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THIS WEEK · 2–8 NOVEMBER 2026

Perth This Week.

Garden music, Fairday, outdoor cinema and the 4WD show, with final-week art and Friday street food.

Last checked · 6 November 2026 · Perth local time (AWST · UTC+8) · Prices in AUD

Friday weekend review · 6 November 2026 · Updated with additions. Added the 4WD & Adventure Show; removed the weekday-only Toddler Takeover programme from the weekend selection. Edition remains 2–8 November. Ticket availability may change; use official links before travelling.

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One-off · outdoor concert

Music in the Gardens

Sat 7 Nov · 4:30–6:30pm

Harold Boas Gardens, 900 Wellington Street, West Perth

Free

Bring a picnic and low-backed chair for J-Funk’s community concert and complimentary gelato. All ages welcome; an easy late-afternoon outing in the gardens.

One-off · community festival

PrideFEST Fairday

Sun 8 Nov · 10am–7pm

Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square, Wellington Street, Perth

Free entry · purchases extra

Celebrate with LGBTQIA+ community stalls, entertainment, queer makers and the Fairday Dog Show. Everyone is welcome, including families. Note the new Wellington Square location for 2026.

Annual exhibition and show

Perth Gem and Mineral Show

Fri 6–Sat 7 Nov · 9am–5pm; Sun 8 Nov · 9am–4pm

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road

Free entry · purchases extra

Discover crystals, minerals, fossils and geoscience displays. The council lists the show for families, children and adults, with accessible facilities.

One-off screening · seasonal series

Free Flicks for Kids: Flow

Sat 7 Nov · film 6pm; bean bags from 5pm

Northbridge Piazza, 142 Lake Street, Northbridge

Free

See the animated film Flow on the outdoor screen. Rated G; running time 85 minutes. Bring a picnic and arrive early for limited bean bags and pre-film entertainment.

New in Friday review · annual outdoor show

Perth 4WD & Adventure Show

Fri 6–Sun 8 Nov · 9am–5pm daily

McCallum Park, Victoria Park, Perth

Adult $25 · concession $20 · ages 5–15 $12 · under 5 free · family $55

Adventure vehicles, camp cooking and fishing demonstrations, plus off-road displays. Family admission covers two adults and up to four children. No general parking at the show: use the organiser’s free parking and shuttle services. Dogs are excluded except assistance dogs.

Ongoing exhibition · until 29 Nov

The Lester Prize for Portraiture

Mon 2–Sun 8 Nov · 9:30am–5pm daily

WA Museum Boola Bardip, Level 1, Perth Cultural Centre

Included in admission: adult $15 · concession $10 · 15 and under free

Explore contemporary Australian portraiture. The museum confirms that this exhibition is included with general admission; it is not separately free for adult visitors. No minimum age is stated.

Ongoing exhibition · final week; closes 8 Nov

Stormie Mills: All the secrets…

Mon 2–Sun 8 Nov · 10am–5pm

Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth Cultural Centre

Free · voluntary donations welcome

A final week to see Mills’s first solo exhibition at an Australian state gallery, including monumental paintings exploring isolation, tenderness and resilience. No age restriction is stated.

Recurring Friday market

Twilight Food Market

Fri 6 Nov · 4:30–9:30pm

Forrest Place, Perth

Free entry · food and drinks extra

Choose from street-food stalls representing the city’s many food cultures. Family-friendly weekly market with entertainment and accessible facilities.