Modern galleries, contemporary performance space, and eye-catching architecture – Western Australia captivates curious visitors with its artistic attractions.  

At Perth’s newly opened WA Museum Boola Bardip, immersive and interactive displays bring Australia’s breath-taking heritage, natural beauty and artistic vision to life. Meanwhile, the city’s vibrant cultural precinct buzzes with a year-round calendar of cultural events, shows, performances and concerts.  

Take your art appreciation to the great outdoors, with opportunities to view sculpture installations, soaring murals and ancient Aboriginal rock-art sites at destinations across the state. And don’t forget Perth’s urban street art, which turns the state’s capital into a thrilling open-air exhibition space.  

Meanwhile, Western Australia’s museums and heritage buildings transport visitors back in time, charting a course through its rich maritime and mining history.  

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After a best-on-ground performance in 2022, Barracking for the Umpire returns for an encore Perth season before hitting the road on a regional Western Australia tour. This family drama tackles head-on the fragility of the human body and the impacts of the great game on players, family, and community. Donnybrook Football Club is set to honour its greatest son – Doug Williams. Hard as flint. Salt of the earth. Wife, Delveen, by his side, riding every bump with him. Feeling every head knock. All the kids are flying home to join the celebration. But after years of the game he loves, the sure hands of Williams are starting to fumble the ball. Content warning: Dementia, amnesia, partial nudity, sexual references, fog and coarse language.

23 Apr 2024 - 05 May 2024

23 Apr 2024 - 05 May 2024

The Perth Comedy Festival is Perth’s biggest annual comedy event. Every April and May, the best comedians from Australia and beyond take to stages across Perth for a massive month of comedy. The Festival program features performances from the finest Australian acts, the biggest international stars and the most promising emerging talent offering up everything from stand up to sketch, satire, impro, musical, absurdist, theatre, magic and kids comedy. If you’re not sure what to see, why not check out the Gala at the Regal Theatre, Showcase of Freo Social, or our hit late-night show at The Rechabite, The Biggest Comedy Show On Earth.

$35

22 Apr 2024 - 21 May 2024

$35

22 Apr 2024 - 21 May 2024

Discover Stem by Stem a large-scale interactive art installation by ENESS, as a part of Subi Blooms 2024. The six-metre by three-metre inflatable artwork features interactive elements prompted by visitor movement stimulating bursts of colour and sound. Nestled in the arms of these two lovable characters are over-sized and overflowing flower bouquets created by one of Perth’s best florists, Sir Botanical.

19 Apr 2024 - 19 May 2024

19 Apr 2024 - 19 May 2024

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Gal Pals

Gal Pals
You can, if you want. Two weeks in conversion therapy. Kat wants to be there, Hez thought it was a leadership camp, and Sloane’s brought care packages. In a whirlwind of smuggled phones, attempted escapes, punishment essays and betrayals, five queer kids find their own. It’s self-hatred and religious trauma but in a fun way! Award-winning playwright Sam Nerida explores in this dark and heartfelt comedy the beauty of the queer experience and the fierceness of found family. Bringing together generations of Boorloo’s queer makers, Gal Pals pays homage to the complexity of figuring yourself out in a world that doesn’t have a lot of space for you. Watch these five queer overcome obstacles not only in their environment, but in themselves, to build a community that will weather any storm. Gal Pals was seeded through projects at WA Youth Theatre Company in 2019 and 2022.

09 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024

09 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024

Ephemeral Oceanic at The Quay is an immersive art experience with large-scale ‘bubbles’ in the water, on land and in the air! Brought to life by the acclaimed Sydney-based design studio, Atelier Sisu, the installation features 150 larger-than-life illuminated spheres, with their own soundscape, that will transform Elizabeth Quay into a magical escape reflecting the ever-changing hues of the sky, and casting a spellbinding rainbow of colours across the precinct. Get down to Elizabeth Quay to experience the magic and share amazing moments with friends and family!

Free

05 Apr 2024 - 25 Apr 2024

Free

05 Apr 2024 - 25 Apr 2024

The Lotterywest Boorloo Heritage Festival is back in April 2024. Throughout the month of April, the City of Perth will be hosting a range of events that shine a light on the built, natural, and cultural heritage of Boorloo (Perth). More information on the 2024 Lotterywest Boorloo Heritage Festival program will be coming soon. The 2024 Boorloo Heritage Festival is proudly brought to you by Major Supporter Lotterywest with the City of Perth.

