The iconic Telethon weekend leads a massive week of events in and around Perth.
Telethon 2026
Saturday October 17 and Sunday October 18, RAC Arena, Perth
The annual fundraising weekend has changed the lives of countless children in Australia and around the world, and this year is set to be another star-studded 26 hours of entertainment as some of Australia’s biggest stars come together to help sick kids.
Jessica Mauboy will open the festivities on Saturday night, while other big names set to perform include Emma Memma, Reece Mastin, Kate Miller-Heidke, The Ten Tenors, The Wiggles and new Australian Idol judge Morgan Evans.
Other popular segments include the late-night show hosted by The West Australian’s Ben O’Shea and Famous Sharron, while a galaxy of Seven stars have jetted in to do their bit in a bid to beat last year’s record fundraising total of $90,160,275.
For those not attending, the telecast starts at 7pm Saturday on Seven and 7plus.
Tickets $35 from Ticketek. For more details see telethon7.com
F.RE.O Fashion Festival
Saturday October 17, 10am-4pm, venues across Fremantle
This new event will bring together local designers, retailers and creatives in a free celebration of fashion, particularly circular fashion. Highlights include runway shows, a preloved clothing parade, a community clothes swap and upcycling workshops.
Free. See visitfremantle.com.au/freo-fashion-festival
Global Citizen Nights
Tuesday October 20, 6pm, Riverside Theatre, Perth
The Teskey Brothers and Perth’s South Summit are set to star at this free music event, part of clean energy movement Global Citizen’s NOW: Perth summit. Head to the website for a chance to win tickets.
Free. See globalcitizen.org/nights
Zara Larsson
Tuesday October 20, 8pm, RAC Arena, Perth
Limited final tickets have been released for the Swedish superstar’s Perth show, which was moved to the Arena from its original venue Perth HPC due to overwhelming demand.
Tickets $129.90 from Ticketek
The Book of Mormon
Tuesday October 20 to Sunday December 6, various times, Crown Theatre, Perth
Widely considered to be one of the best musical comedies in theatre history, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier-winning production arrives in Perth 25 years after it premiered on Broadway.
See page 6 for Tanya MacNaughton’s interview with stars Sean Johnston and Nick Cox.
Tickets $69 from Ticketmaster
Perth International Jazz Festival
Thursday October 22 to Sunday November 1, various venues
Now in its 14th year, the festival’s line-up ranges from Grammy-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater to jazz supergroup AZIZA, with performances at venues across Perth including His Majesty’s Theatre, the Astor Theatre, Liberty Theatre and Metro City.
For ticket prices see perthjazzfest.com