Concerts in Perth: April 2026
Perth's April schedule concentrates most of its weight into the first and third weeks of the month. The Easter long weekend (Good Friday 3 April through Easter Monday 6 April) opens with a bass festival, Augie March, and the Big Rock Tour all within the space of 48 hours. Then the second half of the month runs almost without a break from the 16th through the 24th, with the weekend of 18-19 April being particularly dense: Electric Island runs two days at Cottesloe Beach, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets headline Freo.Social on the Saturday, and The Beths play Astor Theatre the same night.
One important note: the Fremantle venues operate as their own ecosystem. Freo.Social, Mojo's, and the surrounding laneways book separately from the Perth CBD circuit. Several tours that play only one Western Australian date choose Fremantle over Perth proper.
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, Ticketek, Moshtix, and Megatix depending on the show. SmartRider covers all Transperth trains, buses, and ferries; tap on and tap off.
Arena Shows
A Day to Remember + Papa Roach: Big Rock Tour
Saturday 4 April | RAC Arena, Perth CBD
The co-headline run of A Day to Remember and Papa Roach opens its Australian leg in Perth. French metalcore band LANDMVRKS support. A Day to Remember are behind their eighth album Big Ole Album Vol. 1; Papa Roach have the 25th anniversary of Infest in their rear-view. Neither band carries a designated headliner position, so expect roughly equal stage time. Perth is first in the national run before Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane follow.
Tickets: Ticketek. Presented by Destroy All Lines.
MGK: Lost Americana Tour
Wednesday 8 April | RAC Arena, Perth CBD
Machine Gun Kelly opens his Australian leg in Perth, kicking off before Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. The Lost Americana album pushed his alt-pop rock approach; the arena-scale production the tour has been running through Europe and North America arrives here. Support: Honestav.
Tickets: Ticketek. Presented by Live Nation.
Large Venues and Theatres
Augie March: Moo, You Bloody Choir 20th Anniversary Tour
Friday 3 April | Freo.Social, Fremantle | 7:30pm
Perth/Fremantle is the first city on the national tour, which plays Moo, You Bloody Choir in its entirety for the first time since its release in 2006. The album won the Australian Music Prize, reached Platinum status, and sent One Crowded Hour to the top of the triple j Hottest 100. The band performs the complete record plus additional fan favourites across the catalogue. Freo.Social is the natural venue for this; the crowd for Augie March in Western Australia tends to know the material in some depth.
Tickets: Moshtix. Via Teamwrk Touring.
Pierce The Veil: I Can't Hear You World Tour
Thursday 16 April | Red Hill Auditorium, Red Hill | Gates 6:30pm
Pierce the Veil close their Australian leg at Red Hill Auditorium, an outdoor amphitheatre in the Swan Valley foothills east of Perth. The show is the final Australian date after Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Special guests Movements and Jack Kays support. Perth is the band's first Australian visit since 2016 and the first opportunity to hear 2023's The Jaws of Life live. Red Hill's outdoor setting and reasonable capacity make it a well-matched room for a tour that has sold out Madison Square Garden and the Kia Forum.
Tickets: Ticketek. Presented by Live Nation.
Note: Thursday 16 April also has Bic Runga at Freo.Social. Two very different rooms and crowds for the same evening.
Bic Runga: Red Sunset Tour
Thursday 16 April | Freo.Social, Fremantle | 7:30pm
New Zealand singer-songwriter Bic Runga tours Red Sunset through the intimate Freo.Social room. Her catalogue spans Drive (1997) through to present; the show should cover material across that arc. Freo.Social suits the format: it is large enough for a real production and small enough to retain the connection the songs warrant.
Tickets: Ticketmaster.
MAY-A: Goodbye (If You Call That Gone) Tour
Friday 17 April | Freo.Social, Fremantle | 8pm
Sydney-born MAY-A brings her debut album Goodbye (If You Call That Gone) (Sony Music, 20 February 2026) to Perth on her first national headline tour. The 2022 Flume collaboration Say Nothing topped the triple j Hottest 100 and introduced her to a significantly wider audience; this tour is the album-length follow-through. Perth's Freo.Social date follows Brisbane and Sydney earlier in the month.
Tickets: Moshtix. Presented by I OH YOU, MG Live, and triple j.
Vanessa Amorosi: Celebrating 25 Years Tour
Friday 17 April | Magnet House, Perth CBD | 7:30pm
Vanessa Amorosi marks 25 years since The Power with a national headline run performing with a full band across intimate venues. Absolutely Everybody, Shine, and Perfect form the core of a setlist spanning the career; the Magnet House format suits the mix of hits and storytelling she has described for the shows. The Perth date falls on the same night as MAY-A at Freo.Social; two Australian pop artists in very different rooms two kilometres apart.
