From food, beer and arts festivals to an ARIA-winner playing Freo, here are six of the biggest events taking place around the State this weekend and beyond.

The Parlour Series: Stories, Songs And A Steel Guitar

Saturday August 15, 7.30pm, Venue 360, Burswood

Two WA music legends, Grammy-winner Lucky Oceans and acclaimed songwriter and playwright David Milroy are teaming up for an intimate concert featuring songs, stories and photographs from their storied careers.

Tickets from $49 from Humanitix

Gascoyne Food Festival

Friday August 21 to Sunday September 6, venues across the Gascoyne

Celebrating the flavours, landscapes and culture of WA’s North West, one of Australia’s biggest regional food festivals returns for 2026 with 16 days of events and experiences. Among the highlights is Australia’s Last Sunset, a twilight seafood cruise at Coral Bay followed by live music under the stars at Bill’s Bar.

Free and ticketed events. See gascoynefoodfestival.com.au

10 Nights In Port

Thursday August 20 to Sunday August 30, venues across Fremantle

From intimate performances to showstopping installations, the port city’s winter arts festival promises a feast of entertainment, experiences and encounters. This year’s program ranges from Nullians, an exhibition of political cartoons by Indigenous artist Kambarni that charts a course through Australian history, to Feast & Fire, combining a shared fire-cooked feast with live music and flame sculptures by artist Stewart Scambler.

Free and ticketed events. See 10nightsinport.com.au

Baker Boy

Saturday August 21, 7.30pm, Freo.Social, Fremantle

Ahead of a sold-out show at Albany’s Town Hall, the ARIA-winning Aussie rapper will play Freo.Social in support of his second studio album Djandjay.

Tickets $59.90 from Moshtix

Froth Town

Friday August 21 & Saturday August 22, various times, Claremont Showground, Claremont

More than 50 breweries will be pouring as the popular beer festival returns for 2026. There will also be plenty for those who prefer cider, wine or spirits, as well as food stalls, live music, rides and more.

Tickets $63.60 from froth.town

Shinju Matsuri

Friday August 21 to Sunday September 6, venues across Broome

Another famed regional festival, Broome’s much loved Festival Of The Pearl unfolds over 17 days celebrating the town’s music, culture, history and heritage.

Free and ticketed events. See shinjumatsuri.com.au