What’s On In Perth This Week, This Month And Beyond
Wondering what Perth/Boorloo events to lock into your 2025 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
Terracotta Warriors Exhibition at the WA Museum Boola Bardip
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Let’s be real: museums don’t always top the list when we’re planning weekend hangs—but this one hits different. The Terracotta Warriors have landed in Perth, and this once in a lifetime exhibition brings the most iconic symbols of Chinese heritage right in front of you. But it’s more than a history lesson—it's drinks, live music, cultural performances, hands-on art workshops, and next level Cantonese cuisine.
Jade Nights turns this exhibition into your next Friday night hang, with after-hours access, music, cultural performances and drinks. Dive into Oo-long Conversations led by expert guides, to enlighten yourself on Chinese culture, tombs, and immortality with a space to reflect.
If your idea of a good time leans more “taste buds” than “terracotta,” you’re in for a treat:
THE DETAILS:
When: Saturday 28 June 2025 to Sunday 22 February 2026
Where: WA Museum Boola Bardip
Get your tickets here.
Bring out your inner child inside 'RePlay' at The Art Gallery of Western Australia
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Turns out, it’s not immature to act like a kid again anymore—AGWA’s new interactive exhibition ‘RePlay’ is the perfect excuse to dive headfirst into some fun. Curated by Lilly Blue, 'Re-Play' basically flips the script on your traditional stand-and-look gallery experience. It’s basically like a playcentre, but it's free and for all ages—with vibrant colours, tactile installations this space is made to spark creativity, connection and a bit of chaos. Bring your little ones as an excuse to let loose (or just bring yourself - we're here for it!) and rediscover the joy of hands-on, screen free play. Craving a creative reset? This is your sign!
THE DETAILS:
When: July 5 2025 to February 2 2026
Where: The Art Gallery of Western Australia
Find out more here.
Unlock After-Dark Access To An Ancient Exhibition
An after-dark, adults-only takeover is lighting up WA Museum Boola Bardip every Friday.
Looking to shake up your Friday night? Jade Nights is the after-dark, adults-only takeover lighting up WA Museum Boola Bardip every Friday, and it’s easily one of the coolest ways to experience the Terracotta Warriors exhibition. Wander through the ancient statues after hours, then slip into the bar for a themed drink and whatever’s on the lineup that week, from expert talks to cultural performances, live music and DJ sets. It’s the part culture, part night out, Friday night flex you’ve been looking for.
Plan your visit here.
Melville’s Summer Music Series Returns
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Outdoor concert season is upon us, and welcoming it in with Melville’s Summer Music Series seems like the obvious choice. The series runs on Saturdays from November through to March, with stages set across different public parks in the City of Melville to showcase a variety of musical talents.
The shows kick off at 5pm and close at 7pm, and you'll get to see the likes of Mike Compton & Laura Boosinger, Bluegrass Parkway, Echo of Aphrodite and plenty more singing the night away while you snack and relax. The best part is it’s totally free and no RSVP needed, just rock up with your picnic blanket and enjoy the tunes.
THE DETAILS:
When: Saturday 8 November 2025 to Saturday 21 March 2026
Where: City of Meville
Find out more about dates and locations here.
What's On In Perth This Year
Big Bash Cricket Season Commences
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Feeling stressed about what to watch now that footy season is coming to an end? Don't worry, the Aussie Big Bash is coming in hot this summer, ready for those who will be glued to every match (my dad) and those who prefer to let it play on the TV in the background (me). The annual Big Bash comp sees an adapted version of cricket where the games are quicker and the bashes are bigger, perfect for anyone who doesn't want to sit through hours of innings.
The women's season is already underway and concludes early December, when they'll pass the baton to the men who play until mid January. There's also plenty of games played live in Perth that you can watch (go Scorchers!), with the WACA Ground hosting the women and Optus Stadium hosting the men.
THE DETAILS:
When: November 2025 - January 2026
Where: WACA Ground and Optus Stadium
Check out when the home games are and ticket availability here.
Elizabeth Quay/Goomup Cultural Walking Tours
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Take a dive into Perth/Boorloo's Indigenous history with a Cultural Walking Tour of Elizabeth Quay this summer, guided by Walter McGuire and his Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours team. The Noongar people have been living on Perth soil since the Dreamtime, and are the traditional Aboriginal people of Perth. Walter McGuire's tours will walk you through their sacred sites and ancient grounds now embedded in Perth City, connecting the past to the present through storytelling and discovery.
There are select dates within December through to May, and the tours go for about 120 minutes.
THE DETAILS:
When: Tuesday 2 December 2025 to Tuesday 5 May 2026
Where: Elizabeth Quay
Discover which dates are available and book your spot here.
Titanic Exhibition: The Human Story
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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 passangers 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 United Cup Mixed Tennis Competition
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Summer sport is sweating its way back into our cals, and there's nothing more fun than an international mixed tennis competition featuring the best of the best. The United Cup 2026 will see 18 countries put forth their tennis superstars to compete round-robin style in men's singles, women's singles, and mixed doubles matches, with nine teams playing in Perth and nine in Sydney.
The initial Group Stage will run from 2 January to 6 January, and the winners will progress to the Quarter Final on 7 January. Whoever wins that will fly over to Sydney to compete in the Semi Finals and Grand Final over 10 and 11 January for ultimate bragging rights. We're not sure exactly which countries are competing as they're still being announced, but you can guarantee it's going to be totally ace.
THE DETAILS:
When: Friday 2 January to Wednesday 7 January 2026
Where: RAC Arena
Get tickets right here.
Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let's Play!
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For the very first time ever, Disney Jr. Live his hitting Australian shores in 2026, with the whole gang from Mickey Mouse to Team Spidey and the SuperKitties bringing the joy on stage at RAC Arena. Both little and big kids (including mums and dads of course) will be enthralled by this high energy, interactive concert experience. Perfect for a cheeky Christmas pressie or summer surprise, tickets are super limited so jump in below.
THE DETAILS:
When: Saturday 31 January to Sunday 1 February 2026
Where: RAC Arena
Book here.
Chappell Roan Is Headlining Laneway 2026
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Laneway Festival 2026 is pulling out the big guns, with none other than Chappell Roan bringing the Pink Pony Club to Perth as she makes her long-awaited Laneway debut. She’s joined by a stacked lineup of international heavyweights and Laneway-only exclusives, with Role Model, PinkPantheress, and cult Swedish rap collaborators Yung Lean & Bladee all set to deliver unmissable sets. Add in Lucy Dacus, indie favourite Alex G, The Dare, and a pile of other iconic performers, and this might just be the live music moment of the summer.
And, hey, you might even get to be Perth's Sally!
THE DETAILS:
When: Sunday 15 February 2026
Where: Arena Joondalup
Get your tickets here.
Lorde Is Coming to Perth In 2026
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Global alt-pop legend Lorde is heading back down under in 2026 with her Ultrasound World Tour, and thank the lord for that! Unafraid of breaking boundaries and writing lyrics that punch you in the gut, her recent album Virgin was a bit of a cultural reset, with hits like "Man Of The Year" and "Favourite Daughter" showcasing her unique storytelling and bold sonic production. Of course, she'll also be digging into the vault and performing some longtime fan favs, including Supercut and Ribs.
Tickets are still available, but don't wait for that green light, just get in as quick as possible.
THE DETAILS:
When: Wednesday 25 February 2026
Where: RAC Arena
Get your tickets here.
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