The Ellington Jazz Club is Australia's best jazz club, featuring the cream of Australian talent, both local and interstate, in an intimate environment.
The Ellington Jazz Club strives to present various musical styles including jazz, jazz derivatives, and jazz-influenced music.
The Ellington is a seven-night-a-week jazz club that presents more than 500 shows a year and is internationally recognised as a wonderful place to perform and listen to music.
Aboriginal art centres are exciting places for travellers to visit and experience the energy of Aboriginal creativity and culture. The Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of WA (AACHWA) represents 24 Aboriginal art centres, encompassing 5,000 artists and 90 different language groups, scattered across the state from the Kimberley all the way into the Central Desert.
Each art centre is unique in its own way, but they all offer visitors a rare opportunity to meet Aboriginal artists in regional and remote communities, watch them work in their studios, listen to their stories, and buy authentic Aboriginal art. Unlike commercial galleries, most art centres are not-for-profit, Aboriginal-owned organisations and proceeds made from art sales go directly towards benefiting artists and their communities.
Visiting Aboriginal art centres is a great way to travel the state, connect with Aboriginal culture and witness first-hand the experience, knowledge and skills that goes into creating authentic Aboriginal artwork.
Walk the Historic Heart.
The Historic Heart is home to one of Perth’s greatest collections of heritage buildings, together forming important streetscapes of late nineteenth and early twentieth century architecture.
The collection of buildings includes Government House, the Perth Town Hall, the State Buildings, St George’s Cathedral, St Mary’s Cathedral, Fire Brigade No. 1 Station and the remains of Jewell’s Colonial Hospital. In addition to these well known Perth landmarks, there are also a number of beautiful private residences and commercial buildings, and a magnificent heritage-listed Moreton Bay Fig tree.
Take the time to roam the streets of Perth's east end and discover the city's vivid past. The streets of the Historic Heart are waiting to be discovered.
The Architecture Walk is available on the Historic Heart of Perth App - free to download from the App Store or Google Play.
WA Museum Boola Bardip is located in the arts and culture hub of Perth. Boola Bardip meaning ‘many stories’ in the traditional Nyoongar language, the Museum provides a bold, dynamic setting for Western Australia's fascinating stories, history and culture to unfold through state-of-the-art technology and innovative interactive exhibits.
Rising majestically above the heritage buildings of Perth’s Cultural Centre, this modern marvel encompasses 6,000 square metres of gallery space, including a 1,000 square metre large-scale exhibition space.
Wander the two intersecting loops to feel inspired by the virtual stories and collections held in eight exhibitions, which explore three major themes: the diversity and spirit of the West Australian people, the awe-inspiring beauty of the state’s landscape, and Western Australia’s impact on the world.
Boola Bardip takes a unique ‘people-first’ approach to its curation, with the stories and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples taking centre stage in its exhibitions. In doing so, the museum recognises the primary rights of Australia’s first peoples in practising and expressing their cultural heritage.
WA Museum Boola Bardip welcomes visitors of all abilities and aims to provide an inclusive, accessible and enjoyable experience for everyone. Available to visitors are Visual Supports, Sensory Maps and Backpacks, Visual Stories, designated quiet times and quiet spaces.
Join a guided tour, attend an educational event or visit one of the vibrant communal spaces.
The State Library of Western Australian is located in the cultural precinct alongside popular museums in the heart of Perth's city centre.
The Alexander Library building, home to the State Library, is one of the city's important architectural landmarks. Inside the building, visitors can enjoy modern, air-conditioned facilities and plenty of comfortable seating with wonderful views over the city centre from its upper levels. A coffee lounge and bookshop are located on the ground floor.
The extensive collections of library materials include major international newspapers, magazines, and guidebooks. There are facilities for listening to music, watching films and videos or surfing the internet.
Visitors interested in family history will find a wealth of resources in the Genealogy Centre to explore.
The JS Battye Library of West Australian History, the world's foremost collection of Western Australian material, provides extensive information about the State and its history. From contemporary newspapers and publications to rare and unique items, the Battye Library collections tell the story of Western Australia from its distant past to the present day.
Whether you just want a place to sit and relax or you are interested in investigating some information, the State Library has it all together for you.
Just minutes north of Perth's CBD in the suburb of Highgate, Hyde Park is one of the city's most picturesque and popular green spaces. Rich in natural beauty and cultural significance, it is also a registered Aboriginal site.
Before European settlement, the area formed part of the traditional lands and wetlands used by the Whadjuk Noongar people. Following colonisation in 1829, it became known as 'Third Swamp' before being gazetted as public parkland and renamed Hyde Park.
Today, the park offers a peaceful escape from the city buzz. Its twin lakes, sprawling lawns, and mature trees create a perfect setting for picnics, casual walks, bike rides, and outdoor celebrations. The park is also a sought-after venue for weddings and local events.
