From a spooky spectacular to racing’s biggest day, here’s your guide to five of the biggest events in Perth this weekend and beyond.
Spookiaco
Until Sunday November 8, venues across Subiaco
Subi’s been transformed into a spook-tacular wonderland just in time for Halloween, with a frightfully fun program of events for the whole family. Highlights include a Halloween-themed cocktail trail, a walking art tour with Oh Hey WA, inflatable installation Monsters Can’t Fly at Market Square Park, from acclaimed artist Matthew Aberline with Beautiful & Useful Studio, and more.
Free and ticketed events. See seesubiaco.com.au
Rumble in the West
Saturday October 31 and Sunday November 1, McCallum Park Active Area, Victoria Park
There will be a $20,000 prize pool in play as WA’s top skateboarders gather for the final event of the National 2026 BMD Rumble Pro Tour.
Free
Lily Allen
Sunday November 1, 7pm, RAC Arena, Perth
Less a traditional concert and more a mash-up of “pop, theatre and autobiographical storytelling”, the British singer-songwriter will conclude her biggest-ever headline tour, West End Girl, in Perth, supported by cello ensemble Dallas Minor Sextet.
Tickets from $149.90 from Ticketek
Melbourne Cup
Tuesday November 3, gates open 8.30am, Ascot Racecourse, Ascot
Celebrate the race that stops the nation trackside at Perth’s home of horse racing, with local racing, the Melbourne Cup live on the big screen, and a host of hospitality options to suit every taste, including the new Tote Exchange Bar & Lounge.
Tickets from $45. See perthracing.com.au
Zoe Foster Blake
Tuesday November 3 and Wednesday November 4, 7pm, Perth Mess Hall, Perth
The acclaimed Australian author and skincare queen is touring Australia for a series of in-conversation events to accompany the release of her latest novel, Group Chat.
Tickets $82.65 from Oztix
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