Sure Christmas is good, but have you ever heard your fave song live from the shoulders of a stranger? This is the exact scenario getting us pumped up for a big summer of festivals.
While the music industry has been hit hard these past few years, and the likes of Groovin The Moo canceling their festival runs this year, there’s still plenty of ragers taking place over summer. To help you map out your year of good times, we've rounded up some of the best music festivals going down in WA in 2025 and beyond.
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Music Festivals
Just In: Kenrick Lamar Is Headlining Spilt Milk In Summer 2025
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Mega Australian music festival Spilt Milk has just announced its highly-anticipated return in summer 2025. After taking a year off in 2024, the music festival is back with a bang—kicking off in Ballarat before heading west to Perth for its second ever Perth installment on Sunday 7 December, before heading back to its home ground in Canberra, then wrapping up on the Gold Coast.
And the lineup? We got you. Spilt Milk will bring hip-hop luminary Kendrick Lamar, Billboard Woman of the Year Doechii, heavyweight American DJ Sara Landry, singer/songwriter Dominic Fike and rap legend ScHoolboy Q to all four locations. These global heavyweights will be appearing alongside d4vd, Nessa Barrett, Sofia Isella, Skin On Skin, sombr, Club Angel, The Rions, South Summit and more.
Mark your calendars—Spilt Milk season is on. Sign up here to secure a ticket when they go on sale.
The Details
Triple J’s One Night Stand
Saturday 24 May 2025
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Triple j's One Night Stand is back with an absolutely stacked all-Australian lineup, ready to turn up the vibes in Busselton in May. Indie-rock Spacey Jane is headlining, along with LUUDe, Ruby Fields, 3%, Blusher and Velvet Trip. If you haven’t had a chance to see Spacey Jane live yet (first of all, how? They are truly that good), this is the perfect night for it. Reminisce the summer vibes, sing your heart out or just sit back and enjoy some solid live music and performances. This will be a one day, all-ages, drug-and-alcohol free event with all ticket proceeds being donated to foundations including Support Act, The Push, Undalup Association and Karri Karrak Aboriginal Corporation.
The Details
When: Saturday 24 May 2025
Where: Barnard Park, Bussleton
Book here.
Arrival Festival
Friday 30 May to Sunday 8 June
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ARRIVAL is a brand new winter non-profit music festival arriving in Fremantle. It will be held across three venues: The Naval Store, PS Art Space and the Buffalo Club. Just because it isn’t summer, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some solid live music. That’s exactly what this festival is aiming to do: bridge the gap for WA in the winter touring space, as well as encourage international, national and local alternative artists with high-quality music to perform in local venues. This year is set to focus on live music, with next year expanding to include an arts program as well. Artists on the lineup this year include Jessica Pratt, Bktherula, DIIV, Mount Kimbie and more. This is the perfect chance to add something exciting to your calendar in the colder months, visit and support local venues, and maybe discover your new fave artist!
The Details
When: Friday 30 May to Sunday 8 June 2025
Where: Multiple locations in Fremantle
Book here.
SYNTHONY
Friday 19 September 2025
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SYNTHONY is a music event like you’ve never seen before. This show brings together electronic dance anthems, a live orchestra, DJ’s, vocalists and visuals to create an incredible performance. Not like your standard concert, this show aims to intertwine sounds and visuals to take you on a journey through the music performed. With the Perth Symphony Orchestra taking the lead, this production is set to cover songs from the likes of Avicii, Calvin Harris, Bob Sinclair, David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia and Fisher. Plus, it’s supported by artists including Emily Williams, Masha Mnjoyan, Greg Gould and more. This is truly a sensory experience like no other, and one night only. Don’t miss out!
The Details
When: Friday 19 September 2025
Where: RAC Arena
Book here.
Wave Rock Weekender
Friday 26 September to Monday 29 September 2025
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We still find it hard to believe we're allowed to party with some seriously cracking local and international artists and musicians at this WA wonder for three whole days.
