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What’s on this week in Perth

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Well Perth, it’s officially winter! Let’s hope the weather this week has cleared up after that wet and wild weekend because there’s heaps of events you don’t want to miss happening right across Perth.

Romeo and Juliet

Now – Wednesday 17 June | State Theatre Centre

Desire, dreams and destiny collide in the world’s most famous story of love at first sight. Romeo and Juliet risk everything to be together. In defiance of their feuding families, this pair of star-cross’d lovers chase a future of joy and passion as violence erupts around them. Don’t miss WAAPA’s graduating students perform Shakespeare’s timeless romantic tragedy. 

The Pirates of Penzance

Now – Friday 19 June | The Dolphin Theatre

Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance is a rollicking, delightfully funny tale of a band of soft-hearted pirates that's fun for all ages and beloved since its premiere in 1879. Get your tickets here.

Wellness Month

Now – 30 June | State Buildings

State Buildings is presenting a curated month of wellness throughout June, making it the perfect destination for winter restoration. Bringing together a considered mix of treatment, movement, ritual and nourishment, Wellness Month has been designed as a cohesive, precinct-wide program, allowing guests to engage in a way that feels both flexible and personal.

The Lester Prize 2026 Youth Awards

Now – 19 July | WA Museum Boola Bardip

The Lester Prize Youth Awards helps nurture the next generation of Australian portrait artists, encouraging high school students nationwide to explore creative expression, build confidence and allows them to share their stories with the wider community.

FIFA World Cup 2026

Now – Saturday 20 July | Northbridge Piazza

Cheer on our Socceroos as they take to the world stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026! Their matches against Turkey, Seattle and USA, as well as the World Cup final, will all be broadcast live and loud at the Northbridge Piazza Superscreen.

Lightscape

Now – 26 July | Kings Park

Step into a winter wonderland as Lightscape returns to Kings Park this June. Experience a dazzling new journey of spectacular large-scale installations, brand-new works by leading international artists and captivating creations from the Perth community. Wander glowing pathways, lose yourself in colour and music beneath the stars, and warm up along the trail with mulled wine, hot chocolate and delicious treats. 

Bird Years

Now – 22 August | Lawson Flats

Aster + Asha Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Western Australian artist, Anna Louise Richardson. Bringing together works from the last eight years, the show considers how birds have woven their presence through significant moments in the artist’s life.

Winter Wine Series with Vasse Felix

Now – 31 August | Parmelia Hilton Perth

This winter, experience Margaret River at your doorstep. Hilton Perth's Winter Wine Series brings one of WA’s most celebrated wine regions to you - no road trip required. In partnership with Vasse Felix, savour a curated Vasse Felix wine experience for two, featuring the region’s most beloved Margaret River wines, right in the heart of Perth.

The West Australian Pulse 2026

Now – 13 September | AGWA

WA’s talented young artists are celebrated in this yearly showcase, gauging the pulse of young people who will influence, empower and shape the world we live in. The selected works provide a window into young people’s private, social and artistic concerns. It is an inspiring, rewarding and insightful look at the world through the minds of our most talented young artists.

Ocean Xperience

Now – 11 October | WA Museum Boola Bardip

Step into the world of National Geographic’s OceanXplorers and get ready for a hands-on ocean adventure the whole family can enjoy. Designed with families in mind, the experience invites children and adults to explore side by side. Through interactive play, storytelling, and immersive environments, visitors learn how researchers discover new species and explore some of the most remote parts of our oceans.   

Big Day of Books

Saturday 20 June | ABC Studios, East Perth

Attention readers: the Big Day of Books Perth is back! This is your chance to be part of the studio audience as WA’s favourite radio presenters chat to the hottest new Australian writers alongside beloved favourites – all of whom are set to introduce their new books. The studio is going to be crackling with big themes, engaging presenters and entertaining new reads. Get your tickets here.

Harlem Globetrotters

Saturday 20 June | RAC Arena

Leaders in breaking barriers and making history, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters™ are bringing their 100 Year Tour to Perth this June, marking the most legendary tour in Globetrotters history. From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, fans will feel the history, the joy, and the fun that only the Globetrotters can deliver.

MSWA Step Up 2026

Sunday 21 June | Central Park Tower

Get ready to climb for a cause this Sunday 21 June in the 19th annual MSWA Step Up, a unique stairclimbing challenge that will see you climbing the stairs of Perth's tallest building, Central Park Tower. Challenge yourself to reach new heights and help support Western Australians living with neurological conditions.

Perth Upmarket

Sunday 21 June | UWA

Perth Upmarket is Perth’s original and biggest design market, bringing together over 200 of Perth’s most talented artists, designers, craftsmen and gourmets all under one roof at the University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall. With food vendors, live music and more, it's the perfect Sunday outing.

Puppy Yoga

Sunday 21 June | 2/1 Fitzgerald St

Yoga Paws is now live in Northbridge, blending gentle movement with non-stop puppy play in sessions designed to lift your mood and help pups build confidence. As Australia’s Puppy Yoga HQ, they partner with ethical breeders and local rescues to ensure every event is safe, supportive, and serotonin-filled.

Upcoming

Winter Markets

23 - 25 June | Brookfield Place

Join Brookfield Place this June for their beloved Winter Markets, where you’ll discover a variety of local vendors all in the one vibrant space. With a rotating lineup, each three-day event brings something new to discover, making it a must-visit spot during your lunch break.

Banff Mountain Film Festival

1 - 4 July | State Theatre Centre of WA

Presented by World Expeditions, the 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour delivers a thrilling 3-hour adventure through the world of extreme mountain sports. Experience the most captivating short films from fearless explorers, trail runners, mountain bikers, skiers, paddlers and climbers who push boundaries across the globe.

FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

3 - 6 July | RAC Arena

The Australian Boomers are returning to Perth for the first time since 2019 with a double-header in July against Guam and Philippines at RAC Arena. The Boomers advance their World Cup qualification into the basketball heartland of the West, with games against rising underdogs Guam on 3 July before shifting to rivals Gilas Pilipinas on 6 July. Get behind your Boomers and don’t miss the chance to be part of history when the first ever international FIBA fixtures are hosted in Perth!

Ready, Set, Ride

4 - 19 July | Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre

Get ready for the ride of your life! Ready, Set, Ride brings Perth's cheapest unlimited rides experience to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, packed with exciting rides, sideshow games, live entertainment, food, and non-stop fun for the whole family.

Plateful Perth

1 - 31 August | Across the City

This August Perth transforms into a food lover’s paradise as Plateful Perth shakes the City out of hibernation. From cocktail flights to exclusive dining experiences and chef-led masterclasses it’s the perfect time to explore Perth’s vibrant hospitality scene.

Calcio Italiano

5 – 11 August | Optus Stadium

See the giants of Italian football this August, when four of Italy’s fiercest football rivals leave Europe and play in Perth. AC Milan, Inter, Juventus and Palermo – among the most successful and widely supported clubs in world football – bring their legacy and pride to the pitch at Optus Stadium

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