Perth's Cultural Calendar: Fashion, Festivals and Valentine's Delights
Perth is buzzing with an exciting array of cultural events, fashion launches, and seasonal celebrations that cater to diverse tastes. From immersive art installations to limited-edition culinary treats, the city offers something for everyone this February and March.
Victoria's Secret Valentine's Pop-Up Experience
Victoria's Secret has launched a special Valentine's Day campaign for 2026, featuring model and beauty entrepreneur Hailey Bieber as the face of their romantic promotion. The lingerie brand is bringing a unique pop-up experience to Karrinyup Shopping Centre, where customers can enjoy personalised fragrance services with elegant calligraphy engraving. Visitors will receive a complimentary wrapped rose and themed mocktail, creating a memorable shopping experience leading up to February 14.
Coogee Live: A Free Festival of Bubbles and Beats
The Coogee Live festival promises two days of free entertainment on March 7 and 8 at Coogee Beach. The event features the spectacular Bubble Canteen, which generates an impressive 20,000 bubbles per minute during daylight hours. Evening entertainment includes a performance by Australian electronic duo The Presets. Festival-goers can explore various zones including:
- A vibrant beer garden for adults
- A dedicated kids cove with family-friendly activities
- Live cooking demonstrations
- Multiple performance stages
Valentine's Culinary Creations
Perth's dining scene is embracing the romantic season with special offerings. Samuels on Mill, a popular brasserie and bar, has created a limited-edition strawberries and cream tiramisu for $35. This twist on their viral takeaway dessert is available for both dine-in and takeaway customers. Those celebrating at the restaurant can also enjoy a special Valentine's Day cocktail and capture memories in a photo booth with keepsake prints.
Australian Fashion and Fragrance Collaborations
Brigid McLaughlin, an Australian slow fashion brand, has released its new Sandstone Stories collection. The line features elegant maxi dresses with printed designs, natural fibres, and sophisticated silhouettes for those seeking chic, modest wardrobe investments.
Meanwhile, award-winning fragrance house Floral Street has partnered with the popular series Bridgerton to create Enchanted Masquerade. This collaborative scent combines notes of juicy pear, green hazelnut, mandarin, florals, cedarwood, and patchouli. Available at Mecca with prices starting from $55, it offers fans a sensory connection to the regency-era drama.
Immersive Art at Perth Festival
As part of the Perth Festival, Wiradjuri and Scottish artist April Phillips presents Under Waters at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts. This immersive exhibition, created with collaborators Pat Younis and Jordan East, transports visitors to an ancient underwater world through:
- A dark room environment simulating an underwater oasis
- Visual elements including coral formations and drifting jellyfish
- Extended reality technology and motion-tracking cameras
- Interactive elements that respond to visitors' movements
The exhibition runs from February 19 to March 29, offering a unique sensory experience that reimagines Earth's appearance three billion years ago.
Celebrity Style and Entertainment
Margot Robbie continues to captivate fashion enthusiasts during the press tour for the upcoming Wuthering Heights adaptation. Alongside fellow Australian actor Jacob Elordi, Robbie has showcased numerous memorable outfits, including a striking corseted ensemble by Dilara Findikoglu during Los Angeles appearances. The film, directed by Emerald Fennell, premieres on February 12.
For Valentine's Day entertainment, The Ellington Jazz Club presents a romantic evening of candlelit jazz featuring vocalist Simone Craddock accompanied by pianist Harry Mitchell. The performance includes classics by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and The Carpenters, with three shows scheduled throughout the evening. Tickets start from $29 and are available through the Fringe World website.
These diverse offerings demonstrate Perth's thriving cultural landscape, blending international influences with local creativity across fashion, food, art, and entertainment sectors.
