Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
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An immersive exhibition centred around newly recorded video oral histories of Menang Elders and a large-scale visual meditation on the Kinjarling/Albany landscape.
This exhibition marks 200 years since colonisation began on Menang Country and asks visitors to encounter Kinjarling not as a backdrop to history, but as a living landscape with its own voice and memory.
The stories within this exhibition have been recorded to add important new layers of meaning to the largely colonial maps, photographs and illustrations in the State Library's collection.
Visitors will step into a quiet 6-metre-wide dome inspired by a kornt (a traditional shelter) to hear the Elders' stories. These include reflections by Carol Pettersen, Lester Coyne, Mark Colbung, Vernice Gillies, Doreen Hancox, Sharrlyn Maddren and a young Menang ranger, Cleve Humphries.
This immersive experience also features a specially commissioned animation that reinterprets the State Library's collections through a Menang lens, weaving Menang artist and academic Shandell Cumming's artworks with centuries-old maps, photographs and illustrations to reveal new ways of seeing and understanding these materials. The exhibition gives new voices and stories to evocative landscape photographs taken by government and commercial photographers over many decades.
This exhibition is curated by Denien Toomath, a Menang Noongar woman and Senior Partnerships Officer at the State Library.
Produced by the State Library of Western Australia in partnership with the Community Arts Network.
Perth's original and largest street food market, the Twilight Food Market, brings the world's tastiest flavours right to the heart of the city. Hosted by the City of Perth and held in Forrest Place, this market transforms Friday nights into a vibrant celebration of food, culture, and community.
Running from October to March each summer, the market offers a delicious array of authentic street foods from around the globe. Visitors can immerse themselves in the lively atmosphere, sampling diverse cuisines while enjoying live performances from local musicians that add to the vibrant cultural experience.
The Twilight Food Market is the perfect spot to unwind after work, catch up with friends, or enjoy a family night out. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite before a show or leisurely exploring the many food stalls, the market's energetic vibe and mouthwatering offerings make it a must-visit summer tradition in Perth.
With the city skyline as your backdrop and the scent of delicious street food in the air, the Twilight Food Market offers an unforgettable way to enjoy Perth's summer evenings.
Travel around Australia revisiting your memories of the classic Aussie motel, from family holidays and long road trips to continental breakfasts and mid-century mod-cons.
In a land where the car has provided us with the ultimate freedom to hit the road and explore, it is no surprise that Australians wholeheartedly embraced the American concept of the motel. When motels began springing up in the 1950s, they represented a new, stylish and sophisticated way to travel.
Join the National Archives and Tim Ross on a driving holiday through the quintessential Australian experience of staying in a motel. And find out why these images are part of the National Archives’ collection.
This exhibition is supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.
Jacky is a smart, enterprising young Aboriginal man making a life for himself in the city.
He's skilfully navigating the gig economy, skipping neatly from office internships to cultural performances to sex work. But when his little brother Keith shows up unannounced, Jacky's carefully compartmentalised lives are thrown into chaos.
Sharp, funny and unflinching, Jacky is a biting new play about family, work, culture, and the compromises we make to survive. With wit, grit and a wicked sense of humour, Declan Furber Gillick shines a light on the cost of navigating identity, ambition and connection in contemporary Australia.
This bold new co-production brings two of WA's leading theatre companies together to deliver one of the most exciting new Australian plays of recent years. A work that is as confronting as it is hilarious, as personal as it is political.
Hello again, Perth! Australia's biggest ever musical comedy hit returns to Perth this October.
The New York Times calls it "the best musical of this century." The Washington Post says "It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals." And Entertainment Weekly says "Grade A: the funniest musical of all time." It's The Book Of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award®-winning Best Musical.
This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place that's about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get. The Book Of Mormon has truly become an international sensation.
Step into the heart of Perth's comedy scene at Johnny Fox's in Northbridge for a Tuesday night filled with laughter, surprises, and the raw edge of stand-up at the Experimental Comedy Club.
With an ever-changing lineup of local, national, and international comedians taking the stage to test out their freshest material, you're in for an unparalleled night of entertainment. It's not just a show; it's a comedy laboratory where the unexpected is the norm, and the world's comedy elite often drop in unannounced.
Perfect for those who love to be at the forefront of comedic genius or anyone seeking a fun, affordable night out. At the Experimental Comedy Club, every performance is a unique adventure, and who knows? You might just catch a future comedy legend in the making.
Come curious. Leave enchanted.
This Halloween, Spookiaco transforms Subiaco into a place of curiosities filled with larger-than-life monsters, haunted laneways, family-friendly fun and unexpected surprises. Explore immersive art installations, discover spooky photo opportunities, enjoy themed food and drinks, and experience a weekend packed with mystery, mischief and entertainment.
