What's On
Explore all that Perth has to offer for events, tours, things to see and do, food and wine and more. Read on to discover what’s on in Perth this June!
City of Perth Winter Arts Festival | 1st June
Immerse yourself in Perth's biggest winter festival featuring over 130 free and ticketed events across theatre, music, comedy, cabaret, dance, film, literature, family and visual arts, to keep you entertained over the colder months. Unique, thrilling, and unexpected experiences await you in the City this winter.
Perth International Jazz Festival | 3rd - 5th June
The Perth International Jazz Festival (PIJF) makes its much anticipated return to the city for its fourth consecutive year, from Friday 3 - Sunday 5 June 2016.
Pinjarra Festival | 4th - 5th June
With its impressive array of activities, stalls and live entertainment the 2016 Pinjarra Festival, Murray's largest Community event, is set to impress on Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 June.
Celebrate WA Day | 6th June
Western Australia (WA) Day is held on the first Monday in June each year. The annual public holiday is a proud occasion for all Western Australians to reflect and celebrate the people, places, community and culture that make WA so special.
This WA Day, Elizabeth Quay will come to life with a huge new WA Day Festival, celebrating the best of Western Australian culture. On Monday 6 June from 10am to 9pm, Elizabeth Quay will be jam packed with free activities for the whole family. Visitors are invited to spend the day exploring Western Australian music, food, sports, arts and culture.
The WA Day long weekend is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in Western Australian culture. Get outside and explore our beautiful state with some of WA's top tours and activities.
Lake Gwelup Fun Run | 6th June
Subiaco Theatre Festival | 8th June
Brave the cold this winter and head into Subiaco where some of WA's best independent theatre producers and artists will light up the Subiaco Arts Centre stage.
Presented by the Perth Theatre Trust, the Subiaco Theatre Festival will kick off on Wednesday 8 June and run until Saturday 2 July 2016 and feature four cutting edge theatre productions.
City Wine | 10th June
Western Australian wine comes to the city door step on 10 & 11 June where you can take in the tastes of WA in the pop up venue created at the Urban Orchard, part of the Perth Cultural Centre.
City of Joondalup Community Art Exhibition | 12th June
The 2016 City of Joondalup Community Art Exhibition will be held in an exciting new location in the Myer Centre Court at Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City from Sunday 12 June to Saturday 25 June 2016.
Festa Junina - Brazilian June Festival | 18th June
This Festa Junina (June Festival) is the main celebration of Brazilian culture in Perth! Featuring Brazilian music, live bands, traditional dances ('quadrilha'), Brazilian cuisine, a licensed area, party games and free entertainment for children! This festival is organised and brought by BrazilWA - the Brazilian Association of Western Australia.
Joondalup Sunday Serenades | 19th June
The City is delighted to present Sunday Serenades, a series of fine music concerts held in the City of Joondalup Civic Chambers at 2.00pm on the third Sunday of every month from May to November.
Fremantle Winter Festival | 24th June - 17th July
Winter Festival docks in Fremantle for the second year, transforming the Esplanade Reserve into a winter haven full of fun activities for the whole family from 24 June - 17 July. With stunning open air ice rinks, rides, tasty food and drinks and much much more set against beautiful backdrops, Winter Festival Australia is the perfect magical white winter experience and the best way to spend your winter with friends and family!
Perth Upmarket | 26th June
Winter Upmarket will showcase more than 150 of the best local designers, artisans and craftspeople from the west. As Perth has come to expect from Upmarket, there will be a fantastic line-up including old favourites and a few debuts who will be showcasing their wares at Upmarket for the first time.
The University of Western Australia provides a great location to spend a day out in Perth so come along for a wander around and spoil yourself. Foodies love Upmarket and amongst the gourmet stalls you will find coffee, cupcakes, pizza, empanadas, pies and much more.
Go Explore
Perth has a wide variety of attractions and activities to entertain the whole family. Get outside and explore our beautiful state with some of WA's top tours and activities.
Caversham Wildlife Park
Spend the day at one of Perth’s most incredible attractions, showcasing the largest private collection of native wildlife in Western Australia. Hand-feed the kangaroos, join the interactive farm show, touch a possum or lizard, meet a wombat and have your photo taken with koalas. All shows, talks, photo opportunities and animal food are included in the entry fee.
From $26 | Book now!
AQWA
Enjoy a day out with the whole family!
An awesome underwater adventure awaits you at AQWA. Discover more of WA's spectacular marine life as you explore our coastline on an amazing underwater journey from the icy-cold waters of the Southern Ocean to the tropical wonderland of coral reefs in the Far North. Encounter giant sharks, stingrays and turtles while travelling underwater through Australia's largest single aquarium. Meet rare, unique and deadly sea creatures. Touch a starfish or baby shark at our child friendly discovery pools plus experience the wonder of one of the world's largest living coral reef exhibits, before relaxing by a coastal lagoon or enjoying the new toddler playground. What will you discover today?
From $79 | Book now!
Cycle Rottnest Island
Resting just 18 kilometres off Perth’s coastline, Rottnest is WA’s favourite holiday island. Enjoy a lightning fast ocean crossing aboard the Rottnest Fast Ferry before slowing the pace down with a leisurely self-guided bike tour of the island. Take time to swim the spectacular bays and beaches, enjoy the stunning views and meet the island’s friendly Quokkas.
From $105.50 | Book now!
Mandurah Dolphin and Canal Cruise
View spectacular wild dolphins, in their natural environment, on the pristine and calm inland Mandurah waterways. The shallow waterways are the perfect place for dolphins to feed, rest and play. You may see them jumping from the water or sailing on the wake of the boat. See the world renowned RAMSAR listed Creery Wetlands with its abundance of birdlife, all whilst enjoying informative commentary.
