Regarded as one of the most frequently visited tourist destinations in Australia, Perth is not only home to attractions that you can feast your eyes on; it is also the melting point for different cultural festivities and events that you and the rest of your group can enjoy during a holiday. Now, a visit to this side of Western Australia is not just about taking a glimpse of its pristine beaches and historical infrastructure. It can also be about having a fun time with the festivities that bloom just around every corner. Remember to use bus hire in Perth to attend some of the most exciting events for November 2018.
Perth International Jazz Festival 2018
A fusion of music from all over the world, the Perth International Jazz Festival is one to include in your itinerary during a holiday in Perth. This is the perfect avenue to catch up with musically-inclined friends while you sing and be merry with the music being showcased on stage. You can catch up the free ticket community events or be willing to pay the ticket prices to enjoy the performances of over 60 local, and international jazz acts. This is a one-weekend only affair scheduled from the 9th to the 11th of November.
Little Creatures BeerFest Fremantle
This is one you should not miss if you are a beer lover. The BeerFest is one of the biggest al fresco beer festivals not just in Perth but in Australia. This will be held from the 9th to 11th of November in Fremantle’s the Esplanade Park with specific schedules that you must check on. This will be presented by Little Creatures, the best local brewery in Fremantle.
Fashion Show at Inglewood Night Markets
For those of you who have been longing to watch a fashion show that is extraordinary, dropping by the Inglewood Market on the 12th of November is a must. This will showcase CoCo Kingdom’s fashion line. Perfect for women who are looking for something to spruce up their wardrobe, do not ever think that the affair is exclusively made for them. You can even tag along your partners and children with you. Food stalls will be opened and you can feast on the local favourites and anything you feel like munching on with friends and family.
Top Dog Film Festival
Have you ever imagined seeing your dog starring in a film? If you have always dreamed of that to happen, the Top Dog Film Festival is one event you should attend when visiting Perth. Open to the public on November 14, this event will allow you to make a movie about your dog. Apart from this, you also get to enjoy heart-warming and entertaining films with no less than dogs as main characters. Awards and prizes await the winning movie entry from the crowd, and every dog lover out there for that matter.
Little Miss Sunshine
The Stirling Theatre opens its doors to theatrical play lovers out there. From November 16 to December 10, you will be given the chance to watch the Oscar-winning film Little Miss Sunshine transformed into a stage play. If you have watched the film yourself, watching the play will be a good way to compare the film with its musical version. Find out how popular this film is and how it translates to movements made live on stage. Discover the adventure and fun shared by a family inside a Kombi van to support the daughter in her journey to a regional beauty contest participation.
Bunbury Diwali 2018 Festival of Lights
Taking on its 7th successful year, the Bunbury Diwali 2018 Festival of Lights is an event made for those of you who want to discover the multicultural differences all over the world. For this year, you will get to catch “Glimpses of India” and discover many different things to love about this country. There will be a fashion parade, a celebration of Indian food and culture, and entertainment coming from fire dancers. Tickets sell at $15 to $20 but children 5 years old and below are allowed free entry. This will be held on November 17 at Bunbury’s South West Italian Club.
Perth Christmas Photography Sessions
Since Christmas is already fast approaching, Perth wants you to feel that this holiday is in the air during your visit. Photography sessions will be held at the majestic Secret Garden in Gwelup on November 18. There is the “Camping Out for Santa Sessions” during this one-day event, where you can enjoy Santa’s presence in another unusual but memorable way. Your kids can also write their own Christmas wishes to Santa. Pets can join in the fun too.
Rotary Jacaranda Festival
If you will be in Perth on November 24, you get the chance to enjoy the Jacaranda Festival which will be held at the Applecross Village in Aldross Street. The annual celebration showcases different products from retailers, producers, and homemakers in the community. You will see an assortment of gift wares, fashion and jewellery items, home wares, and a whole lot more during your visit to this side of the city.
Perth Summer Sake Festival
SummerSake will be opening different stalls showcasing Japanese sake and Japanese craft beer to everyone who wants to have a taste of these drinks from the other side of the world. This is a free entry event. All you need to do is buy a bracelet with 10 tabs which will entitle you to enjoy 10 varieties of plum wine or sake. There is also a sake matsuri menu awaiting you in the venue. This is made to complement the wine tasting offered during the said activity. This will be held at the Tsunami grounds in Mosman Park on November 24 and 25.
Paint for Hope
Bring out the artist in you as you enjoy the activities to be held at the Phoenix Academy on November 25. This is open to all, even those who have not tried painting before. There will be a specific chosen painting that you can replicate. From there, you can also add twists and personal touches to it. This is a painting workshop for a cause where every dollar you spend will go to the Interactive Teacher Training Project spearheaded by Hands Across the World. If you are looking for a way to share your own blessings, this is one of those events made for you.