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Year At A Glance
The City of Perth makes every effort to ensure that the information on the events calendar is accurate and current. As a result, future events are not added to the calendar until all event details are confirmed – about a month in advance.
For your convenience, here is a list of annual events to assist in your forward planning. You may also choose to use the following links to see what ticketed events are available.
| TICKETEK | Sports, Music, Dance, Theatre, Family, Comedy etc. | http://premier.ticketek.com.au/ |
| TICKETMASTER | Sports, Music, Dance, Theatre, Family, Comedy etc. | http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ |
| BOCS | Sports, Music, Dance, Theatre, Family, Comedy etc. | http://www.bocsticketing.com.au/ |
| HEATSEEKER | Rock, Pop and Contemporary Music | http://www.heatseeker.com.au |
NB: The events listed below have been provided as a guide – please refer to the events calendar closer to your visit to the City of Perth for full details.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EVENTS IN THE CITY, PLEASE CALL THE CITY OF PERTH EVENTS LINE ON (08) 9461 3368.
JANUARY |
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| Perth Cup - January 1 |
New Year's Day marks the highlight of the Summer Racing Carnival, as a cosmopolitan crowd of 40,000 head to the Perth Cup for a fabulous day of racing, fashion and entertainment. | www.mrq.com.au/perth-cup |
| Hopman Cup (starts Dec) |
Attracting the very cream of international superstars, from McEnroe, Becker and Graf through to Federer, Seles and Hingis, the Hopman Cup presents world class tennis at its finest. | www.hopmancup.com.au |
| Lotterywest Australia Day Skyworks – Jan 26 | Join the City of Perth for the largest Australia Day celebration in the country, with live music, Air and Water Shows, family entertainment and a fantastic fireworks display! | www.perth.wa.gov.au/skyworks |
FEBRUARY |
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| Perth International Arts Festival | The largest and longest-running multi-arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere, PIAF brings together some of the world’s greatest living artists. Over 300,000 people each year attend theatre, dance, music, film, visual arts and literature festival events. | www.perthfestival.com.au |
| City of Perth Triathlon | A popular event for both competitors and spectators, the City of Perth Triathlon starts with a swim in the Swan River, cycling along Mounts Bay Road and a run along the palm tree lined foreshore on Riverside Drive. | www.trievents.com.au |
MARCH |
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| City Food and Wine Month | Each March, the City of Perth celebrates its favourite eateries, new dining experiences and cooking masterclasses with the annual City Food and Wine Month, a city-wide taste sensation! | www.perth.wa.gov.au/foodandwine |
APRIL |
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| ANZAC Day - April 25 | Starting with the beautiful and moving Dawn Service in Kings Park, there are a number of important ANZAC Day activities in the City of Perth each year. | www.perth.wa.gov.au/events |
| Kids in the City & City Playground Pass |
The holidays are a perfect time to bring the kids into thecity, as the City of Perth and local businesses present the City Playground Pass, with great special offers for the family. | www.perth.wa.gov.au/events |
| Red Bull Air Race | The world's most famous air race returns to Perth and the skies above the beautiful Swan River become the venue for top-flight entertainment and expert pilots in 'extreme' competition. | www.redbullairrace.com |
MAY |
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| WAMI Festival (as of 2009) |
Presented by the West Australian Music Industry Association, the WAMI Festival showcases local music at its best - come and discover the next Little Birdy or Eskimo Joe at the WAMIs! | www.wam.asn.au |
JUNE |
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| City of Perth Winter Arts Festival | The City of Perth joins together with Western Australia's leading arts organisations for a three-month program incorporating everything from classical to electro, the avant garde to the classics, proving that the City of Perth truly is 'Where The Arts Come Together'. | www.winterartsfestival.com.au |
JULY |
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| City of Perth Winter Arts Festival | The City of Perth joins together with Western Australia's leading arts organisations for a three-month program incorporating everything from classical to electro, the avant garde to the classics, proving that the City of Perth truly is 'Where The Arts Come Together'. | www.winterartsfestival.com.au |
