Major events

Western Australia’s calendar of major events that take place throughout the year includes the exciting, intriguing and inspirational.

Fringe World Festival

Mid-January to mid-February | Fringe World Perth is the third largest Fringe Festival in the world and Perth’s most popular festival, boasting a month-long calendar of events that includes world renowned comedians, quirky circus acts, moving...

Perth Festival

Early February to early March | As the oldest arts festival in the southern hemisphere, the Perth Festival is known for commissioning major new works, celebrating the unique qualities of Perth and engaging diverse audiences. Originating in...

Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe

Early to late March | Every summer, Cottesloe beach becomes a public art gallery for the annual Sculpture by the Sea. Spectacular works from more than 70 artists from Australia and around the world are displayed in this pop-up sculpture park that draws massive crowds every year.

A man surfing a wave at Surfers Point, Margaret River

Margaret River Pro

Mid to late April | The world’s top surfers come together in Margaret River every year to compete in the Margaret River Pro, as part of the World Surf League World Championship Tour.

Mandurah Crab Fest

Mid-March | Enjoy a seafood spectacular at Western Australia’s largest community event, the annual Crab Fest, which takes places in Mandurah every year. Celebrating the native blue manna crab, this event showcases Mandurah’s lifestyle, location, culture, and talent.

A man taking a photo of a woman standing in front of flowers at Kings Park in Perth, Western Australia

Kings Park Festival

September | Kings Park is one of the world’s largest and most beautiful inner-city parks located in Perth’s CBD. It is home to the annual Kings Park Festival, where you’ll find amazing spring displays...

Gascoyne Food Festival | Head north to sunny Carnarvon for the Gascoyne Food Festival, which promises incredible local produce served up by WA’s top chefs in some of the State’s most idyllic locations.

People drinking by a large bonfire during the Cabin Fever event in Margaret River

Cabin Fever | Offering a smorgasbord of warm and cosy winter events featuring regional produce, award winning wine and beverages, live music, art and entertainment. Around 40 events are held over the 10-day period including gourmet food events, wine dinners, workshops, bonfires, brews and more.

A labrador sniffing a truffle in Manjimup, Western Australia

Truffle Kerfuffle | Head down to the towering timber forests of Manjimup in Western Australia’s South West to go truffle hunting.

2020 Shinju Matsuri Festival Long Table Dinner on Cable Beach in Broome

Shinju Matsuri Festival | Japanese for ‘Festival of the Pearl’, Shinju Matsuri celebrates the unique culture, history and diversity of Broome and features events such as the Sunset Long Table Dinner on the iconic Cable Beach and the Floating Lantern Festival.