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What's On

What’s On In Perth This Week, This Month And Beyond

26th May 2026
Written by:
Maddie Wallman
Contributor | Urban List
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From live arts to family programs, talks, tours and special exhibitions, there’s something for everyone at the WA Museum. Explore the full 2026 program here.

Wondering what Perth/Boorloo events to lock into your 2026 events calendar? At Urban List, we've done the hard yards and combed through everything happening in Perth to help you find the best things to do right now. 

Here’s what’s on in Perth this week, this month and beyond:

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What's On In Perth This Month 

Titanic Exhibition: The Human Story 

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Image Credit: Titanic: The Human Story | Supplied 

After a sold-out run in Brisbane, this acclaimed international exhibition, Titanic: The Human Story, is sailing right over to Perth this December. Unlike previous Titanic museums, this exhibit focuses on the authentic human stories behind the unsinkable ship that carved out such a chunk of our history.

Visitors will spend 90 minutes walking through full-scale recreations of the Titanic's interiors, guided by an audio narrative exploring the personal stories of passengers alongside immersive period music. There will also be handwritten letters, worn-in keepsakes, photographs and rare archival materials to paint the tragic picture. And maybe while you're there you can size up the doors to see if two people could've fit.

Even if you haven't seen Titanic yet (you should probably get on that), this is a beautifully insightful exhibition reminding us that real people are at the core of our historical stories. Tickets are available now from $26 for adults and $22 for kids. 

THE DETAILS:

When: 17 December 2025 to June 2026
Where: Northbridge Centre, Perth 
Book your tickets here.

THE DETAILS:

When: Friday 5 June – Sunday 26 July
Where: Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth
Get your tickets here.

Bird Years at Lawson Flats


Image credit: Anna Louisa Richardson | Instagram

Head into the city this autumn as renowned WA artist Anna Louise Richardson is taking over Lawson Flats with her new exhibition, Bird Years. This stunning exhibition is a deeply personal collection which traces how birds have intertwined their presence through critical moments of her life. It is her first solo commercial show in Perth, and it is truly captivating. 

Her large-scale drawings perfectly blend striking realism with stylised elements such as dramatic cut-out forms. Think mind-blowing pieces that turn familiar animals into huge emotional symbols of memory and place. It’s striking, moody, and the ultimate weekend culture fix in the heart of the CBD.

THE DETAILS

When: 22 May – 22 August
Where: Lawson Flats
Book tickets here.

Footloose The Musical

Footloose The Musical
Image credit: Footloose The Musical | Supplied

Perth, this is your cue. Footloose The Musical is heading west for a limited run at the Regal Theatre, bringing its high-energy revival to Subiaco after sold-out seasons on the east coast. If you’re chasing a night out with big vocals, sharp choreography and a soundtrack you’ve had on repeat for years, this one’s an easy yes.

The story follows Ren McCormack—a city kid who lands in a town where dancing’s been banned—and what unfolds from there. Leading the cast is Gabriel Tiller, joined by Brittany Morton, Steven Hirst, Sophie Weiss and Rachael Beck. Expect a tight, fast-moving show packed with familiar hits—“Holding Out for a Hero”, “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” and, of course, “Footloose”.

THE DETAILS

When: 29 May–14 June 2026
Where: Regal Theatre, Subiaco
Book tickets here.

Urban Food District

urban food precinctImage credit: Crown Perth | Supplied 

New food spot alert: Perth’s scored a cool Urban Food District packed with globe-trotting eats, buzzy bars and big late-night energy. Found in the Crown Perth precinct, this social playground is built for snacky catch-ups, casual pre-theatre sips, and post-game debriefs, perfect for event-goers at Optus Stadium. 

Brimming with local and international bites, including sky-high stacks from Burgers by ES, cheesy pies by Side Piece Pizza, Tekka Bar’s hand-rolled sushi, Vietnamese flavours from Saigon Story, and bubble tea from our favourites at Chatime, you’ll be spoiled for choice. 

