

New Year's Eve on the Rocks is now a well established tradition, and this year Amanda Dee is back with a fresh and vibrant show that will knock your socks off! The evening will showcase your favourite

State of Wine

State of Wine is a four-day grape-driven festival for the curious minded and creative souls at the State Buildings. Explore a wondrous world with four days of discovery, curated by our very own

Prison Cinema

The movies are coming to Fremantle Prison. Experience the best prison films ever made in a way you've never seen before. A truly unique outdoor cinema experience – kick back in the historic courtyard

FRINGE WORLD Festival

FRINGE WORLD is the third largest Fringe in the world and 2021 will be a 10th birthday celebration for the Festival, which will take place from Friday 15 January to 14 February. Presented by non-for

Monster Creature World

A new exhibition, Monster Creature World making its first appearance in Perth, featuring the amazing behaviours and extreme characteristics of some of the earth's most fascinating creatures - insects

COMA

COMA, the third installation of the highly acclaimed multi-sensory series, DARKFIELD, invites participants to slip into a collective dream state in it’s FRINGE WORLD premiere. Presented by Realscape

Deadset

WA Home-grown heroes YUCK are back with a fresh work for ya eyeballs. Expect larrikin humour, high-flying acrobatics, and a ripper night of Circus, Comedy, and Cabaret. They're taking what they’ve got

The Incorrect Stand-Up Comedy Show

If you like raw, unedited, unfiltered and unshaven comedy then this is for you. The Incorrect Stand-Up Comedy Show is a wild ride that will keep you laughing from beginning to end. It's got the

Briefs: The Bite

Australia's award-winning cult cabaret mischief-makers, circus stars & heart-stopping hooligans Briefs Factory bring their new show THE BITE to Perth as they go head-to-head with much celebrated and

Reuben Kaye

The obscenely intelligent, beautifully filthy, and rib-crackingly funny Reuben Kaye returns to Perth in an explosion of high camp & filthy humour. International star, actress, model and award winning

4some of Awesome Take a Break

4some of Awesome are back with a brand new show that's chock-full of the weirdness and mayhem that you'd expect from this cast of oddballs. It's a 100% genuine seat-squirming, side-splitting

Comedy Hypnotist Matt Hale - Bonkers!

Joyful. Crazy. Fun! The unmissable hypnosis show with a party vibe! A brand new show from popular fest fave (& 2020 Award Winner!). Enjoy from onstage or in the audience (you choose!). If you thought

Mandurah Australia Day Celebrations

On the 26th of January, Australia Day will be taking place at the Mandurah Eastern Foreshore. Head to the Foreshore between 7am and 9am to enjoy a cooked Aussie breakfast and live music. The official

Australia Day Coogee Beach Festival

Join the City of Cockburn and MC Adrian Alaberg for Australia Day celebrations. The event includes live entertainment and all your favourite competitions. Local Acts Murphy's Lore Dilip 'n the Davs

Australia Day at Kings Park

In Kings Park, the traditional 21 Gun Salute fires at noon on Australia Day from the State War Memorial and the Fraser Avenue precinct offers a perfect place for a family picnic. On Australia Day we

Joe White: Ethiopian & Still Not Hungry - Corona Time!

Ethiopian-Australian comedian Joe White returns to FRINGE WORLD Festival in 2021. Winner of the FRINGE WORLD Best Comedy Weekly Award in 2019 & 2020 alongside Tom Gleeson & Tim Ferguson, Joe has been

Ben Folds with WASO

Piano pop maverick, Ben Folds returns with all his hits. One of the major music influencers of his generation, piano pop sensation Ben Folds delivers a cavalcade of hits, like 'Landed', 'Capable of

Truckload of Sky: The Lost Songs of David McComb

A special live show featuring: Evil Graham Lee & Rob McComb (the Triffids) * Phil Kakulas (Blackeyed Susans), J.P. Shilo (Blackeyed Susans, Hungry Ghosts, Rowland S. Howard, Mick Harvey,)* Dan

FREAKSHOW: An Interactive Murder Mystery

After a successful run of "Showstopper: An Interactive Murder Mystery" at FRINGE WORLD 2020, including sold-out performances, Back Door Productions is returning with a thrilling new venture in 2021

ANTIGONE Sophocles Adaptation by Jane Hille

This is Antigone for the modern era. She is another woman of courage and part of a tragic family narrative who holds to her word and the promise she made her brother Polynices. Antigone is sacrificed

