Our dream events calendar

Tourism WA is proud to support hundreds of events each year, including sporting, arts, cultural and culinary events across Perth and our regions. 

Events are a key part of our plan to grow the WA tourism sector, as they drive bookings to our Dream State, add vibrancy to a destination and drive awareness of Western Australia as an incredible holiday and events destination through media coverage. 
 
Learn more about the events we sponsor and the benefits they bring to the WA tourism industry. 

2025 EVENTS

July-September

Eastern Goldfields Cycle Club

Cape to Cape MTB

17 Oct 2024 - 19 Oct 2025
Margaret River

Welcome to the home of Cape to Cape, Australia’s largest and most popular four-day mountain bike stage race. Based in Margaret River Western Australia, this iconic riding experience includes access to stunning private trails, vineyard visits, brewery finishes and some of the warmest hospitality the region has to offer. Starting at Cape Leeuwin lighthouse and finishing four days later up at Cape Naturaliste, the course makes its way through a network of trails along the coast, through National Parks, forests, farmlands, mountain bike parks, and bush before heading up to the northern cape of the South West WA region.

Gascoyne Food Council Inc

Gascoyne Food Festival

26 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025
Gascoyne Junction

Gascoyne Food Festival 2025 is Australia's largest regional gastronomic celebration. The highly anticipated food event brings together world-class chefs, passionate producers, and food lovers from across the nation for an unparalleled gastronomic experience.<br/><br/>Recognised as Australia's largest regional food festival, this extraordinary celebration showcases the very best of Western Australia's food bowl, the Gascoyne region. Taking place for just over one month, the festival offers a dynamic program of exclusive dining events, immersive food experiences, and vibrant community celebrations. <br/><br/>From the bountiful waters of Shark Bay and Exmouth to the lush plantations of Carnarvon and the rugged outback of the Upper Gascoyne, the festival highlights the incredible diversity of the region's fresh produce, seafood and culinary traditions.

Shinju Matsuri

Shinju Matsuri

23 Aug 2025 - 07 Sep 2025
Broome

Immerse yourself in a carnival for the senses at Shinju Matsuri, Japanese for 'festival of the pearl', celebrating Broome's unique multicultural and pearling history since 1970. Held annually over 16 days in August and September, this iconic festival unfolds across a series of vibrant events showcasing the fusion of flavours, sounds, and colours that define this outback gem.<br/><br/>Shinju Matsuri honours Broome/Rubibi's diverse tapestry of cultures with a dynamic schedule of events set against the backdrop of crystal-white sands, azure-blue waters, and blazing red cliffs.<br/><br/>Join fellow foodies for the Sunset Long Table Dinner on Cable Beach or immerse yourself in the rhythm of cultural performances at the Carnival of Nations. <br/><br/>Located just a two-and-a-half-hour flight north of Perth, the welcoming Kimberley town of Broome/Rubibi invites you to experience the magic of Shinju Matsuri and discover the essence of Australia's northwest coast.

Shire of Chittering

Taste of Chittering

31 Aug 2025
Bindoon
Free

Taste of Chittering showcases the produce, wine and country lifestyle of the greater Chittering region. Discover farm-gate grower and producer heroes with tastings and dishes from guest chefs, wine and beer from Chittering's own brewers and winemakers, a huge range of local market stalls, performances from musicians, farm and native animals, and more.<br/><br/>Chittering is known for its diversity and innovation in food production. Look for the farm-gate market and taste the freshest local produce.<br/><br/>Chittering's unique wineries and breweries will showcase their award-winning goods. From celebrated Verdelho to innovative ales, you will get to savour the fruits of the land and meet the craftsmen and women who cultivate them.<br/><br/>Take in this country paradise amongst the valleys, vineyards and farm animals. Experience what makes Chittering such a unique country escape so close to Perth.<br/><br/>Less than an hour's drive out of Perth, the green rolling hills and valleys of Chittering will make you feel like you have left the city behind altogether. Find cattle and sheep grazing on valley slopes alongside citrus orchards and vineyards. Escape the hustle and bustle of suburbia and breathe in the fresh, country Chittering air... why not make a weekend of it?

Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show

Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show

08 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
Ravensthorpe
$7.00

There has never been a better time to make the trip "wonder out yonder" to the Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show with 700 specimens on display in the Town Hall alongside the biggest regional Herbarium. Scheduled to run over 13 days, visitors will be guided by experts through the magnificent landscapes and flora in the Ravensthorpe Shire which encompasses the Fitzgerald River National Park.<br/><br/>There will be craft stalls, art exhibitions, patchwork, four-wheel drive tag-along tours, guided nature walks, guided walks with a ranger in the Fitzgerald River National Park, and hot spot bus tours. Workshops, local geology tours, and eucalyptus Bus tour, with various food and beverages available including Fervor Food, an Indigenous degustation food experience. Be sure to treat yourself to a Devonshire Tea in the Historic Community Centre. <br/> <br/> A key part of the Shire is the world-class Fitzgerald River National Park, a biodiversity Hot Spot; that showcases itself along a wild and beautiful coastline, and features surfaced coastal roads, interpretive displays, walk trails and spectacular lookouts. <br/><br/>Kukenarup Memorial (State Heritage award for 2016) is an interpretive memorial, just 15 kilometres West Ravensthorpe on the south coast highway, a covered area, bush walk, orchids and wildflowers. <br/><br/>Stay awhile to explore the region's wildflower hotspots and discover flora and fauna not to be seen anywhere else on Earth.

YOUR TURN EVENTS

South West Japan Festival

08 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
Bunbury

The South West Japan Festival celebrates the food, culture, art and history of Japan across Bunbury, Busselton, and the South West. The coastal city of Bunbury in Western Australia is celebrating 33 years of being a Sister City with Japan's Setagaya City.<br/> <br/>The South West Japan Festival is a two-week interactive festival of signature events (the annual Floating Lantern Festival, Matsuri Day), workshops, Japanese dining experiences, markets, music, the iconic sushi train, and more. <br/><br/>Fun for the whole family, and events for everyone interested in Japan and Japanese culture.

THE EVENT TEAM (WA) PTY LTD

C-Wise Dwellingup 100

13 Sep 2025
Dwellingup
$57 - $225

Western Australia's biggest mountain bike event returns to the trails of Dwellingup! The C-Wise Dwellingup 100 offers an unforgettable ride through stunning forests and rugged terrain, with distances for all skill levels – 15 kilometres, 35 kilometres, 60 kilometres, and 100 kilometres. As the XCM State Championships and Oceania Mountain Bike Championships, this event attracts elite competitors and weekend warriors alike. With a festival atmosphere, camping options, and strong community support, it's more than just a race – it's an adventure!<br/><br/>Join over 900 riders and experience WA's ultimate mountain biking challenge.

Bright Communications

Margaret River Region Open Studios

13 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2025
Margaret River
Free

More than 150 artists will welcome visitors to their studios from Busselton to Augusta this September for Margaret River Region Open Studios (MRROS). This award-winning event is now in its 12th year and has become a highlight on WA's arts calendar.<br/><br/>Art lovers can explore the Margaret River Region via studios in some of our most picturesque and inspiring locations. Studios might be converted barns, sea containers, railway carriages or inside artists' homes. <br/><br/>This year's MRROS includes well-known and highly respected names, including Leon Pericles, Rebecca Cool, Lesley Meaney, Christian Fletcher, Lauren Wilhelm, Caroline Juniper, Ian Dowling, Nathan Day and Gerry Reilly. Established, hobbyist, emerging and mid-career artists create an exciting array of opportunities to discover new talent or purchase work from an artist long admired. <br/><br/>For the second year, Open Studios will be bolstered by increased support from Private Properties Holiday Homes as the event's Principal Partner.<br/><br/>In 2024, approximately 12,200 visitors made 110,000 studio visits over the 16 days, turning the region into an art playground. <br/><br/>MRROS recently won Silver at the Australian Tourism Awards for Festivals and Events. <br/><br/>MRROS is made possible thanks to Private Properties, Tourism Western Australia, Jacksons Drawing Supplies, Rio Tinto and more.

2025 Events Calendar

Tourism WA is proud to support hundreds of events each year, including sporting, arts, cultural and culinary events across Perth and our regions. Discover them for yourself.

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