EVENTS · PERTH
What's On in Perth – October 2026
Published · Cenlocal summary
A roundup of confirmed October events around Perth, from spring festivals and family shows to the Perth Running Festival and Telethon Weekend.
October is a busy month in Perth. These events are listed by their official organisers or Visit Perth.
Festivals and exhibitions
- Everlasting Kings Park Festival – WA wildflowers, workshops, guided walks and family activities at Kings Park, until 4 October.
- AWESOME Festival for Bright Young Things – children's arts festival in the Perth Cultural Centre and Yagan Square, 29 September to 3 October.
- Hatched National Graduate Show – PICA's 35th-year survey of emerging artists from art schools around Australia, until 4 October.
- OceanXplorers – a hands-on, family-focused ocean exhibition at WA Museum Boola Bardip, until 11 October.
Sport and community
- Perth Running Festival – Sunday 11 October, with 4 km, 10 km, half marathon and marathon distances through Burswood Park and along the Swan River, finishing inside Optus Stadium. The event supports Channel 7 Telethon.
- Telethon Weekend – Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October, including live shows at RAC Arena and the Telethon Family Festival in the Perth CBD on Sunday 18 October. Festival details are due to be announced closer to the date.
Before you go
Several of these events involve road closures in and around the city. See our October road closures guide and check Visit Perth for more listings.
Event dates, times, ticket availability and other details may change. Please check with the event organiser or official event website before attending.
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This is an original Cenlocal summary. Cenlocal is not the original reporter; facts are attributed to the sources below.
