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The local’s guide on where to eat, drink and play whilst you are in PerthAustralia’s sunniest capital city, Perth, effortlessly blends urban cool with raw natural beauty. Its heart is bustling with new bars, hotels, restaurants, shopping and cultural spaces, with a range of natural attractions located within 30 minutes of the city centre.

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PerthTourism Western Australia (Tourism WA) supports a range of events across the State through three key funding pools – Major Events Funding, the Regional Events Program and the Regional Events Scheme.

This calendar also features some events that are not funded by Tourism WA.

Major Events Funding

Organisations are required to submit a formal proposal submission. Tourism WA assesses and undertakes due diligence on each event submission to determine whether it fits the major event funding criteria, annual budgets and Tourism WA’s overarching strategy.

Regional Events Program

Funded by Royalties for Regions, this program supports medium to large regional events across the State offering funding of more than $40,000. The program aims to attract and develop major events that will generate significant benefits for regional communities.

Regional Events Scheme

Funded by Royalties for Regions, the program is an annual funding round for smaller, developing regional events across the State, offering funding between $5,000 and $40,000.

For more information visit tourism.wa.gov.au

FRONT COVER images TOP: Mowanjum Festival MIDDLE: Lake Argyle Swim BOTTOM: Fringe World Festival BACK COVER images TOP: Beverley Heroic - credit Dave Acree MIDDLE: Nannup Flower and Garden Festival credit Dixon and Smith BOTTOM: Margaret River Pro, Stephanie-Gilmore photo by Joli

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If you’ve got an adventurous palette, a thirst for live sport or a craving for culture, the Western Australia event calendar is set to satisfy!

2020 brings a bumper line up of world-class events. Witness history in the making at the inaugural ATP Cup and ICC T20 World Cup, immerse yourself in the cultural melting-pot of events at Fringe World and Perth Festival, and embark on a culinary adventure at Western Australia Gourmet Escape.

Whether you’re a foodie, music buff, sports nut or an admirer of arts, there’s always something going on in Western Australia.

To find out more about event funding opportunities, visit tourism.wa.gov.au

For more information about our calendar of world class events, visit

westernaustralia.com/events

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JANUARYATP CUP 3-8 January 2020 Perth One of the largest men’s tennis events in the world is coming to Perth! The ATP Cup will take part across three cities – Perth, Brisbane and Sydney, with players battling it out for ATP ranking points and prize money. With six days of incredible tennis launching the global tennis season for men, the ATP Cup is one of the most highly anticipated events in world tennis.

AUSTRALIAN SENIORS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS 5-17 January 2020 Busselton and Bunbury The 2020 Australian Seniors Teams Carnival and Individual Championships will involve over 1,000 tennis players and supporters. Enjoy high-quality tennis coupled with a range of social events.

FRINGE WORLD FESTIVAL 17 January-16 February Perth Fringe World Festival plays host to more than 700 events at over 150 venues and performance spaces, with events including circus, theatre, visual arts, music, dance and cabaret.

CITY OF PERTH AUSTRALIA DAY SKYWORKS 26 January Perth The country’s largest community celebration of our national day.

FRINGE WORLD FESTIVAL PHOTO BY CAM CAMPBELL

FEBRUARY

PERTH FESTIVAL 7 February-1 March Perth Celebrate Perth’s unique lifestyle with a range of free community events and share extraordinary experiences with the best in international theatre, circus, music, dance, film, literature and the visual arts.

SUNSMART BUSSELTON JETTY SWIM 8-9 February Busselton A mass participation open water swim around the iconic Busselton Jetty.

SOUTH WEST CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL 15 February Busselton Showcases more than 120 craft beers from over 20 local brewers as well as local gourmet food and live acts.

ROTTNEST CHANNEL SWIM 22 February Perth to Rottnest Highly regarded as one of Western Australia’s iconic events, the Rottnest Channel Swim is a 19.7km open water swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island.

ICC WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 22-24 February Perth The ICC T20 Women’s World Cup is coming to Perth in 2020. Nine of the top 10 women’s teams will compete at the iconic WACA Ground, over three consecutive days creating the ultimate festival of cricket experience.

BOYUP BROOK COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 13-16 February Boyup Brook One of Western Australia’s most popular music and camping festivals. A family-friendly celebration of country music, in a relaxed and natural bushland setting.

NRL NINES 14-15 February Pre-season nine player-a-side rugby league tournament constested by the men’s and women’s NRL Premiership clubs

WACA GROUND, PERTH

NANNUP MUSIC FESTIVAL 28 February-2 March Busselton Held on the banks of the beautiful Blackwood River, the Nannup Music Festival makes the streets come alive with local and international musical talent, stalls and activities.