| Kids in the City & City Playground Pass |
The City of Perth presents great free entertainment for the family in Forrest Place each July school holidays. You can make it a great full day in the City thanks to the City Playground Pass, with great special offers from local businesses. | www.perth.wa.gov.au/events |
AUGUST |
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| City of Perth Winter Arts Festival | The City of Perth joins together with Western Australia's leading arts organisations for a three-month program incorporating everything from classical to electro, the avant garde to the classics, proving that the City of Perth truly is 'Where The Arts Come Together'. | www.winterartsfestival.com.au |
| HBF City to Surf | This great fund-raising event has become a mainstay of the Perth calendar, as thousands of people, young and old, head from the heart of the city to the Indian Ocean. | www.citytosurf.activ.asn.au |
| BHP Billiton 2008 Olympic Live Site | 2008 only | |
SEPTEMBER |
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| Perth Fashion Festival |
WA's largest annual fashion gala makes the most of the spring season, highlighting the glamour, creativity and personality of fashion, while showcasing talented West Australians. | www.perthfashionfestival.com.au |
| Australian Olympian Welcome Home | 2008 only | www.perth.wa.gov.au/events |
| Quit Targa West Tarmac Rally | WA's premier tarmac rally driving event, starting in the heart of the City of Perth before heading out to the outer suburbs and the surrounding Shires of Mundaring, Kalamunda, Chittering and Toodyay and the Cities of Gosnells and Armadale. | www.targawest.com.au |
| Kings Park and Botanic Gardens Wildflower Festival | A fantastic spring wildflower festival incorporating great natives, amazing exotics and more, in the famous Kings Park, just minutes from the CBD. | www.kingsparkfestival.com.au |
OCTOBER |
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| Kids in the City & City Playground Pass |
The City of Perth presents great free entertainment for the family in Forrest Place each October school holidays. You can make it a great full day in the City thanks to the City Playground Pass, with great special offers from local businesses. | www.perth.wa.gov.au/events |
| Pride Festival | A month of events celebrating the rights and freedoms of GLBT community, beginning with the City of Perth Pride Fairday and concluding with the Pride Parade through the streets of Northbridge. | www.pridewa.asn.au |
NOVEMBER |
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| Turning On The Christmas Lights | The City of Perth welcomes in the season of goodwill with a free family concert in Forrest Place, with a special early appearance from Santa to brighten up the city. | www.perth.wa.gov.au/events |
| Northbridge Festival | A fantastic celebration of Northbridge and its people, the Northbridge Festival brings the community together for two days of arts, entertainment, food and surprises. | www.northbridgefestival.com.au |
| City of Perth Great Bike Ride | A great communty cycling event with a options to suit every level of fitness and ability - try the challenge of a 100km+ course, or take the whole family for a pleasant riverside ride. | www.greatbikeride.com.au |
| AWESOME Children’s Festival | The Awesome International Arts Festival for Bright Young Things celebrates the creativity and wonder of youth and their involvement with the community and public space, with performances and artworks across the city. | www.awesomearts.com |
DECEMBER |
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| City of Perth Festival of Christmas | Christmas is a great time in the City of Perth. In addition to the great opportunities to find unique gifts at hundreds of specialty stores, the City of Perth presents a season of Christmas Concerts, roving entertainment, carolers - you can even catch a train into the city with Santa! | www.perth.wa.gov.au/events |
| Symphony in the City | The City of Perth and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra present a free outdoor concert in the City for music lovers, attracting thousands to the Perth Foreshore. | www.waso.com.au |
| Hopman Cup | The Hopman Cup has been serving up the best in world-class tennis for over twenty years, attracting the very cream of international superstars, from McEnroe, Becker and Graf through to Federer, Seles and Hingis. Watch top ranked players and the stars of tomorrow as they head down under for the Hopman Cup. | www.hopmancup.com.au |
| New Year’s Eve in Northbridge | Head into the heart of Northbridge - Where Entertainment Comes Together - to see in the new year, with multiple stages of free live music, DJs, art installations and more! | www.perth.wa.gov.au/events |