What’s on in Perth: March 2026 Event Guide

Written By Amber Blake

Summer rolls on here in the magical west end of Australia. What a fabulous festival February we’ve had! Did you enjoy some Fringe World performances? And how about Perth Festival??


Oh Hey PSA! LAST CHANCE For: Casa Musica 

Perth Festival's EPIC takeover of the East Perth Power Station is NOT TO BE MISSED. Free music, projections and bangin' vibes on the river. Ticketed events out the back. Thur-Sun, finishing Sun Mar 1st.

Now on to MARCH MADNESS!

PICK OF THE MONTH: HYDE PARK FESTIVAL

Saturday 1 March and Sunday 2 March from 10 am both days

This gets our pick because it’s ICONIC, having started in 1968, FREE to attend and has:

  • LIVE MUSIC,

  • MARKETS,

  • FOOD TRUCKS and much much more!

ARTS NEWS

Sculpture by the Sea 6 to 23 March IT’S BACK BABY! After a hiatus in 2025, Sculpture by the Sea in Cottesloe returns for beachy-arty magic. Seventy artists from all over the world have work on display this year. Bring your best selfie pose for epic IG posts!

Perth Design Week 19 to 26 March, A public festival celebrating good design. Check out the free events like panel discussions and exhibitions. Perfect for curious people!

Multiple locations including:

Perth Festival - Various locations and dates: While the main Festival ends on 1 March, there are a BUNCH of FREE art exhibitions that remain open until the end of the month.

Check them all out SHOW ME THE SHOWS!!!

Don’t forget the Festival Movies too, which will continue to show at UWA Sommerville Theatre until the 29 March.

Barefaced Stories, 26 March, The Rechabite. Back for their first event of 2026, come and see real people, tell real stories. No scripts!

SAVA 4.0 12 March, 377 Railway Rd Shenton Park. Fine art, street art, graffiti art, tattoo art exhibition AND gallery opening. Cutting edge art.

Victoria Park Art Season starts on 20 March and is FULL of amazing exhibitions, activities, tours, creative crafts, films and more! Here are a couple of events you can participate in:

P(ART)icipate: Arts and Culture Festival 2026, 28 March 6-9pm, McCallum Park. Discover immersive art, live
puppetry, twilight markets and participatory installations that blur the line between audience and artist.

Open Studio - Lewis Horne, Dates between 12 and 22 March, 1/110 Broggs St Welshpool. Help local artist Lewis
create a giant lantern. Then see the lantern at the festival listed above!

Street Art walking tours, SNEAKY INCLUSION - our Vic Park tours are back! Saturday 18 April & Sunday 19 April.
Yes, they’re in April but we thought we’d sneak them into the March blog because tickets are now available!

New murals- check out Fremantle Piazza for new murals by Borello II (Portuguese artist) using recycled rubbish like car bumpers, as well as local artists Art by Row and Ketones6000! The whole precinct is undergoing a revamp and we love it!

Asian Women’s World Cup, Perth matches on 1-7 March. See the amazing Matildas represent Australia here in Perth, home town of Sam Kerr! (Yes, this is not strictly “art” news but without creating a new segment, those Matildas make soccer look like a fine art!! 🤣⚽)

LIVE MUSIC

RTRFM Neon Picnic 15 March, 11-5 pm Hyde Park FREE! FAMILY FRIENDLY! The vibes are high at this annual event. Live music is the jam and it’s supported by arts & crafts, zine making, a licensed bar, and more. RTRFM will also be live-broadcasting from the picnic.

Sounds of Bunuru 2026: March 21, James Miller Oval. South Perth Check out R&B performer Becca Hatch, winner of the Triple J Unearthed. She is supported by other electropop and hip-hop artists. There’s also face painting and food trucks. Yum!

Scarborough Beach Weekender 2026: March 28–29, Scarborough Amphitheatre What? Xavier Rudd? Oh yes!! Check out the full line up over this two day festival for all the summer tunes. Is there any better place for a music festival than watching the sunset on the west coast? Food trucks and drinks available too.

Xpress Magazine 40th Anniversary, 18 March, Astor Theatre. Do you remember the 90s when the Xpress Magazine was THE place to get all the music and movie news? Celebrate their 40th birthday with live performances from legends of the WA music industry including Kev Temperly (Eskimo Joe).

Noongar Singing Community Choir, 26 March 7pm, City of Perth Library. Enjoy this unique performance in one of the world’s oldest living languages. Led by Gina Williams-Ghouse, the choir will move you. This event is free but you must register as space is limited.

Fremantle Arts Centre Sunday Music, Every Sunday in March. The final four concerts in this summer series are this month. Make the most of the chilled atmosphere of the arts centre with these free performances of local musicians.

MARKET MADNESS

The city’s Hawkers food markets on Friday nights, Scarborough Beach on Thursday nights and Vic Park Markets on Sunday mornings are ongoing. Plus there’s these spectacular beauties…..

Perth Pre Loved Market (North Perth Town Hall) March 1, 2026 8 AM – 12 PM Tickets are required for this because it’s so popular, they have to limit numbers! Designer clothes at recycled prices.

Perth Makers Market (Goolugatup Heathcote, Applecross): March 1, 2026 9.30AM to 3.30 PM In a spectacular setting overlooking the river, Perth Makers Market is home to all the clever people of Perth and their creations.

Summer X Salt (Trigg beachfront) 7 March & 21 March - final events for this season! These markets have a distinctive coastal atmosphere and not just from the location! Each market starts with a FREE wellness session for anyone who wants to join in. It may be yoga, meditation, sound healing, or Pilates. Join the community!

Perth Upmarket (Winthrop Hall, UWA): March 15, 2026. Now in its 18th year Perth Upmarket at UWA is deluxe! So many stalls to see, treats to try, all in the calm university environment.

Markets at the Quay (Elizabeth Quay): March 14, 3-8 PM. A much younger market which packs a punch!! In the city and on the water AND at sunset. What a combination. Stall are on all sides of the Quay for you to wander and enjoy.

Barrack Square Markets (Barrack St Jetty) is Perth’s BIGGEST outdoor brunch club set around the spectacular Bell Tower and against the stunning backdrop of the Swan River.

SPECIAL STREET ART TOURS IN MARCH

Have you heard? Our Small Bar and Street Art Tour is having a little break! Don’t worry - there are still a few spots left to enjoy, before this tour takes a few months off and comes back bigger and better.
The last three tours (for now) are on Saturdays March 7th, 14th and 21st, all at 4pm. See the wealth of art hiding in plain sight across our city and enjoy specials at three small bars with big personality. Perfect night out in Perth for dates or mates!

Subi Spritz: Friday 27th March 5.45pm and Saturday 28th March 4pm. Having a refreshing spritz AND getting a guided tour of the art in Subi? Heck YES! This tour SOLD OUT in 2025 and is a fantastic introduction to the refreshed vibes in Subiaco. Supported by See Subiaco, the Subi Spritz Art Tours are not to be missed. PLUS on the Friday night tour, you will meet and chat with one of the muralists! Have you ever wondered how they make amazing murals so big? Ask away!!

Canning Bridge Art Walk: Sunday 29th March 10am. Discover all the hidden art in the Canning Bridge precinct. Be honest… you’ve probably driven past here a thousand times but not noticed the murals and design! We can fix that and show you all the art and fill you in on process, artist insights and local stories. Suitable for all ages and route is accessible. Oh and did we mention, the tour includes a coffee and sweet treat at Praline Cafe PLUS a small drink at Clancy’s Fish Pub at the end? Yay!

Amber Blake
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