What can you find on the calendar of events in Perth throughout the year? Well, the answer is music festivals, international food fairs, family-friendly events, and more! Check out this interesting line-up of events for the month of February 2018. If you want to arrange for a comfortable ride to these event destinations, you can always count on us. We are a leading Perth bus charter provider that can cater to a wide range of group transportation needs!
Perth Festival
The annual event is slated to happen on February 9, 2018. This is considered to be a major Western Australia cultural event. It features a feast of cutting-edge and joyous activities and performances that suit all ages. So, come on down to experience some of the world’s best contemporary and international theatre, literature, visual arts, film, music, and dance. When the sun starts to set in Perth Festival 2018, there will be a Noongar smoking ceremony. While all eyes are drawn upward in the fading light, delicate voices of women singing will be broadcasted from loudspeakers. Do not hesitate to dive in and experience all you can because over a third of the festival programs is free!
Fringe World Festival
The event lasts until February 25, 2018 and is one of Perth’s most popular annual events that’s held each summer. Fringe World Festival comprises over 700 events and you can be sure that there’s something for everyone. If you are looking for some quality summer entertainment, Fringe is something not to be missed! With everything from cabaret to dance to music to family entertainment, you will be entertained by talented Western Australian and international artists. Do take note that the events will be presented at various venues across the Perth metropolitan area. There’s some exploring to be done!
ISPS Handa World Super 6 Perth
Perth event goers should take note of this revolutionary new golf format that’s taking place from February 08, 2018 to February 11, 2018. The ISPS Handa World Super 6 Perth is making a return to Lake Karrinyup Country Club. It will see a field of more than 150 professionals, who are aiming to score at the 54 holes of stroke play. The final 24 players will get the chance to battle it out in the 6 hole Match Play. On the final day, there will be a sudden death shootout hole.
Jessie Gordon’s Dirty Jazz Cocktail Hour
Join Jessie Gordon for a thrilling speakeasy adventure a premiere jazz club in Perth. Pianist Chris Foster will be joining her as the night delves into the depths of the dirtiest jazz tunes around. Let’s just say that Jessie is no stranger to the darker side of jazz! You can expect to groove to songs about libations and liquid. If you are looking to try something special, ask for a Filthy Gordon when you arrive. This a specially crafted drink put together by the Ellington team. Keep in mind that the event lasts until February 25, 2018.
The Waifs & Kasey Chambers
For a feel-good show in the summer, you wouldn’t want to miss Australia’s two most beloved musical treasures: Waifs and Kasey Chambers. Held at the Pioneer Women’s Memorial, the duo will be teaming up to deliver an exceptional show on February 3, 2018. You can expect to catch Lior and Stella Donnelly as well because they are the special guests that will be making an appearance.
Thai Food Fairs 2018
It seems that in Australia, especially Perth, Thai food has become very popular in the last decade. So, from February 11, 2018, you will be a in for a treat. Thai Food Fair will be bringing you the tastiest street food from every part of Thailand. What’s more, they are prepared by local Thai people that are from those areas. You can be sure that you will be tasting genuine Thai food at the most reasonable prices in town. There will be a variety of food on offer, including Thai pre-packaged food, desserts, soups, fresh meals, and more. That’s not all as you can also enjoy a day of live entertainment, including Thai dance performances.
Perth Brazilian Carnaval 2018
Take note. The Perth’s biggest Brazilian Carnaval is back! From the 10th to 11th of February, you can experience the Brazilian Rio Carnaval on Perth’s very own streets. Thanks to the Keystone College of Business and Technology, Aussizz Group Brazil, and Bamboo Productions, event goers can once again join in the festivities and experience the wonderful sights, sounds, tastes, fun, and dance. Most of the events here are child-friendly, and they include the following:
- Street dance
- Brazilian music
- Street Party Parade and Carnaval
- Boat Party Carnaval
Sunset Wine 2018
The 2018 Sunset Wine at Scarborough is expected to be a big hit. With extended opening times and expansive ocean views, along with fabulous gourmet food, spirits, West Australian wine, etc., the event will be a stellar experience to try out WA boutique wines, listen to live music, or simply hang out with friends. If you have always wanted to check out the underdogs of WA’s wineries, the event presents a great opportunity. At the end of the day, you get to buy bottles to take home and even watch a sunset live! The dates to remember are February 17-18, 2018.
HyperFest 2018
Are you an avid music festival goer? HyperFest seems like the perfect event for you to check out on February 24, 2018. The is Perth’s leading and largest all-ages and alcohol, smoke, and drug-free music festival. Since its inception, it has always been immensely popular. This year, there will be two live main stages, a climbing wall, a dunk tank, water slides, gourmet food vans, and more! HyperFestival 2018′s huge line-up includes Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Dear Seattle (NSW), Carmouflage Rose (Qld), and more. The three main programme areas are:
- Hyper Miniseries: a smaller scale music event
- HyperVision: a visual art exhibition and competition
- HyperFest: a large-scale music festival
The Ghosts of Fremantle at Fringe 2018
This is your chance to explore one of WA’s most haunted buildings. Located at Fremantle Prison, the building has a dark and forbidding past, which is also redolent with misery and ghosts. The main highlight of the event is often described as a visual treat told through haunting soundscapes, dark humour, and a story that’s narrated by a famous bushranger of WA. A former inmate, his name is Moondyne Joe. The event will also feature musicians from local Perth Rockers and WAAPA jazz graduates.