Upcoming Events in Western Australia

Avon Descent

Avon Descent

August 10 - 11 | Northam to Bayswater | Destination Perth
The Avon Descent is a thrilling two-day, 124 km river challenge, taking participants from Northam to Bayswater across the Perth (Boorloo) region. Held annually in August, this event sees competitors navigating the river in various paddle and power rafts. It offers different participation options, including a full two-day race, one-day challenges, and team relays. The event is celebrated with festivals and family activities along the river, making it a vibrant community spectacle.

Rugby Championship – Wallabies vs Springboks

August 17 | Optus Stadium | Perth City
Australia's Wallabies will face off against the back-to-back world champions, South Africa's Springboks at Perth's Optus Stadium. It's the first time Rugby World Champions South Africa have played a test match in Perth since 2017. The Springboks will compete against the Wallabies in two rugby Tests in Australia, with the first match set to occur in Brisbane a week prior.

UFC 305

August 18 | RAC Arena | Perth
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will return to Perth in August in another Australian exclusive, following the record -breaking event in 2023. The UFC 305 will be the UFC's only Pay-Per-View (PPV) event in Australian in 2024, and broadcast live to more than 975 million TV households in more than 170 countries. The event is expected to draw thousands of fans to Perth, with several fan-favourite events set to take place over three days including the ceremonial weigh-in for the athletes at RAC Arena, and an open athlete workout at Elizabeth Quay.

CinefestOz Film Festival

CinefestOz Film Festival

August 31 to September 8 | Margaret River Region | WA's South West
Australia's largest destination film festival is set to return to the stunning backdrop of WA's South West. A celebration of Australian film, the annual event will showcase an extraordinary line-up of new and exciting films across the region's cinemas, wineries, boutique breweries, small bars and galleries. Cinema stars, top screen industry professionals and thousands of film lovers will enjoy a range of different film and event options on offer during the five-day festival.

Shinju Matsuri

August 17 to September 1 | Broome | WA's North West
Tickets are now on sale for the annual Shinju Matsuri (festival of the pearl), being held in Broome (Rubibi) – the pearling capital of Australia. This year's program includes an exciting line-up of events and activities such as the iconic Sunset Long Table Dinner at Cable Beach, the Jetty Gala on Town Beach Jetty, the Floating Lantern Matsuri, the Chinatown Feast, the Shinju Opening Ball and the Shinju Matsuri Festival Hub at Town Beach. The annual event is a celebration of the diverse cultures that have come together in Broome over the past century for pearls, including Japanese, Malaysian, Chinese and Aboriginal.

Margaret River Region Open Studios

Margaret River Open Studios

September 7 to 22 | Margaret River Region | WA's South West
Australia's largest open studio event will return in 2024 with a huge 144 artists from across the region opening the doors to their studios for visitors to get a first-hand experience of their creative realm. Art lovers will discover painters, potters, printmakers, milliners, mosaicists, timber craftspeople, textile creators, illustrators and installation artists in some of the most unique settings. From old timber mill cottages, hobby and dairy farms to hay sheds, shearing sheds, beach shacks and breweries – it's bound to inspire creativity for all who visit.

2024 SeaLink AFL Masters National Carnival

29 September | Fremantle | Destination Perth
From 4:45pm on Sunday September 29, football fans from across Australia will walk through the streets of Fremantle, beginning at the historic Esplanade Hotel. To celebrate WA's love of AFL, the walk will end at Freo Oval where an Opening Ceremony, Welcome to Country and feature matches will follow. All participants are encouraged to wear their State's colours and wave banners and flags. Spend the afternoon celebrating friendships and footy in Fremantle.

Southern Art and Craft Trail

September 21 to 6 October | WA's South West
The Southern Art and Craft Trail is an annual event showcasing the array of artists across the South West region. It features an multitude of artwork such as textiles, painting, sculptures, photography and more. The art is displayed in pop-up exhibitions found in 74 different venues across the towns of Albany, Denmark, Mount Barker and Manjimup. The trail includes exhibitions, artist demonstrations, and interactive experiences, showcasing diverse artistic talents in various mediums.

Bloom Festival

Bloom Festival

September 21 to 20 October | WA's South West
Celebrate spring blooming across the Great Southern region of WA's South West. This annual event offers an array of events and activities including arts, crafts, exhibitions, fauna and flora-themed activities, creative workshops, food events, markets, Aboriginal cultural events, open gardens and guided walks and hikes. Spanning various locations from Kojonup to Bremer Bay, the festival highlights the rich cultural and natural beauty of the region.

HoopsFest

September 19 to 22 | Perth
It's a slam dunk for Perth, with the city being confirmed as the host of the inaugural HoopsFest event, Australia's largest basketball festival. Over four days, Perth will exclusively host all matches of the opening round of the 2024-25 Australian National Basketball League (NBL) season, the preseason competition for the Women's NBL, plus the Under 18s Club Championships. Matches will be held across RAC Arena, HBF Stadium, Bendat Basketball Centre and HBF Arena. Basketball fans can also look forward to supporting events such as Sneakerland, Australia's largest sneaker culture festival, plus the official HoopsFest Fan Festival at Forrest Place.