Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
Explore the region
Explore Perth neighbourhoods, beaches and selected Swan Valley destinations. Fremantle has a separate page; Rottnest Island needs a ferry journey and is not a city suburb.
Listings across Burswood, City Beach, Claremont, East Perth, Guildford, Highgate, Hillarys, Joondalup, Leederville, Mount Lawley, Nedlands, Northbridge, Perth, Scarborough, South Perth, Subiaco, Victoria Park, West Perth.
Attractions and places to visit
89 places in this selection. Opening hours, access and admission vary; check the place details.
Optus Stadium and the surrounding park is located east of the Perth Central Business District, on the Burswood Peninsula. With views of the picturesque Swan River and Perth city in the west and the foothills in the east, this 60,000-seat, world-class, multi-purpose Stadium hosts a variety of sports and entertainment events including Australian Football League, International and Big Bash League cricket, soccer, rugby league and union, plus concerts.
The surrounding Stadium Park precinct provides year-round access for visitors of all ages to enjoy the nature playgrounds in the Chevron Parkland, the BHP Boardwalk and Amphitheatre, picnic and barbecue areas, public art, recreational facilities and the opportunity to dine in the buffet or ala-carte restaurants that overlook the Swan River.
In July 2022, Optus Stadium was awarded Venue of the Year at the Stadium Business Awards in Manchester and was previously voted the Most Beautiful Sports Facility in the World in the Prix Versailles 2019 international architecture awards.
Crossways Wool and Fabrics is a long-established specialist yarn and craft store in the heart of Subiaco. Established in 1973, it is one of Australia's longest-running yarn and fabric stores and has been part of the local community for more than 50 years. Today, it remains a much-loved destination for knitters, crocheters and makers.
Visitors can explore a carefully selected range of Australian yarn, wool, knitting and crochet supplies, fabrics, patterns, gifts and accessories, with friendly advice from a knowledgeable team.
Crossways also hosts small group knitting and crochet classes for beginners and experienced makers, adding a hands on creative experience to a visit. Located on Rokeby Road in Subiaco, the store offers a warm and welcoming stop for anyone interested in yarn, craft and making by hand.
Today, Crossways remains a much-loved destination for knitters, crocheters and makers, with visitors from across Australia and overseas often stopping in to explore its extensive range of Australian yarns, locally made products and hard-to-find craft supplies.
One of Perth's most delightful parklands, Galup is home to the famous black swan.
You can see black swans and many other water birds that exist on the lake, thanks to the creation of a special breeding island. Here, native plants allow the swans to live in their natural environment.
The black swan is an important part of Western Australia's heritage. It features on the state flag and the city's major river system was named after this elegant water bird.
You can learn more about the bird life at Galup on special interpretive displays and boardwalks.
The lake is surrounded by spacious lawns and a walk and cycle path making it popular among locals who go walking, jogging and cycling at all times of the day. It's also the perfect place for a picnic.
Galup is in the suburb of Leederville, which is a 10-minute drive from Perth.
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is recognised nationally and internationally for the quality of its graduates.
WAAPA graduates excel in their chosen professions around the world, confirming the Academy's well-earned reputation. Many well-known actors, dancers, musicians and music theatre stars including Hugh Jackman, Frances O’Connor, Marcus Graham, William McInnes, Lisa McCune, Lucy Durack, Rachelle Durkin, Emma Matthews, Jamie Oehlers, Eddie Perfect and Tim Minchin, have called WAAPA home.
Every year, students, staff and critically-acclaimed guest artists collaborate to present over 300 public performances – more productions and more diversity than any other arts training institution in Australia. Many of these performances take place in WAAPA venues at Edith Cowan University, but an increasing number of exciting community partnerships enable them to perform in a wider range of venues.
Crown Theatre is the ultimate venue for world-class performances and major theatrical productions in Perth.
Featuring an impressive and spacious two-tiered auditorium with seating for up to 2,260 people, it hosts some of the largest productions to tour in Western Australia. There are shows for every taste with musicals, music, dance, comedy, illusionists and more.
Situated within the Crown Perth entertainment precinct, there are a variety of pre and post-show dining options, activities and accommodation to choose from. From premium restaurants delivering world-class fine-dining experiences to casual eateries offering a more relaxed vibe, it's home to some of the best bars and restaurants in Perth.
Crown Perth is located on the eastern banks of the Swan River, just minutes from the Central Business District and both domestic and international airports. The complex is easily accessible by public transport and has many on-site parking options.
