Perth Festival
In 1953 UWA Professor Fred Alexander brought to life his vision of a ‘festival for the people’.
As with UWA’s involvement with the community, the Festival has been growing ever since. From its humble beginnings as a community arts experiment to the international extravaganza it’s become, Perth Festival has always been a pride and joy of our university. Perth Festival now stands as Australia’s premier curated arts festival and one of the greatest in the world.
Be inspired – join us on campus and across Perth for the 2025 Festival season.
Perth Festival : The University of Western Australia
Experience an unforgettable night of cinema under the stars at UWA's stunning Somerville Auditorium! Nestled among majestic pines, Lotterywest Films presents a curated selection of captivating stories from around the globe. Perfect for summer evenings, this iconic outdoor cinema experience invites you to be inspired, moved, and delighted by world-class films in an enchanting setting.
The 2025 Perth Festival looks to the future of art and the world we inhabit together, through a program that is simultaneously contemporary and nostalgic.ANNA REECE
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
PERTH FESTIVAL
Perth Festival : The University of Western Australia
Explore UWA's vibrant arts and culture scene.