WESTRAC BUNBURY GEOGRAPHE GIFT 29 February-1 March Bunbury The WesTrac Bunbury Geographe Gift (BGG) is set to bring some of the country’s fastest athletes to Bunbury over the long weekend.

NANNUP MUSIC FESTIVAL

FEBRUARY

ACTION SPORTS GAMES 29 February-1 March Bunbury Action sports athletes compete in wakeboarding, freestyle motocross, skate, scooter and BMX events.

NANNUP MUSIC FESTIVAL

SCULPTURE BY THE SEA, COTTESLOE - DENISE PEPPER, ‘WAITING IN THE WINGS’ PHOTO BY RICHARD WATSON

MARCHGAMEX 13-21 March Exmouth Recognised as WA’s premier fishing tournament, GAMEX offers anglers a chance to compete for a $120,000 prize pool across a range of categories.

RAC KARRI VALLEY TRIATHLON 14-15 March Karri Valley Held at the picturesque Karri Valley Resort, this iconic long and short course event showcases the beauty of WA’s southwest.

HELL AC/DC TRIBUTE 1 March Canning Highway Applecross - Fremantle Taking inspiration from the AC/DC song ‘Highway to Hell’ and Bon Scott’s connection to the area, Perth Festival will celebrate Perth’s southern stretch of Canning Highway from the Raffles Hotel to the Old Fremantle Traffic Bridge.

SCULPTURE BY THE SEA, COTTESLOE 6-23 March Cottesloe Cottesloe Beach transforms into a spectacular sculpture park displaying works by more than 70 artists from Australia and around the world.

CHANNEL 7 MANDURAH CRAB FEST 14-15 March Mandurah WA’s largest free community event celebrating the native blue manna crab and showcasing Mandurah’s lifestyle, location, culture and talent.

IGA TASTE GREAT SOUTHERN 26 March-5 April Great Southern Region A celebration of the amazing food and wine of the Great Southern Region.

FIFA MEN’S WORLD CUP QUALIFIER (ROUND 2) SOCCEROOS V KUWAIT 26 March Perth The Socceroos are coming to Perth for their next FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifier! They will take on Kuwait from 6pm at HBF Park.

APRILKARIJINI EXPERIENCE PHOTO BY LESPHOTOGRAPHY

X-ADVENTURE DUNSBOROUGH 4-5 April Dunsborough Australia’s largest off-road triathlon takes place in the pristine wilderness surrounding Dunsborough with a crystal clear water swim, stunning granite coastline run and wildflower hinterland mountain bike.

NORTHAM MOTORSPORT FESTIVAL 4-5 April Northam This two-day classic motoring event attracts more than 100 cars to compete in up to 20 timed heats.

AUSTRALIAN AGE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS 7-14 April Perth The 2020 Hancock Prospecting Australian Age Swimming Championships is Australia’s pinnacle age event, with the best swimmers from around Australia competing for the title of Australian Champion.

MARGARET RIVER PRO PHOTO - JOHN FLORENCE

APRIL47TH ANNUAL NATIONAL TASAR CHAMPIONSHIP 10-17 April Mandurah The Australian National Tasar Championship is an annual sailing event, hosted on a rotational basis among the six National member states/territories.

KARIJINI EXPERIENCE 14-18 April Karijini National Park A thriving multi-arts event with a focus on celebrating local Indigenous culture.

AUSTRALIAN CLUB SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS 17- 21 April Perth The 2020 Hancock Prospecting Australian Swimming Championships provides the opportunity for clubs around Australia to battle it out for bragging rights in the pool.

FOREST RALLY April Busselton and Nannup WA’s round of the Australian Rally Championship.

YORK MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL 19 April York Motorbike display combined with fun family activities, stunt shows and live music.

MARGARET RIVER PRO 22 April - 2 May Margaret River The world’s top 34 male and top 17 female surfers will compete in some of the most challenging and powerful surf on the World Surf League Championship Tour.

MARGARET RIVER REGION OPEN STUDIOS 25 April-10 May Margaret River Region Offering art lovers the rare chance to visit private art studios and the chance to meet local artists and view their works in progress.

MAYPIRTEK PERTH SUPERNIGHT

SUNSMART BUSSELTON FESTIVAL OF TRIATHLON 1-3 May Busselton A family-friendly festival featuring the IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton as well as an open water swim, fun run, kids triathlon and expo.

LAKE ARGYLE SWIM 2 May Lake Argyle Set in the fresh water of Lake Argyle in the East Kimberley, this 10km and 20km open water swim offers solo, duo and teams of four categories.

