Slide and Tap Other Months
Horse Fair
Perth Cup – Ascot Racecourse 🐎
he Perth Cup is a major thoroughbred horse race run at Ascot Racecourse over 2400 m under handicap conditions. Attendees watch the field parade, join wagering activity, and enjoy on-course entertainment and hospitality marquees. The race is a highlight of the summer racing calendar in Perth.
Swimming event
New Year’s Dive & Swim 🏊
A recreational open-water event invites swimmers and families to join a non-competitive swim or dive off Perth’s shores or along the Swan River. Lifeguards supervise activity, and spectators gather for a morning beachside event marking the start of the new year.
Music Festival
Wildlands Festival – Arena Joondalup 🎙
Wildlands Festival is a large outdoor music event featuring electronic music, DJs and live acts at Arena Joondalup. Attendees enjoy main stage performances, immersive installations and late-night sets in a summer festival environment north of Perth’s central business district
National
Australia Day – Langley Park 🏞
Perth observes Australia Day with public celebrations, community festivals, fireworks and cultural programmes at Langley Park and along the Swan River waterfront. Indigenous communities also host Sovereignty Day reflections, community concerts and public installations