Discover a different side of Subiaco at Spookiaco, a Halloween celebration unlike any other.
Find out more, visit the website.
Screening at Palace Raine Square Cinema in Perth, the Irish Film Festival 2026 brings you star-studded, award-winning features, shorts and documentaries showcasing the richness and diversity of contemporary Ireland, its culture, language, music and history.
Enjoy Q&As with filmmakers and stars that take you behind the scenes, plus the famous Perth opening night party and WA premiere of 'Chasing Millions', which is great craic.
IFF is proud to present its biggest event in 12 years, including many in Irish. With a focus on the Irish/Australian connection, it includes laugh-out-loud comedies, family drama, historical reckonings and folk horror. Don't miss out!
Details and tickets at the website.
Friday night in Northbridge now comes with an hour of live comedy, a drink in hand and the whole weekend still ahead of you.
Presented by Grassroots Comedy, The Speakeasy Comedy Club is a weekly stand-up showcase held in the intimate lounge at Curate on James Street. Each Friday, an MC welcomes three hand-picked comedians, with local favourites, national acts and touring performers rotating through the lineup.
The show runs from 7pm to 8pm, making it an easy stop after work, a relaxed date-night option or a good starting point before heading out. Arrive early for a drink, settle into the plush cabaret seating on offer, and enjoy comedy in a small room where the performers and audience are right in it together.
The lineup changes every week, so no two Fridays are quite the same.
Pacific Action Sports, owner of the Rumble Skateboarding Pro Tour and Amateur Series, is excited to announce the addition of a Gold Coast event to its National Tour, the Rumble on the Beach for 2026!
The Rumble in the West will be held across the weekend of October 31 and November 1, 2026 at the recently completed McCallum Park Skate Park.
The event will feature the best skateboarders in Australia, with the Rumble forming an important partnership with Skate Australia to use rankings points from Rumble events for national team, and ultimately, Olympic, selection! That and there's 20K in cash and prizes on the line so expect the competitors to be sending it!
The BMD Rumble Pro Tour, supported by Skate Australia, sees the largest ever line up of Australia's best skate parks and locations, covering 7 different locations, across 4 states with a total of $75,000 up for grabs!
Nyumbi at the WA Museum Boola Bardip in Perth offers visitors a vibrant and immersive cultural experience that celebrates the living traditions of First Nations peoples through weekly ceremonial dance and storytelling. Held every Saturday, Nyumbi invites visitors to witness a dynamic Welcome to Country led by Whadjuk Nyoongar community members, featuring traditional music, dance, and language.
This free outdoor event is a rare opportunity to engage with Indigenous culture in an authentic and respectful setting, making it a must-see for those seeking meaningful connection during their travels. Located in the heart of Perth's cultural precinct, the WA Museum Boola Bardip is surrounded by attractions such as the Art Gallery of WA, Perth Cultural Centre, and Yagan Square. The museum is wheelchair accessible and committed to sustainability, with thoughtful design elements that reflect the stories of Country and community.
"Boola Bardip" means "many stories" in Whadjuk Nyoongar, and Nyumbi is one of the museum's most powerful expressions of this ethos. Before the ceremony begins, visitors may choose to arrive early and explore the museum's permanent exhibitions to learn more about the stories and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Whether you're planning a weekend itinerary or seeking a deeper understanding of local heritage, Nyumbi offers a unique experience. Discover the spirit of Perth through dance, story, and shared celebration
Enjoy premier entertainment in a New York Style Comedy club in the suburbs! Featuring local, national and international comedians dropping in for a variety of showcases, interactive gameshows, and comedy roast battles.
Rated 5 stars by Comedy Central, Fringe Festival, ArtsHub, some of the best national and international comedians have dropped in to grace the stage - featuring the likes of Dilruk Jayasinha, Mark Normand (USA), Joe Wong, Fiona O'Loughlin, Stephen K Amos, Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Hughes, Jim Jefferies and more.
Connect, learn, and relax at the City of Perth Library, a vibrant community hub functioning as the city's modern learning and living room. Designed as a striking, circular seven-story structure, this state-of-the-art building represents the first major civic construction project completed in the Perth CBD since the Perth Concert Hall nearly 40 years prior.
Far more than a home for books, the library features a dedicated History Centre, specialized Young Adult and Children's floors—complete with a whimsical "Tree of Knowledge" for Storytime—and an outdoor terrace overlooking Cathedral Square. Visitors are welcomed on the ground floor by views of Perth's largest living green wall. Looking upward, the ceiling showcases artist Andrew Nicholls' breathtaking fresco, Delight and Hurt Not, which beautifully reimagines the conclusion of Shakespeare's The Tempest from a uniquely Western Australian perspective.
