From the Royal Show and an AFL grand final street party to the stage version of a cult film, there’s no shortage of events to keep you busy this long weekend and beyond.
The Big Dance: AFL Grand Final Party
Saturday September 26, from 11am, Leederville Precinct, Leederville
Still looking for the perfect perch to cheer on the Dockers? Head to the Newcastle Street precinct in Leedy, which will be closed to traffic to host an all-day street party complete with giant screens to watch the GF action.
Tickets from $22 from theleedervilleprecinct.com.au
AFL Grand Final at Crown
Saturday September 26, from 11am, Crown Theatre Perth, Burswood
Crown Theatre will be transformed into a stadium-style spectacular featuring a massive screen, state-of-the-art sound, talks from footy insiders including former West Coast Eagle Will Schofield, live entertainment, prizes and more. Or for the classic game-day experience, head to Crown Sports Bar for 139.5sqm of high-definition screens, multiple bars and TAB facilities.
Perth Royal Show
Saturday September 26 to October 3, from 10am daily, Claremont Showground
Two new rides, a human cannonball and the promise of “More Show For Your Dough” — the West Australian institution is back for 2026, 121 years after it first debuted at Claremont.
This year’s show will also feature more than 360 show bags, over 100 free things to see and do, plus a host of new additions such as Snack Showdown, and perennial favourites such as the Farmyard Nursery, Yellow Brick Road and the famous nightly fireworks.
Online tickets $49.95 ($56 at the gate) for adults and $25.60 ($31 at the gate) for kids aged four to 15. See raswa.org.au/perth-royal-show
York Medieval Fayre
Sunday September 27, 9am-4pm, Avon Park, York
Take a trip into the past just 90 minutes from the city for a day of knights, swords and shields, old-world crafts and other medieval magic.
Tickets $15 (under-15s are free)
AWESOME International Arts Festival for Bright Young Things
Tuesday September 29 to October 3, various venues
Barking Gecko Arts’ long-running school holiday festival returns for 2026 in its biggest event to date, with five days of theatre, music, visual arts and hands-on experiences. In light of cost-of-living pressures, every ticketed event on this year’s program is a flat price of $10, though most are free.
Free and ticketed events. See barkinggecko.com.au/awesome-festival
Heathers The Musical
Wednesday September 30 to October 11, Regal Theatre, Subiaco
The cult 1989 film has been reimagined as a black comedy rock musical, with WAAPA-trained Emma Caporaso leading the cast as Veronica (played by Winona Ryder in the original Heathers).
Tickets from $99.90 from Ticketek