MOONDYNE FESTIVAL 3 May Toodyay This colonial heritage festival celebrates the 1800’s pioneer bushranger Moondyne Joe.

MARGARET RIVER ULTRA MARATHON 9 May Margaret River Boasting 80km of magnificent trail running through one of Australia’s most beautiful regions, runners take on a journey through a diverse range of breathtaking landscapes, starting at Hamelin Bay in the south and finishing at a Cidery.

PERTH SUPERNIGHT 15-17 May Perth The Virgin Australia Supercars Championship comes west for the PIRTEK Perth SuperNight at Barbagallo Raceway.

MARGARET RIVER READERS AND WRITERS FESTIVAL 15-17 May Margaret River Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival is a storytelling spectacular held on the picturesque grounds of Voyager Estate winery. Hear established and emerging storytellers share their ‘wild, weird and wonderful’ stories at this not-to-be missed event.

THE GIBB CHALLENGE 15-22 May Kimberley Region Ride with a team in a socially competitive 660km relay through the unique Kimberley Region to raise community awareness for the Royal Flying Doctor Service and money for charity.

ARGYLE DIAMONDS ORD VALLEY MUSTER - PHOTO BY BEN BROADY

ARGYLE DIAMONDS ORD VALLEY MUSTER 15-24 May Kununurra A bucket-list event celebrating all that is unique about the East Kimberley Region, including its cultural diversity, incredible landscapes, fresh local produce and local charm.

AIRNORTH CABLE BEACH POLO 16-17 May Broome The pristine sands of Broome’s iconic Cable Beach is the setting for Australia’s only multi-day beach polo tournament.

JAZZ BY THE BAY 29 May-1 June Dunsborough, Busselton and Margaret River Delivering amazing jazz experiences with fine wine and food in iconic natural spaces and spectacular venues throughout Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River.

MAY

DENMARK FESTIVAL OF VOICE 29-31 May Denmark Celebrating the human voice, the festival features community concerts and workshops. It brings together local, national and international artists performing acapella and accompanied by choirs, ensembles and groups.

MULLEWA MUSTER AND RODEO 30 May Mullewa The Mid West’s premier rodeo event featuring beaut-ute competition, whip cracking competition, country music concert and entertainment.

ALBANY CLASSIC MOTOR EVENT 30-31 May Albany Featuring a temporary race circuit constructed in the Albany CBD with vintage and classic cars competing.

LEONORA GOLDEN GIFT 30-31 May Leonora The small outback town of Leonora hosts Australia’s richest 1,600 metre foot race, the ‘Elite Mile’, which attracts local, national and international competitors.

WA DAY FESTIVAL 31 May - 1 June Perth The WA Day Festival is a proud occasion for all West Australians to come together to celebrate the people, lifestyle and culture with activities for the whole family.

JUNE

TRUFFLE KERFUFFLE

CITY OF PERTH WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL June Perth Featuring exciting arts and cultural experiences to suit all tastes, spanning theatre, music, comedy, cabaret, dance, film, literature, family, entertainment and visual arts.

TRUFFLE KERFUFFLE 19 -21 June Manjimup A celebration of Manjimup’s famous black truffles and local produce.

JULY

CABIN FEVER PHOTO BY @GBECKERPHOTO

REVELATION PERTH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2-15 July Perth Over 120 international films presented at cinemas, galleries, cafes and bars across Perth.

UNISPORT NATIONALS 6-9 July Broome Division 2 - UniSport Nationals provides the opportunity for students from 43 member universities from around Australia to compete head to head in a number of national standard sporting competitions.

MOWANJUM FESTIVAL 9-11 July Derby Experience the vibrant living culture of the Ngarinyin, Worrorra and Wunambal peoples in a stunning display of dance complemented by demonstrations and workshops.

CABIN FEVER 17-26 July Margaret River Region Held in winter, Cabin Fever aims to encourage visitors and locals to break out of hibernation and attend a number of events featuring regional produce, award winning wine and beverages, live music, art and entertainment. Approximately 40 events are held over the 10 day period including gourmet food events, wine dinners, workshops, bonfires, brews and more.

BROOME INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MARATHON 26 July Broome Race over 10.5km, half marathon or marathon distances on Broome’s iconic Cable Beach.

AUGUSTAVON DESCENT 1-2 August Northam to Bayswater The Avon Descent is an annual, two-day, white water event involving both paddle craft (kayaks, canoes, and surf skis) and power dinghies. It runs from Northam to Perth (124 kilometres) along the Avon and Swan Rivers.