There’s also a hidden speakeasy bar to try and find, plus a massive beer garden. Secure a spot, grab a feast and settle in for a yarn with mates—or hit it up on weekends for live DJ sets. 

THE DETAILS:

When: Ongoing
Where: Crown Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood, opposite Crown Theatre
Find more info here.

Revealed Aboriginal Art Market

Revealed is rolling back into Boorloo this April, turning the Perth Cultural Centre into a colourful, culture-packed celebration of Aboriginal art. WA’s biggest Aboriginal art market and exhibition will see artists from across the state set up shop at WA Museum Boola Bardip on Saturday 18 April, while a major exhibition at PICA runs through to mid-June.

Expect everything from bold paintings and intricate fibre works to the rare chance to meet the artists behind them, plus a lively program of music, dance, talks and family-friendly happenings. Whether you’re hunting for a future heirloom or just keen for a wander among seriously good art, this is one of the city’s most vibrant cultural experiences. 

THE DETAILS:

When: Saturday 18 April 2026 (Art Market), Exhibition runs 18 April to 14 June 2026
Where: WA Museum Boola Bardip + PICA, Perth Cultural Centre
Find out more info here.

Perth Roller Derby


Image credit: Perth Roller Derby | Supplied

Get ready for some high-energy chaos as Perth Roller Derby has just dropped its 2026 Home Season schedule. Swap your average night out to something action-packed with three legendary home teams. 

While the season kicked off on 9th May, the action continues with must-watch games on 25th July and 5th September. It all culminates with the grand finale on 10th October. So, keep up-to-date to find out who advances to the championship! 

Perth Roller Derby is about inclusivity, empowering communities, and having an epic night out. It is the absolute cornerstone of Perth’s indie sports scene and creates a space for athletes of all backgrounds to thrive. Head on down to Morley to catch this incredible atmosphere. 

THE DETAILS

When: Ongoing 
Where: Morley Rollerdrome
Book tickets here.

Fremantle WA Day Festival

Image credit: Fremantle WA Day | Supplied

A long weekend is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with live music, good food and waterfront vibes in Fremantle? The WA Day Festival is heading back to Freo this year, with Fishing Boat Harbour and Bathers Beach transforming into a massive all-day celebration packed with roaming performers, cultural showcases and family-friendly fun.

Highlights include Festival Carnivale at Bathers Beach, high-energy Latin music performances, dragon dances, Venetian-style performers and live bands spread across the precinct. There’ll also be a Welcome to Country and Corroboree led by Wadumbah Dance Group, alongside interactive family activities, storytelling sessions and hands-on workshops running throughout the day.

Naturally, food is playing a starring role too, with local vendors, food trucks and pop-ups serving global flavours all day long. Honestly, if your ideal long weekend involves sunshine, waterfront hangs and eating your way around Freo, this one’s worth locking in.

The celebrations are also hitting the road this year, with WA Day events taking place in Albany, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Newman, Port Hedland, Karratha, Carnarvon and, for the first time, Broome. For more information on regional celebrations, check here.

THE DETAILS

When: Monday 1 June 
Where: Fremantle
Get more information here. 

Lightscape

Image credit: Lightscape eau | Instagram

Perth’s favourite winter tradition returns, as Lightscape transforms Kings Park into a mesmerising, whimsical winter wonderland. Immerse yourself in a brand-new light journey through the iconic WA Botanic Gardens, this year featuring brand-new and crowd-favourite works by leading international artists, and a few new works from some Perth locals. Treat yourself to a hot choccy, sip on cozy mulled wine, or toast marshmallows over the open fire pits, and see Perth in a whole new light. 

While you're there, we highly recommend making a night of it and booking a cheeky city staycay. Better still, if you book through Hotel Tonight, you'll a) grab a cheeky discount and b) score yourself 10% credit back into your Airbnb account too. A total win win.

THE DETAILS

When: 5 June – 26 July, 2026
Where: Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth
Book tickets here. 

