Every city celebrates the New Year in its own special way. The same applies to other international holidays like Christmas and Halloween. But, in our opinion, nobody knows how to party like citizens of Australia.
Take a city like Hobart instance; when Winter rolls in, the entire town becomes a Winter Wonderland. Perth is the capital of West Australia. As you can imagine, the citizens of Perth also throw some pretty amazing celebrations.
We’re not talking about office parties where someone bringing fruitcake is the craziest thing that happens. We’re talking about thrilling events that occur all throughout the year.
Epic concerts, food festivals, and virtual reality expos are just the tip of the iceberg. Without further adieu, here are our picks for the top events in Perth. Don’t forget to use a luggage storage service to stow backpacks and bags before attending any of the following events.
Alliance Française French Film Festival
Newcomers to Australia are almost always surprised by the country’s hidden depths. Simply put, many Australians are secretly huge art lovers. Museums and art galleries are extremely popular locales. However, film festivals have a special place in Perth’s culture.
The Alliance Française French Film Festival is exactly what it says on the tin – an amazing film festival dedicated to French artists. Everything from shorts to documentaries and feature-length films are screened at this event. Cinephiles won’t want to miss out.
City of Lights
“The City of Lights” is actually one of Perth’s monikers. It earned that name thanks to its luminous technicolor skyline. It’s one thing for a city to put on a light show and another thing for a city to essentially be a light show. This event is different from any of the others that we’ll mention in this article.
You see, Perth becomes the City of Lights each night. To experience this event, all you have to do is wait for the sun to go down. You can even sign up for a dinner cruise if you’d like.
Electric Gardens Festival
We might as well mention the Electric Gardens Festival while we’re talking about light shows. This is one of Perth’s biggest and brightest annual music events. Artists from all around the world join forces to put on a concert of epic proportions.
In the past, musicians like Ann Clue, DJ EZ, Koan Sound, and ShockOne have rocked the house. The roster’s always changing. Visit EGF’s website to stay up to date.
Festibowl
Beer, bowling, and street food – that’s exactly what you’ll find at Festibowl. Aus Street Food hosts this ingenious event each year. Visitors can stock up on their favorite beer brands and try new foods.
There’s also live music to soundtrack the entire event. Add barefoot bowling to the mix, and you have a recipe for success. Visit Festibowl’s Facebook page to get live updates concerning the event.
Fringe World Festival
No, seriously, art is really big in Australia. Don’t believe us? That’s okay, you don’t have to. You just have to visit the Fringe World Festival as soon as possible. This mega event is a showcase for all kinds of art; comedy routines, dance shows, visual art exhibits, circus performances – there are actually too many different exhibits for us to count.
That’s the awesome thing about Fringe World; this event is always changing and adding new experiences. Art lovers and folks who are just looking for a good time can’t go wrong with Fringe World.
Galup
We’re pretty careful not to abuse descriptions like “never-before-seen” or “once-in-a-lifetime” when talking about events. They tend to overdramatize things, in our experience. However, we’re willing to make an exception with Galup.
This interactive walking event is wholly unique to Australia. A guide will lead you and a small group of others on a tour through Australia’s rarest locales. You’ll learn and see things that you probably wouldn’t otherwise. Gallup truly is a rare event that’s worth the cost.
Perth Festival
Any article about the Top Events in Perth wouldn’t be complete without mentioning this event. The Perth Festival, also known as the Perth International Art Festival, is the biggest event in the city by a mile.
Artists from every corner of the globe flock to Perth for this momentous occasion. You’ll find more food here than you’ve probably seen in your entire life. The same goes for the unique art shows that make this festival so special.
Perth International Jazz Festival
Music is one of those things that has international appeal. A person might never set foot in India, but they could adore DJ Punjabi’s pulse-pounding beats. You might not speak a word of Latin, but the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart could really speak to you. The same goes for Jazz; Australia and America are separated by thousands upon thousands of miles, yet Jazz is almost as popular in Perth as it is in Harlem.
The Perth International Jazz Festival kicks off every November and brings Jazz artists from all around the world to Perth for one amazing weekend. This event has captivated audiences since 2014. With help from sponsors and genuine Jazz lovers, it’ll continue to delight audiences for many years to come.
XR: WA
Virtual reality is something that we’re expecting to see a lot more of as the years go by. As the name implies, VR experiences transport users to new worlds. Audiences don’t just have to watch movies or play video games on a screen – they can strap on a VR headset and be a part of those worlds. The same goes for AR (augmented reality).
XR: WA is Perth’s biggest hub for AR, VR, and digital screening experiences. Guests can learn about exciting developments in these new technologies and speak with leaders of the industry. Of course, XR: WA lets guests try out bleeding-edge VR and AR experiences.
Sources
https://www.affrenchfilmfestival.org/
https://cityseeker.com/perth/186500-city-of-lights-dinner-cruise
https://www.electricgardens.com.au/
