Perth's Week Ahead: Top Music, Theatre, and Festivals to Experience
This week in Perth offers a vibrant mix of entertainment options, from high-energy rock concerts to family-friendly Easter celebrations and innovative local theatre. Whether you're a music enthusiast, a theatre lover, or looking for fun activities with kids, there's something for everyone to enjoy across the city.
Rock Legends Unite for an Epic Night
A Day To Remember & Papa Roach are set to deliver a massive alt-rock spectacle on Saturday, April 4, at 6:45 PM at RAC Arena. A Day To Remember, formed in Florida in the early 2000s, brings hits like The Downfall Of Us All and All I Want to the stage. Meanwhile, Papa Roach, with a career spanning over three decades since their 1997 album Old Friends From Young Years, will perform classics such as Last Resort and Scars. Tickets range from $189.90 to $229.90, with VIP options available at $621.65 through Ticketek.
Family Fun at the Easter Fair
The City of Cockburn Easter Fair takes place on Saturday, April 4, from 3 PM to 7 PM at Aubin Grove Reserve in Aubin Grove. This free event is perfect for families, featuring live music, craft activities, face painting, an inflatable slide, an obstacle course, twilight markets, food trucks, and a special appearance by the Big Bunny. It's an ideal way to celebrate Easter with entertainment for all ages.
Easter Sunday Block Party in Leederville
Hop into the Block Party on Sunday, April 5, at 7 PM in the Leederville Precinct. This Easter Sunday celebration spans six different areas with five stages, offering a diverse range of musical styles and a silent disco. Tickets are priced from $29 to $39 and can be purchased through Megatix, making it a lively option for a night out.
Puppet Show Explores Friendship and Gaming
From April 6 to 18, theatre maker Yvan Karlsson presents Level Up! at the Centenary Pavilion in Claremont Showgrounds, with shows at 10 AM and 1 PM. This puppet show follows two children who meet inside a video game, battling challenges as a team while their friendship is tested. Suitable for ages 5 and up, tickets cost $25 to $29 and are available from sppt.com.au.
Machine Gun Kelly Kicks Off Tour in Perth
Machine Gun Kelly begins his Australia and New Zealand The Lost Americana tour in Perth on Wednesday, April 8, at 8 PM at RAC Arena. The singer, known for blending rap, rock, and alt-pop, is promoting his seventh studio album, Lost Americana. Tickets range from $186.40 to $614.60 and can be bought from Ticketek.
Local Theatre Production on Friendship Endings
For the Best runs from Thursday, April 9 to 11 at 7 PM at Melville Main Hall in Booragoon. Created by local theatre groups Whiskey & Boots and The Last Great Hunt, this play explores the end of friendships through real stories collected from the City of Melville community. Featuring actors Georgia King and Mark Storen, with musician Luke Dux providing a live soundscape, tickets are $16 to $26 from Humantix.
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