Zara Larsson And Lily Allen: Here’s Every Gig Worth Booking Before The End Of The Year
Maddie Wallman
Contributor | Urban List
If you were trying to keep a quiet social calendar between now and February, we’ve got some bad news. RAC Arena has dropped one of its biggest seasons yet, stacking the next six months with global pop superstars, hometown heroes, comedy heavyweights and sporting spectacles all taking their turn in the spotlight. Safe to say your group chat is about to get a workout.
Here’s every event worth locking in before summer’s out.
September 2026
Electric Callboy, 4 September
Sticking to one genre? Electric Callboy never got the memo. Take a metal gig, throw in a rave, add a healthy dose of absurdity and you’ve got one of the wildest live shows on the heavy music calendar. The German party boys are rolling into Perth this September with their bone-rattling riffs, face-melting synths and one sweat-soaked mosh pit to shake RAC Arena to its core. Standing still simply isn't on the setlist, so lace up accordingly.
Alex Warren, 12 September
Alex Warren’s rise to fame has been anything but ordinary. After trading TikTok fame for sold-out arenas and one of the biggest songs of 2025, the breakout singer-songwriter is finally heading to the wild, wild West. With billions of streams under his belt and a knack for turning deeply personal stories into RAC Arena-sized singalongs, this feels like one of those gigs you'll brag about seeing in five years' time.
Perth Wildcats, From 19 September
Enough singing, it’s time to start screaming. The Perth Wildcats are kicking off their summer season in September, serving up another five months of nail-biting basketball where no lead feels safe until the final siren. One minute you're celebrating with complete strangers, the next you're convinced your cheering is somehow influencing the scoreboard. Basketball fan or not, you'll struggle not to get swept up in it.
Jason Derulo, 23 September
Admit it, you just involuntarily sang his name. With enough chart-toppers to soundtrack several lifetimes (Whatcha Say, Swalla, Talk Dirty, Wiggle… we could go on), Jason Derulo has one of pop’s most stacked catalogues of certified bangers. Throw in the slick choreography, ridiculous stage presence and enough charisma to power a small city, and you've got yourself one seriously fun Wednesday night.
October 2026
Conan Gray, 8 October
Time to dust off your feelings. Fresh from sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden and Wembley Arena, Conan Gray’s Wishbone era is making its way to Perth for one euphoric evening of emotional whiplash. The California crooner has become one of pop’s most compelling storytellers, pairing devastating lyrics with choruses you'll be belting out all the way home.
Hans Zimmer, 12 October
Odds are Hans Zimmer has made your heart race, your jaw drop and your eyes well up more times than you could count. The legendary composer behind some of cinema’s most iconic scores is bringing Hans Zimmer Live–The Next Level down under this October, transforming RAC Arena into one giant cinematic special with a powerhouse 19-piece band, epic visuals and spine-tingling orchestration that’ll stay with you long after the credits roll. Goosebumps, guaranteed.
Zara Larsson, 20 October
At long last, Zara Larsson is gracing us with her impossibly cool presence. The Swedish pop superstar is strutting into Perth for one night only with her high-octane album Midnight Sun in tow, following a string of sold-out shows around the globe. If anyone can convince an entire arena they’re the main character for a couple of hours, it’s Zara.
Tame Impala, 24-25 October
Freo’s favourite musical export is heading home. Kevin Parker is bringing Tame Impala back to Perth with Deadbeat, and the hometown hype has already reached fever pitch with a second RAC Arena show added after the first proved wildly insufficient. It's one of the very few occasions you'll catch diehard Fremantle locals happily crossing the river without so much as a grumble. Prepare to spend the evening blissfully losing track of time, reality and probably your voice.
Hilary Duff, 29 October
After making us wait more than two decades, Hilary Duff is finally answering our Y2K prayers, making her long-overdue Perth debut with her first-ever headline show in the city. If Lizzie McGuire raised you, Come Clean soundtracked your adolescence and A Cinderella Story remains cinematic perfection, this one's about to heal your inner tween.
