October 2026 in Perth: the best things to do!
We have hand-picked fun events for you to enjoy in Perth/Boorloo this month!
Oh Hey, Perth! Here is your guide to the BEST events in Perth for Ocotober where you can:
Join us for SPOOKIACO Halloween walking tours!
Eat at the Twilight Markets or
Get inspired
and loads more! Read on for all our hot tips for the coming month.
Join us on tour!
We love Subi! We have partnered again with See Subiaco to bring you Subi Art Walks and it all begins with SPOOKIACO
A tour for kids with games, treats and ending at the Subi Night Markets OR a spooky evening for the grown-ups with stops at local venues for frightfully good cocktails!
Our favourite Small Bar and Street Art Tours, PLUS the brand-spanking-new Northbridge Nights Tours have begun! In both of these you will visit four venues, enjoy included treats and discounts as well as taking in the amazing public art found along the way.
Our STUNNING Street Art Tours are also a crowd pleaser. The BEST way to experience Perth, through the lens of art. A must-do for art enthusiasts and explorers alike, to discover hidden creations.
October Tour Schedule:
So what are you waiting for??
Unique Experiences to enjoy this month
Totally Lit
2 - 16 Oct, Fremantle
The amazing literary festival in Freo. Diverse events on reading, writing and conversations. Get amongst the crime stories of Freo, kids events, poetry and so much more.
Circular Fashion Festival
from 24 Oct, Yagan Square, Perth
A celebration of circular designers, sustainable fashion and creativity. It inspires sustainable fashion choices through runways, markets and mending!
Freo Fashion Festival
17 Oct, across Freo
Because ALL the fashion events are required, here is the amazing Freo Fashion Festival too. This festival focuses on the AMAZING talent to be found in Freo-based creatives and presents runways, markets, workshops and a CLOTHES SWAP!
Rooftop Movies
starts 28 Oct, 68 Roe St (roof of the car park!)
Back for another summer, it all kicks off with Dolly Parton classic “9 to 5”
Halloween Dance Party for Beyond Blue
31 Oct, Lake Monger Rec Club
Dress up. Bring your friends. Dance the night away. All for a great cause.
Arts Events in Perth This October
Te Hononga
16 Oct, SAVA Gallery Shenton Park
Opening night of this exhibition spotlighting four Maori artists living in Perth. The exhibition speaks of connection to culture and the relationships we have even when far away.
Lester Prize for Portraiture
10 Oct - 29 Nov 2026 Boola Bardip WA Museum
The Lester Prize is one of Australia’s most prestigious portraiture prizes. It provides a major platform for Australian portraitists to showcase their work in Western Australia.
Live Music
Perth International Jazz Festival
22 Oct - 1 Nov 2026, multiple venues
Get ready for a HUGE lineup of jazz artists from all over the world descending on Perth. Groove outside at the Subi Markets, find the vibe at the vintage Liberty Theatre and so many more.
York Festival
16-18 Oct, York
York is an easy road trip from Perth and their festival is home to TWANG the guitar fesyival this year featuring Lucky Oceans and Nathan Cavallieri. Wow! Heaps of other fun activities, markets and events too.
Foodie Heaven (& drinks!)
Twilight Markets
Friday Nights from 2 Oct, Forest Place, Perth
It’s back! The food trucks rumble in from 3 October so you can explore every international food you like!
UnWined
24-25 Oct, Market Square Subiaco
All. The. Wines.
The wine industry in WA is one of the best in the world and you can try it all at this event! Yes, there’s a bit of food too!
Subi Night Markets
Every Saturday from 5pm
More than 40 food and drink stalls AND family friendly entertainment every Saturday from 5PM. We LOVE Subi Night Markets; bring the kids to our SPOOKIACO Family Fright Night which ends at the markets on Sat 31 October,
SO! Which events will we see you at? So many to choose from!
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