01 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2024

01 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2024

Our story is not one story, but many stories to share. Balancing Act features Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander works of art from the State Art Collection. In this exhibition, you will encounter a vast range of material revealing the wide scope of First Nations truth-telling and art-making practice. Radical observations about the ups and downs of life are placed side by side with expressions of relationships with Custodial Country; the locations and places artists and communities care for, according to their kin and family ties with place. Different versions of history are told, at times emotional and challenging, alongside moments of great beauty and poignancy. Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists use their cultural production to investigate feelings and unpack ideas around identity in the wake of colonisation. Others use their work as a way to support and express their own grief and healing, as well as to express joy and cultural belonging. Balancing Act invites you to be surprised, delighted and challenged by the stories told through the eyes of First Nations artists and their works of art.

Free

02 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2024

Free

02 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2024

Internationally recognised Kokatha and Nukunu artist Yhonnie Scarce brings her luminous and powerful works to The Art Gallery of Western Australia in the largest-ever ensemble of her collected glass and mixed-media works seen in Australia, for the Perth Festival in 2024. One of the country's leading contemporary artists, Scarce is known for her large-scale, unforgettable glass installations that reveal hidden stories of Australia's foray into nuclear testing, and the impacts of colonisation on First Nations people, illuminating the artist's desire to bring the darkest shadows of Australia's past into the direct light of day. The exhibition is accompanied by a new monograph published by AGWA in collaboration with Power Publishing. The 170-page hardcover publication features full-colour plate images, fold outs and essays by Timmah Ball, Kelly Gellatly, Natalie Harkin and Tamsin Hong, with an interview between exhibition curator Clothilde Bullen and Yhonnie Scarce.

Free

02 Feb 2024 - 19 May 2024

Free

02 Feb 2024 - 19 May 2024

Enjoy documentary films throughout the year in this unique, boutique, 22-seat, 180-degree curved dome cinema with 5.1 surround sound. Let Western Australia Maritime Museum transport you to other worlds through films specially created for this dome experience, by a local team dedicated to showcasing the wonder of the state and sharing stories. They screen films daily that combine the natural world, history, science, technology and adventure, giving you a deeper insight into Western Australia.

Adults: $15
Concession: $12.50
Children: $12.50

09 Jan 2024 - 16 Jul 2024

Adults: $15
Concession: $12.50
Children: $12.50

09 Jan 2024 - 16 Jul 2024

Chilled, Antarctic life, Inside and Out – this National Archives of Australia exhibition invites you into the daily lives of the extraordinary people stationed at one of the most remote places on earth. Discover the incredible resilience of the people chosen to be expeditioners and the many creative ways in which they tackle the dangers, isolation and responsibilities of living on the world’s iciest continent. Australia has a long association with Antarctica, dating back to when Douglas Mawson led the first Australasian Antarctic Expedition in 1911. The Australian Antarctic Territory came into effect in 1936, and the first Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition (ANARE) mission in 1947 established permanent Australian stations to support scientific and exploratory work.

Free

10 Jul 2023 - 03 May 2024

Free

10 Jul 2023 - 03 May 2024

Shore Leave is the ultimate seafood festival. Taking place in Geraldton Western Australia, Shore Leave celebrates all things seafood, culture, food and adventure that make the Midwest region unique. The name Shore Leave is a nod to the rich maritime history and the connotations of holiday, leisure and adventure synonymous with the region. Shore Leave’s program is stacked with a host of delicious and fun events that will open up Geraldton to visitors and locals alike, with a bustling seafood market, marine discovery tours, live local music, an amateur lobster cook off and one of the festival’s highlight events, the Midwest Paddock to Plate featuring Australian food icon Matt Moran. The festival also hosts one of the most unique dining experiences in Western Australia with the Abrolhos Long Table Lunch. Join them for a once in a lifetime dining experience on the unspoilt Abrolhos Islands with guest Chef, Brendan Pratt curating a world class seafood menu paired with premium Vasse Felix wines.

