What's on around Perth this week

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

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ON-GOING

WICKED The Musical @ Crown Theatre

One of the world’s most popular stage musicals, WICKED, has flown into Perth for the final leg of its Australian tour. Opening 20 years ago on Broadway, it’s one of the longest running shows in Broadway history – in fact, over 67 million people around the world have seen the show in its award-winning two decades. Written almost a century after Frank L. Baum’s iconic story, WICKED asks the question: who were they before the world called one good and the other wicked?

Spinifex People @ WA Museum Boola Bardip

Discover the extraordinary lives and traditions of the Spinifex community, whose deep connection to their ancestral land in the Great Victoria Desert is woven into every aspect of this stunning new exhibition at WA Museum Boola Bardip. Featuring breathtaking artworks, intricate objects, digital projections and films, this immersive experience transports you to the heart of Spinifex Country. Find out more here.

Lotterywest Films @ Somerville Auditorium

Under the stars, surrounded by majestic pines, the world brought to life on the big screen… Perth Festival tradition Lotterywest Films has returned for another season of cinematic adventure. This year’s program features 23 films from more than 15 countries that reflect the dynamism of today’s cinema landscape and audiences. Dive in and grab your tickets here.

Somerville Cinema Perth Festival University of WA

SHELTER | TILT Exhibition @ Goolugatup Heathcote Gallery

Goolugatup Heathcote’s annual site-responsive commission TILT is back for its 16th year, with two artists invited to develop new works that reflect the history and heritage of the site. Abdul-Rahman Abdullah and Anna Louise Richardson will explore the many threads that bind birds and humans in their new body of work, SHELTER. It opens this Saturday and is on until January 19, 2025 – more details here.

Subiaco Twilight Trail

As the sun sets, follow a softly glowing path where awe awaits at every turn on the Subiaco Twilight Trail! Running every evening around Subi from 5pm until December 31, discover seven stunning large-scale Christmas light installations on a traversable trail through the heart of Subiaco, including a giant golden tree and glittering photo moments. More info here.

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.

Henry Roy – Impossible Island @ AGWA

Franco-Haitian Photographer Henry Roy’s world-first survey comes to AGWA this weekend in a world-first! Henry Roy – Impossible Island draws on 40 years of recollections and observations as it brings together 113 photos taken from 1983 to 2023, shot in places such as his native Haiti, Ibiza, Paris, Dakar, Cameroon, Normandy, Marrakesh, Thailand, and the Ivory Coast. It’s on from now until May 2024, more info 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.

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.

WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER

Jewish International Film Festival @ Luna Cinemas Leederville

The Jewish International Film Festival is on at Luna until Sunday 22 December, presenting an extraordinary lineup of films that reflect the diversity, complexity, and richness of Jewish culture. Head to jiff.com.au to view the full program.

Bayswater Twilight Markets @ Bert Wright Park

The Baysie Twilight Markets are a great spot to dine in the park with your family and four legged friends with food trucks for the people, and pet treats for your pooches! 5-8pm.

Amps Wednesdays

Say goodbye to boring hump days – the late night legends at Amplifier are turning Wednesdays into something rockin’ with music live and loud from 9pm til late, $20 jugs of Carlton Dry, free entry for students and hospo heroes and more.

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.

THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER

Scarborough Sunset Markets @ Scarborough Beach

The sun is shining and summer 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.

FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER

The Jungle Giants @ ICF

Brisbane’s finest make their much-awaited return to the Ice Cream Factory, joined by Cosmo’s Midnight (DJ Set), Nina Las Vegas and Toby Hobart.

The Ekko & Sidetrack Xmas Party @ The Rechabite

Why shouldnt DJ’s get Christmas parties? Perhaps you’ll find out when one of Perth’s finest drum’n’bass duos enjoy a special “Work Christmas Party” with their pals blkout, Bass Ventura, Kritikal b2b Loboski and Destic. Tickets here.

Courtyard Club @ State Theatre Centre

The Arts and Culture Trust and RTRFM’s beloved Friday evening music series comes to an end this Friday for the final Courtyard Club of the season. Get along from 5pm to catch The Pick Me Ups and Bang Bang Betty & The H Bombs, plus Micah and Mittens on the decks.

