What’s on around Perth this week

Here’s a comprehensive guide to what’s happening around Perth this week.

And for more fun and things to do around town, don’t forget to check out:

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ON-GOING

PrideFEST WA @ Various

We hope you’ve got your calendar cleared and some annual leave approved… Because Perth PrideFEST 2024 has arrived! For the first time ever, the festival will run for 10 days, kicking off on November 15 until 24 with over 100 events across 20 venues around Perth! This weekend features another stacked lineup events, including of course the big dance – the 2024 Pride Parade on Saturday night!

TIME • RONE @ AGWA

TIME • RONE is AGWA’s spectacular exhibition, taking over Centenary Galleries, which have been fully opened for the first time in almost 20 years, allowing for an immersive experience the likes of which Perth has never seen. Along with the exhibition proper (running until February 2025), there is also exclusive long table dining events, after dark sessions and hidden bar to explore – get all the details and book your visit here.

Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams @ Fremantle Arts Centre

Celebrated performance-art duo, Will and Garrett Huxley, are bringing 10 years of artwork to Fremantle Arts Centre for their very first retrospective exhibition, Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams, opening this Friday and running all the way through to January 27, 2025. More info here.

Empress Josephine’s Garden @ WA Maritime Museum

Making its global debut, Empress Joséphine’s Garden is a modern, immersive large-screen digital experience exploring the little-known story of Empress Joséphine Bonaparte’s garden in Paris! Discover how it was filled with flora and fauna from around the globe including black swans, kangaroos, emus, and hundreds of exotic plants from WA at this new exhibition at the WA Maritime Museum. It runs through til February next year – more info/tickets here.

Stormie Mills: Once upon a Sometimes @ FORM

Internationally-renowned artist Stormie Mills returns to his hometown of Perth with his latest exhibition, Once Upon a Sometimes, held in collaboration with FORM and offering an intimate exploration of the human condition and the tension between the function and destruction of living with anxiety. Visitors can immerse themselves into his visual storybook at FORM’s Claremont gallery until December 7 – more info here.

The Revival House @ Como Theatre

The Revival House is dedicated to bringing the Como Theatre back to its cinematic roots by screening movies exclusively from 16mm or 35mm film prints! Catch a mix of cult faves, Academy Award-winners, cinema classics, kids jams and more on the big screen in the beautiful surrounds of the art deco Como Theatre. Check out their upcoming program here.

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WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER

The Kid LAROI @ RAC Arena

Australia’s own multi-platinum chart-topping global superstar The Kid LAROI heads to RAC Arena next Wednesday, bringing his debut studio album, The First Time, along with supporting pals Quavo and OneFour – tickets on sale now.

Jazz Wednesdays @ Hyde Park Hotel

Pete Jeavons has teamed up with The Hyde Park Hotel for his own weekly jazz night, slinking down from 6-8pm with one of Perth’s finest trio of musicians – more info here.

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THURSDAY 21 NOVEMBER

Scarborough Sunset Markets @ Scarborough Beach

The sun is shining and summer is almost here, which means its time for the Scarborough Sunset Markets to return to Thursday evenings for your weekly dose of good times by the sea. Running until April next year, it’s like a mini weekly festival with brand-new mouth-watering feeds, gorgeous artisan retail
gems, the return of ultimate dance party Beach Club and so much more.

Markets in the Square @ Yagan Square

Head down to Yagan Square every Thursday this month for markets, food and family fun from 4-8pm, with this week’s special guest Anika bringing the music.

The Gong Show @ Comedy Lounge

Welcome to The Gong Show, where comedians battle it out with their best jokes against the gong with three minutes to make you laugh or face the wrath of the gong! More info/tickets here.

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FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER

West Test Summer Fest @ Perth Stadium (Fri-Sun)

The Indian-inspired festival will be free and open to the public in the Perth Stadium precinct across the first three days of the West Test, featuring live music, art installations, cricket activities, dance performances, food trucks and of course a big screen showing all the action from on the field. More info here.

PrideFEST Live @ Ice Cream Factory

Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of PrideFEST Live, where music, community, and inclusivity come together in perfect harmony with some very special guests from over east – PNAU, Cub Sport (below), Vera Blue and Montaigne. Grab tickets here!

Courtyard Club @ State Theatre Centre

The Arts and Culture Trust and RTRFM have just launched a new season of their beloved Friday evening music series – a free 8-week concert series taking place every Friday until 20 December in the State Theatre Centre Courtyard of WA.