24 Apr 2024 - 28 Apr 2024

24 Apr 2024 - 28 Apr 2024

Rising star of Contemporary Art comes to AGWA in an Australian-first exhibition. Look, look. Anna Park debuts with more than 15 never-before-seen charcoal and ink works on paper that feverishly capture the spirit of contemporary life, created specifically for AGWA. Drawing inspiration from popular culture, shared human experiences and interpersonal exchanges, Park’s works address the cultural construction and perception of identity, sexuality, and power within our hyper-mediated society.

Free

19 Apr 2024 - 08 Sep 2024

Free

19 Apr 2024 - 08 Sep 2024

After a best-on-ground performance in 2022, Barracking for the Umpire returns for an encore Perth season before hitting the road on a regional Western Australia tour. This family drama tackles head-on the fragility of the human body and the impacts of the great game on players, family, and community. Donnybrook Football Club is set to honour its greatest son – Doug Williams. Hard as flint. Salt of the earth. Wife, Delveen, by his side, riding every bump with him. Feeling every head knock. All the kids are flying home to join the celebration. But after years of the game he loves, the sure hands of Williams are starting to fumble the ball. Content warning: Dementia, amnesia, partial nudity, sexual references, fog and coarse language.

23 Apr 2024 - 05 May 2024

23 Apr 2024 - 05 May 2024

The Perth Comedy Festival is Perth’s biggest annual comedy event. Every April and May, the best comedians from Australia and beyond take to stages across Perth for a massive month of comedy. The Festival program features performances from the finest Australian acts, the biggest international stars and the most promising emerging talent offering up everything from stand up to sketch, satire, impro, musical, absurdist, theatre, magic and kids comedy. If you’re not sure what to see, why not check out the Gala at the Regal Theatre, Showcase of Freo Social, or our hit late-night show at The Rechabite, The Biggest Comedy Show On Earth.

$35

22 Apr 2024 - 21 May 2024

$35

22 Apr 2024 - 21 May 2024

Discover Stem by Stem a large-scale interactive art installation by ENESS, as a part of Subi Blooms 2024. The six-metre by three-metre inflatable artwork features interactive elements prompted by visitor movement stimulating bursts of colour and sound. Nestled in the arms of these two lovable characters are over-sized and overflowing flower bouquets created by one of Perth’s best florists, Sir Botanical.

19 Apr 2024 - 19 May 2024

19 Apr 2024 - 19 May 2024

NorthbridgeEvent

Gal Pals

Gal Pals
You can, if you want. Two weeks in conversion therapy. Kat wants to be there, Hez thought it was a leadership camp, and Sloane’s brought care packages. In a whirlwind of smuggled phones, attempted escapes, punishment essays and betrayals, five queer kids find their own. It’s self-hatred and religious trauma but in a fun way! Award-winning playwright Sam Nerida explores in this dark and heartfelt comedy the beauty of the queer experience and the fierceness of found family. Bringing together generations of Boorloo’s queer makers, Gal Pals pays homage to the complexity of figuring yourself out in a world that doesn’t have a lot of space for you. Watch these five queer overcome obstacles not only in their environment, but in themselves, to build a community that will weather any storm. Gal Pals was seeded through projects at WA Youth Theatre Company in 2019 and 2022.

09 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024

09 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024

Ephemeral Oceanic at The Quay is an immersive art experience with large-scale ‘bubbles’ in the water, on land and in the air! Brought to life by the acclaimed Sydney-based design studio, Atelier Sisu, the installation features 150 larger-than-life illuminated spheres, with their own soundscape, that will transform Elizabeth Quay into a magical escape reflecting the ever-changing hues of the sky, and casting a spellbinding rainbow of colours across the precinct. Get down to Elizabeth Quay to experience the magic and share amazing moments with friends and family!

Free

05 Apr 2024 - 25 Apr 2024

Free

05 Apr 2024 - 25 Apr 2024

The Lotterywest Boorloo Heritage Festival is back in April 2024. Throughout the month of April, the City of Perth will be hosting a range of events that shine a light on the built, natural, and cultural heritage of Boorloo (Perth). More information on the 2024 Lotterywest Boorloo Heritage Festival program will be coming soon. The 2024 Boorloo Heritage Festival is proudly brought to you by Major Supporter Lotterywest with the City of Perth.

