The complete guide to live music in Perth this weekend (Thu 30–Sat 2 May 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Perth for live music this weekend, Thu 30 Apr to Sat 2 May 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Wolfram
When: Thursday 30 April 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Perth Venue TBC
Artists: Wolfram
Dvorák’s New World - Matinee
When: Thursday 30 April 2026 at 10:30am
Where: State Theatre Centre of WA
Artists: Dvorák’s New World - Matinee
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AI Is Already Here: What’s happening now in artificial intelligence
When: Thursday 30 April 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: State Library of Western Australia
Artists: AI Is Already Here: What’s happening now in artificial intelligence
Dan Tiernan – Quartz And All
When: Thursday 30 April 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: The Rechabite, Northbridge
Artists: Dan Tiernan – Quartz And All
Jimmy Rees
When: Thursday 30 April 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: The Regal Theatre, Subiaco
Artists: Jimmy Rees
Hour Of Power
When: Thursday 30 April 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: The Rechabite, Northbridge
Artists: Hour Of Power
Rotten Sound (Finland)
When: Thursday 30 April 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Amplifier Bar, Perth
Price: $$62
Artists: Rotten Sound
After more than a decade, Finland's grind kings ROTTEN SOUND are returning to punish Australia in 2026 with fast, violent and unforgiving grind delivered at full force.For over three decades Rotten Sound have stood at the absolute forefront of grindcore, delivering a hostile and uncompromising sonic…
Southern Sons - Heart In Danger Tour
When: Thursday 30 April 2026 at 7:15pm
Where: Astor Theatre Perth, Mount Lawley
Artists: Southern Sons
Barrelhouse - Jessie Gordon, Lucky Oceans and Bill Lawrie
When: Thursday 30 April 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: The Duke of George, East Fremantle
Artists: Barrelhouse
Alison Spittle - Big
When: Thursday 30 April 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: The Rechabite, Northbridge
Artists: Alison Spittle - Big
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Perth This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.