Must-see entertainment in Perth

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

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…

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.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blockbuster heaven with cheaper tickets on Tuesday.

WA's premier purveyors of classical music.

This company performs the world's operas.

Local, national-level netball team.

Local soccer (football) team.

WA's premier ballet company.

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