Perth Events Guide: December 20-26 Festivities
Your guide to Perth's best events this festive week, from the Optus Stadium Christmas Festival to Boxing Day beach parties. Find free family fun and major concerts.
Your guide to Perth's best events this festive week, from the Optus Stadium Christmas Festival to Boxing Day beach parties. Find free family fun and major concerts.
Perth homes transform into festive wonderlands as two finalists share their heartwarming stories in the 7NEWS and Alinta Energy Light Up Christmas competition. Discover the magic and vote now.
Perth Style Company founder Sara Sutton reveals how to host a polished, leisurely festive gathering. Discover her seven tips for outsourcing, decorating, and creating memorable moments.
Perth is set for a sweltering Christmas Day with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting a top of 39C. Get the full forecast and details for the festive heatwave.
Struggling for festive ideas? Our curated guide features perfect last-minute Christmas gifts for mum, dad, kids & more, with deals from Myer & Amazon. Shop now!
Children are now sending video wish lists for Christmas presents. Is this a useful modern tool or a sign of growing materialism? We explore the debate and its Australian context.
Perth's Il Locale pizza chain is giving diners a chance to have their January rent or mortgage paid. Enter by ordering pizza directly before 2026.
A new survey shows 75% of West Australians are open to buying second-hand Christmas gifts. Discover the trend towards sustainable, affordable giving that supports families in need.
UWA Somerville's iconic outdoor cinema has launched its Lotterywest Films season for Perth Festival. Guests enjoyed a French film under the stars, kicking off a global program running until March.
Dish Magazine's Sarah Tuck helps recreate classic Aussie Christmas favourites. Discover how to elevate leftover ham into a Croque Monsieur and chocolate almonds into a stunning torte.
Kendrick Lamar brought his Grand National Tour to Perth's Spilt Milk festival with a spectacular 75-minute set. Doechii and a stellar line-up also rocked the Claremont Showground.
A Geelong mother reveals the beautiful chaos of contemporary Christmas celebrations, from festive traditions to financial pressures. Discover her heartfelt confession and tips for finding joy.
Adrian Barich reflects on 30 years in Perth's iconic Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant, from camel mishaps to broken floats, proving festive chaos is mandatory. Discover the magic.
West Australian reporter Caitlin Vinci shares her heartwarming experience of joining the Perth Christmas Pageant as a fairy, capturing the timeless joy and new traditions that define this beloved Perth event. Read her nostalgic account.
Perth's St Georges Terrace transformed into a glittering spectacle for the 2025 Christmas Pageant, featuring 2500 performers, 21 dazzling floats, and beloved local icons. Relive the magic.
Discover Perth's top pubs and restaurants open on December 25, 2025. From festive buffets to gourmet lunches, find the perfect stress-free Christmas feast for your family. Bookings essential.
Discover the most spectacular Christmas light displays across Geelong this festive season. Our guide includes top streets, times, and a map to plan your magical tour.
Perth's beloved Christmas Pageant returns on Saturday 6 December 2025 with 21 dazzling floats and star-studded guests. Find out the route, time, and how to watch the festive magic unfold.
Experience over 4.5 million lights, new attractions, and festive fun at Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular from Nov 7, 2025 to Jan 26, 2026. Book tickets now!
Perth's festive season is in full swing with a packed calendar of events, from the Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant to WASO's spectacular concerts. Discover sacred music, family fun, and jazz celebrations across the city.
New York art-rock legends TV On The Radio are confirmed as the final headliner for Meredith Music Festival 2024. Get the full lineup and ticket details here.
Nick Triantafillou's interactive Christmas light display in Fairy Meadow is back, featuring K-Pop Demon Hunters hits. See the details for its final season before a two-year hiatus.
Neil Finn and Crowded House treated Perth fans to a truly unique two-part show at Fremantle Prison. Read our four-star review of the night's goofy start and powerhouse finish.
Crowded House treated Perth fans to a unique two-part show at Fremantle Prison. The night evolved from a loose, playful start into a powerhouse performance of classic hits. Read our four-star review.
Discover key ways Illawarra residents can support locals in need this Christmas, from donating hampers and gifts to volunteering at community events. Get involved and make a difference.
Consumer group CHOICE has blind-tested Christmas hams from major supermarkets. Find out which budget-friendly leg of ham scored highest for flavour and texture this festive season.
Belmont Forum transforms Christmas shopping with a free 4D grotto, interactive selfie zones, and daily letter-writing prizes. Discover festive fun for the whole family.
The City of Gosnells' free Jingle All the Way Christmas event lights up on Saturday, December 13. Enjoy a festive trail, live music, Santa photos & family fun.
The City of Stirling's Civic Centre forecourt is now a Christmas wonderland with lights, a giant tree & student art. See it nightly until Dec 28. A perfect festive outing!
Perth's Elizabeth Quay transforms into a festive wonderland this Saturday, December 6, with free markets, live music, Santa visits, and the Bridge of Light finale. Don't miss it!