Lotterywest Boorloo Heritage Festival

The Lotterywest Boorloo Heritage Festival returns in 2027, from 1 - 30 April.

The Festival is an annual celebration of the history and heritage of Boorloo (Perth). It provides opportunities to explore Perth’s unique heritage through walks, talks, exhibitions, open houses, community events and performances.

In 2026, 54 program partners participated in the delivery of the Festival, and 85% of all events and activities were free. In all, over 92,000 people attended the Festival.

How to get involved in 2027

We're inviting expressions of interest from groups or individuals to deliver events that shine a light on Perth's unique stories.

Expression of interest

Proposals should demonstrate a connection to Perth’s built, cultural and natural heritage and must take place during the month of April 2027.

Event registrations are open to a broad range of history and heritage groups, artists, authors, performers and community arts and cultural organisations to share stories about Perth's history and heritage.

The Festival will run from 1 to 30 April, 2027
Proposals must demonstrate how the event or activity aligns with cultural, built or natural heritage
All activities must take place within the City of Perth local government area
Please note: if you are proposing more than one event or activity, you will need to fill out separate forms for each proposal.
EOI registrations close Friday 20 November 2026.

Boss Crew in Boorloo
Boss Crew in Boorloo showcased the incredible talent of First Nations artists and emerging performers. Pictured - Rhythm Tide, a WA-based First Nations band blending vocals, didgeridoo, guitar and modern instruments.
Go Cultural
Goomup (Elizabeth Quay) Cultural Walking Tour.
An immersive journey through Goomup (Elizabeth Quay), along the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River), and across the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people.
Deb Huff book launch
Building Stories: Perth
Through illustrations, gossip and ghost stories, Perth’s historic buildings are brought to life, and uncover surprising stories hiding in plain sight. Launched at Pigface Bookstore, a heritage landmark featured in the book.
John Curtin Gallery
Once Known
A Carrolup Centre for Truth-telling exhibition, a presentation of selected reproductions of the delicate and culturally significant artworks created by Aboriginal children detained at the Carrolup Native Settlement in the 1940s. A series of Truth Talks were held as part of the exhibition. Pictured - Telling Our Truth - Zali Morgan.
WA Aids Council
Freedom Then & Now
Explores Perth’s queer heritage through the evolution of the Freedom Centre, a safe and creative space for LGBTIQA+ youth. This interactive exhibition and workshop series celebrated stories of community, courage, and care, reflecting how “freedom” has shaped Boorloo’s cultural identity across generations.