Besides the music and all-round chill vibes, the food trucks here are cheap as chips and the 50m salt pond gives you a nice break from the heat. The salt content also means you float like a cork after eight bao buns and a few single fins, which is a nice touch. Just make sure you leave enough gas in the tank to catch at least one sunrise from the top of the rock.
THE DETAILS
When: Friday 26 September to Monday 29 September 2025
Where: Wave Rock Caravan Park, Hyden
Find out more here.
Electric Eye Heavy Fest
Saturday 4 October 2025
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Returning in 2025, Electric Eye Heavy Fest is one of WA’s premier celebrations of heavy music. The festival delivers a powerhouse lineup of extreme metal, uniting some of the most well-known names in the scene. Leading the lineup is Brisbane’s death metal force DISENTOMB, marking their first WA appearance since 2017. Joining them is Melbourne’s blackened death metal grind trio, WEREWOLVES, making their highly anticipated WA debut. Also stepping onto WA soil for the first time is EYE OF THE ENEMY, Melbourne’s acclaimed melodic death metal force, fresh from a national tour supporting Sweden’s DARK TRANQUILLITY. This is one of WA’s best shows for all things heavy metal, so round up your mates and head to Freo.Social for a head-banging night of music.
The Details
When: Saturday 4 October 2025
Where: Freo.Social, Fremantle
Book here.
Mandurah Country Music Festival
Saturday 25 October 2025
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Country music fans, listen up. The ultimate music festival for country music is headed to Mandurah this year, with a stellar lineup, good vibes, food trucks and cold drinks ready. Mark your calendars for October, Mandurah Country Music Festival is a family-friendly event that will showcase both established artists and emerging talent in the country music scene. Some talents on the lineup include Brad Cox, Travis Collins, Sunny Cowgirls and many more. When you’re not line-dancing, enjoy some eats from the plenty of food trucks scattered around or sit down with a drink in hand and enjoy the good vibes. Whether you’re in need of an excuse for a trip down south, love some country tunes or enjoy a music festival no matter the genre, this is an epic day that’s not to be missed. Grab your pals, pop on your cowboy boots and yee-haw down south this October.
The Details
When: Saturday 25 October 2025
Where: Rushton Park, Mandurah
Book here.
Food Festivals
Hop Harvest
Saturday 26 April
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Organised by Little Creatures Brewing comes the 2025 Hop Harvest Festival. This festival celebrates the hop harvest and how brewers work together to find new and interesting ways to use hops. This festival gives you a chance to witness the beers (and other hop related products) that breweries around WA have been able to produce. This year, Little Creatures Brewery in Fremantle will be hosting the festival, in line with their 25 years of brewing celebrations. Tix include a commemorative glass and one drink token to select any of the specialty beers on offer! Tap beers on offer come from breweries Deep Elite Brewing & Spinifex Collab, Southcamp, Boston Brewing Co., Boundary Island Brewery, Eagle Bay Brewing Co., Indian Ocean Brewing Co., Lucky Bay Brewery, Shelter Brewery, Little Creatures (of course!) and more to be announced. Grab your mates and get ready for an arvo of listening to live music, meeting your fave brewers and learning about all things hop-related. Plus, there will be food specials on offer to keep you going.
The Details
When: Saturday 26 April 2025
Where: Little Creatures Brewery, Fremantle
Book here.
Harvest Festival
Throughout May 2025
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Take a trip to Bickley this May to witness the annual Bickley Harvest Festival as they bring together over 20 venues highlighting the region's best food, wine, cider, spirits, produce and culture. This isn’t your usual event, it's an experiential showcase of the finest products of the region set amongst the rolling green hills, vines and orchards of the valley. From the most intimate wine tastings to family-friendly events, there’s truly something for everyone. Click here to explore the event planner, the list of participating venues, the festival map and the shuttle service. Bickley is home to stunning landscapes, unique cellars and beautiful venues. Take the chance to visit a beautiful location in Perth where you can support local and appreciate the tastes in your backyard.
