The Best Things to do in Perth, in Winter: June 2026 (Art, Music, Movies and more!)
Oh Hey, Perth! June is the BEST time to find cosy winter adventures for everyone! Here is your guide to the BEST events in Perth for June.
Art & Culture
Revealed: New & Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists - LAST CHANCE TO CHECK IT OUT!
Until 14 June | Tuesday to Sunday, 12-4pm | PICA
Be transported by the incredible, diverse creations by WA’s newest artists. Canvas, sculpture and intricate craft provide a complex and fascinating look at the artists keeping their ancient culture alive, in a modern world.
Once Known: Carrolup Art Exhibition
Tues 2 June | 2-3pm | Old Perth Boys’ School, 139 St Georges Tce.
A RARE opportunity to immerse your senses in the beautiful Carrolup artworks, lost for decades after being created in the 1940s by members of the Stolen Generation in WA’s south. Join Curtin Gallery’s curator Patricia Ryder on a free tour of this important part of WA history.
‘More Is More’ Exhibition - Ariel Katzir & Tessa Dorotich
Opening Fri 26 June | Running until 17 July | SAVA Gallery Shenton Park
More is More brings together the work of two of our fave local artists, Ariel Katzir and Tessa Dorotich, through a shared commitment to bold colour and an insistence on joy (this is right up our alley!). The opening night includes DJs, bar and good vibes.
Big Day of Books
Sat 20 June | 10am-5pm | ABC Perth, Fielder St, East Perth
Brought to you by Fremantle Press, the BIg Day of Books is a day of talking all things BOOKS! Crime, comedy, war, exploring culture. It’s all up for discussion. Hear from Australia’s best writers and thinkers including Bruce Pascoe and WA’s Holden Sheppard.
Lightscape at Kings Park
From 5 June | Wed to Sun each week | Kings Park Botanic Gardens
Watch our fave piece of city-nature light up for winter. Enjoy wintery treats like mulled wine and hot chocolate as you wander the paths, recreated with colour!
Running in parallel with the Kings Park Lightscape, you can enjoy free light adventures in Yagan Square! Every Tues-Sun from 5pm during the Lightscape season. Shuttle busses also leave here for Kings Park.
Supanova
27-28 June | Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
The all-in pop-culture and gaming event is back! Stars from TV, gaming and the comic world will be in Perth to meet you and the cosplay is next level! All held at the PCEC, with various panels and competitions and kids under 12 are free!
Experience
World Ocean Day
Mon 8 June | All day | Gage Roads Brewery, Fremantle
Celebrate Freo’s connection to the ocean on WOD - Hear from the experts in all things oceanic while enjoying market stalls, music, merch and music.
Sake Festival
21 & 22 June | Tsunami Japanese Restaurant, Mosman Park
This annual event is back! Taste ALLLLLL the sake at it’s authentic best with Japanese food and hospitality. The rice-based umami flavoured drink comes in more styles than you know!
Film Events
What better indoor activity than seeing the world through film?
Celebrating Sir David Attenborough: Screening Series
Every Saturday in June & July | City of Melville EcoHub
The City of Melville is celebrating the G.O.A.T’s 100th birthday through a special screening series showcasing some of his most inspiring environmental documentaries and stories. A free event for everyone. Popcorn and hot chocolate at the door!
Spanish & Latin American Film Festival
From 11 June | Palace Cinema & Luna Cinemas
Choose from dozens of Spanish language films from all over the world.
Italian Festival Week - “Belli Ciao”
2 June | 6pm | Luna Leederville
Celebrate Italian Week with an Italian film! This one is a comedy with real heart.
National Theatre Live - “The Audience”
Various dates in June | Windsor Cinema, Nedlands
See a filmed version of the live theatre performance, starring Helen Mirren as QEII.
Live Music
Tender is the Night
Sat 6 June | 6pm | Main Hall, City of Melville Booragoon
Our friends at the City of Melville brings the Tender is the Night live music series indoors across winter. The first one is an orchestral epic with Boom! Bap! Pow! and James Rogers both backed by the Tender Strings Quartet.
Winter Music in Freo
Hidden Treasures
Thur 11 June @ North Freo Bowlo | Thur 18 June @ Hilton Bowling Club
Hidden Treasures transforms suburban bowling clubs into multi-room music experiences — curated by Freo’s finest. Three stages in each venue. Roam room to room. Catch something unexpected.
RTRFM’s Fremantle Winter Music Festival
Sat 20 June | 7pm | North Fremantle
RTRFM brings you the best in WA’s live music scene at this 5-location event, including 29 acts! Check out all the venues and the line up to plan your big night out.
Bloom Festival
June 26 & 27 | Mojos, The Rechabite & The Bird
Over two nights, more than twenty artists will be playing across three of WA's most iconic live music venues.
Family Rave Day - Escape Jurassic Park!
Sat 13 June | 11am to 2pm| The Court, Northbridge
A dino-themed immersive day of DJs, dancing, silent disco, face painting, balloon drops and games. Come dressed ready for dino-adventures!
Markets
A reminder that many markets continue over the cooler months. Have you checked out these lately?
Perth City Farm, Farmers’ Market
Saturdays | 8am - 12 noon | East Perth
The organic way to spend a Saturday morning. Locally grown, organic produce.
Perth Upmarket
Sun 21st June | 10am – 3:30pm | UWA
In it’s 15th year, Upmarket brings the beautiful and inspiring makers of Perth together. Browse over 250 stalls of premium handmade crafts and treats. Free entry and parking in the UWA grounds.
SO! Which events will we see you at? So many to choose from!
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