GASCOYNE FOOD FESTIVAL 5 August - 6 September Carnarvon The ultimate winter getaway, promising incredible local produce served up by WA’s top chefs in some of the State’s most idyllic locations.

NANNUP FLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL 13-16 August Nannup A four-day event that features stunning floral displays as well as children’s activities, market stalls and choir performances.

CINEFESTOZ 26-30 August Busselton A showcase of Australian and French film events played in the South West’s cinemas, wineries, small bars and galleries. A beacon for the Australian film industry, who join audiences to celebrate film, culture and place.

A TASTE OF CHITTERING 30 August Lower Chittering The premier showcase for the Chittering region and its local produce. Taste unique and award-winning wines, beers and ciders, learn the tricks of the trade from local food growers and meander through market stalls as you listen to live entertainment throughout the day.

BLEDISLOE CUP PHOTO BY TRAVIS HAYTO

THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA V SOUTH AFRICA 29 August Perth Perth will host Australia v South Africa in August 2020 at Optus Stadium. This forms a part of The Rugby Championship Series which is played across Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa annually in a double round-robin format.

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SEPTEMBERKINGS PARK FESTIVAL 1-30 September Perth Presents amazing spring displays of wildflowers and many free events including outdoor exhibitions, guided walks, art displays and family activities.

SHINJU MATSURI 28 August - 6 September Broome Japanese for ‘Festival of the Pearl’, the event celebrates the unique culture, history and diversity of Broome and features events such as the Sunset Long Table Dinner on Cable Beach and the Floating Lantern Festival.

SEPTEMBER

PERTH ROYAL SHOW

BLOOM FESTIVAL 19 September - 18 October Broomehill-Tambellup, Cranbrook, Gnowangerup, Katanning, Kent, Kojonup, Plantagenet, Woodanilling The Hidden Treasures Bloom Festival features more than 40 events including wildflower displays, guided tours, open gardens, workshops, long table lunches, train rides, art exhibitions, wine tasting, craft activities and more.

SOUTHERN PEAKS 26-27 September Albany A mountain bike festival with a professional and amateur program incorporating cross-country, downhill jump competition and kids’ events.

IGA PERTH ROYAL SHOW 26 September - 3 October Claremont A Perth favourite for more than 100 years, the show features informational exhibits, agricultural competitions, animals, a fairground, rides, and showbags.

UNISPORT NATIONALS 26 September - 3 October Division 1 - UniSport Nationals provides the opportunity for students from 43 member universities from around Australia to compete head to head in a number of national standard sporting competitions.

AFL MASTERS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 26 September - 4 October Perth The AFL Masters National Carnival is a nationally hosted carnival that provides male and female players, over the age of 35 years to compete in an AFL competition in a family orientated and fun environment.

CAPE TO CAPE MTB - PHOTO BY DAVE ACREE

OCTOBERTX CIVIL & LOGISTICS WA PGA CHAMPIONSHIPS 8-11 October Kalgoorlie Forms part of the consolidated PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit and remains an iconic tournament on Australia’s golfing calendar.

THE BEVERLEY HEROIC 10-11 October Beverley Celebrate the history of WA’s Wheatbelt on two wheels at this cycling event in and around Beverley. Heritage bicycles are a highlight for the main Heroic event, across 110 kilometres of tranquil rural scenery, as well as shorter distances including a town ride and children’s events.

CAPE TO CAPE MTB 22-25 October South West Region Cape to Cape hits the mountain bike trails of the Margaret River Region, in Australia’s largest and longest running four day mountain biking stage race. With around 200km of fun trails over four stages, this event caters to all levels of experience.

ICC T20 WORLD CUP 2020 October Perth The T20 World Cup is the pinnacle global event in the fastest growing format of the game. Perth Stadium will be hosting a week-long festival of cricket featuring nine of the world’s best teams and six matches throughout the opening week of the Super 12 Stage, including India v South Africa, England and Australia v West Indies!

NOVEMBER

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOURMET ESCAPE

PERTH INTERNATIONAL JAzz FesTIvAL TBC November Perth Over 40 incredible jazz performances will take place across various venues, featuring a blend of ticketed and free community events by a host of celebrated local, national and international jazz artists.

WEsTeRN AUsTRALIA GOURMET eSCAPE TBC November The Western Australia Gourmet Escape is a new event, which will run over 10 days, beginning with a weekend program in the Swan Valley, continuing in Perth during the week before concluding in the Margaret River Wine Region the following weekend.

RUN ALBANY 9-10 November Albany A trail weekend with great atmosphere and distances to suit all runners.

