Must-see entertainment in Perth

  • Duke of George

    Fremantle

    Newly opened in the historic Brush Factory, this is a fun, lively, hugely approachable jazz bar where dancing between the tables (there's no designated…

  • Freo.Social

    Fremantle

    Part live-music haunt, part microbrewery, part food-truck and beer-garden hang-out, Freo.Social is difficult to pigeonhole. Open since March 2019, the…

  • The Moon, Northbridge.

    Moon

    Perth

    A low-key, late-night cafe that's been running for more than 20 years and is regarded as a local institution, particularly by students. It has singer…

  • His Majesty's Theatre

    His Majesty's Theatre

    Perth

    The majestic home to the West Australian Ballet and West Australian Opera, as well as lots of theatre, comedy and cabaret.

  • Optus Stadium

    Perth

    Perth's new 60,000-seat riverside stadium and its surrounding, family-friendly park (think playground, BBQs, sculptures) opened in January 2018. Big…

  • State Theatre Centre

    Perth

    This stunning complex filled with gold tubes hanging from the ceiling includes the 575-seat Heath Ledger Theatre and the 234-seat Studio Underground. It…

  • Rooftop Movies

    Perth

    Art-house films, classic movies and new releases screen under the stars on the 6th floor of a Northbridge car park. Beanbags, wood-fired pizza and craft…

  • Mojos

    Fremantle

    Local and national bands (mainly Aussie rock and indie) and DJs play at this small place, and there's a sociable beer garden out the back. First Friday of…

  • Badlands Bar

    Perth

    Located on the fringes of Northbridge, Badlands has shrugged off its previous incarnation as a retro 1950s-inspired nightclub to be reborn as an edgy rock…

  • Somerville Auditorium

    Perth

    A quintessential Perth experience, the Perth Festival's international film program is held outdoors, on the University of WA's beautiful grounds,…

  • Universal, Northbridge.

    Universal

    Perth

    The unpretentious Universal is one of Perth's oldest live-music bars and much loved by soul, R & B and blues enthusiasts. All ages hit their groove on the…

  • Regal Theatre, Subiaco.

    Regal Theatre

    Perth

    A heritage art-deco theatre hosting popular musicals, stage shows and festival events.

  • Lazy Susan's Comedy Den

    Perth

    Shapiro Tuesday offers a mix of first-timers, seasoned amateurs and pros trying out new shtick (for a very reasonable $5). Friday is for more grown-up…

  • Luna

    Perth

    Fully licensed, art-house cinema in Leederville with Monday double-header features and a bar. The vintage cinema has been renovated with four new screens…

  • Charles Hotel

    Perth

    Hosts lots of live music, including the Legendary Perth Blues Club on Tuesday. It has a community vibe, with seniors lunch specials, tradies drinks prices…

  • Metropolis Fremantle

    Fremantle

    Metropolis is a mainstream nightclub on weekends, but roughly twice a month it becomes a great space to watch a gig, from punk rock to pop-anthem musos…

  • Ellington Jazz Club

    Perth

    There's live jazz nightly in this handsome, intimate venue staging professional-level jazz in all its forms. Standing-only admission is $10, or you can…

  • Newport Hotel

    Fremantle

    Local bands and DJs gig out the back from Friday to Sunday, while there's musical bingo and trivia on quieter nights in this nautically themed pub. The…

  • WACA

    Perth

    Main venue for interstate and international cricket, and home to the Perth Scorchers. Since 2018, one-day internationals have been held at Optus Stadium.

  • RAC Arena

    Perth

    Used for big concerts by major international acts such as Rhianna and the Rolling Stones. It's also used by the Perth Wildcats NBL basketball franchise…

  • Perth Concert Hall

    Perth

    Home to the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra, this brutalist-style building also hosts big-name international acts, musicals and comedians.

  • Camelot Outdoor Cinema

    Perth

    Seated open-air cinema where you can BYO picnic (no booze). It has free live music ahead of the 8.15pm film screening on Wednesdays, ranging from jazz to…

  • Amplifier

    Perth

    The good old Amplifier is one of the best places for live (mainly indie) bands. (Part of the same complex as Capitol, used mainly for DJ gigs.)

  • HBF Park

    Perth

    Home to Perth Glory soccer (football) and Western Force rugby.

  • Moonlight Cinema

    Perth

    In summer bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy a romantic moonlit movie. Booking ahead online is recommended.

  • Rosemount Hotel

    Perth

    Local and international bands play regularly in this spacious art deco pub with a laid-back beer garden.

  • Luna on SX

    Fremantle

    Art-house cinema between Essex and Norfolk Sts. Cheaper tickets on Wednesday ($12/14 before/after 6pm).

  • Cinema Paradiso

    Perth

    Art-house, independent and foreign movies are shown at this cinema in the heart of Northbridge.

  • Astor

    Perth

    The beautiful art-deco Astor no longer screens films but is used for concerts and comedy gigs.

  • Western Force

    Perth

    Local rugby team in the Super 18 competition. They usually lose to the New Zealand teams.

  • Subiaco Arts Centre

    Perth

    Indoor and outdoor theatres used for drama, concerts and festival shows.

  • HBF Stadium

    Perth

    Home to public swimming pools, gym classes and occasional big-ticket music shows.

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