Everything is True

Everything Is True is the largest ever assembly of sculptural work by Abdul-Rahman Abdullah, a Perth-based artist whose practice explores the different ways that memory can inhabit and emerge from

Perth Festival

Perth Festival welcomes everyone to a glorious summer celebration of people and place with hundreds of events across theatre, music, dance, opera, film, visual arts and literature and ideas taking

Tim Minchin with WASO

Perth Festival 2021 opens in show-stopping style with satirist, pianist, provocateur and musical genius Tim Minchin live in Kings Park. West Australia's globally-renowned multi-talent is back home for

Archives of Humanity

A compassionate and empowering new dance work by Co3 Artistic Director, Raewyn Hill, exploring humanity and the tension between grace and truth. Archives of Humanity creates a living and emotive

Upper Reach Twilight Concert | Neuva Salsa

Combine fabulous food, award winning wines and marvelous music; you have the perfect recipe for a summer twilight evening in the Swan Valley at Upper Reach Winery. Upper Reach proudly supports local

Arcana: The Order of the Divine

Arcana: The Order of the Divine explores life-influencing themes as the Order of the Divine guides you on a soul's sensual journey to enlightenment. Through a sultry, dynamic showcase of burlesque

The Rhythm Spectacular - The Music of Stevie Wonder

Let Adam Hall and the Soul Playboys take you on a Soulful and Funky journey through the Music of Stevie Wonder. In the surrounds of Freo.Social, on the big stage and with the big sound of the Award

Upper Reach Twilight Concert | The Aretha Franklin Experience

Combine fabulous food, award winning wines and marvelous music; you have the perfect recipe for a summer twilight evening in the Swan Valley at Upper Reach Winery. Upper Reach proudly supports local

Perth Chinese New Year Fair

The Perth Chinese New Year Fair 2021 will be held on Sunday 14 February from 12 noon to 9pm in Northbridge. This will be the 10th Fair since its inauguration in 2012. A celebratory street carnival to

The Cherry Orchard

Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA present The Cherry Orchard in association with Perth Festival. Moy drug. It's a family emergency. Rani's losing the plot. Literally. The Balmoral apartment’s

South32 Rottnest Channel Swim

The South32 Rottnest Channel Swim is a 19.7km open water swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island held on Saturday, 20 February 2021. Highly regarded worldwide and one of Western Australia's

Tim Rogers & Friends | Liquid Nights in Bohemia Heights

Join Tim Rogers as the louche DJ of the spectral radio show 'Liquid Nights In Bohemia Heights' – a brand-new live show that brings Tim's Friday afternoon Liquid Lunch radio program out of the Double J

City of Perth Opera in the Park

For 30 years West Australian Opera has presented Opera in the Park, igniting emotions and sharing the splendour of live performance with thousands of Western Australians. Now it’s time to celebrate

On Cloud Wine

Come celebrate amazing WA wines, brews and spirits on the Labour Day long weekend at the end of February! On Cloud Wine is the perfect place to discover some new beverages along with old favourites

Wild Things

Unleash your wild things for a day when Perth Festival takes over Perth Zoo! If you could ask a zookeeper anything what would it be? Ever wondered what music an elephant likes to listen to? Do you

Sculpture by the Sea

Sculpture by the Sea is an annual exhibition that transforms the famous sands of Cottesloe Beach into an outdoor sculpture park. The exhibition is featured from the sea wall all the way along the sand

Upper Reach Twilight Concert | The Velvet Playboys with Adam Hall

Combine fabulous food, award winning wines and marvelous music; you have the perfect recipe for a summer twilight evening in the Swan Valley at Upper Reach Winery. Upper Reach proudly supports local

2021 Channel Seven Port to Pub Swim to Rottnest

The Channel 7 Port to Pub with Hotel Rottnest is an open water swimming event from Leighton Beach to Rottnest Island. The event is designed to cater for the increased demand for long distance swimming

Channel Seven Mandurah Crab Fest

Crab Fest is the largest free regional community event in Western Australia and will be held on 20 & 21 March, 2021 attracting over 100,000 locals and visitors to the City of Mandurah. The event

Upper Reach Twilight Concert | Adam Hall & the Soul Playboys

Combine fabulous food, award winning wines and marvelous music; you have the perfect recipe for a summer twilight evening in the Swan Valley at Upper Reach Winery. Upper Reach proudly supports local

Toodyay Music Fest

The Toodyay Music Fest is a free family event for all to enjoy on 27 March 2021. Bring a blanket or chair and come enjoy the many genres of music live on stage. With two stages in Duidgee & Stirling

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