Perth Events Guide

Sun 15 Jan 2012 - Sun 16 Dec 2012

Bring the Family, bring your empty bags and stock up on farm fresh produce. Enjoy the stress-free atmosphere that the outdoor markets bring. You will find stalls with fresh seasonal fruit..

Thu 29 Mar 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012

Now playing, tickets selling fast – hurry book now!Best availability Wednesday, Thursday 8pm and Sunday 6:30pm.Disney and Cameron Mackintosh invite you to let your imagination take..

Sat 14 Apr 2012 - Sun 20 May 2012

A striking exhibition of oil paintings, which responds to the themes of connection and memory, will run at the City of Melville’s Heathcote Museum and Gallery. The Remnant exhibition is..

Wed 02 May 2012 - Tue 29 May 2012

The York Mill is offering a rare opportunity to see art works from Michael Cartwright this month – its Boiler Room Gallery is the only one outside his Denmark-based studios to display his..

Wed 02 May 2012 - Wed 06 Jun 2012

Come one, come all and witness what happens when you smash Rocky Horror with Cluedo. It really isn't as bad as it sounds!Join the fun and mayhem as Frank-N-Furter and the cast discover a..

Fri 04 May 2012 - Sat 19 May 2012

Manners, misunderstandings, match-making and more in Austen classic. A timeless love story from one of the most widely-read writers of all time comes to Melville Theatre this..

Sun 06 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

A phenomenal ensemble of local musicians including Paul Wright (violin), Sophie Curtis (cello), Pascale Whiting (violin), Kathy Corecig (viola), Emily Green-Armytage (piano), Louise McKay..

Thu 10 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

Jane McKay is well regarded for her expressive and emotive responses to the coastal landscape. The land is portrayed both as place and as life essence. Jane McKay’s paintings are..

Thu 10 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

Liz McKay’s vibrant works draw their essence from love, family and imaginative childhood memories. With a determination to create art that can touch the human heart and inspire one to..

Thu 10 May 2012 - Sat 19 May 2012

After the phenomenal success of last year's premiere of Perth Variety Cavalcade, WAAPA's Classical Vocal department presents a return season of music, madness and mayhem! The talented..

Fri 11 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012

Real-life stories of former inmates at the notorious Parramatta Girls’ Training School in New South Wales have been combined to create a tragic and humorous yet uplifting play. Written..

Fri 11 May 2012 - Sun 20 May 2012

What happens when you take a popular Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, a satirical play about theatre management and throw in a classic comedy skit?The answer is the latest show at Phoenix..

Fri 11 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012

In its diamond anniversary year, West Australian Ballet presents a dazzling triple bill.Poéme de l’extase – Australian PremierePoéme de l’extase tells the story of a famous..

Sat 12 May 2012 - Sun 20 May 2012

Castaways Sculpture Awards is a unique event which engages artists, schoolchildren and the public with innovative sculpture at a readily accessible regional location. Inventive and..

Tue 15 May 2012 - Sat 02 Jun 2012

A City of Perth Winter Arts Season event.This new work by award-winning playwright Damon Lockwood is a story of love gained, love lost, and love thrown around a bit.I (Honestly) Love..

Thu 17 May 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012

Thought you knew Grimm’s fairy tales? Think again.Once upon a time…Hidden in the crevices, drawn from the gutters and alleyways of life, comes a startling retelling of classic fairy..

Sun 20 May 2012 - Sun 20 May 2012

This creatively-focused walking tour offers locals and visitors the opportunity to explore the city at night and learn about night-time photography at the same time. Locations are..

Tue 22 May 2012 - Tue 22 May 2012

Cooee Cabaret is an original family cabaret show that weaves together iconic Australian songs and sound recordings.The show is a fun, magical journey through the history of sound and song..

Tue 22 May 2012 - Sun 09 Sep 2012

A City of Perth Winter Arts Season event.“Are you there? It doesn’t matter. I already know you are. I know you are listening to this. Do you think you got out? Do you think this is..

Tue 22 May 2012 - Tue 22 May 2012

Be entertained by a feast of piano music from Bach to Offenbach. This concert showcases the talent and high-level achievements of WAAPA's ever-growing piano department. Piano Horizons is..

Wed 23 May 2012 - Wed 23 May 2012

Cooee Cabaret is an original family cabaret show that weaves together iconic Australian songs and sound recordings. The show is a fun, magical journey through the history of sound and..

Wed 23 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

The Craft and Quilt Fair is Australia's favourite craft event. It's all about craft – seeing what's possible, learning new techniques and buying all you need for your craft projects...

Thu 24 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012

Talented students from Mandurah Catholic College will perform The Wizard of Oz.Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams frequently of what lies over the rainbow...

Thu 24 May 2012 - Thu 24 May 2012

This creatively-focused walking tour offers locals and visitors the opportunity to explore the city at night and learn about night-time photography at the same time. Locations are..