The Details
When: Throughout May 2025
Where: Bickley Valley, Perth
Book here.
Taste Great Southern
Thursday 1 - Sunday 4 May
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Taste Great Southern is back for 2025, and you won't want to miss it. This festival is bringing world-class chefs, cult-status winemakers and the finest bites and sips from the area together for a four-day food adventure in the South West. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of the Great Southern, while indulging in local produce, premium wines and connecting with the artisans who bring these flavours to life. There are multiple events and tours to explore, as well as markets to wander through or venues to visit. Tix on sale now, click the link below to secure yours.
The Details
When: Thursday 1 - Sunday 4 May
Where: South West WA region region
Book here.
Unwined Perth
Friday 16 to Saturday 17 May
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Wine aficionados listen up, Unwined Perth is set to take place this May, held at the stunning Supreme Court Gardens, and it is set to highlight the best of WA’s wine, food and entertainment. Wander through unlimited wine tastings from the best regional wineries (along with craft beers, spirits and cocktails). Want to spice things up? Opt for the Bottomless Long Table session, a 90 minute experience of bottomless wine and beer paired with some delicious tapas. There will be plenty of cosy seating areas where you can unwind by a firepit with a glass of your fave. Plus, entertainment is sorted with a lineup of live music and roaming performers. Don’t hesitate to secure tickets to Perth’s best winter wine festival.
The Details
When: Friday 16 to Saturday 17 May
Where: Supreme Court Gardens, Perth
Book here.
South West Craft Beer Festival
Saturday 17 May
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The ultimate beer celebration is hitting the southwest this year, returning bigger and better than ever with a surfing theme inspired by the Margaret River Pro event. The South West Craft Beer Festival is bringing together waves and brews, this is the chance to immerse yourself fully in surf culture. Offering more than 25 of the best southwest breweries, this festival celebrates surf culture and its ties with the craft beer industry. Entertainment is sorted with a fab lineup of local artists, a wide array of gourmet food and plenty of ice-cold beers to keep you going all day long. Set upon the beautiful Aravina Estate, this is a festival you definitely don’t want to miss. Plus, who would give up the excuse to take a trip to our beautiful south-west?
The Details
When: Saturday 17 May
Where: Aravina Estate, Yallingup
Book here.
Dark Days Winter Drinks Festival
Sunday 25 May
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Spice up the cold winter days by joining Otherside Brewing Co at the 2025 Dark Days festival. Round up your mates for an afternoon that promises plenty of drinks, live entertainment and good vibes. Relax and enjoy the most celebrated brews in the history of Otherside, including Sabbath Pastry Stout ‘23, ‘24, Super Sabbath Pastry Stout ‘24, Super Maple Russian Imperial Stout ‘21 and the debut of 2025’s Super Sabbath and Lil’ Sabbath.
There will also be special releases to enjoy from Artisan Brewing, Evil Mega Corp, Nail Brewing and many more. Spend your day indulging in these delectable bevvies as you taste pours from each vendor and enjoy some banging live music.
The Details
When: Sunday 25 May
Where: Freo.Social
Book here.
Taste The Square
Wednesday 4 to Sunday 15 June
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Get ready to taste, toast and indulge with Taste the Square, ten days of unforgettable dining experiences coming to Yagan Square this winter. From Wednesday 4 to Sunday 15 June, explore a lineup of intimate tastings, hands-on culinary adventures and inspired pairings, right in the CBD. From family-friendly lunches and dinners, long lunches and bottomless sessions for you and your mates and romantic tasting for couples, there’s truly something for everyone at Taste The Square. From bourbon and brisket masterclasses to an Italian kitchen-style degustation, there's also something for every palate. Sip, snack and uncover your future with tarot readings and tequila, or journey through global flavours with a progressive tasting trail—all without leaving Yagan Square.
