Whats On In Perth

So, what's on in Perth? Depending when you visit, Perth, Australia, has a vast array of festivals and events on at any time of the year.

Perth festivals are a plenty - from the Perth International Arts Festival, Perth Writers' Festival and the Fremantle Outdoor Film Festival, you're bound to find a Perth festival that ticks the box.

The Western Australian capital is also home to major arts establishments such as the Perth Theatre Company, the Black Swan State Theatre Company and the Western Australian Ballet to name a few, that offer enticing seasons each year.

January

5 - 30 January 2009 - Shakespeare in the Park

Shakespeare in the Park held at Pioneer Women's Kings Park in the Perth Botanical Gardens is an outdoor spectacle of theatre not to be missed. This year the performance of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' marked the debut play of Western Australia's newest theatre company Shakespeare WA.

Against the backdrop of a dark sky glittering with stars, the entertaining production is set to spark.

February

13 February - 8 March 2009 - UWA Perth International Arts Festival

The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is brings Perth alive with theatre, dance, music, visual art and multimedia. The oldest annual arts festival in the southern hemisphere, Perth's international festival was established in 1953 and is held in February each year, attracting more than 300,000 to the three week event, building Western Australia's arts culture.

28 February - 2 March - Perth Writers' Festival

Perth Writers' Festival, part of the Perth International Arts Festival, celebrates all things literary. The event invites authors to discuss anything from politics to travel, writing workshops and the opportunity to socialise with fellow booklovers.

March

17 - 22 March 2009 - The 2009 Whereis Australian Surf Life Saving Championships

The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships at Scarborough Beach in Perth is the nation's largest surf lifesaving event where competitors put their strength to the test with a number of challenges in the waves, stirring excitement from the many spectators that come out to enjoy the sand and waves and competitions.

For all those party-goers, the event carries on into the evening for you to dance and celebrate the night away with the competitors.

April

5 April - V Festival

The V Festival is proud to announce their third anniversary and promises to give its crowd an exciting performance when it shows at Perth.

Sponsored by Virgin Mobile, Perth and Western Australian residents can ham it up at the music party that's set to send its audience into spasms with its exciting international lineup including the Killers, Snow Patrol, Duffy and Elbow.

May

13 - 17 May 2009 - The Craft and Quilt Fair 2009

The Craft & Quilt Fair is Australia's leading craft even and it's here in perth for you to enjoy.

Come along to the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre and have fun and see the latest in craft and quilt making at its stalls, demonstrations and workshops.

June

29 May - 5 June 2009 - The Heritage Festival

Come and learn more about Perth's port town, Fremantle at the Heritage Festival 2009.

At this important historical festivalyou will learn more about some of the best 19th Century British Port heritage buildings in Australia.

The festival promises fun for everyone as Fremantle comes alive with events, music, workshops and activities including tours.

July

2 - 12 July 2009 - Revelation 12, Perth International Film Festival

The Perth International Film Festival is an event that is jam packed with films from around the world from narrative features to documentaries, animations, experimental and short films.

August

August 2009 (date to be confirmed) - Australasian Safari

The Australasian Safari is an adventure off the beaten track. You can venture through Western Australia's outback and finish back in Perth.

Join competitors from the USA, Europe, Asia and the Middle East and other top Australian motorists in 4WDs, two-wheels-drives, motorbikes and quad bikes.

September

1 - 29 September 2009 - The 2009 Kings Park Wildflower Festival

The 2009 Kings Park Festival has a beautiful display of Western Australian wildflowers in bloom in the Botanic Garden and across the Park over the first month of spring. During the month, the festival will also hold gardening and art workshops, free family fun days and jazz in the Botanic Garden.

October

1 September - 31 October 2009 (date to be confirmed) - The Perth Royal Show

The Perth Royal Show held in the Claremont Show Grounds, Perth, is one of the largest and exciting agricultural event in Western Australia. The two-month long show promises agricultural events, exhibitions, animal displays and trade shows, up-to-date advice as well as stalls, rides, food and wine.

You can also enjoy a traditional funfair, live music and entertainment, finished off with a spectacular show of fireworks.

To get to Claremont Show Grounds located in Perth's western suburbs you can catch a train to the Claremont Show Grounds Train Station.

November

November 2009 - GlobalGathering Australia, Perth

The great music festival held at The Esplanade in Perth, GlobalGathering promises its audience an exciting lineup such as British award-winning DJ Mark Ronson, Gorillaz Sound System and electro Kraftwerk. For a buzzing music festival, this Perth festival will have you in a spin.

December

December 2009 (date to be confirmed

Come to the Carols by Candleight in the Surpeme Court Gardens of Perth to bring in Christmas and celebrate the festive season.

Featuring special guests, the night promises to be one of great entertainment and good cheer.