The most fabulous things to do in Perth this November

Perth’s largest monthly automotive meetup, featuring classic, vintage, and rare modern sports cars supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, takes place this November. Attendees can browse luxury vehicles and motorcycles as well as a dedicated Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) showcase. Grab a cup of local coffee and food from vendors nearby! Click here for more information.

Lily Allen brings her latest album, West End Girl, to RAC Arena this November. She will play the new 14-track record in full, start to end. The show strips back the usual arena production to focus on the album’s narrative, built around her recent move to New York. The Dallas Minor Sextet opens the night, creating an evening that leans closer to live theatre. Book it here.

Attend a dreamy Candlelight Orchestra tribute concert to your favourite artist. Held in iconic Perth venues, including Perth Town Hall and Fremantle Town Hall, it’s the perfect evening out this November. From ABBA to Hans Zimmer, TOOL to Michael Jackson, pick from a variety of popular artist tributes across genres. For dates and ticketing information, check out the event here.

The Darlington Arts Festival fills the neighbourhood with art and sculpture exhibitions, live performances, and creative workshops. Browse the DAF Art Shop with more than 100 stalls selling local crafts, artwork, and fresh produce, or grab a drink at the DAF Bar between activities.

The Indian Society of WA (ISWA) is bringing its annual Diwali Mela back to Langley Park for two nights. Expect fireworks over the river, live music, and a massive 200-person Garba performance. The foreshore will be filled with Indian food stalls, market vendors, and activities for families. The state’s biggest Diwali event runs through the afternoon and into the evening. Check it out here.

We aren’t “Young, Dumb, Broke” high school kids, but we will certainly be going for this one. Khalid comes back to Perth this November. He’s bringing his It’s Always Summer Somewhere tour to RAC Arena. It’s his first arena show in Australia since 2019. Buy your tickets if you haven’t already!

The annual Jacaranda Festival takes over Ardross Street for a full day of food and shopping, marking its 26th year. Peruse more than 140 stalls selling local goods, grab food from vendors, and catch live street performances throughout the afternoon. For more information, check out the festival’s Instagram page.

Pair’d takes over the Margaret River Region for four days of wine tastings, special menus, and live music. It spotlights the area’s top-tier local produce and world-renowned wineries, with local talent and visiting chefs. The program scatters long lunches, exclusive wine dinners, and coastal sessions across venues, keeping things relaxed but distinctly focused on food and wine. Check out the website for more information.

The WA ArchiQueers Pride Ball returns to gather the LGBTQIA+ architecture and design community and its allies for a night on the dancefloor. With a “Thrifted and Proud” dress code, the event calls for upcycled fashion, vintage velvet, and your best creative op-shop finds. The evening also features live entertainment, DJ sets, and a photo wall to capture the looks. Expect complimentary drinks on arrival and plenty of food to fuel a full night of dancing and networking. Book here.

Writers With Wine offers a dedicated space to write alongside others. The meetup strips away the pressure of formal classes or workshops, choosing to focus on accountability and community. The evening centres around two 45-minute writing sprints. Between sessions, you can grab a glass of wine, order bar snacks, and chat with writers of all experience levels in a relaxed environment. Click here for more details.

The Wiggles bring their new arena production to Perth this November. The show marks a rare crossover set, bringing the current Blue, Yellow, Red, and Purple Wiggles on stage alongside members of the previous generation. Expect a packed roster of the group’s staple characters. Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus, and Captain Feathersword are all confirmed for the show, backed by a large-scale set built specifically for arena venues. Book your seats here!

Made on the Left takes over Fremantle’s Esplanade Park for its annual Christmas market. The two-day outdoor event gathers more than 100 WA artists and designers selling independent fashion, art, homewares, and jewellery. Shop directly from local makers while grabbing a bite from on-site food trucks and artisan dessert vendors. For more information, check out the event on Facebook.

Experience a stunning reimagining of The Sleeping Beauty at the Ballet of Lights in Perth. Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet is brought to life with colourful costumes and an enchanting light show. This modern interpretation, at the Octagon Theatre, seamlessly merges traditional ballet with innovative design, creating an accessible and magical experience for all. Don’t miss your chance to see this captivating performance—ticket availability is limited!

Adam Kay brings his medical comedy back to Perth, swapping the usual ward stories for a Christmas special. Following the massive run of This Is Going To Hurt, the former doctor takes the stage to dig into the diaries of healthcare workers on the holiday shift. The show mixes stand-up, new Christmas songs, and real stories from the hospital frontline. An unfiltered look at what happens in the wards, it balances sharp comedy with the grim realities of the festive night shift. Book your tickets here.

The ’90s R&B lineup of the summer hits Perth, opening their Australia tour at RAC Arena. Boyz II Men bring their massive back catalogue of hits, from End of the Road to I’ll Make Love To You. Joining them are hip-hop pioneers Salt-N-Pepa, dropping the tracks that made them the first female rap act to earn gold and platinum records. Bell Biv DeVoe completes the triple bill, making their first-ever Australian appearance with their signature new jack swing sound. Book it now!

Step into an immersive live theatre show where you take on the role of a juror. The cases range from a stolen $20 million necklace to a complex murder trial and a killer AI. Here, the power to deliver justice rests entirely in your hands. You weigh witness testimonies, examine the evidence, and spot contradictions. At key moments, you cast your vote to steer the outcome, ultimately deciding who walks free and who pays the price. Book now!

For a big weekend out this November, WA Day Festival returns to Burswood Park (taking over Charles Paterson Park and Kagoshima Park) on 21–22 November, with free entry, live music, circus shows, family zones, fireworks and more than 60 food trucks.

The Art Gallery of Western Australia hosts multimedia artist and filmmaker Tim Burns‘ work for his first solo exhibition at a state gallery. Known to many as Tim “3rd Degree” Burns, the Cunderdin-born artist brings decades of experimental film, conceptual art, and performance. The showcase spans his 1969 paintings to 2025 pieces, bringing together over 35 films, videos, and archival materials. At the centre sits Resumé 73-77, a deconstructed artist’s book displayed in full for the first time, documenting his 1970s performance and conceptual work.

Sydney-formed 5 Seconds of Summer return to Australia for their EVERYONE’S A STAR! World Tour. The quartet hits the road in support of their sixth studio album of the same name. The upcoming run of shows features live performances of their newest tracks, including the singles “NOT OK,” “Boyband,” and “Telephone Busy,” alongside hits from their 14-year catalogue. Book your tickets here.

The Scarborough Beach Weekender takes over the foreshore this November with two days of live music by the water. Seven months after its first run, the outdoor festival returns to kick off the summer season. The program features Six60, Ziggy Alberts, Christine Anu, The Black Seeds, Sons of the East, and Gretta Ray, playing alongside local talent. Book your tickets if you haven’t already!

For something a little darker (and seriously immersive) this November, lock in a spot at Serial Killer Speakeasy. It is an immersive four-part live theatre and cocktail experience in Perth that stages true-crime retellings of Bundy, Dahmer, Gacy and Gein, paired with four themed cocktails in a moody speakeasy atmosphere. The show blends live narration, dramatic lighting and forensic detail for an intimate, investigative night out with limited seating. Limited seats available; book now!