The facility provides free high-speed Wi-Fi, private meeting and audio-visual rooms, cozy reading areas, and free, library-exclusive digital resources. Located at 573 Hay Street, the library offers free entry and is open to the public daily with varying hours. It is fully wheelchair accessible and conveniently situated steps from CBD public transit, parking, and premium precinct dining.
Stretching between William Street and Barrack Street in the heart of Perth CBD, Hay Street Mall is one of the city's premier shopping and entertainment precincts. This vibrant pedestrian mall offers an exciting mix of international brands, Australian retailers, specialty boutiques, cafés and dining options, making it a favourite destination for both visitors and locals.
Beyond its retail appeal, Hay Street Mall is rich in history. Established as Australia's first pedestrian shopping mall in 1972, it is home to a collection of beautifully preserved heritage buildings, charming arcades and historic laneways that reflect Perth's unique character and architectural heritage.
Conveniently located within walking distance of major attractions including Forrest Place, London Court, the Perth Town Hall, Elizabeth Quay and Murray Street Mall, Hay Street Mall is the perfect place to shop, dine, people-watch or simply soak up the atmosphere of Perth's city centre. Whether you're searching for the latest fashion, a unique gift or a relaxing coffee break, Hay Street Mall offers something for everyone.
The stage is set for an epic adventure at Escape This Perth, the largest escape room venue in the southern hemisphere!
Escape This Perth is home to Perth’s best-rated, most talked about escape rooms, playing across thirteen totally immersive adventure themes.
Catering to groups of 2 to 8 players, from ages 9 and above, these escape rooms promise an hour-long, adrenaline-pumping adventure like none other! Conveniently located on the Hay St Mall in the heart of Perth, they are a breeze to get to.
Immerse yourself in regional creativity at Art Collective WA, a premier artist-run gallery nestled in Perth's Cathedral Square. Established in 2013, this unique, not-for-profit organisation champions long-term career artists who have lived and worked in Western Australia for many years. Operating with a collaborative group approach, the collective provides critical career infrastructure, presenting members and invited guests through a dynamically rotating annual program.
Beyond its physical concrete-and-glass gallery floor, Art Collective WA extends its reach globally by showcasing local talent at major international art fairs, including Art Stage Singapore and Sydney Contemporary, alongside strategic regional partnerships with the Holmes à Court Gallery, Geraldton, and Bunbury Regional Art Galleries.
The gallery also drives the preservation of regional art history. Through its celebrated Collective Conversations podcast series and the publication of substantial artist monographs, it successfully projects Western Australian visual art into a global contemporary context.
The Collective Conversations and Book Club are a deliberate contribution to the art history of Western Australia. Artist interviews are recorded for posterity and made available as podcasts and substantial artist monographs are published. Both these initiatives firmly place the artists and their work in the global visual art context.
Housing the Heath Ledger Theatre, named after late Perth-born Hollywood actor Heath Ledger, this 575-capacity theatre is part of a defining architectural landmark in the city; home to the Black Swan State Theatre Company and Co3 Australia.
Designed by award-winning Kerry Hill Architects, the State Theatre Centre’s design delivers a building that not only provides a functional and inspiring venue for performers and their audiences but has also become an instantly recognisable part of the city. Two interactive, visually and audibly stunning artworks ‘Falling from Heaven to Earth, the Shooting Star’ and ‘Interval’ are part of the physical structure using current technology to connect the history of the site with its present and future.
The Centre hosts contemporary performing arts, such as theatre, dance and music with a focus on distinctive professional and contemporary work produced locally, nationally and internationally.
Comedy Lounge is one of Australia's leading live comedy venues, located in the heart of Perth, WA. They host stand-up shows every week, with a lineup that mixes Perth's best local comedians with touring acts from across Australia and overseas.
The venue has a fully licensed bar and kitchen, so you can grab a meal and a drink before the show or enjoy table service during the performance. With great sightlines, quality sound, and an energetic crowd, every night is built to deliver real laughs.
Whether you're looking for things to do in Perth on a Friday or Saturday night, planning a group outing, or showing visitors around the city, Comedy Lounge is one of Perth's top entertainment options. They run shows most weekends, plus special events, comedy festivals, and visiting headline tours throughout the year.
For tickets and info, visit the website.
Marvel at Ascalon, a commanding public artwork standing proudly on the forecourt of St George's Cathedral within Perth's Cathedral Square precinct. Unveiled in 2011, this striking, billowing white contemporary sculpture was co-created by renowned Western Australian artists Marcus Canning and Christian de Vietri to serve as a fittingly powerful statement for this historic civic space.
As an abstract interpretation of the classic legend of St George and the dragon, the sculpture delivers a magnificent visual depiction of the universal triumph of good over evil. The artwork's towering, angled pole and dramatic white billow represent St George's righteous lance, cloak, and steed. Contrastingly, its heavily faceted black base is deeply reminiscent of the defeated body of the dragon. Its unique name is taken directly from the name of St George's lance in medieval romances—itself a derivation of the historic city of Ashkelon in Israel.
