May is Tree Month in the City of Perth! Celebrate trees and sustainability with community events and activities all month long. Get involved and help grow a greener future - click here to learn more.
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.
As part of WA’s biggest celebration of Aboriginal art, Revealed: New and Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists, returns to Boorloo (Perth) with an eight-week exhibition at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA). Showcasing the diversity, depth and cultural strength of Aboriginal art practices, Revealed transports audiences across the vast state of Western Australia—from the red dirt of the Kimberley to the towering forests of the South-West—with works spanning painting, printmaking, photography, drawing, sculpture and weaving.
This performance shares the stories of how one man’s life touches the world through poetic prose and dance. Moments in memory and time upend and suspend a life less ordinary. Find out more here.
Perth’s premier and longest‑running Education, Training and Employment Expo returns this week! Aligning with National Careers Week, this event connects people of all ages with providers offering accredited courses, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), WA’s Big Five universities, national institutions, specialist training providers, RTOs and employers. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with trade and technical training providers and discover existing and emerging career opportunities across WA’s growing industries.
Dracula rises again in the return of this multi award-winning, audience favourite, performed by West Australian Ballet with West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Prepare to be consumed in the seductive storyline, magnificent score and breathtaking set and costume design again – or for the very first time. Based on the novel by Bram Stoker.
Join Sound Healing Perth for a soothing nature‑based sound meditation as a part of Tree Month. This free, gentle sundown session takes place beneath the trees and offers a peaceful way to unwind after a long week, reconnecting mind and body with the sounds of nature.
This May, raise a glass at UnWined Perth in the picturesque Langley Park West - a city-side escape showcasing the very best of WA wine, food and entertainment. Wander, sip and savour your way through tastings from leading wineries, plus craft beers, boutique spirits and refreshing cocktails.
WA’s talented young artists are celebrated in this yearly showcase, gauging the pulse of young people who will influence, empower and shape the world we live in. The selected works provide a window into young people’s private, social and artistic concerns. It is an inspiring, rewarding and insightful look at the world through the minds of our most talented young artists.
As the lights dim, the music begins. Every Saturday from 8pm, a live jazz trio sets the tone with upbeat rhythms and late‑night energy at Bobèche. Settle into a booth and let expertly mixed drinks and live entertainment carry you through the night.
The legends return with their biggest production yet. Catch Hermitude live in the Warehouse as they debut their new album EIGHT alongside the classics that defined a generation.
Bird Years Aster + Asha Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Western Australian artist, Anna Louise Richardson. Bringing together works from the last eight years, the show considers how birds have woven their presence through significant moments in the artist’s life.This body of work explores themes of parenthood, family, preternatural experiences, and connection to place. Anna primarily works with charcoal and graphite on cement fibreboard, creating drawings that use flattened perspectives and manipulated scales to amplify emotional resonance.
HBF Run for a Reason returns this Sunday 24 May to inspire you to move, connect, and make a lasting impact. In 2025, the event raised over $2 million, supporting more than 350 vital charities. Be part of the movement again – distances sell out so sign up early, rally your team, and help make 2026 the biggest year yet.
Get your tickets now for a celebration of slow fashion, local artistry, and immersive entertainment. Rag Pop Up's bringing together the best of Perth’s "Slow Made" movement, featuring independent designers, expert up-cyclers, and bespoke jewelry artisans. Plus, if you're keen to make room for some new winter pieces, you can book in to sell some of your pre-loved pieces.
Don’t miss the magic of Disney on Ice when it skates into RAC Arena this June! Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice, where every story starts with a wish! Take a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, and friends through the timeless stories of Cinderella, Aladdin, Toy Story, and Cars, and today’s favourites including Encanto, Frozen 2, and Moana.
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