Update: Watch the live stream of the Perth Pride Parade
PrideFEST returns to Perth this November, an event by Pride WA and supported by Bankwest, with a program shaped around visibility, resilience, and unity of the LGBTQIA+ community.
This year’s theme — We Are Here — reaches beyond celebration. It reflects the long history of queer activism, the people who pushed for change, and the reality that LGBTQIA+ communities have lived and thrived across Western Australia, even when being seen came with consequences.
It’s a theme rooted in place as much as identity. From the city to the regions, it speaks to those who have felt overlooked, and to the resilience that has carried the community through decades of shifting attitudes. It also asks the broader public for recognition, respect, and support for those whose visibility still requires courage.
As PrideFEST 2025 kicks off this weekend, here are some of the main events that are taking place.
Fairday
Fairday opens PrideFEST 2025 at PrideFEST Gardens (Supreme Court Gardens) on Sunday, with stalls running until 4:00 pm and stage programming beginning at midday. The all-ages event remains one of PrideFEST’s most welcoming entry points, drawing families, friends, and newcomers into the heart of the celebration.
Across the day, visitors can expect community groups, local makers, and LGBTQIA+ stallholders to fill the gardens, creating the familiar sense of ease and connection that has come to define Fairday.
When: Sunday, November 23
Where: Supreme Court Gardens
Pridefest Live
Pridefest Live returns on Thursday, November 27th, with an evening of music and dancing the night away. Miami Horror will headline the 18+ event with their We Always Had Tomorrow Tour full-band shows, bringing their distinctive blend of synth-pop, nu-disco, and indie-electronic sound. They will be joined by Tseba, Karen from Finance, and Spankie Jackzon.
Thanks to Bankwest, we’re giving you the chance to win tickets to Pridefest Live. See below for details on how to enter.
When: Thursday, November 27
Where: Ice Cream Factory
Tickets are available here.
Pride Parade
Get ready to march, dance, and celebrate at the Pridefest Parade!
The PrideFEST Parade steps off on Saturday, November 29, carrying thousands through the streets of Northbridge for one of Perth’s most recognisable annual events. The parade remains open to all ages, inviting families, community groups and organisations to march together in solidarity and celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community.
More information on the parade, including route and road closures, can be found here.
When: Saturday, November 29, from 6:00 pm
Where: Russell Square and the streets of Northbridge
Watch the Pride Parade live-streamed on So Perth — watch now.
Parade After Party
Once the parade winds through Northbridge, the all-ages celebration continues in Russell Square for the free after-party presented by the City of Perth. Running from 9:30 pm to midnight, the event brings together parade-goers, performers, and spectators for a relaxed but lively end to the night.
When: Saturday, November 29, 9:30 pm to midnight
Where: Russell Square
Drag Sunset
Enjoy a buffet of Perth’s finest drag performers, scrumptious treats, a fabulous river view and awesome beats – keep your post Parade kick-ons going until the sun goes down on Sunday.
When: Sunday, November 30, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Where: Hilton Waterfront at Elizabeth Quay
Win tickets to PrideFEST Live and Drag Sunset
Thanks to Bankwest, we’re giving you the chance to win tickets to PrideFEST Live and Drag Sunset. Five winners will be randomly drawn from the entries:
- Winners 1-3: A double pass to PrideFEST Live
- Winners 4-5: A double pass to Drag Sunset
To enter, simply fill in the form below:
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