What’s on in Perth Events Live Music Things to Do

Kings Park Festival

What’s on in Perth Events Live Music Things to Do. The festival features thousands of wildflowers and a variety of activities and events. The 2020 Kings Park Festival is presented by Kings Park and Botanic Garden and the Friends of Kings Park. The festival includes Walks and Talks, Arts & Exhibits as well as Entertainment & Wellness. 

Music

It wouldn’t be a festival without music. Festival Tunes features a variety of musical delights every Saturday and Sunday in September starting at 10 am. From soulful tunes to funk, folk-pop and R&B. All performances are free.

Dates & Times

1 September- 30 September

Cost

Most events are free or affordable

Perth Stamp & Coin Show 2020

What’s on in Perth Events Live Music Things to Do. Among the things to do in Perth includes Perth Stamp and Coin show featuring WA’s best stamp, coin, banknote & postcard dealers. If you have a stamp collection gathering dust, assorted coins & banknotes, or militaria and medals come to this year’s Perth Stamp & Coin Show in  September and have them valued FREE of charge, or sell them outright if you wish.

Dates

19th   and 20th September

Cost

Free

Venue

South Perth Community Centre

Nocturnal Woylie Walk at Woodland Reserve

Discover what’s in your own backyard in spring. The always popular Nocturnal Woylie Walks return. Come experience Whiteman Park after dark by joining an interactive evening tour of Woodland Reserve. The Reserve is home to many other species too, including the short-beaked echidna, bush-stone curlew and tammar wallaby.

Bookings can be made via www.whitemanpark.com.au or by telephoning (08) 9209 6000.

Dates & Time

4th September – 18th  December at 6 pm

Cost

The guided tour costs $20 for adults, $15 for children and $60 for a family (2 adults and 2 children).Bookings can be made via www.whitemanpark.com.au or by telephoning (08) 9209 6000. Bookings are essential.

Father’s Day at Riverbank Estate

Spoil your Dad this year with a chilled Father’s Day lunch on the sprawling lawns of RiverBank Estate. It is held against the backdrop of vineyards and the Swan River, and your family will be treated to three live cooking stations as well as live entertainment all afternoon.

Date

6th September from 11 am

Cost

The price is $70 per adult and $35 per child (aged 2 to 9). Spots are very limited.

Tickets: www.riverbankestate.com.au/Shop/Event-Tickets

The Armadale Hills Open Studio Arts Trail 

Among the events lined up in Perth is the Armadale Hills Open Studio Arts Trail. It is returning for the sixth year with 14  studios open to the public. It is an opportunity to explore the private spaces of artists, discover their processes first-hand and explore the region’s many serene natural attractions. You will discover a variety of unique art styles from Painting, Woodturning, Textiles, Fused Glass, Steel and Leather Handbags.

Dates and Times

11th -20th September from 10 am -4 pm on various days while on some days it is by appointment only.

Website: armadalehillsartstrail.com

National Walk Safely to School Day

Primary school-aged children across Australia are encouraged to start incorporating regular walking back into their daily routine with the Pedestrian Council of Australia. The program was rescheduled following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

Best foot Forward

Professor Patrick McGorry AO is urging families with primary school-aged children to start putting their best foot forward. There is a significant rise in anxiety, depression, and overall poor mental health among young Australians due to the Covid-19 lockdown. The recent pandemic dramatically interrupted the routines of families with young children as schools closed for extended periods of time and organized sport postponed until further notice.

Date

11th  September

Open Morning at Arcadia Waters Swanbourne

Feature stalls from Swanbourne locals and Live acoustic music with a local guitarist. Hors d’Oeuvres made by the resident chef as well as a meet and greet session with the Claremont Football players are scheduled. A village tour of the resident facilities and inspections of apartments currently for sale.

Date

12th September from 9.30 -12.30 pm

Further Details

Call the village reception on 9286 0500 and follow the Facebook Event.

Swan Songs Spring Festival

Among the things to do in Perth is Swan Songs which comes in September for the Spring Festival of Song in Perth. The aim of the four programs is to present the best singers, the widest repertoire. It also allows artists to present a complete musical self-portrait through poetry and music. Artistic Director David Wickham accompanies.

Date & Time

13th  September-11th  October

Tickets

www.trybooking.com/book/search

Location

Christ Church, Claremont

More Information

Find out more about each event at davidwickham.me/David_Wickham/SwanSongs

Perth Upmarket

A celebration including 200 local artists, designers, craftsmen, and foodies under one roof is what Perth Upmarket is all about. It is surely something for everyone, including a Junior Upmarket section in Hackett Hall showcasing all the best local designers for kids’ toys games, décor, and clothing.

Dedicated gourmet section

In addition to original locally designed homeware and giftware, there is also a dedicated gourmet section that will inspire you. To celebrate the Best of the West, Perth Upmarket will have four local chefs demonstrating delicious home-style cooking recipes using retailer products.

Date & Time

13th September from 10 am -4 pm

Cost

Free entry and Parking

Venue

University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall 

York Motor Show 2020

There will be live music, vintage bus rides, R.C. model cars and trucks, and a showcase of cars, trucks, buses, motorbikes and stationary engines. It will be a perfect getaway, especially during a time that has presented a lot of stress due to Covid-19.

Date & Time

13th September from 9 am to 4 pm. 

Venue

York

Cost

Free

The Small Hours at Stirling Theatre

The Small Hours, is a thriller with international intrigue. Written by Francis Durbridge and directed by Janet Brandwood it is full of Suspense, mystery and murder.

Dates & Time

18, 19, 24, 25, 26, September and 1, 2 and 3 October at 8 pm with 2pm matinees on September 20 and 27. 

Cost

Tickets are $22, $20 concession – book through Morris News on 9446 9120 or at www.trybooking.com/BHPJF. 

Venue

Stirling Theatre, Morris Place, Innaloo.

Let The Right One In at Harbour Theatre

Sinister undercurrents and gothic themes flow throughout Harbour Theatre’s latest show, as part of a dark coming-of-age story. Based on the Swedish novel and film by John Ajvide Lindqvist and adapted for stage by Jack Thorne, Let The Right One In focuses on the bullied teenage boy Oskar who finds a friend in Eli, after she moves in next door.

Dysfunctional Families

Both are from dysfunctional families and support each other during a frightening time in Oskar’s life, as a spate of disturbing killings rock the neighbourhood. But Eli has a hidden secret. She doesn’t go to school and never leaves her flat during the day.

Dates & Time

 18, 19, 23, 25, 26, 30, September  at  7.30 pm with 2 pm matinees on 20, 27 September. 

Cost

Tickets are $25.50, $23.50 concession and $20.50 students – book at www.TAZTix.com.au  or call TAZTix on 9255 3336.

Venue

Harbour Theatre, 16 Lochee Street, Mosman Park.

Cannington Book Sale 

What’s on in Perth Events Live Music Things to Do. Save the Children is the largest aid and development agency dedicated to helping vulnerable children in Western Australia and overseas. The book sale is being held to raise vital funds for Save the Children. Among the available items are books, sheet music, CDs, DVDs & LPs at bargain prices. It includes  Thousands of pre-loved books of exceptional quality  which have been donated and will be available for sale at reasonable prices.

Dates & Time

Event: 26th – 30th September from 9-5 pm

Cost

Free

Venue

Cannington Exhibition Centre

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