Links
Since we don’t endeavour to cover EVERY single awesome event going on in Perth, here are some links that we like, including practical info to help you navigate our city (Don’t forget to check out our Blog for a small selection of upcoming events and things that tickle our fancy):
CULTURAL EVENTS / FESTIVALS
Perth International Arts Festival – Runs yearly in February and March, spanning a multitude of artistic and cultural events, including the ever popular Beck’s Verandah for live music.
Sunset Events – for a list of music Festivals held throughout the year, including the Southbound camping Festival, St Jerome’s Laneway Festival, and West Coast Blues ‘N’ Roots.
Fremantle Arts Centre – A not-for-profit organisation centred around promoting arts and cultural events in Fremantle. Features events related to art, fashion, music and design.
Perth Cultural Centre – Read up on events happening in and around the Perth Cultural Centre precinct.
PERTH GUIDES Ha! Jokes. Why the heck would we direct you elsewhere? What? Because we’re nice people? Hmmm. Alright then…
Six Thousand – The very trendy cultural guide to Perth. So cool my head hurts.
Show Me Perth – City of Perth’s own, recently launched guide to Perth. Encompasses upcoming events as well as local businesses.
Western Australia – Tourism WA’s official website. Start here when beginning to plan your journey around WA. Lots of useful tips, guides, and suggested itineraries.
Out In Perth – Perth’s premier Gay and Lesbian news publication.
Enjoy Perth – Comprehensive guide of daily events in Perth.
Two Feet & a Heartbeat – Get ready to discover Perth on a walking tour of the city!
LOCAL AREAS
On William – William St, Northbridge’s very own guide to all the happenings on this increasingly hip strip.
Love Freo – A cute blog by Freo locals, including such things as pics of street art, places of interest, and design related bits.
MARKETS
Farmers Markets – A full listing of WA based farmers markets, for all of your fresh produce needs, direct from the farm door.
Seasonal Produce Guide – Ok, so this isn’t a market as such, but very useful to get an idea of what’s in season, and what to plant in your veggie patch.
MOVING ON UP: Forward thinking Perth people
Future Perth – A group of young Perth people who are passionate about their city and it’s potential for progression.
FORM – An independent not-for-profit, cultural organisation, involved in developing and sustaining creativity in WA.
MUSIC GUIDES
Space Ship News – An online gig guide to Perth’s ever growing music scene.
Life is Noise – A Perth music guide started up by some of the guys from local community radio station RTR FM 92.1. Visit for gigs, interviews, giveaways and more!
The Music – Online music guide.
78 Records – Great listing of gigs happening in Perth.
RADIO STATIONS
RTRFM 92.1 – The alternative radio station for Perth, and the only one worth listening to.
Triple J – Australia’s alternative radio station, packed with with tunes to rock your socks off. Comprehensive gig guide included.
STREET PRESS MAGAZINES
ishoperth – A community news publication, delivered in both print and online versions. Each issue covers a different theme, and includes events, shops, bars and cafes around the city, plus much more. Distributed in the city every Thursday afternoon.
THE PRACTICAL STUFF
Transperth – Perth’s public transport service. Information including timetables and how to get about.
Bureau of Meteorology – The official Australian government guide to weather. Try not to get addicted to the radar monitor for oncoming rain.
The Australian – The national newspaper to keep you up to date.
The West Australian – The local rag.
OTHER AUSTRALIAN CITIES… So, venturing off to the East Coast huh? Check out some of these guides before you go
Broadsheet Melbourne - Melbourne’s up-to-date, hip guide of where to go and what to do with yourself once you get there.
Concrete Playground – A very cool and sleek guide to select events and reviews of things happening around Sydney.
The Thousands – Yep. They cover most of the Australian cities. Go forth and explore.