Anna Reece joined Perth Festival to curate and deliver the 2025–28 Festivals. Anna is a highly respected, inspiring, generous and dynamic arts leader deeply committed to the development of a strong and vibrant arts ecology. She has a breadth of experience reaching across the not-for-profit arts and cultural sectors.

Her appointment completes a full circle back to the Festival she first joined nearly 10 years ago as Executive Producer of The Incredible and Phenomenal Journey of The Giants 2015 . This free three-day spectacle at Perth Festival attracted 1.4 million people to the CBD and remains Australia's biggest single arts event.

See our Booking Information page for all the info you need including box office hours, booking conditions and more.

We may be able to release more tickets closer to the event. However, this is not guaranteed. So, keep an eye out online or visit our official ticket reseller, Tixel to have the best chance to getting tickets.

We are working with Tixel as our authorised ticket reselling agent. You can sign up at their site to receive notifications if tickets for the event you want are listed for resale. 

All Perth Festival tickets are now subject to delayed delivery and will send automatically once the performance is 90 days away. E-tickets purchased where the performance is less than 90 days from the order date will send instantly.

Yes! Once you receive your tickets, 90 days before the event date, you can add them to your digital wallet on your mobile device. Click the link under each ticket in your email to add them to your phone wallet so you don’t have to find  them in your emails at a later date.

Films Vouchers and Gift Certificates cannot be added to your digital wallet.

We would recommend visiting Tixel.com to list your ticket for resale. As our authorised ticket reselling agent, Tixel provides a way to safely list your tickets for resale if you can no longer attend an event.

You can also give your ticket(s) to friends and family, our tickets do not require a name change.

Need some help? Visit https://tixel.com/sell/email

• Copy the email address provided and use it to forward your ticket(s) to Tixel*. Make sure you’re forwarding the barcoded tickets – not the order confirmation.
• Once you have forwarded the email, select 'I've forwarded my ticket'. This may take a few minutes to process.
• When verification is complete, you will need to toggle the 'sell this ticket' option for each ticket you need to list for sale, and continue to adjust the listing price.

*If you are only selling part of your order, you can send Tixel multiple tickets in one email, and use the toggle function to only select the specific tickets you need to sell.

Where a performance is not sold out, we offer door sales at most performances. Check the event page or chat with our box office team ahead of time at (08) 6488 5555, [email protected] or via Webchat.

For performances in a theatre, we recommend you arrive between 30 minutes and an hour before the show. If you are collecting tickets, please allow time to see the box office. The time on your ticket is when all patrons need to be seated.

For live music performances, your tickets will list the time the doors open. You can find set times on individual event pages closer to the event.

For patrons who require the assistance of a companion or carer, a second ticket can be issued at no cost to the Companion Card holder, during the same time you buy the original ticket.

Check our Access Page for more information.

You can also log into your Perth Festival account to view your tickets online, located under "Upcoming Events" on your account information page. These tickets can be downloaded to your phone for quick and easy access. They don't need to be printed off, as the barcodes can be scanned directly from your phone screen.

Visit our venue box office with your order number, found on your order confirmation from [email protected]. If you don't have your order number, our staff can search it up by using your booking details.

Entry to East Perth Power Station is free. which admits you into the venue to enjoy Casa Musica and Boorloo Contemporary. As a licensed venue children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (such as a parent or guardian).

Events in the Main Stage of East Perth Power Station require a paid ticket for entry. Minors will be admitted with a responsible adult. We recommend pre-purchasing your tickets online at perthfestival.com.au as door sales are not guaranteed.

Casa Musica will open at 5pm Thu & Fri and 4pm Sat & Sun. Discover all we have to offer and stay for performances throughout the evening – check the individual event pages for specific set times.

Yes! Minors are welcome to Casa Musica with accompaniment from a responsible adult. The large outdoor space, as a hub of Festival fever, will be brimming with free music in a piazza-style setting with food, drinks and Mediterranean vibes for friends or family. We ask that minors are not present in the bar areas.

We are working alongside the Department of Health to provide RID mosquito repellent at the venue. This will be on offer from the Summer St and riverside entry points, bar counters and at the box office.

Unfortunately, outside chairs are not permitted. However, you can bring your own blanket. We offer a variety of seating options in the Casa Musica area for your comfort.

Main Stage is designed as a standing venue, however very limited seating options are available.

As we are a licensed venue, under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (such as a parent or guardian). It is also advised that minors not be present in bar areas.

The Main Stage will be open from 7.30pm and set times are available on each event's web page.

A range of food trucks will be available onsite, offering a variety of meals and snacks to cater to different dietary requirements.