The Details
When: Wednesday 4 to Sunday 15 June
Where: Various locations within Yagan Square
Book here.
Cabin Fever 2025
Friday 18 to Sunday 27 July
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Pull out your fluffiest beanies, WA's fave winter fest, Cabin Fever, is back in all its cosy glory. Running from 18 to 27 July, this year's festival will see a string of mouth-watering events pop up down south, from Busselton to Margaret River—providing loads of opportunities to devour all the food, wine and beer your body can handle while getting nice 'n toasty with your fellow foodies. As expected, the first program release is stacked with more goodness than ever and things are already selling out. From perfectly paired degustations and truffle-topped feasts to toastie battles, bonfires, a bingo party, live music and the odd drag queen. Who said winter was for hibernating?
This is the perfect opportunity to head down for a cosy week amongst the gorgeous Margaret River landscape, embrace winter and warm your belly up with some truly delicious food and drinks.
The Details:
When: 18 to 27 July
Where: Various locations throughout the Margaret River region
For tickets and more info, visit the website.
Perth Gin & Food Festival
Friday 17 to Sunday 19 October
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This is the fifth year that this festival has been hosted by Perth, and this year it is leveling up. With over 40 distilleries in attendance, the Perth Gin & Food Festival will not only be bringing back the best gin in town, but will be including some tasty food options too! Your ticket will give you unlimited gin samples, a tasting glass, tonic soda water and a cool tote bag. Plus you can join some pretty epic masterclasses! Enjoy an afternoon of chatting and tasting Aussie craft distillers as they tell you all about the creation process, or enjoy a session of cocktail tasting as you learn how they developed the flavours. These masterclasses are selling quickly, so click the link below to secure yours! If you find a new favourite, buy a bottle to take home. Last year’s festival was such a success that this year the event is accompanied by a range of delicious food options, including stands from local products and produce. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the second success of this festival.
The Details
When: Friday 17 to Sunday 19 October
Where: Perth Convention And Exhibition Centre, Perth
Book here.
Good Food & Wine Show
Friday 18 - Sunday 20 July
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Like the title suggests, the Good Food & Wine Show is set to bring together the best food and wine from around the nation for you to taste and enjoy. There’ll be food and wine from over 200 exhibitors for you to taste, sip and discover. Picture the hottest chilli sauces to the smelliest cheese, from the Margaret River region to the Barossa Valley. Witness top chefs and your favourite food heroes as they take over the stage cooking up a storm, or meet the makers to sip, sample and shop their produce. Wander the markets, or join an interactive wine tour where you score exclusive perks perfectly tailored to wine enthusiasts. Some exhibitors on the lineup include 30 Knots Distillery, Adixions Luxe Chocolates, Alkoomi Wines, All Burn Chilli, Atzes Corner Wines and so many more you can check out here. With multiple events on offer, there’s sure to be something for everyone. So grab your mates, grab your tix and head down for a wonderful, tasty weekend.
The Details
When: Friday 18 - Sunday 20 July
Where: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Perth
Book here.
Arts Festivals
Karla Bidi
Monday 17 February - Sunday 2 March
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Karla Bidi (meaning Fire Trail) is a community experience of a series of single large-scale sculptures placed along the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) from the hills in Guilford all the way to the sea in Walyalup (Fremantle). Each sculpture is accompanied by a hypnotic soundscape that draws you in and invites you to take a moment to pause, to imagine and to contemplate. This is a free family-friendly event that encourages you to slow down and find a seat where you can take in the installations and learn. The audios run for 15 minutes, and then repeat, giving you plenty of opportunities to head down. This is a great family-friendly activity where you can take in the beautiful nature and scenery of the Swan River whilst enjoying the light, sound and music installation.
The Details
When: Monday 17 February - Sunday 2 March
Where: Along the Swan River, Perth
Find out more here.
