From humble beginnings as a small but plucky guide to Perth’s nightlife, X-Press Magazine has become a highly influential bible for all things music, art, fashion, food and drink in Perth. Curated by former X-Press editor Bob Gordon, the exhibition reflects on the magazine’s cultural impact and legacy. With the title now owned by local media company Vanguard Media Group, it also looks to the brand’s digital future.
The wildest saloon in the galaxy is rolling into town for a limited time only! Don’t miss this sensational cosmic cabaret experience where circus meets spectacle, and the unexpected is always on the menu. Get your tickets here.
Marking its 35th year, PICA is proud to present the 2026 Hatched National Graduate Show. Showcasing recent graduates from art schools across Australia, Hatched offers a national survey of emerging artistic talent, highlighting the diversity and creativity of the next generation of the country’s most promising artists, selected for their creative excellence and unique modes of expression.
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.
The Court is on a mission to turn those quiet Monday nights into an upbeat, social experience that celebrates hospitality workers with something truly different: a night of fun, immersive line dancing presented in a modern, high-energy format. Get your tickets here.
One of our favourite homegrown brands SIR. is hosting an archive sale, with up to 70% off samples and past collections. Register here for your free ticket and get ready to find some bargains.
Discover everything you love about life on the water at the 2026 Perth Boat Show, returning to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 4 - 6 September. Across three action-packed days, explore the latest boats, marine technology, and on-water gear, all in one place - from family-friendly trailer boats to high-performance watercraft.
Choreographer Alice Topp brings naked ambition, political power and transgression to the fore in this new, high-octane contemporary ballet, propelling Shakespeare’s iconic characters into a shadowy world of manipulation by media, boardroom intrigue and sudden violence. Accompanied by Christopher Gordon’s pounding new score, performed live by members of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, this is a bold and bloody re-telling not to be missed.
Located in the lush courtyard of Perth City Farm's beautiful organic community farm, this Farmer’s Market is the perfect destination for growers and consumers who are passionate about ethical, local and sustainable produce.
Father's Day is this Sunday, and if you're stuck for ideas on where take Dad on his big day, we've got all the inspiration you need in this handy roundup.
The Story of Kooyar See Kings Park awash with colour this spring as the Everlasting Kings Park Festival returns for another year! There'll be thousands of WA wildflowers and plant species on display, as well as workshops, guided walks, family activities and much more.
Wildcats fans' prayers have been answered: the Red Army March is back, with Pirate Life Perth bringing the fan-favourite tradition back bigger, louder and ready to paint the city red ahead of the Wildcats’ first home game on Saturday 19 September. From 6pm, Junkadelic Brass Band will kick things off at Murray Street Mall before making its way to Pirate Life Perth, the official Red Army meeting point, where fans will gather before marching en masse to RAC Arena.
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at Shoppe on Langley Park! This vibrant festival includes a bustling food market, artisan stalls, family fun, crafts and live entertainment.
Get ready for a night of rhinestones, country classics, live music and plenty of Dolly energy. Perth City Farm is honouring the great Dolly Parton with a Dolly tribute artist, line dancing, a DJ set packed with Dolly favourites and more.
For four nights only this September, Elizabeth Quay will become a giant open-air canvas as a towering water screen rises from the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) for The Story of Kooyar, a free nighttime experience for all ages.
Celebrate the biggest day in Aussie sport at The Final, Perth’s ultimate AFL Grand Final experience, taking over The Ice Cream Factory for one massive day of footy, music, food and entertainment. With giant screens, live entertainment, bars, food trucks and thousands of passionate fans, The Final brings together the atmosphere of the MCG with the energy of a full-scale festival experience right in the heart of Perth.
Perth's favourite food market is back at Forrest Place every Friday evening from 2 October! Keep up to date with vendor announcements and more on Instagram.
Now in its fifth year, this annual festival spotlights female-identifying and non-binary filmmakers from WA and beyond. Discover the full program and get your tickets here.
