Weekends In Perth ON
There's always something to do on #WeekendsInPerthON!
Whether it's a festival, concert, play, or roaming entertainment, there's almost always something happening during the weekend in Perth.
Check back often as more events are added, and be sure to visit Perth Tourism's Facebook page for what's happening each week.
Please take a photo of the entertainment (or of yourself enjoying the entertainment!) and share it on social media with the hashtag #WeekendsInPerthON. You can also use that hashtag to search and see what entertainment has been featured in the past.
| Date | Time | Entertainment |
Location (see addresses below) |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6 | 7:30pm | The Keith Glass Band (presented by Harmony Concerts) | Studio Theatre |
| May 7 | 8am-1pm | Perth Farmers' Market - Opening Day | Crystal Palace |
|
May 13 May 14
|
7pm 2pm & 7pm |
Perth Short Film Festival | Full Circle Theatre |
| May 14 | 11am-2pm | Busker Brian "Duke" LeBold | Perth Museum Courtyard |
| May 14 | 7pm | Queen Flash | Farrell Hall |
|
May 26 & 27, June 2-4 May 28, 29 & June 5 |
7:30pm
2pm |
This Year, Next Year | Studio Theatre |
| May 28 | 11:30am-3pm | Lunch & A Magic Show! by Kevin Smith Magic | Full Circle Theatre |
| May 28 | 5-10pm | Perth Night Market | Downtown Perth |
| June 4 |
3-4:30pm |
Perth | |
| June 5 |
7:30-10:30am |
Perth & District Indoor Pool | |
| June 5 |
2pm |
Crystal Palace | |
| June 8 |
6:30-9pm |
Crystal Palace | |
| June 11-12 | All day | The Annual Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour | Last Duel Park & Conlon Farm |
| June 11 | 7pm | Gathering Sparks with Special Guest Cheryl Prashker (presented by Harmony Concerts) | Studio Theatre |
| June 11 | 7pm | Rock and Roll Never Forgets: The Ultimate Tribute | Farrell Hall |
| June 12 | 11am-4pm | FaeryFest | Crystal Palace |
| June 12 | 2-5pm | Buskers John and Dani Dorsch | Perth Museum Courtyard |
| June 17-19 | The World's Strongest Disabled Athlete Event (presented by Jakabol Strongfit) | Oakfield Rugby Park | |
| June 17 | 7:30pm | Garnet Rogers (presented by Harmony Concerts) | Studio Theatre |
| June 18 | 8-11:30am | KidFish (hosted by the Perth Volunteer Fire Service and Drummond/Tay Valley Fire & Rescue) | Perth Legion |
| June 18 | 11am-2pm | Busker Jim Anderson | Bandshell |
| June 18 | 7pm | Durham County Poets (presented by Harmony Concerts) | Studio Theatre |
| June 22 | 2pm & 7pm | Sound of Metal | Full Circle Theatre |
| June 24-26 | 11am-5pm | Art Works! Perth | Various locations |
| June 25 | 7pm | North Easton (presented by Harmony Concerts) | Studio Theatre |
| June 30 | 7pm | Rotary Club Strawberry Social and Perth Citizens' Band Concert | Crystal Palace |
| July 1 | 5pm | Celebrate Canada Day in Perth! | Conlon Farm |
| July 2 | 7pm | Connie Kaldor (presented by Harmony Concerts) | Studio Theatre |
| July 2-3 | 10am-4pm | The Perth Antiques Show & Sale | Civitan Club |
| July 8 | 7:30pm | Quartetto Gelato in Perth (presented by Harmony Concerts) | Studio Theatre |
| July 15-17 | Stewart Park Festival (presented by the Downtown Heritage BIA) | Stewart Park | |
| July 28-August 7 | TBC | The Lone Rider: A Large Number of Ways to Die in the West | Studio Theatre |
| July 28 | 7:30pm | Perth Citizens' Band Concert | Crystal Palace |
| August 12 | 7:30pm | Jade Turner (presented by Harmony Concerts) | Studio Theatre |
| August 13-14 | TBC | Garlic Festival (presented by the Lions Club) | Perth Fairgrounds |
| August 13 | 7pm | Raphael Weinroth-Browne (presented by Harmony Concerts) | Studio Theatre |
| August 19 | TBC | Mia Kelly (presented by Harmony Concerts) | Studio Theatre |
| August 20 | TBC | Jenie Thai (presented by Harmony Concerts) | Studio Theatre |
| August 25 | 7:30pm | Perth Citizens' Band Concert | Crystal Palace |
| September 2-5 |
Friday - 12-10pm Saturday - 9am-10pm Sunday - 9am-9pm Monday - 9am-4pm |
Perth Fair (presented by the Perth & District Agricultural Society) | Perth Fairgrounds |
| September 8-18 | TBC | Art | Studio Theatre |
| September 23 | TBC | Rachael Kilgour (presented by Harmony Concerts) | Studio Theatre |
| October 1 | 5-10pm | Perth Night Market | Downtown Perth |
| October 2 | 2pm | Perth Citizens' Band Concert | Crystal Palace |
| October 13-23 | TBC | An Evening of Muses & Mystery | Studio Theatre |
| October 23 | 2pm | Perth Citizens' Band Concert | Crystal Palace |
| October 28 | TBC | Kamancello (presented by Harmony Concerts) | Studio Theatre |
| November 24-December 11 | TBC | Scrooge - The Musical | Studio Theatre |
| November 26 | Festival of Good Cheer | Downtown Perth | |
| December 1 | Festival of Lights | Crystal Palace | |
| December 15 | TBC | Lynn Miles Winter (presented by Harmony Concerts) | Studio Theatre |
| December 17 | TBC | Christmas Kitchen Party w/Anna Ludlow (presented by Harmony Concerts) | Studio Theatre |
Bandshell: The bandshell is located behind Town Hall at 80 Gore Street E.
Civitan Club: 6787 Lanark County Rd 43
Code Park: This is the park with the Big Ben and Ian Millar statue opposite Code's Mill and beside the Best Western. It is adjacent to Stewart Park.
Farrell Hall: 186 Gore Street East
Full Circle Theatre: 26 Craig Street
Market Square: This is the road that loops around Town Hall at 80 Gore Street E.
Perkins Building: 2 Wilson Street W, at the corner of Foster and Wilson. All entertainment will be outside in front of the buildings unless otherwise noted.
Perth Fairgrounds: 50 Arthur Street
Perth Legion: 26 Beckwith Street E.
Perth Museum Courtyard: 11 Gore Street E, between Perth Museum and Shaw's.
Perth & District Indoor Pool: 3 Sunset Blvd.
Stewart Park: Stewart Park is behind Town Hall and can be accessed there, from Mill Street, or from Code Park.
Studio Theatre: 63 Gore Street East
Tay Basin: This is the Crystal Palace area at 31 Basin Street, which is opposite Town Hall.
Seeking More Information to Plan Your Trip to Perth?
Wonderful! You'll want to check out the Plan Your Trip section for information about visiting Perth safely, accommodations, directions and even blogger tips and itineraries. Visit the Eat & Drink section to choose a restaurant, discover a patio, or find a delicious snack. And explore the What To Do section for more information about attractions, shopping, tours, outdoor adventure and more. If you are looking for more festivals and events, visit the Event Calendar, too!
For Musicians and Other Entertainers
Are you interested in performing in the #WeekendsInPerthON lineup? If so, please email Karen Fox with your availability and samples of your work (including but not limited to photos, videos, links, etc.). You may also be interested in the busking page.