What's on in Perth
Not every event in the city. Just the ones we think are worth leaving the house for, and why.
This weekend
CultureWA Chinese Cultural Festival 2026Sat 17 Oct
Sat17OctWA Chinese Cultural Festival 2026
A free day of lion dancing, dragon boat activities, traditional arts and food in Burswood.
Free
Fremantle Design Week 2026
Ten days of design exhibitions, talks, tours, workshops and open studios across Walyalup Fremantle.
FoodTwilight Food MarketFri 2 Oct to Fri 30 Apr
Until30AprTwilight Food Market
The City of Perth's free Friday night street food market at Forrest Place, running October 2026 to April 2027.
FreeComing up
- CultureThe Arab Festival 2026Sat 24 OctSat24OctThe Arab Festival 2026An evening festival of Arab food, music, performances and cultural displays at Burswood Park.Free
- FestivalDiwali Mela 2026Sat 31 Oct to Sun 1 NovSat31OctDiwali Mela 2026The Indian Society of Western Australia's free two-day Festival of Lights celebration on the Langley Park foreshore.Sat 31 Oct to Sun 1 NovFree
- CultureMexico: Day of the DeadSun 1 NovSun1NovMexico: Day of the DeadA family afternoon of Mexican music, song and folkloric dance at the Hillview Intercultural Community Centre.From $5
- Sun8NovPridefest Fairday 2026Pride WA's big LGBTQIA+ community day, moving to Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square in East Perth for 2026.
- FestivalMetro WA Day Festival 2026Sat 21 to Sun 22 NovSat21NovMetro WA Day Festival 2026A free two-day weekend festival of live music, food and family fun at Burswood Park, closing the 2026 WA Day Festival year.Sat 21 to Sun 22 NovFree
- Sat28NovPridefest Parade 2026Perth's historic Pride parade through Northbridge, followed by a free after party in Russell Square.After party free
- MarketsPerth Hills Artisan Markets: DecemberSat 12 to Sun 13 DecSat12DecPerth Hills Artisan Markets: DecemberAn indoor artisan market of 120-plus Western Australian makers at Mundaring Arena, two weeks before Christmas.Sat 12 to Sun 13 Dec
- FoodTwilight Food MarketFri 2 Oct to Fri 30 AprUntil30AprTwilight Food MarketThe City of Perth's free Friday night street food market at Forrest Place, running October 2026 to April 2027.Free
- Fri16OctFremantle Design Week 2026Ten days of design exhibitions, talks, tours, workshops and open studios across Walyalup Fremantle.Fri 16 to Sun 25 Oct
- CultureWA Chinese Cultural Festival 2026Sat 17 OctSat17OctWA Chinese Cultural Festival 2026A free day of lion dancing, dragon boat activities, traditional arts and food in Burswood.Free
- CultureThe Arab Festival 2026Sat 24 OctSat24OctThe Arab Festival 2026An evening festival of Arab food, music, performances and cultural displays at Burswood Park.Free
- FestivalDiwali Mela 2026Sat 31 Oct to Sun 1 NovSat31OctDiwali Mela 2026The Indian Society of Western Australia's free two-day Festival of Lights celebration on the Langley Park foreshore.Sat 31 Oct to Sun 1 NovFree
- CultureMexico: Day of the DeadSun 1 NovSun1NovMexico: Day of the DeadA family afternoon of Mexican music, song and folkloric dance at the Hillview Intercultural Community Centre.From $5
- Sun8NovPridefest Fairday 2026Pride WA's big LGBTQIA+ community day, moving to Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square in East Perth for 2026.
- FestivalMetro WA Day Festival 2026Sat 21 to Sun 22 NovSat21NovMetro WA Day Festival 2026A free two-day weekend festival of live music, food and family fun at Burswood Park, closing the 2026 WA Day Festival year.Sat 21 to Sun 22 NovFree
- Sat28NovPridefest Parade 2026Perth's historic Pride parade through Northbridge, followed by a free after party in Russell Square.After party free
- MarketsPerth Hills Artisan Markets: DecemberSat 12 to Sun 13 DecSat12DecPerth Hills Artisan Markets: DecemberAn indoor artisan market of 120-plus Western Australian makers at Mundaring Arena, two weeks before Christmas.Sat 12 to Sun 13 Dec
Every Sunday, free
The Sunday Letter from Perth
Everything we spotted this week, in one short email. Written by people, never sold on.