Check out these free, family-friendly events in Perth over summer

In partnership with Visit Perth.

November 22, 2025

Long days, balmy nights, and endless things to see and do – summer in Perth is just around the corner, and with a raft of awesome events to make the most of it!

From sizzling street food and riverside yoga to fireworks over Elizabeth Quay, the City of Perth’s Summer 2025-26 program is stacked with free and low-cost events running right through to March.

Whether you’re after a family day out, a night of live entertainment, or just an excuse to enjoy the sunshine, there’s always something happening in the heart of the city:

WHAT’S ON IN PERTH THIS SUMMER
NOW-APRIL 2026

Twilight Food Market

The Twilight Food Market has fired back up bigger than ever, transforming Forrest Place into a global feast every Friday night. With dishes traversing every corner of the world, it’s the perfect post-work hangout or family night out.

DECEMBER

Hancock Iron Ore New Year’s Eve

Ring in 2026 with Perth’s biggest and brightest New Year’s Eve celebration. Across Elizabeth Quay and the riverfront, you’ll find roving performers, DJs, food trucks, and the Lotterywest Family Fun Zone in Supreme Court Gardens.

JANUARY

Hancock Prospecting Australia Day

Celebrate community, culture, and connection with an afternoon of family fun along the river at Hancock Prospecting Australia Day. Explore the Multicultural Zone; take flight in the RAC Rescue VR experience; and loads more.

JANUARY & FEBRUARY

Summer Series

The awesome floating stage at Elizabeth Quay will host an eclectic lineup of movie nights, live DJs, dance sessions including K-Pop, Afro and Jungle Body, yoga, and Sunday Sounds – a mix of acoustic and jazz sets made for sunset listening.

FEBRUARY & MARCH

Lotterywest Summer Nights

The Quay’s iconic floating stage will also come alive for Lotterywest Summer Nights, where families can enjoy free entertainment and food trucks along the foreshore, capped off with spectacular fireworks displays each night.

Excited to check out more of what’s happening around Perth this summer? Head to the Visit Perth website: