Perth is the westernmost major city in Australia and is the capital of Western Australia. It has a population of nearly 2 million people so you can be sure there are plenty of things to do. Perth tends to be underrated compared to other cities in Australia’s eastern states and is almost unknown anywhere else in the world. There has been increasing interest in Perth and Western Australia from visitors to Australia of late as the city begins to develop its reputation in the international tourism market. Here is a list of some things that can be enjoyed in Perth in 2022.
Attend a concert
There are a multitude of bands and other musicians playing in Perth throughout the year and the good thing is that it is eclectic, so there is something for everyone. Dates on upcoming events are tentative for 2022, but the lineup for the city of Perth will hopefully continue as planned. Anything from rock to country to jazz to dance is all displayed throughout the year in Perth. Notable Australian bands like Eskimo Joe and The Violent Femmes are set to perform as well as John Williamson, Rod Stewart, Lorde and Delta Goodrem to name just a few. There are plenty of options to choose from so you are not without options for concerts in Perth in 2022.
Horse Racing
One of the most underrated sports in Western Australia is horse racing. It is seen as more of an eastern state pastime with the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival and the Golden Slipper event in Sydney, garnering so much international attention. Perth is not without its history of horseracing though. Racecourses such as Ascot and Belmont Park provide the best of the best horse racing when it comes to thoroughbreds and sprinters. Grab a form and check out the Railway Stakes odds to become a part of one of Australia’s grandest sporting traditions.
Step into the world of Fringe
The Perth Fringe Festival is the third-largest fringe festival in the world and incorporates all sorts of mediums of art and theatre. The Festival goes for a month beginning in mid-January and includes such displays as circus, cabaret, comedy, music, dance, theatre, film and visual art. It goes without saying that if you are in Perth in January or February, then this is absolutely something worth checking out, especially with the range of performances you can experience. As the Festival is held in summer, you do not have to worry about cold weather of any sort. The event was conceived in 1983 as a precursor to the Fringe World Festival. It was originally intended to be a one-off event, but the popularity it garnered made it a mainstay Festival for the city.
Explore the city
Australia is home to some incredible cities, each with its own unique charm. Perth boasts an impressive number of gardens and parks, all of which are maintained and kept beautiful all year round. If you have the time, you should visit the former brickworks and claypit site, now known as the Queens Garden to see what a little ingenuity can do.
No matter how you frame it or what your interests are, Perth is a fantastic city to visit in Australia. It is well worth making your way to the west to experience all that this distant but thriving capital has to offer.
