Back by popular demand, Honky Tonk Friday returns to kick off the weekend in true country style.

From 6pm, head to Perth City Farm for an evening of bootscootin’, live music and plenty of good times.

Honky Tonk How-To 

Get your dancing boots ready! Join expert instructors from Outdance and The Urban Cowboy, alongside drag stars BarbieQ and Delvira Midnight in The Grand Scarlet Saloon, as they guide you through a range of line dancing and boot-scootin’ favourites. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or stepping onto the dance floor for the first time, everyone is welcome.

Honky Tonk Live
From 8pm, The Monty Cotton Band takes the stage in the Main Barn with their unique blend of country music and postmodern flair. Expect a night of singing, dancing and crowd-favourite country hits, reimagined with an eclectic mix of fiddle, didgeridoo, loops and stomp box. Supporting music will be from Kyle X Dessent and DJ Lima.

Event Sponsors 
These community events are proudly supported by the City of Perth and the Department of Communities. Special thanks to Ampersand Estates, Connections Nightclub, Gage Road Brewing, Shane Jacob Settlements, Techplus Live and Wedstyle.

Tickets
This year, we decided to host Honky Tonk Friday as free event, just get your tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/honky-tonk-friday-2026

Getting there
Honky Tonk will be held at Perth City Farm
1 City Farm Place, East Perth 
Train: Claisebrook Train Station is a 200 metre walk.
Bus: Yellow Cat route stops at the front of Perth City Farm (Service runs to 9.20pm).
Parking: Paid parking available directly opposite venue. Limited ACROD parking is available directly in front of the venue on City Farm Place. 
Rideshare: Vehicles have access to City Farm Place.

Accessibility
We are committed to making the event as accessible and inclusive as possible and when purchasing tickets you can make a request for the organisers to consider. This event will have live entertainment which will include some loud music. If you do require ear plugs please consider bringing some. There are quieter spaces available. No strobe or flashing lighting will be used in the main barn or outdoor areas. Two accessible toilets will be available and all toilets are non-gendered, signs will display individual facilities. Coat check is available and money raised will support WAAC please also help support their Waste for WACC initiative (containers for change).

Food
Be Free Cafe will be serving up delicious snacks and meals.

Acknowledgement 
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land on which we operate, the Whadjuk people. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. We stand in solidarity with their ongoing resilience, past and present, and we expect attendees of this event to uphold these values of respect and solidarity.

Photos
Photos and video will be taken at the event for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed please let the photographer know.