What's on this week

Reception this way: motels – a sentimental journey with Tim Ross

Now - Thursday 29 October | National Archive of Australia

Travel around Australia revisiting your memories of the classic Aussie motel, from family holidays and long road trips to continental breakfasts and mid-century mod-cons. Join National Archives and Tim Ross on a driving holiday in this free exhibition.

Perth International Jazz Festival

Now - 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.

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.

Rooftop Movies

Wednesday 28 October – 14 March | 68 Roe St

Settle in with some popcorn for a movie under the stars at Rooftop Movies! The program’s packed with new releases, cult favourites, date-night winners and plenty of good excuses for your next night out. View the full program here.

Twilight Food Market

Friday 30 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.

Night of the Living Deaf

Friday 30 October | The Rechabite

Night Of The Living Deaf is a spine-tingling, side-splitting variety spectacular where horror, comedy, live music and Auslan collide. Step into a world of vampires, slashers, monsters and mayhem as a cast of delightfully unhinged performers brings the undead to life. Featuring live bands, outrageous comedy, Auslan performances and wonderfully weird surprises.

Free Flicks for Kids: Minions & Monsters

Saturday 31 October | Northbridge Piazza

Free Flicks for Kids are back at Northbridge Piazza, this time for a spooky halloween screening! Bring a picnic or grab a bite locally and settle in for a screening of Minions & Monsters, kicking off at 6pm.

Lucky Finds Markets

Saturday 31 October | Yagan Square

Head down to Lucky Finds Markets this Saturday for vintage gems, pre loved treasures and a great excuse for a Saturday wander.

Diwali Mela

Saturday 31 October - Sunday 1 November | Langley Park

Get ready for Perth's spectacular Diwali celebration this 31 October - 1 November at Langley Park! With free entry, fireworks, food stalls, an outdoor cinema, live performances, henna and more, it’s guaranteed to be two days of celebration, entertainment and fun.

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!

Lily Allen

Sunday 1 November | RAC Arena

See Lily Allen as she performs her critically acclaimed album West End Girl live at RAC Arena.

Upcoming

Music in the Gardens

Saturday 7 November | Harold Boas Gardens

Join the City of Perth and West Perth Local for a sunny afternoon of live music, free gelato, and picturesque views. Bring a picnic and a low back chair and relax in one of the City’s most beautiful and picturesque gardens.

Pridefest Fairday

Sunday 8 November | Moort‑ak Waadiny / Wellington Square

Your favourite day of community connection and celebration! Join Pride WA for an unforgettable experience filled with LGBTQIA+ community stallholders, entertainment and the famous Fairday Dog Show! Your favourite day – by community, for community returns – bigger, brighter and prouder than ever… and at a new location!

Romantasy in the Red Room

Sunday 8 November | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre

Romance, fantasy and sci-fi lovers, this one’s for you. Romantasy in the Red Room brings together 20+ authors, a curated line-up of vendors, and hundreds of readers who all speak the same love language: dark magic, slow burns, and morally grey love interests who absolutely should not be your type. Find out more here.

Perth Multicultural Festival

Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 November | Elizabeth Quay

Celebrate Perth’s vibrant cultural tapestry with two unforgettable nights of music, dance, food, and community at Elizabeth Quay.

Rio Tinto Christmas Lights Trail

28 November – 28 December | Across the City

Perth’s favourite Christmas tradition is back this 28 November! Wander the city after dark and discover larger-than-life installations, dazzling projections and festive favourites lighting up Perth for 30 magical nights.