Thu 24 May 2012 - Fri 25 May 2012

Western Australia's percussion wunderkind Joshua Webster leads Defying Gravity through a wonderland of melody and rhythm, showcasing the world's most exciting music for percussion – from..

Fri 25 May 2012 - Mon 04 Jun 2012

The Fremantle Heritage Festival is an annual celebration of one the city’s best assets – its historic character, making it a unique place in which to live, work and play. During the..

Fri 25 May 2012 - Fri 25 May 2012

Enjoy a night filled with International, Interstate & local artists in a Neo-Burlesque feast, celebrating the weird, whacky, wild and generally outrageous in Burlesque!With this ticket..

Fri 25 May 2012 - Thu 07 Jun 2012

Experience some of the world’s finest musicians over 13 nights at The Ellington. From the Gypsy jazz of world famous guitar pioneer, Hank Marvin to the amazing dexterity of New York..

Fri 25 May 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012

The West Australian Society of Arts is the oldest art society in Western Australia and can trace its beginnings back to 1890.The 116th Annual Exhibition and Sale showcases members work of..

Sat 26 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

The second annual First Comes Love will host an extraordinary collection of exhibitors for people planning pledges with parties, chock full of sweetness and sass, inspiration and..

Sat 26 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

Your success starts at the Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo.Wondering about the best way to start your own business? For many people, the support and structure of a franchise..

Sat 26 May 2012 - Mon 10 Sep 2012

Jeff Wall is recognised throughout the world as one of the most innovative and influential artists working today. Jeff Wall Photographs, this first Australian survey of his work brings..

Sat 26 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012

What do Jeff Bezos, financial analyst and founder of Amazon.com; Larry Page and Sergey Brin, founders of Google; Jimmy Wales cofounder and promoter of Wikipedia; and, Will Wright, computer..

Sat 26 May 2012 - Sat 02 Jun 2012

West Australian music industry’s celebration of all things music and all things Western Australian is here again.This annual event honours all the fantastic achievements from the last..

Sun 27 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

Another amazing brand new show from the twisted mind of master ventriloquist David Strassman! Alternate realities? Parallel universes? Strassman's hilarious new show truly ventures down the..

Sun 27 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

Everyone has a reason!You may have had your reason for a while, or you may be thinking of a new one right now. It could be for fitness, to lose weight or to fundraise for..

Sun 27 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

A celebration of Kwinana’s rich multicultural history.The Heritage Celebration is a day of cultural entertainment and activities which reflect Kwinana’s rich history. This is an..

Sun 27 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

Mosmans Restaurant will be opening its doors for upcoming brides and grooms for its annual Wedding Open Day. This is a unique opportunity to view the wedding reception venue along with..

Sun 27 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

This creatively-focused walking tour offers locals and visitors the opportunity to explore the city at night and learn about night-time photography at the same time. Locations are..

Sun 27 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

Peter Moore OAM, conductor with special guests the WA Youth Symphonic Band*Dr Alan Lourens, conductorThe WA Youth Orchestra's program takes us around the world, starting in America with..

Mon 28 May 2012 - Mon 28 May 2012

A fascination with the minutae of music has stimulated composers for most of the twentieth century exploring complexity and ways to dissect sound by electronic means. New ways of scoring..

Tue 29 May 2012 - Tue 29 May 2012

With the continued and insatiable fan demand, the unstoppable phenomenon that is NKOTBSB will officially bring their show down under! In May, New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys will..

Tue 29 May 2012 - Tue 29 May 2012

Come and party with the Perth International Burlesque artistes in the Bakery Garden. Featuring performances by some of the festival stars in and around the garden as well as stalls, DJs and..

Wed 30 May 2012 - Sat 02 Jun 2012

Hot on the heels of the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour has hit the road, with stops planned in more..

Wed 30 May 2012 - Wed 30 May 2012

Offering a selection of Australian, international and special guest comedians, the Roadshow is literally all the best bits of the Comedy Festival condensed into the one - all killer, no..

Wed 30 May 2012 - Wed 30 May 2012

After 28 years coaching at the highest level of the AFL, no one has coached more AFL games than Mick Malthouse. The most successful coach in the history of the West Coast Eagles, his..

Thu 31 May 2012 - Thu 31 May 2012

The third instalment in the St George’s Cathedral 2012 Concert Series will be an encore pairing of Joseph Nolan, Cathedral Organist and Master of the Choristers, with David Elton..

Thu 31 May 2012 - Sat 02 Jun 2012

Featuring L'Amfiparnaso by Orazio Vecchi, Il Combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda by Claudio Monteverdi and The Tempest by Henry Purcell and William Shakespeare, this triple bill of opera..

Thu 31 May 2012 - Thu 31 May 2012

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra brings Rachmaninov’s First Symphony to life, with all of its struggles, darkness, menace and drama. 2012 marks the 25 year relationship of esteemed..

Thu 31 May 2012 - Wed 06 Jun 2012

The much loved BBC hit television series, Yes, Prime Minister, is now a hilarious new stage play and has become London's biggest hit comedy in decades. It’s 2011. A lot has happened..