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Lightscape 2023 Jarrad Seng

What's on this week in the City of Perth

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Lightscape - Powered by City of Perth
This week in Perth City, immerse yourself in the final week of the stunning Lightscape powered by City of Perth. Watch the Olympics opening ceremony live on the big screen at Yagan Square, get inspired by the innovative MakeX Robotics Competition and much more!

Events for everyone          

Lightscape - powered by City of Perth | FINAL WEEK

Kings Park | 7 June to 28 July

Winter sensation Lightscape returns to Kings Park and Botanic Garden with a reimagined trail packed with brand new installations. Get your tickets here.   

We encourage all Lightscape ticketholders to consider travelling by public transport, as parking during events in Kings Park is extremely limited and some roads are closed.

Catch the FREE shuttle bus from Elizabeth Quay Bus Station, stand E5, travelling between Elizabeth Quay and Kings Park every 15mins from 6pm. Last bus departs Kings Park at 10pm. There are also several other bus routes from the Perth CBD to the event entry; check the Transperth website for up-to-date travel information. 

Olympics Opening Ceremony at Yagan Square

Yagan Square Amphitheatre | 27 July 

Come together with family and friends in the heart of Perth city to cheer on our many incredible athletes as they prepare to take centre stage. Find out more here.

MakeX Robotics Competition

Perth Town Hall | 28 - 29 July

The 2024 MakeX Robotics Australia Intercontinental Tournament is not just an international robotics competition; it's an educational platform that brings together multidisciplinary learning in science and technology. Find out more here. 

Perth Comic Arts Festival 2024 

State Library of WA | 27 - 28 July

There will be panels and talks from comic artists, a packed market hall of independent creators, a comics exhibition, and family friendly workshops! Find out more here.

The Wedding Singer

Planet Royale | 17 - 28 July

The Wedding Singer is a first-class musical theatre production by award-winning Producer/Director Drew Anthony Creative. Find out more here

Olympics & Paralympics Live at Yagan Square

Yagan Square Amphitheatre | 26 July - 11 August

Yagan Square transforms into an official LIVE site for the 2024 Paris Olympics & Paralympics.

Join us in Perth to witness the excitement on a giant LED screen, bringing the community together to cheer on our Aussie heroes competing on the world stage. Find out more here.

TIME • RONE

Art Gallery of Western Australia | Now until 30 September

For the first time, acclaimed street artist Rone will exhibit at The Art Gallery of Western Australia in the historical Centenary Galleries in a fully immersive ticketed public exhibition. Find out more here

Keep the Fire Burning: NAIDOC Week 2024 Art Exhibition

Council House | Now until 2 August

Join the City of Perth in celebrating extraordinary local artists and their invaluable contributions to Australia’s rich cultural landscape. Find out more here

Goologoolup Naidoc Screenings

Northbridge Piazza | 7 - 25 July

An incredible schedule of Indigenous art and culture features film, sculpture and painting from communities across Australia. Find out more here.  

AFL: Fremantle Dockers v West Coast Eagles

Optus Stadium | 27 July

Head to Optus Stadium this Sunday to watch the Fremantle Dockers take on the West Coast Eagles. Get your tickets here.

The Mirror at RE//PERTH

L'Euro Grande | 4 July to 27 July

In The Mirror, artists explore the concept of entertainment through the language of contemporary circus and question what the modern human finds entertaining. Find out more here.    

Rusalka

His Majesty's Theatre | 18 - 27 July

In this enchanting opera, Rusalka shimmers with magic and transformation before the final echoes of tragedy. Find out more here.

Toddlerfest

Scitech | 20 - 28 July

Find out how plants and animals move in the bush in an interactive puppet show. Use your imagination to move your body like the mini beasts you find in the garden. Create colourful flowers or butterflies to help our special garden bloom and more! Find out more here.

Ongoing

Baby Goes Bottomless

Ugly Baby | Every Saturday

Ugly Baby is bursting onto the Stories' Brunch scene with a day-drinking experience like no other... saddle up every Saturday for two hours of bottomless bubbles and vino, colourful and share-friendly plates and cocktail surprises! Find out more here.

Pasta & Prosecco at alba

alba, Stories | Every Sunday

Available in two-hour sittings every Sunday lunch service, Head Chef Adam Szymankiewicz + his team are cooking up a fresh variety of cult favourite pasta dishes - expertly overseen by Exec Chef, Sundoo Kim. Choose from four rotating pasta dishes while unlimited Prosecco is popped - with the option to go sans-booze, or to splash out with fresco cocktail jugs! Book here

Perth City Farm Farmer's Market

Perth City Farm | Every Saturday 

Leave your shopping 'til Saturday & head to the vibrant weekly Farmer's Market - every Saturday, 8am – 12noon.
Located in the lush courtyard of our beautiful organic community farm, our Farmer’s Market is the perfect destination for growers and consumers who are passionate about ethical and sustainable produce.

To the Moon

WA Museum Boola Bardip | Now until 7 October 

To the Moon is a multiform exhibition that delves into our enduring fascination with the Moon, interweaving lunar art, pop culture, planetary science, historical insights, and the perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Book your tickets here

Quiz night at Willi's Perth

Every Tuesday | Starts at 6:30pm

Hosted by the pros at Quiz Meisters, the two-hour quiz covers general knowledge questions, ensuring there is something for the sci-fi nerds, music geeks, geography brains, and your pop culture queens. Prizes are available throughout the evening, and what better way to ease in than with our Happy Hour from 6pm, enjoyed with their Tuesday Burger & Beer special. Secure a table here.

20% off dining at Sneakers & Jeans venues

Sneakers & Jeans venues | April to October

Present your CPP parking ticket at any of the Sneaker & Jeans venues to receive 20% off your dining bill from Monday - Friday. 

High Tea at Spring

Spring restaurant | Every Sunday

Indulge in an array of dishes served over three courses with a further selection of bottomless Sparkling, Mimosa’s, Bellini’s and Spritz Cocktails - select beers and wines available too! Find out more here

Pirate Life, Varnish and Caballitos are also now open on Sundays! 

Parking

  • 3-hour Free Parking on Weekends & Public Holidays (CPP Cultural Centre, CPP Pier Street and CPP His Majesty’s)
  • FREE Night Parking from 6pm, 7 days a week
  • $13 All-Day Weekday Parking at select car parks

For more information, visit cityofperthparking.com.au.

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