Perth Festival

Every Australian capital has its own namesake cultural festival, but Perth takes the crown with the country’s longest-running one. More than 70 years ago, this four-week summer extravaganza was born as a ‘festival for the people’, celebrating Perth’s vibrant culture and community on the shores of the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River). You don’t have to spend a cent to have a blast at Perth Festival, with free outdoor concerts, striking art exhibitions, inspiring talks and late-night dance parties. However, money will score you entry to world-class plays, movie screenings under the stars, dazzling dance showcases, world premiere concerts, plus panels and workshops during the annual Writers Weekend.