Visitors will find a wide range of facilities including a children's playground, seasonal water playground, public toilets, fitness equipment, shaded gazebos, barbeques, drinking fountains, and accessible walking paths.
Whether you're enjoying the natural surrounds, exploring its cultural roots, or simply taking time to relax under the trees, Hyde Park is a beloved destination for locals and tourists alike—blending nature, heritage, and recreation in one beautiful city park.
Perth, are you ready for a whole lot of fun? Holey Moley is a mini golf course and bar that brings fun to a new level.
In the middle of Northbridge, Holey Moley is bringing the craziest round of mini-golf you've ever played to Western Australia!
With 18 unique holes, all themed with a pop culture twist and all your old-school, retro arcade games, your next date night, birthday, rainy day activity or party night out is sorted!
After you putt your stuff, head to the Caddyshack bar for all your off-the-green needs. With drinks, cocktails, tunes and great grub on offer, the Holey Moley Golf Club has you covered.
Situated in the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre, The Art Gallery of Western Australia is the home of visual arts in Western Australia.
Housed in an internationally renowned Brutalist building designed by Architect Charles Sierakowski, The Art Gallery of Western Australia has an impressive collection of artworks by First Nations and Western Australian artists, alongside works from around Australia and the world.
The Art Gallery of Western Australia's exciting rooftop redevelopment hosts one of the largest rooftop spaces in Western Australia, complete with an open-air sculpture walk, rooftop bar and venue space, taking in Perth’s incredible city skyline and Noongar artist Christopher Pease’s illuminating 34-metre artwork.
Alongside the new is one of Western Australia's oldest buildings, the former police courts built in 1905. These heritage-listed ‘Centenary Galleries’ are now home to a changing rotation of exhibitions.
The Art Gallery of Western Australia hosts a diverse line-up of exhibitions across the year, accompanied by an exciting program of events, including artist talks, music, performance art, and more.
A visit would not be complete without browsing the stunning design, craft and art products found in the Gallery’s Design Store known for its focus on stocking innovative design pieces by local and international artists.
Escape This is Perth’s best-rated escape room, playing in the heart of Northbridge!
Are you ready for an epic adventure? You’ve found it! Escape This Northbridge is home to Perth’s best-rated, most talked about escape rooms, playing across nine totally immersive adventure and horror themes.
Catering to groups of two to 12 players, from ages nine and above, these escape rooms promise an hour-long, adrenaline-pumping adventure like none other!
In the heart of Perth's cultural precinct, Northbridge Piazza offers a vibrant, year-round calendar of free events, live entertainment, and outdoor film screenings. Located at the corner of James and Lake Streets, just an eight-minute walk from Perth Train Station or a short ride on the free Blue CAT bus, it's where the city comes to relax, connect, and celebrate.
The Piazza's permanent LED Superscreen runs 24/7, showcasing a dynamic mix of sport, music, art, and themed film nights—from cult classics and family favourites to arthouse gems and new releases. Pull up a bean bag on the lawn and settle in for a movie, or enjoy the laid-back vibes of Sunday music sessions under the open sky.
More than just a screen, the Piazza is a community space full of life. Its stage and lawn host free live events daily—from morning fitness classes and school holiday activities to food festivals, exhibitions, talks, and creative workshops. It's a place that feeds the soul, sparks the mind, and brings people together through culture, music, and movement.
Whether you're after entertainment, inspiration, or just a great place to unwind, Northbridge Piazza invites you to experience Perth at its most playful and inclusive.
Housing the Heath Ledger Theatre, named after late Perth-born Hollywood actor Heath Ledger, this 575-capacity theatre is part of a defining architectural landmark in the city; home to the Black Swan State Theatre Company and Co3 Australia.
Designed by award-winning Kerry Hill Architects, the State Theatre Centre’s design delivers a building that not only provides a functional and inspiring venue for performers and their audiences but has also become an instantly recognisable part of the city. Two interactive, visually and audibly stunning artworks ‘Falling from Heaven to Earth, the Shooting Star’ and ‘Interval’ are part of the physical structure using current technology to connect the history of the site with its present and future.
The Centre hosts contemporary performing arts, such as theatre, dance and music with a focus on distinctive professional and contemporary work produced locally, nationally and internationally.
They are your local arcade, but not how you remember it. Prepare to be dazzled and delighted by a spectacle for (all) the ages! Archie Brothers is a prize for your eyes, a kaleidoscopic circus of cocktails and arcade games – bringing new fun to old classics!
On Level One of Forrest Chase, the Perth party just levelled up. Step inside Archie Brothers. A neon-drenched playground packed with arcade games, bowling, and cocktails that know how to have a good time.
Part arcade, part bar, part carnival chaos — it's the perfect place to let loose, smash high scores, and kick your night into overdrive.
