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.
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.
Albany Visitor Centre
As the days shorten and the cold weather creeps in, venues across Albany will heat up with a wide variety of arts, culture and children’s events. The Maritime Festival celebrates the city’s cultural and maritime history, including that of Albany’s Menang Noongar people – who have strong links to the sea dating back thousands of years.<br/><br/>The Maritime Festival is presented by the City of Albany.
Nannup Gardens
Be prepared to be delighted and surprised as you wander through the Live Experience Nannup, Nannup Flower and Garden Festival. You will enjoy seeing the glorious flower beds featuring tulips, hyacinths and daffodils lining the main street of town. The festival includes free and low-cost activities, which are held in sheltered marquees or community buildings around town. So whether you’re strolling through a gorgeous country garden, watching the stage and roving performers or enjoying one of the numerous workshops or demonstrations, you will be impressed at the colour and friendliness of the wonderful Nannup community. <br/><br/>Nannup is nestled beside the beautiful Blackwood River and has a unique charm and relaxed rural lifestyle - a perfect wintry weekend getaway.<br/><br/>See the website for a list of events, walks, talks, presentations and open gardens!
Exmouth Game Fishing Club - GAMEX
GAMEX is Western Australia's greatest and most prestigious fishing event. Now in its 57th year, GAMEX has been responsible for more state, national and world records than any other Australian fishing tournament. GAMEX showcases Exmouth's world-class sport and game fishing options, with over 40 point-scoring sport and game fish available, including all six Australian billfish species, and more than 33 individual prize sections. All fishing grounds are within very close proximity of boat ramps and marina facilities, meaning large and small boats can fish side by side with an equal chance of winning. <br/><br/>GAMEX features six days of tournament fishing, as well as a whole range of activities and micro-events including fishing clinics, social nights, family activities, special guest appearances, filleting demonstrations, scientific studies, live entertainment and much more.
Rapid Ascent - VIC
The 2025 Asia-Pacific Championship moves to Australia! The pristine coastal paradise at Dunsborough will host the biggest off-road event in Asia in 2025. Set in beautiful Meelup Regional Park, this will be an exciting weekend of off-road racing that includes the Asia-Pacific Championships for triathlon and trail running, in addition to shorter distance triathlons and trail runs that anyone can be part of (including kids!). 2025 will see once again the inclusion of two trail running races through beautiful Meelup Regional Park, with 10-kilometre and 21-kilometre options. These are truly spectacular courses... as good as trail running gets!<br/><br/>Triathletes will race through paradise too – swimming in the turquoise waters of protected Geographe Bay, mountain biking along flowing single track lined with wildflowers and trail running along a sculptured granite coastline.<br/><br/>All events are part of the Xterra Global Series with an international reach and following.
Hardwired Entertainment
The York Motorcycle Festival is a premier event that caters not only to motorcycle enthusiasts but also to families, car aficionados, action sports fans, tourists, and those seeking to explore a vibrant country town. Established in 2012, the festival has grown into a key event on the annual calendar, attracting thousands of visitors and providing a significant economic boost to the local community. The festival offers a diverse range of entertainment, exhibits, and food options. Attendees can enjoy world-class action sports performances and have the opportunity to experience the latest motorcycle models up close.<br/><br/>Built on a foundation of passion, the York Motorcycle Festival continues to make a positive impact on the town, local charities, and all those who attend, reinforcing its position as a must-visit event.
Tourism WA
Kickstarters Gascoyne Dash is an awesome challenge across some of the harshest and remote country in Australia. Situated between the seaside town of Carnarvon and Gascoyne Junction, Western Australia - the desert by the sea. The Dash is a motorsport event that pits car against car and bike against bike and then the quickest of each against each other to determine who will be crowned the "King of the River".<br/><br/>Comparison has been made between the Dash and the Finke Desert Race. Both races are a true test of machine and competitor, both are races that promote the unique Australian outback. The Dash is a point to point race over a hugely varied landscape, a cross country course extensively consisting of natural desert and outback terrain. In excess of 350 kilometres over 2 days, the Dash is long and tough - it is an ultimate challenge.
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.