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.

SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER

Santa’s Symphony in the Park @ Burswood Park

Celebrate this holiday season at Santa’s Symphony in the Park! This magical, family-friendly evening will feature over 60 incredible performers, including the acclaimed West Australian Symphony Orchestra, exceptional guest singers and – of course – Santa!

Carols in the City @ Supreme Court Gardens

Head to Supreme Court Gardens for a wonderful night singing along to your favourite Christmas Carols, culminating in an amazing fireworks display. Pre-show entertainment starts at 6.30pm, followed by carols at 7.30pm and fireworks at 9.15pm.

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!

Gravy Day @ The Bird

A bunch of WA bands are celebrating the iconic sounds of Paul Kelly on his special day, including Sugar Wife, Split Seconds, Stacey Ann, Shorehaven and DJ Holly Doll. Hear How To Make Gravy performed by each band alongside their own tunes, and perhaps a sprinkling of other PK classics.

LIVID in the Laneway @ Livid Skate Cafe

Livid are hosting another belter of a Laneway party on Saturday from 3pm, and this time they’re rolling out some seriously heavy hitters in The Southern River Band, Lazer Gator, Ben Catley, Peter Bibby’s Big Horse Band, Odette Mercy and Her Soul Atomics, Otiuh, Soul Seeds and St Tragedy – more info/tickets here.

Super Saturday @ ICF

It’s time for the biggest Saturday of the year at ICF – a night like no other filled with huge moments and bucket loads of fun, soundtracked by a raft of Perth’s finest local DJs. Grab tickets here.

Subi Night Market @ Market Square

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.

Summer X Salt Markets @ Clarko Reserve

The northern surburbs’ beloved beachside markets for conscious folk and ocean lovers, Summer X Salt Markets, returns to Trigg this Saturday! The salty, surfy, zero waste markets will be held every fortnight right through to March next year. The markets officially open from 8am-1pm, though you can get down earlier for some additional activities – get all the deets here.

SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER

Boorloo Bridge Opening @ McCallum Park

Lights, music, action as Perth’s newest pedestrian and cycling bridge opens to the public with a free twilight community event to celebrate! There’ll be over 17,000 LED lights transforming the bridge into a digital canvas with colours, imagery and messages which will illuminate this new landmark in a way never seen before in Perth. McCallum Park will be home to live music food trucks, a free sausage sizzle, hot jam donuts, entertainers and kids’ Christmas activities including a visit from Santa and his elves from 5pm.

Christmas Festival @ Optus Stadium

Optus Stadium’s free Christmas Festival is back, bigger and brighter than ever this Sunday. You’ll find food trucks, local retail stalls, DJs and live entertainment, Christmas Flicks, Jingle Bar, Garden games, kids rides and more.

Sundays Around The World @ Cottesloe Beach Hotel

The Cott is bringing their Sundays Around The World series for its fourth year running, inspired by iconic beach club locations across the globe, with themed food specials, drinks, decorations and DJs. Entry is free (you can book), but if the history of the Cott and Sunday sessions is anything to go by, we suggest getting down early.

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.

MONDAY 23 DECEMBER

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.

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TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER

Christmas Eve @ Claremont Hotel

Head to The Claremont this Christmas Eve for a jam-packed lineup including kid’s activities and a special visit from Santa and Elsa, kicking off from 3pm. There’ll be kids activities, some carols, a roaming choir and more to get you in the festive spirit.

Christmas Eve @ Galway Hooker

Sláite to family, friends, and the festive season. Get together at the Galways for a night of merrymaking and mighty craic, including The Galway Hooker Christmas Dinner for $28 and live music all day long.

WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER

Christmas Day @ Everywhere

Woof, that’s right, it’s only a week ’til Christmas! Wherever you’re spending it we hope it’s filled with some good food and better pressies, and if you’re looking for somewhere around to town to tuck in, here’s a list of Perth’s best Christmas lunches.

HAPPENING NOW

Perth’s Summer Festival Season @ Various

Our summer festival season is in full swing, and there’s some huge ones on the horizon. We recently teamed up with Drug Aware to lay ’em out for you – check it out here.

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