01 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2024

01 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2024

Our story is not one story, but many stories to share. Balancing Act features Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander works of art from the State Art Collection. In this exhibition, you will encounter a vast range of material revealing the wide scope of First Nations truth-telling and art-making practice. Radical observations about the ups and downs of life are placed side by side with expressions of relationships with Custodial Country; the locations and places artists and communities care for, according to their kin and family ties with place. Different versions of history are told, at times emotional and challenging, alongside moments of great beauty and poignancy. Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists use their cultural production to investigate feelings and unpack ideas around identity in the wake of colonisation. Others use their work as a way to support and express their own grief and healing, as well as to express joy and cultural belonging. Balancing Act invites you to be surprised, delighted and challenged by the stories told through the eyes of First Nations artists and their works of art.

Free

02 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2024

Free

02 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2024

Internationally recognised Kokatha and Nukunu artist Yhonnie Scarce brings her luminous and powerful works to The Art Gallery of Western Australia in the largest-ever ensemble of her collected glass and mixed-media works seen in Australia, for the Perth Festival in 2024. One of the country's leading contemporary artists, Scarce is known for her large-scale, unforgettable glass installations that reveal hidden stories of Australia's foray into nuclear testing, and the impacts of colonisation on First Nations people, illuminating the artist's desire to bring the darkest shadows of Australia's past into the direct light of day. The exhibition is accompanied by a new monograph published by AGWA in collaboration with Power Publishing. The 170-page hardcover publication features full-colour plate images, fold outs and essays by Timmah Ball, Kelly Gellatly, Natalie Harkin and Tamsin Hong, with an interview between exhibition curator Clothilde Bullen and Yhonnie Scarce.

Free

02 Feb 2024 - 19 May 2024

Free

02 Feb 2024 - 19 May 2024

Enjoy documentary films throughout the year in this unique, boutique, 22-seat, 180-degree curved dome cinema with 5.1 surround sound. Let Western Australia Maritime Museum transport you to other worlds through films specially created for this dome experience, by a local team dedicated to showcasing the wonder of the state and sharing stories. They screen films daily that combine the natural world, history, science, technology and adventure, giving you a deeper insight into Western Australia.

Adults: $15
Concession: $12.50
Children: $12.50

09 Jan 2024 - 16 Jul 2024

Adults: $15
Concession: $12.50
Children: $12.50

09 Jan 2024 - 16 Jul 2024

Chilled, Antarctic life, Inside and Out – this National Archives of Australia exhibition invites you into the daily lives of the extraordinary people stationed at one of the most remote places on earth. Discover the incredible resilience of the people chosen to be expeditioners and the many creative ways in which they tackle the dangers, isolation and responsibilities of living on the world’s iciest continent. Australia has a long association with Antarctica, dating back to when Douglas Mawson led the first Australasian Antarctic Expedition in 1911. The Australian Antarctic Territory came into effect in 1936, and the first Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition (ANARE) mission in 1947 established permanent Australian stations to support scientific and exploratory work.

Free

10 Jul 2023 - 03 May 2024

Free

10 Jul 2023 - 03 May 2024

Shore Leave is the ultimate seafood festival. Taking place in Geraldton Western Australia, Shore Leave celebrates all things seafood, culture, food and adventure that make the Midwest region unique. The name Shore Leave is a nod to the rich maritime history and the connotations of holiday, leisure and adventure synonymous with the region. Shore Leave’s program is stacked with a host of delicious and fun events that will open up Geraldton to visitors and locals alike, with a bustling seafood market, marine discovery tours, live local music, an amateur lobster cook off and one of the festival’s highlight events, the Midwest Paddock to Plate featuring Australian food icon Matt Moran. The festival also hosts one of the most unique dining experiences in Western Australia with the Abrolhos Long Table Lunch. Join them for a once in a lifetime dining experience on the unspoilt Abrolhos Islands with guest Chef, Brendan Pratt curating a world class seafood menu paired with premium Vasse Felix wines.

24 Apr 2024 - 28 Apr 2024

24 Apr 2024 - 28 Apr 2024

Rising star of Contemporary Art comes to AGWA in an Australian-first exhibition. Look, look. Anna Park debuts with more than 15 never-before-seen charcoal and ink works on paper that feverishly capture the spirit of contemporary life, created specifically for AGWA. Drawing inspiration from popular culture, shared human experiences and interpersonal exchanges, Park’s works address the cultural construction and perception of identity, sexuality, and power within our hyper-mediated society.

Free

19 Apr 2024 - 08 Sep 2024

Free

19 Apr 2024 - 08 Sep 2024