Author: Abby Greer

A new free and all-ages exhibition is coming to the heart of the city throughout October. Titled Wall of Hearts, the exhibition showcases 265 individual hand-painted hearts coming together as one collective artwork. This vibrant, immersive celebration of individuality, unity, and hope will be displayed at Forrest Chase from Friday, October 2, to Friday, October 30. With each heart…

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) has announced its 2027 season, Joy Lives Here. Bold new Australian works will accompany much-loved masterpieces across the season, along with visits from international artists and special events in regional WA. Principal Conductor and Artistic Adviser Asher Fisch is set to lead the orchestra in some of the symphonic…

Western Australia’s most trusted resource for trail information has just announced that a third town has been accredited as an official Trail Town. Trails WA is a not-for-profit which focuses on connecting travellers and locals to the state’s trail experiences and has handed down its third stamp of approval, naming Nannup an official Trail Town.…

Friday nights in the city are heating up, and with the arrival of the warmer evenings comes one of Perth’s most popular food markets. The Twilight Food Markets return to take over Forrest Place every Friday evening from October 2 to April 24, 2027, excluding public holidays. Almost 40 vendors will set up from 4:30pm,…

Perth is heating up in more ways than one this October, with our events calendar expanding to almost 400 events. International tours, Broadway musicals and global comedy legends will all make their stops here throughout the month, but the true powerhouses are the 16 festivals bringing their programs of events across the city. From food…

With spring well and truly sprung, pick-your-own farms across Perth are opening their gates to offer the public a taste of their locally grown strawberries. Western Australia has a long growing season compared to other places, producing sweet fruit all the way through the back half of the year. The best time for strawberries this…

Entering its second year operating within an expanded global model, the Michelin Guide has awarded 22 Australian hotels new Michelin Keys. Acting as the accommodation version of the famous Michelin Stars, recipients are acknowledged for their excellence through categories like architecture, interior design, quality and consistency of service, overall personality and character, value for the…

Over 11 days this spring, Perth International Jazz Festival returns for its 14th year. Venues across Perth will welcome performances ranging from contemporary New York jazz and vibrant New Orleans styles to Armenian folk traditions from Thursday, October 22, to Sunday, November 1. The compelling program is headlined by jazz supergroup AZIZA, closing out the…

With Fremantle locked in to the big dance, it’s going to be hard to find a pub in the west that won’t have the game on every screen in the house. As we’ve all waited on the edge of our seats this finals series, many Perth venues have put in the work to plan the…

This October, Perth is invited to discover one of Australia’s oldest wine regions through a two-week festival of flavour. Entwined in the Swan Valley runs from Monday, October 5, to Sunday, October 18, with a program of events taking place across boutique wineries and award-winning restaurants, and hosted by local artisans, brewers, distillers, growers and…