TABTOUCH MASTERS TBC Perth The TABtouch Masters returns with three super Saturdays in a row, part of Perth Racing’s commitment to bringing people together to experience all that Group One racing has to offer. Beginning with the Kirin Railway Stakes, then Crown Perth Winterbottom Stakes and finishing with the Magic Millions Kingston Town Classic Day.

IRONMAN WA AND IRONMAN WA 70.3 3-7 December Busselton Competitors undertake a challenging swim, bike ride and run throughout the beautiful town of Busselton and surrounding region.

KING OF THE CUT 5-6 December Mandurah The largest stand up paddle board downwind race in Australia featuring a 24km and 10km event.

DECEMBERMANJIMUP CHERRY HARMONY FESTIVAL 12 December Manjimup Fruit lovers flock to one of WA’s top culinary destinations to enjoy delicious cherries fresh from the tree. A full day of activities celebrates the diversity of fresh produce from Manjimup and the surrounding Southern Forests. The offering includes food, crafts, entertainment, cooking expert demonstrations and the popular long-table lunch set among the cherry orchard.

MANJIMUP CHERRY HARMONY FESTIVAL

SUMMER OF CRICKET Perth Don’t miss the 2020/2021 Summer of Cricket at Optus Stadium. Where you can experience three hours of non-stop cricket action, fireworks, music and entertainment.

ALINTA ENERGY 2020 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT TBC December Perth Experience the magic, colour and spectacle of your favourite floats as the Christmas Pageant returns in 2020, bringing Christmas magic to the streets of Perth.

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• Visit the Swan Valley – WA’s oldest wine region, located a 25-minute drive from Perth city. There’s more than 150 attractions ranging from wineries to providores to breweries, with Chenin Blanc, Verdelho, Shiraz and fortifieds among the speciality premium wines produced.

• Kings Park and Botanic Garden, located on the CBD’s doorstep, is the spot for picturesque views over the city and the Swan River. At 400 hectares, it is one of the largest inner city parks in the world and larger than New York’s Central Park.

• The city’s newest public precinct, Yagan Square, is a hub of activity day and night with bars, events, a spectacular lighting installation and large screen; plus a market hall with more than 20 different eateries to tempt your tastebuds.

• No visit to Perth is complete without spending time in the eclectic port city of Fremantle. A short drive, train ride or river cruise from the CBD, ‘Freo’ as it’s known to locals, is the perfect blend of old and new with museums, pubs, cool cafes and markets.

• Make your way to one of the 19 pristine metropolitan beaches lining Perth’s coastline and find your own slice of white sand to relax and enjoy one of WA’s iconic Indian Ocean sunsets. Surfers head to Scarborough and Trigg, while swimmers and stand-up paddle boarders cool off at Cottesloe, or Mettam’s Pool.

• Perth’s idyllic island playground, Rottnest Island, can be reached in just a short 30-minute ferry ride from the mainland. On its shores, 63 stunning beaches, 20 beautiful bays and many coral reefs and wrecks invite you to enjoy some of Australia’s finest swimming spots, snorkel trails and surf breaks. It’s also here you’ll find the world’s happiest animal, the famous quokka.

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The local’s guide on where to eat, drink and play whilst you are in PerthAustralia’s sunniest capital city, Perth, effortlessly blends urban cool with raw natural beauty. Its heart is bustling with new bars, hotels, restaurants, shopping and cultural spaces, with a range of natural attractions located within 30 minutes of the city centre.

OUR TOP PICKS

ExpEriENCE

PerthTourism Western Australia (Tourism WA) supports a range of events across the State through three key funding pools – Major Events Funding, the Regional Events Program and the Regional Events Scheme.

This calendar also features some events that are not funded by Tourism WA.

Major Events Funding

Organisations are required to submit a formal proposal submission. Tourism WA assesses and undertakes due diligence on each event submission to determine whether it fits the major event funding criteria, annual budgets and Tourism WA’s overarching strategy.

Regional Events Program

Funded by Royalties for Regions, this program supports medium to large regional events across the State offering funding of more than $40,000. The program aims to attract and develop major events that will generate significant benefits for regional communities.

Regional Events Scheme

Funded by Royalties for Regions, the program is an annual funding round for smaller, developing regional events across the State, offering funding between $5,000 and $40,000.

For more information visit tourism.wa.gov.au

FRONT COVER images TOP: Mowanjum Festival MIDDLE: Lake Argyle Swim BOTTOM: Fringe World Festival BACK COVER images TOP: Beverley Heroic - credit Dave Acree MIDDLE: Nannup Flower and Garden Festival credit Dixon and Smith BOTTOM: Margaret River Pro, Stephanie-Gilmore photo by Joli

Elizabeth Quay, Perth

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