WA World Ocean Day

Image credit: WA World Ocean Day | Supplied

World Ocean Day is returning to Gage Roads on the 8th June! It is the must-attend event for fishers, beachgoers, and curious locals. It is highly popular so secure a good spot when doors open at 5pm. 

With two heavy-hitting panel discussions, the evening ditches complex science jargon with engaging chat that you can connect with. Featuring marine conservation and biodiversity experts – including Nush Freedman from Shipwreck Hunters – your evening is bound to be informative. They’ll be covering everything from climate impacts on local species to beautiful success stories of coral and reef restoration.

For an evening in one of Perth’s iconic venues filled with insights and interactivity, register your free spot now. 

THE DETAILS

When: 8 June
Where: Gage Roads, Fremantle
Book tickets here.

Hidden Treasures

Image credit: Hidden Treasures | Website

Freo’s iconic winter music crawl is back. This time, it’s heading to the bowling clubs of North Freo and Hilton. You can expect multi-stage festival hubs, packed with pop-up stages, silent discos and live music. 

The vibe of the year is community, heavy nostalgia, and catching the next trend. With music ranging from funk, soul royalty, dreamy jazz, bedroom pop, to high energy punk-electronic beats, it’s hard to find something you don’t like. 

On top of the banging music, money from the event goes back into supporting these local suburban venues. Whether it’s your ticket, your drinks, or even a sausage sizzle, your money helps the small suburban venues. Come with friends, forget about your winter layers, and support the local scene. 

THE DETAILS

When: 11 June + 18 June
Where: North Freo Bowlo + Hilton Brewing Club
Book tickets here.

State Buildings Wellness Month Sound Bathing

Image credit: State Buildings | Supplied

Slip on a fluffy robe, slide onto your floating bed and drift into a deep relaxation as you float weightlessly in the most stunning sound bath. Find your ultimate zen-filled inner peace with a meditative soundscape of crystal bowls, chimes and gongs in this very exclusive poolside experience guaranteed to calm that overdriven nervous system that will leave you floating on a cloud (or inflatable bed in this case). Tickets are wildly limited, so don’t dilly dally.

THE DETAILS

When: 14 and 28 June 2026
Where: State Buildings, Perth
Book tickets here. 

Rave & Brunch

Image credit: Rave & Brunch | Supplied

Perth’s favourite daytime party is officially back, as Rave & Brunch returns this winter for another round of pastries and partying. Returning to The Court on Sunday 21 June, expect this one to be bigger, and louder, than ever.

Depending on your package, brunch and bottomless bevvies kick off at 11am with your own curated brunch box, or skip the meal and head straight to the rave from 12.30pm.mExpect wall-to-wall 90s and 00s dance bangers from the likes of Darude, Snap!, Alice Deejay, Faithless, Cascada and Fedde Le Grand. Perth legend Reuben Cameron will lead the soundtrack alongside Wazz & Skooby, while crowd favourites Alexander Circosta and Demelza Leonard return to keep the energy sky high throughout the afternoon.

THE DETAILS

When: Sunday 21 June
Where: The Court
Book tickets here. 

Truffle Kerfuffle 

Image credit: Truffle Kerfuffle | Website 

Our beloved Truffle Kerfuffle is back on the menu for 2027, but this year it's looking a little different. After skipping last year, the cult festival is back with a new format and a very temping series of truffle-laden dining experiences across Manjimup and, for the first time, Perth.

The centrepiece remains two long-table dinners at Fonty’s Pool on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 June, where fresh Périgord black truffles will feature across five-course feasts, each helmed by three WA culinary heavyweights, with names like Evan Hayter, Paul Iskov, James Higgs and Jessica Roe all stepping into the kitchen.

Plus, expanding beyond the Manjimup regiong for the first time means those of you who can't quite make the trip down south can still get in on the action with a brand new Perth metro dinner series taking place throughout July, with a curated lineup of restaurants each putting their own spin on the prized ingredient. They'll be announcing just where you can stuff your face very soon, so watch this space.