PICA After Dark @ PICA

The Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) has an After Dark event this Friday as part of Perth’s PrideFEST – a vibrant celebration of late-night art, music and queer narratives, along with a set from DJ Cooper Cooper from 5-8pm. The gallery is currently showing queer artists leading photographic artist Paul Knight’s first major solo exhibition in Australia, L’ombre de ton ombre (The shadow of your shadow), and celebrated Sydney-based, Perth-raised artist Jack Ball’s ambitious new works Heavy grit – more details here.

Sorrento Night Markets @ Seacrest Park

From 4.30-8.30pm get along to find food trucks, light up fairies, gift stalls, live music and more. It’s pet friendly so take a picnic rug and enjoy a lovely night out with the whole fam.

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SATURDAY 23 NOVEMBER

Muddy Hands @ Kent Street Weir

Head out to play at the Muddy Hands Festival at the picturesque Kent St Weir from 10am–3pm. The free event encourages kids to unplug, be active and enjoy nature with a range of activities including mud play, creating nature crafts and other free hands-on activities. Find out more here.

Yacht Rock Weekender @ Hotel Rottnest

Take advantage of the 9pm late ferries to Rotto with the commencement of Hotel Rottnest’s Yacht Rock Weekenders summer series! The monthly parties kick off this Saturday, and the good times set sail with What You Need, Australia’s INXS tribute band plus Yacht Rock DJs and more all day long!

FIM Supercross Championship @ HBF Park (Sat + Sun)

The FIM World Supercross Championship is finally here to ignite Perth with adrenaline-pumping action as it arrives at HBF Park for a thrilling double-header event from 3.30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Fans can look forward to heart-stopping moments as competitors navigate a demanding course filled with dynamic jumps, sharp turns, and breathtaking manoeuvres – more info/tickets here.

Christmas Markets @ The Quay

Elizabeth Quay will be home to over 60 stallholders offering handmade treasures, local fashion, boutique jewellery, art, beauty products and much more this Saturday from 3-8pm. There’ll also be food trucks, live music and kids entertainment including fairy face painting, Christmas ornament decorating workshops, and a special visit from Santa! Get all the details here.

Smirnoff Crush Launch Party @ CRUSH

Celebrate the exclusive, one-day-only launch of Smirnoff Crush at Crush in Pirate Life, a retro-modern, Cali/Mex-inspired haven set over two levels in the CBD. This Saturday head along to enjoy a night of signature Smirnoff Cursh cocktails, DJs, giveaways and more, including heading along earlier for a special Smirnoff Crush Bottomless lunch! Get more info and book ahead here.

CARGO Launch Party @ Port Beach Brewery

CARGO’s summer season kicks off with a massive party from 4pm in Freo’s biggest and beer garden, featuring Garden Boiler Room Stage, DnB Stage, pop-up bars, food trucks, open air vibes, viewing platforms for days and much more – grab tickets here.

Bubbles & Blush @ The Heritage

This Saturday across two different sessions, The Heritage invites guests to sample 25 premium sparkling and rosé wines from 18 producers, alongside snacks from The Heritage Wine Bar & Kitchen, all hosted in the newly-opened Wine Store & Bottle Shop! Get more info and book here.

Soulful Shores Festival @ Shorehaven

This festival is a free community event with wellness sessions, workshops and creative activities on offer along with multiple market stalls with products ranging from clothing, candles, crystals, sauna, an ice bath with ocean views, a community sea dip, a brunch picnic, delicious food trucks and more – info here.

Up To No Goodies @ Goody Two’s

Head to Goody’s from 4-7pm on Saturday nights for 90 minutes of free flowing bubbles, beer, and punch cocktails along with Goody’s fried chicken, chips and cucumbers salad for $79pp. With DJ Soulsby and friends on the tunes, it’s the prefect pre-drinks for big night in the city. Book ahead here.

Summer X Salt Markets @ Clarko Reserve

The northern surburbs’ beloved eachside markets for conscious folk and ocean lovers, Summer X Salt Markets, returns to Trigg this Saturday! The markets officially run from 8am-1pm, though you can get down earlier for some additional activities – get all the deets here.

Subi Night Markets @ Market Square

The Subi Night Market are back baby! Each Saturday Market Square comes alive with more than 40 food trucks and speciality pop-up food vendors, a well-stocked gin bar from Spirit of Little Things Gin and plenty of gems in the artisan market stalls, plus this year’s market features surprise performances that capture the essence of European street life. Get all the details here.

