
Tuesday 8 April
Discover the State Buildings and Surroundings
Tour
State Buildings
10 – 11:30am
Ticketed
Take a guided tour of the State Buildings in Cathedral Square and surrounding precinct and learn its rich history. More info here.
Holly Wood Tuesday Morning Show
Performance
Perth Town Hall
11am – 12pm
Free – no bookings required
Join musician, songwriter and host extraordinaire Bernard Carney OAM for a morning of song, dance and laughter every Tuesday at the Perth Town Hall. Hear from Jenny Davis OAM and members of AB Facey’s family, who’ll be discussing the beloved WA story A Fortunate Life. Find out more here.
The Flying Boats of Matilda Bay
Talk
Bayside Kitchen
10 – 11am
Free – no bookings required
WA Women's Hall of Fame Roll of Honour Exhibition
Exhibition
State Library of Western Australia
Free – no bookings required
This event will officially open the WA Women's Hall of Fame: Roll of Honour exhibition and will also feature live conversations with some of 2025’s newest inductees.
Once Known – Stolen Generation children’s artworks created in the 1940s at the Carrolup Native Settlement
Exhibition
Old Perth Boys’ School
11am – 3pm
Free – bookings required (for tours and talks only)
Opening for the first time at the Old Perth Boys’ School, Once Known presents a selection of meticulous reproductions of the delicate and treasured artworks created by Aboriginal children detained at the Carrolup Native Settlement in the 1940s. Book talks and tours here.
Wednesday 2 April
Art Deco in Perth
Exhibition Launch
Perth Town Hall Foyer
5:30 – 7pm
Ticketed
Convicts and Colonials
Walking tour
iCity Kiosk
10:15 – 11:45am
Free – bookings required
RAC Walk of Fame
Display
8:30am - 5pm weekdays
832 Wellington Street West Perth
Free - no bookings required
From the creator of WA’s first road map, to “The Wonder Woman” who circled the continent in her car, discover the remarkable stories of 18 individuals who have made a lasting impact on our state. The names and contributions of those inducted are etched in pavement outside RAC’s headquarters in West Perth.
Thursday 3 April
Rogues, Rebels and Remarkable Lives Tour: Perth’s Early Characters
Walking tour
iCity Kiosk
10 – 11:30am
Free – bookings required
Snapshots of Perth
Quiz night
National Archives of Australia
5 - 6pm
Free – bookings required
The Things We Bear
Performance
State Library of WA
6 - 8pm
Free – bookings required
Friday 4 April
Art City Tour
Walking tour
iCity Kiosk
10:15 - 11:45am
Paid tickets required
Public art can stimulate thinking, deepen our sense of place, and transform how we engage with spaces. Immerse yourself in Perth’s public art with a guided walking tour presented by iCity Tour Guides. Learn more here.
Close Encounters at The Perth Mint
Performance
The Perth Mint
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Paid - tickets required
Join award winning performers from THEATRE 180 for an immersive theatrical experience that breathes life into many fascinating tales from the Mint’s 125-year history. Secure tickets here.
A Fortunate Life
Performance
Perth Town Hall
10 - 11:45am
Paid - tickets required
Saturday 5 April
Government House Open Weekend
Open House
Government House
10am – 3pm ( Saturday and Sunday)
Free - no bookings required
This historic residence, home to every WA Governor since 1863, opens its doors for a family-friendly weekend filled with live music and entertainment, activities and displays. Explore the elegant grounds and discover the history within. Find out more here.
Old Central Fire Station Heritage Family Fun Day
Event
Old Central Fire Station
9am - 2pm
Free - no bookings required
Explore the 125 year old fire station and hop aboard a vintage fire truck for a ride around the block. Enjoy free entertainment including live music, bouncy horses and food available from local businesses and the Fire Truck Pizzeria. More info here.
Naturescape Family Playday
Events
Kings Park
10am - 3pm
Free - no bookings required
Here’s a great opportunity to play, learn and to celebrate the unique natural heritage of Boorloo (Perth). Whether it’s digging deeper into Whadjuk Nyoongar culture, discovering pollinators, spotting native animals, making bush craft or wandering with the fairies, children and adults will have a great time exploring! Find out more here.
From Starch to Scrubs - Tactile Tour
Tour
9 - 10am
10 - 14 Murray St
Free – bookings required
Don a cape and discover the history of Royal Perth Hospital through handling nurses' uniforms and equipment and hearing associated stories. This tactile tour is guided by DADAA (Disability in the Arts Disadvantage in the Arts) for visitors who are blind or vision impaired. Get more info here.
Stolen Generations Immersive Hub
Open House
Curtin Graduate Business School
10am - 4pm
Free - bookings required
Experience the award-winning MissionsConnect project at 78 Murray Street Perth, where history meets innovation. Step into virtual reality to explore meticulously recreated mission sites where Aboriginal kids were kept after being forcibly removed from their families. Hear the deeply moving stories of Survivors, told in their own voices. Learn more here.
Sunday 6 April
Buddha's Birthday and Multicultural Festival
Event
9am - 5pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Supreme Court Gardens
Free
The Buddha’s Birthday and Multicultural Festival celebrates the birthday of the Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, and to share His teaching of loving kindness, compassion, wisdom, harmony, and forgiveness towards all beings through the activities presented in the two-day event. This vibrant two-day festival celebrates ethnic diversity through an array of Buddhist ceremonies, meditation sessions, art exhibitions, cultural displays, children's playgrounds, music and dance performances and multicultural food stalls. More info available here.
Council House Tour
Tour
1 - 2pm
Council House
Free - bookings required
Opened in 1963, architects Howlett and Bailey designed a building that confidently signalled Perth’s arrival on the world stage as a ‘City of Light’. Step back to the swinging 60s in this guided tour of one of Perth’s modernist architectural icons. Find out more here.
Revealed Opening Weekend: New and Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists
Exhibition
PICA
10am - 5pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Free - no bookings required
Join us for a vibrant weekend filled with performances, talks and activities celebrating the opening of Revealed: New and Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts. Experience the creativity and talent of Western Australia’s emerging Aboriginal artists whose work reflects rich cultural heritage and contemporary expression. Bring friends and family to enjoy this weekend of cultural celebration, storytelling and creativity. More info here.
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