Perth Comedy Festival
Throughout May 2025
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Perth’s biggest annual comedy event is back, and it’s going to be hilarious! Perth Comedy Festival brings nights of laughs with the very best comedians from Australia and around the world, including the likes of Adam Kay and Sara Pascoe. From stand-up comedy to satire and theatre, there’s something for everyone. So if you’re looking for something fun to do over the next couple of weeks, head to this comedy fest and get ready to laugh out loud with either your mates, partner or family.
The Details
When: Throughout May 2025
Where: Multiple venues across perth
Book here.
Supanova
Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 June
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Supanova Comic Con & Gaming has been the hub of all things pop culture since 2000, creating a place where fans from comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, gaming, nostalgia and literature have been able to come together and celebrate. The event brings together celebrities, fan-clubs and exclusive stalls as well as providing a space for aspiring talent, artists and creators to showcase their work. This family-friendly event has an exciting list of confirmed guests for Perth 2025, including Sam Heughan (from Outlander), Alex Kingston (from Doctor Who), Billy Zane (from The Phantom), Lauren Roberts (author of the Powerless trilogy) and Ernie Hudson (from Ghostbusters) plus so much more. Not only can you meet your idols, you can spend the day browsing stalls, watching panels and witness some epic cosplaying.
The Details
When: Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 June
Where: Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
Book here.
2025 Perth Comic Arts Festival
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July
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Save the date, the Perth Comic Arts Festival is returning this July at the State Library of Western Australia. This free event is WA’s premier comic arts event, taking over the library for a packed weekend of storytelling. Saturday is Academy Day, with a day of free talks and workshops about creating comics, the industry and more! This day is perfect for aspiring creators, academics, professionals and comic enthusiasts. Sunday is Market Day, where creators come together to exhibit their works, along with some more workshops that the whole family can enjoy. This is a lively community market where you can browse comics and other art to your heart's content. A few of the confirmed exhibitors that will be present at the markets include Aksa, KINROKU, Reimena Yee, Deku-Tri Arts, EmJay Tatts and many more. Grab your family or friends and head down to the library for two jam-packed days of fun. Whether you’re a fan of comics or illustrations, or simply love wandering through some creative market stalls, this is the ultimate event to keep an eye out for!
The Details
When: Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July
Where: State Library of WA
Find out more here.
Mandurah Arts Festival
Friday 12 September - Sunday 12 October
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Mandurah is set to come alive once again in 2025 with the Mandurah Arts Festival, a month-long program of fun, creativity and artistic excellence. The perfect opportunity for a quick trip down south, this festival will shine the spotlight upon some of WA’s best talents with an eclectic and exciting program of events. With an event list yet to be announced, you can expect exhibitions, performances, workshops and so much more. There will be events perfect for the whole family! With the full itinerary in the works, keep an eye out for updates on venues and times at the link below.
The Details
When: Friday 12 September - Sunday 12 October
Where: Mandurah
Find out more here.
The Perth Royal Show
Saturday 27 September to Saturday 4 October
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Back once again, the classic Royal Show is waiting to bring another week of vibrant entertainment and activities to Perth that the whole family can enjoy. With over 400 entertainers, 300 performances and countless hours of fun, this festival has been making its mark in Perth since 1834. It has been connecting farmers, performers, families and thrill seekers together in one fun, jam-packed event, highlighting nationally recognised competitions, world-class exhibitions and promoting and educating WA about agricultural practices. More than 400,000 people come together over the week to enjoy the eight days of food, agriculture, community and entertainment. There’s so much to do, we couldn’t possibly list them all here. But be sure to know there will be plenty of chances to explore delicious food stalls, fun market stalls and heart-stopping carnival rides. Plus, who doesn’t want a famous Royal Show gift bag? They’re a rite of passage at this point. Tix have yet to be released, but keep an eye out at the link below.
The Details
When: Saturday 27 September to Saturday 4 October
Where: Claremont Showgrounds
Find out more here.
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