Perth is kicking off the new year with a vibrant lineup of events, offering something for everyone from festival-goers and music lovers to families with young children. This week's calendar is packed with outdoor celebrations, imaginative theatre, and nostalgic live performances.
Festivals and Outdoor Fun
For those ready to dance into 2026, the Wildlands Festival takes over Arena Joondalup on Saturday, January 3. The massive event is headlined by Australia's own electronic music star, Dom Dolla. He's joined by an impressive lineup including Addison Rae, Kid Cudi, Kettama, and Chris Stussy. Tickets are priced at $264.99 and available through the festival's official website.
If your New Year's resolutions involve wellness, Day One at the Ice Cream Factory in Northbridge on Sunday, January 4 is the perfect hybrid event. Starting at 7am, it blends fitness, music, and wellness with yoga, pilates, HIIT workouts, ice baths, breathwork sessions, recovery zones, market stalls, and DJs throughout the day. Tickets range from $48.33 to $69.32 on Eventbrite.
Family-Friendly Theatre and Shows
Families with energetic young children should look to Fremantle for Reach for the Sky, running from Monday, January 5 to Saturday, January 24 at the Fremantle Town Hall. With sessions at 10am and 1pm, this physical theatre production by Spare Parts Puppetry is designed for kids aged three to seven. The young audience sits on fit balls (with regular seats for adults behind them), allowing them to bounce along to a delightful visual show featuring puppets, bubbles, and a live soundtrack. Tickets are $29.
Fans of the popular book series can see The 13-Storey Treehouse come to life at the Octagon Theatre in Crawley on Saturday, January 3 and Sunday, January 4. Watch the madcap adventures of Andy and Terry as they search for a flying cat, a mermaid, a sea monster, and deal with an invasion of monkeys and a giant gorilla. Shows are at 10am, 12pm, and 3pm, with tickets from $29 to $51.
Live Music and Tributes
Scottish rock band Travis makes a long-awaited return to Australian shores, playing at Metropolis Fremantle on Thursday, January 8 at 7pm. This marks their first tour here since 2001. They will be performing their iconic album The Man Who in its entirety, plus other big hits like Why Does It Always Rain On Me and Sing. They will be joined by special guest, acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Josh Pyke. Ticket prices range from $129.90 to $384.90 for a VIP experience, available via Oztix.
For a night of classic tunes, head to The Ellington Jazz Club on Wednesday, January 7 at 6pm for Francesca Quinlivan: Crowded House Reimagined. The WA Academy of Performing Arts graduate and her band will pay tribute to the evergreen songs of Crowded House, putting their own spin on hits like Don't Dream It's Over and Weather With You. Tickets cost between $24 and $34.
With this diverse mix of events, Perth residents and visitors have plenty of excellent options to fill their first week of the new year with entertainment, culture, and fun.