Spaghetti Disco @ Bob’s Bar

Spaghetti Disco is taking over the Print Hall rooftop, Bob’s Bar, every Saturday night with a rockin’ rooftop party serving up piping hot disco and party tunes, smouldering drink specials and a delicious up-late menu.

Farmer’s Market @ Perth City Farm

The weekly Saturday Farmer’s Market at Perth City Farm is a chance to shop locally and support Perth’s growers and farmers while also saving some dollarydoos! Head down from 8am-midday.

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SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBER

WA Day Festival @ Burswood Park

After bad weather forced the cancellation of the WA Day Festival earlier this year, the rescheduled event has announced a new music lineup hitting the stage this Sunday, headlined by Eskimo Joe and San Cisco, who’ll be joined by Great Gable, Noah Dillon, Maatakitj, Angie Colman, and Anna Schneider. They’ll be providing the live music component of the free, family-friendly festival that will also offer a range of entertainment and attractions including free carnival rides, food trucks, a drone light show and a fireworks display. As always it’s free – get more info here.

Sizzle & Fizzle @ Old Bridge Cellars Como

Get ready to fire up the grill and pop the bubbles because Old Bridge is celebrating the arrival of summer with an old-school sausage sizzle and a bonus sparkling tasting to get you in the festive spirit! This Sunday from 12-3pm they’re teaming up with South Perth’s Olsen Butchers – get all the deets and register ahead here.

LOST4WORDS Block Party @ The Court

James Street and The Court being taken over by some big, dirty bass music this Sunday across two huge stages, featuring the likes of Pendulum (DJ Set), The Alchemist, Hannah Wants, Hugel, DJ Q, Dirtyphonics, Motez and loads more from 1.30pm. Get more details, and tickets, here.

Deep Crates Record Fair @ Running with Thieves

After a massive debut Deep Crates Vinyl Fair returns to South Freo for another edition at Running With Thieves. Dig deep through the crates of thousands of new and second hand records curated by their best stallholders. Entry is free from 11am-3pm, make sure to grab a bite to eat and drink while you’re there!

Down to Earth Upcycle Market @ Main Street Piazza, Osborne Park

The Down to Earth Upcycle Market is back this Sunday from 9am-12pm with an array of vintage and secondhand clothing, home decor and furniture, jewellery, art and local produce stalls, plus food trucks and live music all within a pup-friendly environment!

Perth Trading Post @ Wellington Square

Perth Trading Post is looking to create the ultimate weekly market just outside of the CBD, in the lush surrounds of Moort-ak Waadiny/Wellington Square. It’s the brain child of Meg and Stella from Second Life Markets, and in terms of what we can expect at Perth’s new one stop shop, we’re talking fresh produce, vintage fashion, artisanal goods, food trucks and more.

Garden Bar Sundays @ The Windsor

The Windsor’s huge summer of Sundays has officially kicked off – enjoy DJs, drink specials, $15 Pazzo Pizzas, freshly shucked oysters and more.

Sunday Music @ Fremantle Arts Centre

Freo’s beloved free Sunday music series has returned for another huge summer of afternoons in the green surrounds of the Fremantle Arts Centre courtyard, 2-4pm.

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MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER

Inglewood Monday Night Markets

The Inglewood Night Markets are back to fill your Monday nights with community spirit, amazing food and entertainment, licensed dining and overall immaculate vibes from 6-9pm. More details here.

Priscilla (Free Screening) @ Burswood Park

This Monday night Telethon Community Cinemas is hosting a free screening of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at Burswood Park. Doors open at 6.30pm, and the night includes a pre-movie screening of the short documentary, TOPS.

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COMING SOON

Good Day Sunshine Festival @ Gloucester Park, Margaret River

The fourth instalment of Good Day Sunshine is its biggest to date, bringing some iconic Aussie acts to the south west for a huge day of live music on Saturday 7 December. It’ll be an exclusive WA show for Angus & Julia Stone, Boy & Bear and The Dreggs, who’ll be joined by local legends Jordy Maxwell, Paige Valentine, Kiki & Co, Kiera Jas and Olive Mae. Find out more and get your tickets sorted here.

Hit our EVENTS CALENDAR below to find out more of what’s happening in and around Perth.