Located on level one of Forrest Chase, it's packed to the rafters with ten bowling lanes, two karaoke rooms, two tricky escape rooms and four amazing party rooms and has the fun covered for everyone. Add to this their delicious menu and you can settle in for the ultimate night out.
So, whether you're having a kid's party, Christmas function, team building event - or a night out with mates, Strike Forrest Chase is the place to be.
Unleash your inner Lumber Jack at Lumber Punks Perth!
Lumber Punks Axe Throwing Perth is the city's first axe-throwing venue and host to thousands of throwers since 2019. The Lumber Punks' experienced axe-throwing coaches will take you through a formatted session with everyone nailing bullseyes and leaving an experienced axe wielder ready for the Zombie Apocalypse!
Each session comprises lots of lumber puns. Each session starts with a group safety and training induction.
Once inducted, you will be in a lane and throwing. In no time you’ll become comfortable with your grip, distance, rotation and the axe. As you improve your technique, their expert coaches give you one-on-one feedback on your throw - tailoring the technique to suit you.
Now that everyone is an 'axe-pert' in the making, they teach you the game of axe throwing so you and your group can battle for eternal glory.
Standing at the entrance to the Mirvac office tower, this striking sculpture marks a defining moment in Perth's history—the felling of a tree in 1829 to commemorate the city's founding. More than just a landmark, it serves as a powerful symbol of renewal, cultural identity, and continuity.
Crafted from interwoven stainless steel tubes, the sculpture rises in a form inspired by ancient tree trunks. Its modern design reflects the enduring strength and interconnectedness of community, nature, and heritage. The tree form, with its elegant buttressed lines, honours both the past and the regenerative cycles shaping the city's future.
At pavement level, the sculpture splits into three branches, encircling a stone marking the precise site of the original tree. This base includes an engraved "end grain" detail—an artistic reference to the foundation tree's cut surface—offering a tactile, symbolic connection to the land and its layered history.
Located in the heart of the city, the Foundation Tree sculpture is more than a piece of public art; it's a place of reflection, a cultural waypoint, and a reminder of Perth's beginnings and its ongoing transformation.
Immerse yourself in Western Australia's shared cultural history at Onward! Onward!, a compelling, site-specific public art installation located in the heart of Perth's Cathedral Square. Created by renowned local artist Marcus Canning, this thought-provoking piece invites visitors to look down and connect deeply with the land's First Peoples.
The artwork features 256 granite pavers seamlessly integrated into the public plaza. Each paver is intricately etched with English and Noongar words and phrases, gently encouraging reflection, conversation, and cultural awareness as you stroll through the precinct.
Canning, whose own family heritage includes his great-great-uncle and famed WA surveyor Alfred Canning, designed the piece to playfully yet profoundly contrast colonial mapping with enduring Indigenous language. It stands as a subtle, powerful celebration of cultural resilience.
Centrally located between St Georges Terrace and Hay Street, this open-air exhibition is completely free to access and open 24/7. It serves as a perfect cultural stop during a walking tour of the Perth CBD.
Welcome to Western Australia's first statewide cider trail, passionately crafted from Western Australian fruit.
Come and meet the families that have passionately tended local apple and pear orchards for generations and experience their award-winning ciders.
The trail starts in the Swan Valley and then meanders through the Perth Hills before bringing you through the South West and into the Great Southern region. Along the way, you are invited to taste ciders born from the state's different apple-growing regions. The ciders are handcrafted using local fruit and traditional and brew-style methods. Your cider experience will open you to new perceptions and understanding of its unique characteristics.
The cider makers will share with you their distinct style whether it be steeped in tradition or a modern twist. They are growers and seekers of the freshest local produce with a desire to offer you a pure and natural cider product.
Leave behind your preconceived ideas of cider. Indulge your tastebuds and immerse yourself in the variety of venue attractions from the orchard and cellar door experiences through to dining and family fun and comfort.
Retail therapy can be found in the form of leading fashion houses, chic boutiques and outlet bargains on a shopping spree in Perth, Northbridge and West Perth.
Seekers of high-end fashion should head for the King Street precinct, in the west end of the city - the place to be seen with Perth's well-heeled, indulging in international and local designer labels and luxury brands. Other rich pickings include designer jewellery crafted from Western Australian gold, Argyle diamonds, Australian opals and Broome's famous South Sea pearls.
Other popular city shopping precincts for big-brand fashion, jewellery, homewares and more include the Murray and Hay Street malls, Brookfield Place, Raine Square, Enex 100, 140 William, Wesley Quarter, Arcade 800 and Bon Marche Arcade.
If vintage, hip and quirky is more your style, make a beeline for the boutiques of William Street in Northbridge. Or, if it's a bargain you really want, take the train or a short drive to West Perth's Watertown - the buzzing hub of outlet shopping.
