What’s on this week in Perth

Steel Magnolias

Now - Saturday 18 July | His Majesty's Theatre

The iconic story that made us laugh, cry, and fall in love with six extraordinary women is back — live on stage in a dazzling new Australian production. Written by Robert Harling, the timeless tale of Steel Magnolias comes alive under the direction of Lee Lewis and a cast of six powerhouse actors.

Revelation Perth International Film Festival

Now - Sunday 19 July | Across the City

The Revelation Film Festival is back for 2026 with a stacked 12-day program showcasing 170 international films at several venues across Perth. With works spanning feature, documentary, short, experimental an animated films, Revelation is WA's largest - and only - international film festival. 

Ready, Set, Ride

Now - Sunday 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. 

The Lester Prize 2026 Youth Awards

Now – Sunday 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 - Monday 20 July | Northbridge Piazza

While the Socceroos' campaign may be over, you can still catch all the World Cup action at Northbridge Piazza! Every World Cup match, including the final, will be broadcast live and loud at the Piazza, complete with a marquee, beanbags, heating and a coffee cart.

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. 

SkyVista Ferris Wheel

Now - 23 August | Riverside Drive Foreshore 

Take the school holidays to new heights with SkyVista, a 36 metre tall ferris wheel that's just popped up at Riverside Drive Foreshore. SkyVista offers breathtaking 360-degree views across the Swan River, the Perth city skyline, Elizabeth Quay and beyond, and transforms after dark with thousands of dazzling lights.

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.

X-Press Magazine: 41 Years on the Streets

Now – 6 September | State Library of WA

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 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.

The Orchard

Thursday 16 - Saturday 18 July | Elizabeth Quay

Gather, unwind and savour the season - escape to The Orchard this winter. Meet amongst the orange trees, long tables and glowing lights this winter at Elizabeth Quay. Settle in with live music by the water, then wander the Quay to dine at some of Perth's best riverside spots. 

The Diary of Anne Frank

Thursday 16 - Sunday 26 July | State Theatre Centre of WA

Step into one of the 20th century's most inspiring true stories as The Diary of Anne Frank, returns to Perth after a sold out 2025 season. This deeply moving production combines brilliant performances and skilled narration to create an experience that will stay with you long after the curtain falls.

Dive Unders - After Hours

Friday 17 July | WA Museum Boola Bardip

Dive Unders transforms the Museum into a vibrant late-night destination designed exclusively for teens, with live music and after-hours access to the Museum's latest exhibition, OceanXperience, in a safe and welcoming environment.

Live Jazz | Saturdays at Bobèche

Saturday 18 July | Bobèche

Every Saturday from 8pm, a live jazz trio sets the tone with upbeat rhythms and late‑night energy at Bobèche. Settle into a booth and let expertly mixed drinks and live entertainment carry you through the night.

The Nations Championship: Wallabies v Italy

Saturday 18 July | HBF Park

Be there as Italy returns to Aussie soil for the first time in nearly a decade to take on the Wallabies in the 2026 Nations Championship, both teams keeping their sights set firmly on the 2027 World Cup.

Upcoming

Laufey: A Matter Of Time Tour

25 July | RAC Arena

Two years on from her extraordinary 2024 Australian visit, which saw the dual Grammy Award-winning artist sell out venues across the country, Laufey returns down under for her biggest shows to date on the A Matter Of Time Tour!

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.