We encourage patrons to purchase food and beverages from our onsite vendors. Small snacks are permitted; however, no BYO alcohol is allowed. You may bring a reusable water bottle to use at our water refill stations. No glass is permitted onsite.

We recommend you leave your dog at home. With the combination of live music, loud bass and lots of people, a venue of this nature can be unpredictable and overwhelming.

Service animals are always welcome.

Main Stage has a designated accessible viewing area. Access to this area is via the Summers Street entry, please speak to the FOH staff on arrival and they can direct you to the area.

Need a moment to step away? Our Chill Out Area offers a calm, comfortable space away from the crowd — perfect for anyone who needs a break from the noise or stimulation of the event. 

Follow the signs or ask any of our venue staff for help finding it.

ACROD parking bays are available on Joel Tce. These can't be reserved ahead of time and will be subject to availability from venue open.

East Perth Train station has 3 ACROD bays.

Have a question in the meantime? Reach out to our box office at [email protected] or 08 6488 6414 during office hours.

Check out our event page or get in touch with our Box Office team.

Should you have any feedback or concerns regarding your experience at East Perth Power Station, please contact out Box Office team on 08 6488 555 or fill in this form.

Yes, we will have a box office at the venue, accepting card-only payments. We strongly encourage you to book your tickets ahead of time as door sales are not guaranteed.

Parking

There is no parking available on site.

CPP Fire Station, 1 Murray and Hay street Perth. located next to the venue.
159 bays, 3 ACROD bays. This is an open- air carpark.

Wilsons Hibernian Place Car Park, 391-393 Hay st, 300m from the venue, open until 12am. Entry: 480 Hay St (Westbound Only) and 17 Murray st (Eastbound only) (Height 2.20m).

6 ACROD bays are in Victoria Square, surrounding the venue, these are public bays unable to be reserved or held by Perth Festival.

Ride share and public transport

Drop off Zones are available on Murray Street.

The Red Cat bus travels on Hay St, parallel to Victoria Square, from Perth Train Station to East Perth and West Perth.

McIver train station is a 10 minute walk from Victoria Square, 650m.

Patrons will be seated on the cathedral’s traditional pews, with reserved seating for each performance. In keeping with our vision to ignite iconic spaces around our city, we’ve embraced the unique atmosphere of St Mary’s - preserving its beauty, reverence, and sense of community by retaining the original pew seating.

Yes – you’re welcome to bring a small cushion, up to 500mm square, to add a little extra comfort to your pew during the performance.

Venue external doors will open 1 hour prior to your show, admission into seating will be 30 minutes prior.

Yes! Toilets are located down a ramp, outside the venue, and accessible toilets are available on-site. All facilities will be open during the performance.

A small bar will be on-site for drinks, but no food is available. We recommend having dinner beforehand.

We suggest smart casual attire for performances at St Mary’s Cathedral. Something you’d wear to a nice dinner or evening out. As it’s a sacred space, we also ask that patrons dress respectfully

Yes! Under 18s are welcome when accompanied by a responsible guardian. Full-time students can also purchase concession-priced tickets.

The venue is fully accessible, with designated wheelchair spaces and companion seating around the pews, all on levelled ground for ease of movement. Accessible toilets are on-site, and universal entry ensures that everyone can enter comfortably.

Some seats are designated as restricted view, which may mean your view is slightly obstructed by a pillar, the side of a performer, or seating behind the stage. Please note that the venue does not have tiered seating, so distance from the stage may also affect your view. If you’d like further clarification about a specific seat, please contact our Box Office.

Yes of course! Check out our 'Family' event type when filtering on The Program page. Please note some events have recommended age restrictions, which are published on the event page. Some events are strictly 18+ for licensing reasons.

We do! Some events that are not specified as 18+ allow children under 2 years of age to be seated on their responsible guardian's lap for the duration of the event. The policy may differ depending on the venue of your chosen performance. Check event pages for details. If you would like your youngster to have their own seat, you will need to purchase a ticket for them.

All venues that provide under 18 admissions will have parenting facilities available. Outdoor venues may have similar facilities. Check the event page for further information.

The ushers at Arts and Culture Trust theatre venues can give your little one a booster seat to borrow for the show.

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All employment opportunities are listed on our website. Applications can only be submitted directly through the advertised listings, as we’re unable to accept applications via email.
Visit our Work With Us page to see current openings.

We’d love to hear from you! Please email [email protected] with your feedback. Your input helps us make Perth Festival even better each year. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Perth Festival’s artistic program is curated entirely by our Artistic Director, and participation is by invitation only.

If you’re an artist or company wishing to share your work, you’re welcome to send information about your practice or projects to our Artistic Director, Anna Reece, at [email protected].

If you are a vendor and are interested in catering an event, please email [email protected].