Our dream events calendar

Tourism WA is proud to support hundreds of events each year, including sporting, arts, cultural and culinary events across Perth and our regions. 

Events are a key part of our plan to grow the WA tourism sector, as they drive bookings to our Dream State, add vibrancy to a destination and drive awareness of Western Australia as an incredible holiday and events destination through media coverage. 
 
Learn more about the events we sponsor and the benefits they bring to the WA tourism industry. 

2024 EVENTS

July-September

Albany Visitor Centre

Maritime Festival

01 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025
Albany

As the days shorten and the cold weather creeps in, venues across Albany will heat up with a wide variety of arts, culture and children’s events. The Maritime Festival celebrates the city’s cultural and maritime history, including that of Albany’s Menang Noongar people – who have strong links to the sea dating back thousands of years.<br/><br/>The Maritime Festival is presented by the City of Albany.

Art Gallery of Western Australia

Time - Rone

01 Jul 2024 - 02 Feb 2025
Perth
$43.67 - $46.08

Step into a moment suspended in time, and get lost in an immersive art experience like no other. A multi-sensory installation excavating meaning from the every day, Time - Rone projects onto a grand scale the lifelong search for beauty in decay.<br/><br/>Following a sell-out season in Melbourne, Time - Rone is now showing in AGWA’s Centenary Galleries with expanded staging and a new room, exclusive to Perth. Experience the historic Centenary Galleries like never before, as you walk, breathe and live among remnants of mid-century Australia.<br/><br/>Journey deeper into Time - Rone with the new bar and dining experiences, for the serious lover of great art, food and entertaining.

Nannup Gardens

Nannup Flower and Garden Festival

09 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2025
Nannup
Free

Be prepared to be delighted and surprised as you wander through the Live Experience Nannup, Nannup Flower and Garden Festival. You will enjoy seeing the glorious flower beds featuring tulips, hyacinths and daffodils lining the main street of town. The festival includes free and low-cost activities, which are held in sheltered marquees or community buildings around town. So whether you’re strolling through a gorgeous country garden, watching the stage and roving performers or enjoying one of the numerous workshops or demonstrations, you will be impressed at the colour and friendliness of the wonderful Nannup community. <br/><br/>Nannup is nestled beside the beautiful Blackwood River and has a unique charm and relaxed rural lifestyle - a perfect wintry weekend getaway.<br/><br/>See the website for a list of events, walks, talks, presentations and open gardens!

2025 EVENTS

January-March

Bunbury Fringe

Bunbury Fringe

24 Jan 2025 - 01 Feb 2025
Bunbury

An eight-day multi-arts festival in the heart of the South West. Bunbury Fringe presents over 42 shows including music, circus, comedy, drag, youth events and more, all nestled in a purpose-built Fringe Garden.

Perth International Arts Festival

Perth Festival

07 Feb 2025 - 02 Mar 2025
East Perth

Perth Festival is your summer invitation to otherworldly experiences. They are a not-for-profit multi-arts festival that brings world-class performance, music, film, visual arts and literary events to Perth, Western Australia, every summer. It is Australia’s longest-running arts festival and for 70 years we have been celebrating Perth, its people and its culture on the shores of the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River). Founded by The University of Western Australia and grounded on Noongar Boodjar, is uniquely placed to celebrate the oldest living cultures in the world by championing rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditions and contemporary art practice. <br/><br/>Check out all the program has to offer on the website.

Busselton Allsports Inc

Busselton Jetty Swim

08 Feb 2025 - 09 Feb 2025
Busselton
$30 - $360

The Busselton Jetty Swim is Western Australia’s favourite annual open water swimming event, featuring a 3.6-kilometre swim around the iconic Busselton Jetty. Spread over two days, Busselton Jetty Swim includes a range of distances to suit people of all ages and abilities, including the One Mile Swim to Shore (1.6 kilometres), two- and four-person team events (total of 3.6 kilometres), Simon's 500-metre Short-cut and a dedicated Kids event.<br/><br/>And for those who prefer to stay dry, there’s plenty of entertainment, activities and fun for the whole family, including the family-friendly Busselton Jetty Swim Sunset Concert.<br/><br/>Please the website for details regarding entry dates and more.

Country Music Club of Boyup Brook WA Inc

Boyup Brook Country Music Muster

14 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025
Boyup Brook
$5.00 - $165.00

The Boyup Brook Country Music Muster brings together the best of country music, the iconic ute and truck parade, local flavours, and unforgettable entertainment. The muster is about celebrating community, music, and the authentic country lifestyle. The new name reflects everything that makes this event special—a true muster of people coming together to share stories, dance to incredible music, and enjoy the spirit of Boyup Brook. <br/><br/>Get your boots ready, grab your tickets, and let’s make this a year to remember!

2025 Events Calendar

Tourism WA is proud to support hundreds of events each year, including sporting, arts, cultural and culinary events across Perth and our regions. Discover them for yourself.

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