THE DETAILS

When: Friday 26 & Saturday 27 June
Where: Various locations
Book tickets here.

Good Food & Wine Show

Image credit: The Good Food & Wine Show | Supplied

The Good Food & Wine Show is back for more, bringing Australia’s top culinary experts, winemakers and producers together with tens of thousands of food enthusiasts. Clear your diaries to witness an all-star cast of culinary talent. They’re bringing culinary leaders, high-end winemakers, and enough cheese to cure your winter blues. If your idea of a perfect weekend involves eating, drinking, and learning from the best, this is your chance to grab tickets!

Sample your way through Australia’s wine regions - score free tastings led by a top sommelier at the Drinks Lab. Ticket upgrades are available. They include exclusive champagne, caviar, and cheese pairing masterclass in the Cheese Corner. Snap up the VIP Lounge by Singapore Airlines to get treated to an elite menu by the Chef of the year and front-row seats with five complementary drinks. 

THE DETAILS

When: 17-19 July
Where: PCEC
Book tickets here. 

Cabin Fever 

Cabin FeverImage credit: Cabin Fever | Supplied

It doesn't take much to convince us to jump in the car for a foodie weekend in the Southwest, but Cabin Fever is arguably the best excuse for a little down south weekender on the winter calendar. The cosy winter festival returns this July with its biggest program yet to celebrate ten years of fireside feasts, bold flavours and wine-fuelled weekends down south, with more than 40 events from 17–26 July. 

Alongside returning favourites like Blazing Brews, the iconic Cheese Toastie Battle and truffle-hunting experience Hair Of The Truffle Dog, this year’s lineup also includes a stacked roster of new events. You can read more about our top picks here. Just don’t sit on tickets too long—these events have a habit of selling out fast. 

THE DETAILS

When: Friday 17 - Sunday 26 July 
Where: Various locations
Book tickets here.

Stormie Mills at The Art Gallery of Western Australia

Image credit: The Art Gallery of Western Australia | Supplied

The first solo exhibition by WA artist Stormie Mills is dropping at the gallery: All the secrets are buried between the oceans and the mountains. It captures contemporary urban culture, reflecting on his global movements, personal history, and the encounters that have shaped his practice. His street art is transformational - if you have walked around Perth, you would have spotted his iconic tag. Now, he is bringing this raw urban style inside the gallery walls for a high-impact, personal experience. 

Check out some of the headline pieces, including two 12-metre-long paintings. One channels the chaos of the oceans and the other the harshness of the mountains; together, they explore human vulnerability and resilience. 

The vibe is edgy yet emotionally honest. If you’re looking for something to broaden your mind, this is the exhibition for you. It’s moody, thought-provoking, and stunning, not one to miss!

THE DETAILS

When: 1 August – 8 November 2026
Where: Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA)
Book tickets here.

Gascoyne Food Festival 

Image credit: Gascoyne Food Festival | Supplied

One of WA’s most spectacular regional food festivals is officially back, with the return of the Gascoyne Food Festival this Ausgust. Expect 16 days of immersive dining, storytelling and bucket-list-worthy travel experiences as the festival transforms the rugged Gascoyne region into a sprawling celebration of food, culture and place.

This year’s lineup includes some truly wild dining experiences, including The Plantation Feast in Carnarvon with Petition Kitchen’s Jessica Roe, Fireside Yarns with Fervor’s Paul “Yoda” Iskov, the outback-style Whalebone Hoe-Down in Exmouth and the iconic Bullara Station Feast. The festival wraps with Australia’s Last Sunset on Dirk Hartog Island, a remote dining experience at the edge of the continent that honestly sounds like the definition of a once-in-a-lifetime dinner party.

Alongside the major events, the Taste of the Gascoyne Food Trails will once again encourage visitors to eat their way through Shark Bay, Carnarvon and Exmouth as local venues hero regional produce. 

THE DETAILS

When: 21 August – 6 September 2026
Where: Gascoyne Region
Book tickets here.

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