Perth residents are in for an exciting week filled with diverse entertainment options, from massive free festivals to international concert tours and intimate local theatre productions. The city comes alive with activities catering to all tastes and budgets.
Major Festivals and Free Events
The highlight of the week is undoubtedly the WA Day Festival running Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23 from 10am to 9pm at Burswood Park. This celebration of Western Australian culture offers free admission and showcases the state's diverse attractions.
Festival-goers can experience everything from BMX stunts to the RAC Rescue experience and performances by the Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company. The musical lineup features two days of free concerts with Saturday showcasing Ullah, Boox Kid, Smol Fish, Orchxtra, Voyager, South Summit and Drapht. Sunday's performances include Dolce Blue, Mariae Cassandra, Flewnt, Orchxtra, Little Birdy and Jebediah.
Another free option is the City of Melville summer concert series event on Saturday November 22 from 4.30pm to 7pm at Atwell House and Gallery Lawn in Alfred Cove. Attendees can enjoy a picnic or food trucks while listening to Grammy Award-winning slide guitar virtuoso Lucky Oceans, blues storyteller Louis Rebeiro, and the high-energy Jack Carroll Band.
International Acts and Major Concerts
Global superstar Doja Cat brings her Ma Vie World Tour to RAC Arena on Saturday November 22 at 8pm. This marks her first Australian arena tour, featuring new single Jealous Type alongside mega hits like Attention, Paint The Town Red, and Agora Hills. Tickets range from $136.25 to $849.05.
Scottish indie rockers Franz Ferdinand hit ICF: Warehouse in Northbridge on Wednesday, November 26 at 6.45pm. The band known for dance floor fillers like This Fire, Take Me Out and Do You Want To will be supported by Teenage Dads and Delivery. Tickets are available for $109.90.
Local Theatre and Unique Experiences
The Black Swan State Theatre Company presents Carol at the State Theatre Centre of WA from Saturday November 22 to December 14. This funny and heartbreaking new work by local playwright Andrea Gibbs stars Sally-Anne Upton as a woman who loves Christmas until life circumstances leave her living in her car. Tickets range from $35 to $119.
Music lovers shouldn't miss the Stop Making Sense Dance Party at Luna Cinema in Leederville on Sunday November 23 at 8.30pm. This unique event combines screening the iconic 1984 Talking Heads concert film with a dance party atmosphere. Tickets cost $25 for this fourth Perth installment of the popular event.
From Thursday, November 27 to Saturday, December 13, the Old Mill Theatre in South Perth hosts Mates: The Musical at 7.30pm nightly. Local musician and composer Rod Christian has transformed his parents' wartime experiences into a musical featuring 19 original songs, with settings spanning Perth, Syria, and the Kokoda Track. Tickets are priced between $39 and $44.
With such a varied lineup of entertainment options, Perth residents have numerous opportunities to get out and enjoy the city's vibrant cultural scene throughout the week.
