Perth is buzzing with an exciting lineup of events this week, offering something for every taste. From high-energy sports festivals and captivating art exhibitions to free outdoor concerts and family-friendly carnivals, the city is the place to be for summer entertainment.
Sport, Art, and Culture Take Centre Stage
HoopsFest Perth makes its triumphant return to RAC Arena from January 15 to 18. This ultimate basketball celebration combines elite sport with vibrant culture, featuring blockbuster NBL and WNBL match-ups during the regular season. Beyond the court, attendees can explore fan favourites like Sneakerland and enjoy a full lineup of food, music, and entertainment. Single adult tickets start from $29 via Ticketek.
Art lovers have a profound experience awaiting at the Wadjemup Museum, where Connections To Wadjemup runs until April 30. This inaugural Aboriginal art exhibition delves into the complex relationship Aboriginal communities have with Rottnest Island (Wadjemup). Featuring works by artists including Alta Winmar, Brett Nannup, Cheryl Lennox-Bradley, and Cliff Humphries, the pieces reflect the island's history from a place of ceremony to a site of sorrow during the prison era. Entry is free.
Free Music and Regional Wine Celebrations
Tonight, Melville Summer Music brings free live performances to Piney Lakes Reserve from 4.30pm to 7pm. The stage will feature Siobhan Cotchin, who recently toured with Matchbox Twenty and Goo Goo Dolls, and Grace Woodroofe, a singer discovered by the late Heath Ledger who has co-written with artists like Matt Corby.
Down south, the Margaret River Summer of Wine festival continues until March, showcasing 50 events across the renowned region. This Saturday, January 10, highlights include live music at Clairault Streicker from 12pm, an open mic sundowner at Mr Barval Fine Wines from 5.30pm, and outdoor movies at Lentedal from 7pm.
City Carnival and Moving Documentary
Transforming the heart of the city, Supreme Court Nights runs nightly until January 18 from 5pm to 11pm. This free-entry open-air carnival fills the Supreme Court Gardens with rides, a food truck village, lights, and entertainment. Selected nights feature fireworks and live music, with unlimited ride wristbands available from $22.
For a poignant cinematic experience, the documentary Pointe: Dancing On A Knife's Edge screens today at 4pm at The Backlot. It tells the powerful story of Perth dancer Floeur Alder, who survived a traumatic stabbing at age 22, and her journey back to the dance world. Tickets start from $20 on Eventbrite.
