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:
On the last Sunday of every month, Epoch Café serves up a three-course Yum Cha feast—classic Cantonese eats, flowing tea, and coffee—a sensory dream and the perfect prelude to your warrior walk-through, or Sunday Family Days, with sculpting and storytelling perfect for your the little warriors. And don’t sleep on the Guzheng Festival (October 19) — a free, one-hour showcase of over 100 musicians playing the ancient Chinese zither.
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.
Fremantle Biennale
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The Fremantle Biennale returns this Kambarang season, and it transforms Freo’s streets, waterways, and coastlines into living, breathing art spaces. This year’s theme, Sanctuary, unpacks what it means to seek and share spaces of care and resistance.
What does that actually translate to? Wrestling as performance art, a sound sauna, and a pink-lake-inspired installation you can walk through. Live mics are scattered across the port city, capturing the sounds of Freo (waves, wind, traffic, silence) and remixing them in real time. It’s a suburb wide takeover that brings out the best of Noongar art installations.
THE DETAILS:
When: Thursday 13 November to Sunday 30 November
Where: Across Fremantle
Find out more here.
CATS The Musical
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Meow! Record breaking musical CATS is set to embark on an anniversary tour around Australia this year, 40 years after its debut run in Sydney, and has just announced it’ll be sashaying its way to Perth this November. Incredible vocals and iconic numbers (hello, Memory) combine with furry fun for a performance like no other.
With a stacked cast including the likes of Todd McKenney, Gabriyel Thomas, Mark Vincent and Lucy Maunder, this is one you won’t want to cat nap on. CATS hits Crown Theatre Saturday 8 November for an opening show that's set to be purrrfect.
THE DETAILS:
When: November 2025
Where: Crown Theatre Perth, Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood WA 6100
Get your paws on your tickets over 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.
Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant
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If the city ever needed a sign that Christmas has officially come to town, it’s Perth's annual Christmas Pageant. Rolling into Perth this Saturday 6 December, the iconic night-time parade will light up St Georges Terrace from 7pm–9pm with twinkling floats, dancing elves, marching bands and more tinsel than your tree could ever handle. It’s completely free and wildly family-friendly, so expect thousands of excited kids (and just-as-excited adults) coming together for a festive celebration along the terrace as the sun goes down, ready for two solid hours of Christmas chaos in the CBD. And a little elf told me Santa himself might be dropping by!
Want more info? Click here for all the deets about the pageant, including the best time to arrive and where to get the best view.
THE DETAILS:
When: Saturday 6 December
Where: The corner of St George's Terrace and William Street, down to Victoria Ave
Find out more 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.
Santa's Christmas Village
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Mariah Carey has defrosted and Michael Bublé is on the radio, which means Christmas has snuck up on us yet again. But don't worry, we've got your Yuletide plans sorted this December because Santa's Christmas Village is bringing the jolly and the holly to Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre all month. They're organising Paw Patrol Live, a singing reindeer barn, the Holly Jolly Maze, bauble decorating, Christmas carols, Rudolph's Funfair, and even a chance to meet the big guy himself.
Whether you're putting your tree up on 1 November or a bit of a Scrooge, this event is sure to bring a smile to your face and put you in the festive mood.
THE DETAILS:
When: Saturday 6 December to Wednesday 24 December
Where: Exhibition Pavillions at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Early bird tickets and more info available here.
Kendrick 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 Nessa Barrett, Sofia Isella, Skin On Skin, sombr, Club Angel, The Rions, South Summit and more.
Mark your calendars—Spilt Milk season is on.
THE DETAILS:
When: Sunday 7 December 2025
Where: Claremont Showgrounds
Get your tickets 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.
Lotterywest Christmas Spectacular
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A free Christmas concert courtesy of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra sounds too good to be true, but this is no clickbait. The WASO is returning to RAC Arena for the Lotterywest Christmas Spectacular, a supersized sing-along that'll get you out of your seat before you realise you're standing. With over 150 musicians and singers filling the stage, led by WASO’s dynamic Associate Conductor Jen Winley and host Genevieve McCarthy, the Christmas classics we love to belt have never sounded so good.
Unleash your holiday spirit (it might have been dormant for a while, but it's December, so come on!) and join the chorus for a blend of heartwarming carolling and incredible orchestral performances. If you've got littles (or you don't want to deal with late night CBD traffic), catch the matinee performance at 2pm. If you're keen for a bit of a night on the town, book in for the 7pm show. Whatever the case, word on the street is a certain man in red might be popping in to say hello.
Check out our guide for how to navigate RAC Arena here.
THE DETAILS:
When: Saturday 20 December
Where: RAC Arena
Access free 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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