Positioned centrally at 1 Cathedral Avenue, this iconic open-air landmark is completely free to experience 24/7. At night, it features dramatic illumination, making it a spectacular photo opportunity for architecture enthusiasts, art lovers, and inner-city walking tours. The sculpture is situated just steps away from premium dining options, public transit hubs, and the adjacent historic Perth Town Hall.
Discover a vital piece of Western Australia's civic history at the Burt Memorial Hall, a beautiful community building standing proudly in the centre of Perth's Cathedral Square precinct. Positioned adjacent to St George's Cathedral, this historic landmark was constructed in the elegant Gothic Revival style. It serves as a lasting symbol of Perth's prominent Burt family, who played a deeply significant role in the government of the Swan River Colony during its foundational years.
Following decades of wear, the building underwent a meticulous, sympathetic restoration as part of the broader Cathedral Restoration Project, officially reopening its doors to the public in 2014. Today, the revitalised space functions as a versatile and vibrant hub for the local community, regularly hosting a diverse variety of Cathedral and diocesan functions, public receptions, educational workshops, school group visits, and rotating cultural exhibitions.
Located at 38a St Georges Terrace, this heritage-listed gem is an essential stop for architectural enthusiasts, historians, and tourists exploring the city's foundational colonial roots. While the hall's interior access is primarily subject to scheduled events, functions, and exhibitions, its striking exterior can be admired free of charge 24/7. The fully accessible venue is perfectly situated steps away from premium precinct dining, central CBD public transit hubs, and the historic Perth Town Hall.
Uncover a fascinating, hidden layer of Western Australia's criminal justice history at Dirty Deeds, an evocative, site-specific public artwork located in the heart of Perth's Cathedral Square precinct. Fronting Barrack Street at the Perth Town Hall end of the State Buildings, the piece is situated exactly where the city's first Police Court operated back in the 1870s.
The clever installation maps out the real-world boundaries of the court's two original holding cells, which commentators in the 19th-century press heavily criticized as "miserable little boxes" due to their severe lack of light and ventilation. Today, the stark physical footprint of these cramped cells is intricately etched directly into the granite paving, including the exact positioning of their entry doors and tiny windows. To bring this grim space to life, the artists meticulously combed through original archival records of the Police Court News to uncover and display the actual names, sentences, and misdeeds of the real historical detainees once held there.
Completely free to explore 24/7, this thought-provoking installation directly connects the modern, award-winning Petition Kitchen dining area with its raw colonial past. The entire outdoor plaza is wheelchair accessible and serves as an unmissable, highly educational stop for urban heritage trails, walking tours, and history buffs navigating the central business district.
The State Library of Western Australian is located in the cultural precinct alongside popular museums in the heart of Perth's city centre.
The Alexander Library building, home to the State Library, is one of the city's important architectural landmarks. Inside the building, visitors can enjoy modern, air-conditioned facilities and plenty of comfortable seating with wonderful views over the city centre from its upper levels. A coffee lounge and bookshop are located on the ground floor.
The extensive collections of library materials include major international newspapers, magazines, and guidebooks. There are facilities for listening to music, watching films and videos or surfing the internet.
Visitors interested in family history will find a wealth of resources in the Genealogy Centre to explore.
The JS Battye Library of West Australian History, the world's foremost collection of Western Australian material, provides extensive information about the State and its history. From contemporary newspapers and publications to rare and unique items, the Battye Library collections tell the story of Western Australia from its distant past to the present day.
Whether you just want a place to sit and relax or you are interested in investigating some information, the State Library has it all together for you.
Kailis Jewellery pieces possess an extraordinary iridescent quality. They are highly sought after and recognised as prized, inherently beautiful and timeless. They are desired accessories, warm to the touch, very personal and each one uniquely captivating.
Kailis carefully chooses the very best pearls to create luxurious collections of fine Australian South Sea pearl jewellery, ranging from lustrous strands and lavish pieces to modern, luxurious creations.
The designs boast true provenance backed by the 'Kailis Certificate of Authenticity' provided with each purchase. This certificate not only confirms the Australian origin of your pearl but also that you have in your possession an enduring gem of the finest quality that can be treasured for generations.
Enex provides a convenient connection between the Hay Street Mall and St Georges Terrace.
With 24 hour security, a first class food podium, parents room and amenities, Woolworths Supermarket, Friendlies Pharmacy and 46 fashion, food and lifestyle boutiques – Enex is your one stop style destination.
You can window shop, get that quick caffeine kick or pick up some last minute groceries from Woolworths all on your way to work.
