What’s on in Perth for August
We had a FABULOUS July and hope you did too.
We braved the cold and shared our amazing city with lots of guests PLUS we having started plotting the big come-back of our popular Street Art Tours, both with and without bar stops!
Can’t wait to get these going and if you’re not already, MAKE SURE you are following our socials and getting our monthly email to be the first to hear about the new line-up.
🎅🏼 Umm did someone say CHRISTMAS?????? 🎄
Yes, we are already booking Christmas events for work groups, social clubs, book clubs, Parent Support groups and many more!
Get in contact with us to book a date to celebrate yourselves. We’ll do the organising for you and make sure you have a fabulous time. You can do a scavenger hunt, an art tour, add in bar or food stops - whatever you like!
In the meantime, here are the fun events happening in Perth/Boorloo for everyone. See you out there!
EXPERIENCE
10 Nights in Port
20-30 August, by Arts in Fremantle.
As well as opening two new exhibits in the Walylup Arts Centre, 10 Nights in Port brings you immersive, sometimes eerie and always captivating nights of music, dance and street acts among the heritage streets and lanes of Freo.
ECU Open Day
9 August, Perth City
Get along to see the insides of the new award-winning ECU City buildings at their first ever Open Day. Registration is essential. It’s also aligned with Edith Cowan’s birthday week - she would have been 165 years old on 2 August!
Lock Lane Redesign
15 August 3-7pm, behind the Alex Hotel, Northbridge
This is a drop-in session run by Northbridge Common, a group dedicated to revitalising the hidden corners of Northbridge. Come along to share your ideas for uplifting this forgotten space to make it interesting and inviting.
National Science Week
15-23 August, multiple events
A unique way to celebrate Science Week is with a science-focussed Pub Quiz. Join the fun at pubs across the suburbs and in the city (details in the link above).
Calcio Italiano ⚽
5-11 August, Multiple locations
Italy has come to Perth! From 5 August, Serie A Teams from Italy will play four matches at Optus Stadium and HBF Park. Also, Little Italy full of food and Italian culture will be at Optus Stadium Park PLUS fan events, training sessions and game day activations. Andiamo!
ARTS EVENTS
Common Thief by Jordan Rush
14 August, SAVA Gallery Shenton Park
A solo show by one of Perth’s favourite multitalented artists. Art that questions and forces conversation. See it at SAVA Gallery in Shenton Park.
PULSE Year 12 Visual Artists exhibition
up to 23 August, Art Gallery of WA
There’s only a short time left to make your People’s Choice vote on your favourite work. The People Choice vote closes on 23 Aug and then announced on 29 August at the Art Gallery. Support the newest artists in WA!
All rugged up for a winter walking tour
FOODIE HEAVEN
Taste of Chittering
30 August, Bindoon
Food, wine, spirits for tasting AND buying at the annual Taste Of Chittering. Take the short drive out to Bindoon with the whole family. Kids activities and plenty of food trucks to enjoy. Entry is $5 for adults and kids free! You can buy tickets at the gate BUT only with cash.
Mould X Pinot Palooza
8-10 August Claremont Showgrounds
CHEESE FESTIVAL! Sorry, bit excited…. Plus Pinot of course. Come along to taste ALL the cheese. All day….
LIVE MUSIC
Jazz Connect
28-30 August, in Scarborough
Beachside jazz festival is back with more blues, salsa, tributes to the classics, instrumental groups and honey-like voices! Events across many cool venues.