November 2026
Lily Allen, 1 November
Pop’s favourite pot-stirrer is back. Never one to mince her words, our favourite Brit Lily Allen has spent the best part of two decades turning razor-sharp observations into ridiculously catchy (and deliciously scathing) songs, proving that honesty really is the best lyricist. Performing West End Girl from start to finish, expect all the wit, warmth and wicked humour she’s built her career on.
Charlie Puth, 17 November
Odds are you know more Charlie Puth songs than you realise. Between his own string of chart-dominating hits and blockbuster collaborations behind the scenes, pop’s secret weapon has been worming his way onto Spotify playlists for years. His effortlessly smooth tunes have a funny way of lodging themselves in your brain, so don't be surprised if you accidentally know every other lyric.
Khalid, 18 November
It's Always Summer Somewhere, and this November, it’s RAC Arena. Six years after his last Australian tour, Khalid is finally making his long-awaited return, revisiting every chapter of his career with the smooth, soulful R&B sound that has earned him fans all over the world. With special guest Lauv along for the ride, you’d better warm up your vocal cords.
The Wiggles, 21 November
Blue skivvies at the ready, the Wiggles are back with their biggest, brightest and sparkliest live show yet. Bringing every colour of the rainbow (and then some) to RAC Arena across three daytime performances, this glitter-filled extravaganza reunites your favourite Wiggles with Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and everyone's favourite viral sensation, the Tree of Wisdom. Parents, start stretching, you've got a whole lot of Hot Potato ahead of you.
Boyz II Men, 26 November
Sorry Gen Z, this one’s for the cassette kids, Millennials and anyone who knows exactly when to yell SHOOP! Boyz II Men, Salt-N-Pepa and Bell Biv DeVoe are squeezing an outrageous amount of 90s star power onto one stage for a night of back-to-back bangers. Let's talk about... just how ridiculously stacked this lineup is. This trio is dancefloor royalty and we're happy to bow accordingly. The 90s really were showing off, weren’t they?
December 2026
Gabriel Iglesias — 8 December
Cancel your core workout—Fluffy has it covered. The kind of comedy storytelling Gabriel Iglesias is back with The 1976 Tour: A Fluffy Celebration, sharing the mishaps and moments that helped shape one of the world’s most beloved comedians. This is less stand-up comedy and more of a one-man sitcom that'll leave your sides aching.
January 2027
HoopsFest, 13-17 January
January at RAC Arena is looking like a slam dunk. HoopsFest is bouncing into Perth once again, bringing together the country’s best basketball, sneaker culture and fan experience for five action-packed days. Even if your own basketball career peaked in Year 9 PE, there's still plenty here to get you off the bench. Game on.
Bryson Tiller, 19 January
Modern trap R&B wouldn't sound the same without Bryson Tiller. The Grammy-nominated hitmaker behind Don't and Exchange is bringing his Neo Trapsoul Tour to Perth this January, revisiting the songs that helped define a generation while ushering in his next era. With Canadian duo Majid Jordan joining him, this one's got date night written all over it.
February 2027
Simple Minds, 13 February
Five decades later and Simple Minds are still very much alive and kicking. The Scottish rock icons continue to prove that great songs don’t come with an expiry date, celebrating a remarkable career that’s outlasted the trends, fads and questionable hairstyles of the 80s. Some things really do get better with age, and Simple Minds are living proof.
Bryan Adams, 23 February
Great news for anyone whose air guitar has been gathering dust. Bryan Adams is cranking things up at RAC Arena with his Roll With The Punches world tour, armed with enough anthems to have multiple generations singing from the very first chord. This could be one of summer’s strongest double bills, with Natalie Imbruglia sweetening an already very good deal.
Now that’s what we call a stacked social calendar. From breakout stars making their Perth debut to hometown heroes, comedy legends and sporting superstars, RAC Arena is pulling no punches over the next six months. Pick your favourites, lock in your tickets and let the countdown begin.
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