The Best Things to do in Perth: for September 2026
From unique immersive experiences to amazing art shows, there’s so many fun events to enjoy in Perth/Boorloo this month!
Oh Hey, Perth! Can you feel it? That’s summer just around the corner!! And there is so much going on around town. Here is your guide to the BEST events in Perth for September including:
Our brand new Street Art and Nightlife tours
Immersive Experiences
Amazing Art Events
and loads more! Read on for all our hot tips for the coming month.
Join us on tour!
In preparation for the warmer weather we have launched our FABULOUS Small Bar and Street Art Tours, making their come-back after a couple of months off PLUS the brand-spanking-new Northbridge Nights Tours. 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.
As if that wasn’t enough, we also have our STUNNING Street Art Tours. These are the BEST way to experience Perth, through the lens of art. A must-do for art enthusiasts and explorers alike, to discover hidden creations.
September Tour Schedule:
So what are you waiting for??
Unique Experiences to enjoy this month
A SENSORY EXPERIENCE : there is nothing you need to do in here.
11 September - 11 October
A wheat field in a CBD office building! This unique, immersive art experience transforms an unexpected space while asking a vital question: have we lost our way in the busyness of life? Join by day to walk the field, or simply sit and immerse yourself in the sounds of the wheatbelt.
The Living Room Pop Up
Until Sun 13th September, Fremantle Piazza
What do you get when you pair a creative Freo crew with a vacant space covered in graffiti? Just the coolest new hangout in town. Part lounge room, part gallery, part event space, this 3-week pop-up includes Sunday Sessions (art, oysters, bloody marys, markets and more), kids' dance parties, singles events and nerd cafes. 1000% worth checking out.
The Story of Kooyar
25-28 September, Elizabeth Quay
An immersive light, water and sound show featuring music, puppets, dance and more. Free and family friendly!
Kings Park Everlasting Festival
18 September, Kings Park/Kaarta Koomba
Celebrate WA’s beautiful wildflower season, in the city! Don’t forget your camera for never-ending photo opportunities of flowers, landscapes and the river.
Bloom Joondalup
from 26 September, Central Park Joondalup
Every evening in Joondalup will light up with the immersive after-dark experience of light in nature.
The Royal Show
starts 26 September, Claremont Showgrounds
Bringing the country to the city so we can all learn about primary production and regional diversity among the screaming rides and a million showbags! Buy tickets early for a discount.
Arts Events in Perth This September
Common Thief by Jordan Rush
4 September, SAVA Gallery Shenton Park
The closing night to celebrate the successful solo show by one of Perth’s favourite multitalented artists, Jordan Rush.
Taking Full Control
18 September, SAVA Gallery Shenton Park
A HUGE exhibit by the Twenty First Century crew! Graffiti, street art and more from loads of OG WA graffiti writers and artists, some showing their work for the first time in decades!
Margaret River Region Open Studios
12-27 September
Got time for a quick trip south? Check out the 155 open studios to get inspired by creatives in every medium. We’re super excited to see where muralist Ian Mutch works his magic!
Mandurah Arts Festival
from 11 September, Mandurah
You can find ALL the art in Mandurah during their annual festival. Workshops, kids stuff, events, exhibitions, performances….. seriously everything!!
AWESOME Festival
29 September - 3 October, various locations.
An international arts festival for bright young things - the perfect way to kick off the school holidays! The unique program is packed with cool and quirky events for guaranteed family fun.
Last Chance for PULSE at AGWA
Closing Sun 14 September
Head to AGWA to check out the work of 2025 Year 12 Visual Arts graduates, prepare to have your mind blown by the talent youth! While you’re there you can see "All the secrets are buried between the oceans and the mountains,” a solo exhibition by Perth art legend Stormie Mills.
Totally Lit
Fremantle
Early shout out to the amazing literary festival in Freo, Totally Lit. It starts on 2 October and we didn’t want you to miss it so have sneaked it into September events!
Live Music
Live in the Laneway
Fri-Sat-Sun, Maylands
Catch the train to Maylands for the free Live in the Laneway acts downstairs at Lyric’s Underground. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, groove to top-notch local acts.
5 Years Red Earth: Town Hall Takeover!
Sat 12 Sept, Fremantle Town Hall
Freo’s Red Earth Dub Circus are celebrating 5 years of their living, evolving arts and culture project where music, performance, custom sound system craft, DIY production and community participation meet.
Foodie Heaven
The Return of Subi Night Markets
Every Saturday from 5 September onwards
More than 40 food and drink stalls AND family friendly entertainment every Saturday from 5PM. We LOVE Subi Night Markets; keep an eye out for some sneaky art tours later in the year that pair PERFECTLY with the Markets.
SO! Which events will we see you at? So many to choose from!
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