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Concerts, Festivals and Sporting Events

Each year, Western Australia plays host to world-class concerts, festivals and sporting events - here's the heads-up on some of the hottest tickets in town.
Hopman Cup Perth
In Summer, frock up in your finest and have a flutter on Western Australia's premier horse race - the Perth Cup - held annually at Ascot Racecourse on New Year's Day.

At the Hopman Cup, watch the world's top tennis players battle it out in a doubles bonanza.

Join the West Australian Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening under the stars at the prestigious Lake Karrinyup Country Club.

Down south in Margaret River, 12,000 guests flock to the Leeuwin Concert Series to enjoy fine food, wine and world-class music.

Margaret River Pro, PerthAt the Johnnie Walker Classic, cheer on the world's great golf players competing at the picturesque Novotel Vines Resort. The Johnnie Walker Classic returns to Western Australia in 2009.

Or see the best in contemporary theatre, music, film, visual arts, comedy and community events from around the globe at the UWA Perth International Arts Festival.

In Autumn, join the best wave riders on Earth as they flock to Margaret River's spectacular surf for the Margaret River Pro.

Celebrate the arrival of whale sharks, the gentle giants of the deep, at Ningaloo during the Whale Shark Festival.
Red Bull Air Race, Perth
In Winter, head to the sleepy green plains of the Avon Valley to cheer on power and paddle crafts challenging the tempestuous river for 133 kilometres at the Multiplex Avon Descent.

In Spring, marvel at the explosion of colour during the Kings Park and Botanic Gardens Wildflower Festival.

Roll up for the Perth Royal Show, complete with showbags, thrilling rides, fireworks, livestock and good old-fashioned entertainment.

Excitement, adrenaline and supreme skill - you'll find it all at the Red Bull Air Race over the Swan River. This 'Formula One of the Sky' puts the world's most talented pilots up against each other in a race based on speed, precision and skill.

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