Whether you’re in need of a dumpling delight, a French baguette to satisfy your lunch, coffee pick me up, a long lunch in Perth central business district (CBD), sweet treat or after work drink it’s all at 140 Perth. The collection of restaurants at 140 Perth covers all the flavours and tastes that one could wish for.
140 Perth is a hub, directly in the middle of Perth’s CBD boasting world-famous restaurants and everything in between. With the fantastic food retailers and restaurants available at 140 Perth, it is the perfect place to stop for a bite to eat in your busy day, making it the perfect destination to find lunch in Perth.
140 Perth gives the people of Perth city something to delight their eyes, open their mind, and nurture their soul. Discover the living gallery of eclectic and bespoke works from local, national and international artists.
There's also an eclectic mix of retailers with services that mean you can grab a magazine on the way home in the train station, book to see a dentist or have your phone fixed.
Kailis Jewellery pieces possess an extraordinary iridescent quality. They are highly sought after and recognised as prized, inherently beautiful and timeless. They are desired accessories, warm to the touch, very personal and each one uniquely captivating.
Kailis carefully chooses the very best pearls to create luxurious collections of fine Australian South Sea pearl jewellery, ranging from lustrous strands and lavish pieces to modern, luxurious creations.
The designs boast true provenance backed by the 'Kailis Certificate of Authenticity' provided with each purchase. This certificate not only confirms the Australian origin of your pearl but also that you have in your possession an enduring gem of the finest quality that can be treasured for generations.
Comedy Lounge is one of Australia's leading live comedy venues, located in the heart of Perth, WA. They host stand-up shows every week, with a lineup that mixes Perth's best local comedians with touring acts from across Australia and overseas.
The venue has a fully licensed bar and kitchen, so you can grab a meal and a drink before the show or enjoy table service during the performance. With great sightlines, quality sound, and an energetic crowd, every night is built to deliver real laughs.
Whether you're looking for things to do in Perth on a Friday or Saturday night, planning a group outing, or showing visitors around the city, Comedy Lounge is one of Perth's top entertainment options. They run shows most weekends, plus special events, comedy festivals, and visiting headline tours throughout the year.
For tickets and info, visit the website.
Located in the heart of Perth's central business district, Murray Street Mall is a bustling, pedestrian-only strip that's perfect for shopping, strolling, and soaking up the city's energy.
With major retailers, boutiques, cafés, and department stores lining both sides, it's a favourite destination for locals and visitors alike. Just a short walk from Perth Train Station, the mall is easily accessible and well-connected to other city attractions.
As you wander through the mall, you'll often encounter talented buskers and street performers, adding a lively, welcoming vibe to your shopping experience. The blend of music, movement, and city sounds creates an atmosphere that's both energetic and uniquely Perth.
Murray Street Mall flows seamlessly into Forrest Place, a public square that hosts events and pop-up markets year-round. During the summer months, don't miss the Twilight Hawkers Market on Friday evenings—an open-air food market celebrating global street food, local flavours, and community culture.
Whether you're hunting for the perfect outfit, grabbing a coffee, or enjoying some live entertainment, Murray Street Mall is a vibrant slice of city life that invites you to linger, explore, and enjoy.
The Astor Theatre is a Mount Lawley institution and has been part of the décor since 1919. The iconic art deco building on Beaufort Street has been used for many forms of entertainment over the years.
The Astor Theatre has not always been known by this name, when it was first opened it was called The Lyceum. The venue has been reinvented over the years and in 1991, the theatre was completely refurbished with many of the past elements remaining today and is now a thriving live entertainment venue.
The Astor Theatre hosts a variety of high quality shows including live music from talented local, national and international artists.
Discover the charm and character of one of Perth's most iconic suburbs with the Mount Lawley Heritage Walk. Located just 4km north of Perth's CBD, Mount Lawley is renowned for its leafy streets, vibrant café culture, and rich architectural history. This self-guided walk spans approximately 1km along Beaufort Street, beginning or ending at the historic Astor Theatre, a beloved entertainment venue dating back to 1914.
The walk features 10 newly installed bronze plaques and several established markers that tell the stories of Mount Lawley's evolution since the 1830s. From Federation and Queen Anne homes to Art Deco landmarks and Colonial-era buildings, each site reveals the suburb's transformation through the lives of notable residents, community institutions, and architectural milestones.
Whether you're a history enthusiast or a casual explorer, the walk offers a unique glimpse into Perth's heritage. Highlights include the former tram terminus, Rosetta Lodge, Perth College Chapel, and the Commonwealth Bank building. The route is flat and easy to navigate, making it ideal for all ages.
Created in partnership with the Mount Lawley Society and the City of Stirling, the walk celebrates local identity and preservation. After your stroll, enjoy a coffee or meal at one of the many cafés lining Beaufort Street.
Brochures are available at Inglewood Library and Mt Flora Museum, or visit the website for more information.
