
A SENSORY EXPERIENCE : there is nothing you need to do in here.
Now - 11 October | 1 Mill St
Walk the field, or sit and immerse yourself amongst the sounds of the wheatbelt. Throughout September and October this 600 square metre immersive art experience brings together forgotten places, and further asks the question.. have we lost our way in the busyness of life?
Ocean Xperience
Now – 11 October | WA Museum Boola Bardip
Step into the world of National Geographic’s OceanXplorers and get ready for a hands-on ocean adventure the whole family can enjoy. Designed with families in mind, the experience invites children and adults to explore side by side. Through interactive play, storytelling, and immersive environments, visitors learn how researchers discover new species and explore some of the most remote parts of our oceans.
ST. ALi Italian Film Festival
Now – 18 October | Palace Cinemas
Featuring unmissable gems from some of Italy's finest filmic talents, the festival will feature a fabulous selection of new Italian cinema including award-winning drama, documentary, laugh-out-loud comedy and historical epics starring an array of iconic talent. Discover the full program here.
All the secrets are buried between the oceans and the mountains
Now – 8 November | AGWA
All the secrets are buried between the oceans and the mountains is the first solo exhibition by acclaimed Western Australian artist Stormie Mills to be held at an Australian state gallery, and brings together a significant body of new and recent works that reflect Mills’ desire to connect intimately with others through painting, through storytelling, and through shared emotional experience.
Storytime Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty
Thursday 8 - Sunday 11 October | State Theatre Centre of WA
Fall under the spell of The Sleeping Beauty, an interactive Storytime Ballet experience for children aged three years and older. Set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score, this magical tale is the perfect way to introduce little ones to the world of ballet. Storytime Ballets are led by an engaging narrator and run for under an hour to keep children captivated. Dressing-up in your favourite ballet-inspired outfit and dancing in your seat are warmly encouraged!
Hear Her Now
Thursday 8 - Monday 19 October | Across the City
Australia's first chamber music festival featuring entirely music by women, Hear Hew Now brings world premieres, reimagined classics, emerging voices and community-led performances across an exciting twelve day program. Click here to find out more.
Twilight Food Market
Friday 9 October | Forrest Place
Perth's favourite food market is back at Forrest Place every Friday evening! Keep up to date with vendor announcements and more on Instagram.
Perth International Burlesque Festival
Friday 9 - Sunday 25 October | Across the City
The Perth International Burlesque Festival brings unparalleled International and Australian burlesque, cabaret and variety performers to Perth and regional Western Australia. View the full program here.
Bike Month 2026: Bike Fun Day
Saturday 10 October | Point Fraser
Celebrate WA Bike Month with a free, family-friendly day of cycling fun at Point Fraser. Bring your bikes and the whole family for a morning of cycling, activities and entertainment by the river. Whether you’ve got little ones learning to ride, you’re building confidence on two wheels or you’re simply looking for a fun family morning out, there’ll be something for different ages and riding abilities.
Oktoberfest in the Gardens
Saturday 10 October | Langley Park
Dust off your lederhosen because Australia's biggest Oktoberfest celebration is back at Langley Park this Saturday! Get ready for DJs, authentic German beers, food stalls, riving performers, a silent disco and so much more.
Nepal Festival Perth 2026
Saturday 10 October | Wellington Square
Experience Nepalese culture in the heart of the City at Nepal Festival Perth 2026, one of WA's biggest Nepalese community events. Expect dance performances, cultural exhibitions, food stalls, kids' activities and more.
2026 Perth Running Festival
Sunday 11 October | Optus Stadium
Perth Running Festival is back this weekend, welcoming runners of all ages, fitness levels and experience. Choose your distance and run through beautiful Burswood Park and along the picturesque Swan River as you enjoy a beautiful, fast and flat run finishing inside Optus Stadium for a big screen finish.
Upcoming
Hans Zimmer
Monday 12 October | RAC Arena
See Hans Zimmer make his highly anticipated return to Perth this month with a visionary new arena production: Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level. Blending electric sound design with powerful orchestration, The Next Level reflects Zimmer's relentless drive to push artistic boundaries, explore new paths, and continually evolve his sound and vision.
Japanese Film Festival
Tuesday 13 - Wednesday 21 October | Palace Cinemas Raine Square
Celebrate three decades of Japanese cinema on Australian screens! The Japanese Film Festival returns to Perth to showcase the best of contemporary Japanese filmmaking, featuring Australian premieres, international festival favourites, award-winning features and box-office hits from some of Japan's leading directors.
Swan Film Festival
Wednesday 14 - Sunday 18 October | Tribe Hotel Perth
Now in its fifth year, this annual festival spotlights female-identifying and non-binary filmmakers from WA and beyond. Discover the full program and get your tickets here.
Rugby League World Cup: England v Wales (W) | England v Tonga (M)
Saturday 17 October | HBF Park
Rugby League World Cup 2026 returns to Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea this October! The title of the top Women's side in the United Kingdom is up for grabs as England face Wales at HBF Park. The second match of this epic double-header sees England's men's side compete against the growing force of Tonga.
Free Flicks for Kids: The Magic Faraway Tree
Saturday 17 October | Northbridge Piazza
Free Flicks for Kids are back at the Piazza this 17 October! Bring a picnic or grab a bite locally and settle in for a screening of The Magic Faraway Tree, kicking off at 6pm.
Telethon Family Fun Zone
Sunday 18 October | Forrest Place
Heading to the Telethon Family Festival? Come to Forrest Place Fun Zone for free family fun! Bounce through inflatable obstacles, get your face painted, try a gymnastics workshop, groove to a live DJ, and more!
Perth International Jazz Festival
Thursday 22 October - Sunday 1 November | Across the City
The Perth International Jazz Festival makes its much anticipated return this October with an array of incredible jazz performances throughout the Perth CBD. The Festival features plenty ticketed and free community events across eleven nights of extraordinary jazz.
Tame Impala
Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 October | RAC Arena
Hometown hero Tame Impala returns to Perth as part of the Deadbeat tour, joined by special guest Ninajirachi. Click here to find out more and grab your tickets.
Lotterywest Community Stage Opening
Sunday 25 October | Supreme Court Gardens
Held in the newly renovated Supreme Court Gardens, this free community event will feature live performances, official opening proceedings, family-friendly activities and food trucks.
Double Header: Glory v Adelaide United FC (ALM) | Glory v Wellington Phoenix (ALW)
Sunday 1 November | HBF Park
Perth Glory is going all out to celebrate 30 years of Glory this season - don't miss the first home game of the season and a huge double header!
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