Tickets: Live Nation. $80.
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets: Pogo Rodeo Tour
Saturday 18 April | Freo.Social, Fremantle | 7:30pm
Perth's own Psychedelic Porn Crumpets bring the Pogo Rodeo tour home, covering material from their seventh album Carpe Diem, Moonman and the surprise-release eighth, Pogo Rodeo. Both records dropped within months of each other; the tour runs five nights across the country with Freo.Social as the Western Australian date. The Crumpets are one of the more reliable live propositions in Australian psych-rock; their hometown shows tend to carry particular weight.
Tickets: Moshtix.
Note: Saturday 18 April has Psychedelic Porn Crumpets at Freo.Social, The Beths at the Astor Theatre, and the first day of Electric Island at Cottesloe Beach all running simultaneously. Three very different events: psych-rock in Fremantle, indie-pop in Mt Hawthorn, progressive house and trance on the beach.
The Beths
Saturday 18 April | Astor Theatre, Mt Hawthorn | 7:30pm
New Zealand indie-pop quartet The Beths tour Australia presented by Double J and Select Music, playing the Astor Theatre in Mt Hawthorn. The Beths have built a sustained following through consistent melodic songwriting and tight live shows; the Astor's seated-and-standing 1,000-person configuration is a correct fit. Tickets from $119.90.
Tickets: Moshtix.
The Mountain Goats
Sunday 19 April | Freo.Social, Fremantle
John Darnielle's The Mountain Goats play Freo.Social on a Sunday evening. The project's catalogue runs across dozens of albums since the early 1990s, drawing on folk, indie rock, and a songwriting approach that has produced a particularly devoted following. A Sunday show in Fremantle suits the occasion.
Tickets: check Freo.Social and associated ticketing partners.
Maxïmo Park: A Certain Trigger 20th Anniversary Tour
Thursday 23 April | Freo.Social, Fremantle | Doors 7pm
Maxïmo Park return to Australia for the first time since 2011 to perform their 2006 debut album A Certain Trigger in full, alongside fan favourites from eight albums of material. The Mercury Prize-nominated record introduced Apply Some Pressure, Graffiti, and Going Missing; the reunion tour treats the anniversary as a reason to revisit the catalogue rather than simply repeat it. Fremantle opens the Australian leg before Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Sydney follow. 18+.
Tickets: Destroy All Lines.
Chase & Status
Friday 24 April | Robinson Pavilion, Claremont Showgrounds
UK drum and bass duo Chase & Status play Robinson Pavilion at the Claremont Showgrounds, an indoor events space on the Fremantle train line. The pair's catalogue runs from More Than Alot (2009) through What Came Before (2022); the live show typically features MC Rage alongside the production set. Confirm current on-sale status via Ticketmaster AU or the official artist channels; at time of publication the booking was confirmed via Songkick but had not appeared in the main Ticketmaster WA listings.
Festivals
Touch Bass: 10 Year Anniversary
Friday 3 April | Wellington Square, East Perth | 2pm-10pm
Touch Bass marks a decade with its largest-ever lineup, running across Auckland, Perth, Brisbane, and Sydney on consecutive days. Perth is the first Australian stop. Wellington Square is an open-air park site in East Perth, running 2pm to 10pm with an official after-party at The Court Hotel (5-minute walk, discounted entry with festival wristband).
Lineup: Dimension (Australian exclusive), RL Grime, A.M.C, Crankdat, Arcando, Taiki Nulight (special guest), Anaïs, Alleycvt.
Note: Arcando performs in Perth but not at the Brisbane or Sydney dates.
Tickets: Megatix. Presented by Collective Minds Australia.
Electric Island Perth
Saturday 18 April + Sunday 19 April | Cottesloe Beach | 3pm-10pm (Sat), 2pm-9pm (Sun)
Electric Island returns to Cottesloe Beach for its fourth year, running across two consecutive days as part of a five-show national series spanning Adelaide, Melbourne, and Perth. The festival occupies the beachfront off Marine Parade; shuttle buses run from Cottesloe Train Station from 3pm Saturday and 2pm Sunday.
Saturday 18 April: Above & Beyond, Cristoph B2B Jeremy Olander, Eli & Fur, Rromarin, Fifth Day & Nico Giovanni.
Sunday 19 April: Armand Van Helden, Flight Facilities (DJ set), Eats Everything, Sneaky Sound System, Mind Electric, Law Corden.
Above & Beyond and Armand Van Helden each play one day; the two days have a distinct character. Saturday runs toward progressive trance and melodic house; Sunday leans into disco-adjacent house and peak-hour energy. The Cristoph B2B Jeremy Olander pairing on Saturday is one of the stronger billings in that corner of the genre this year. Eats Everything's Sunday set will differ significantly in register.
The festival runs cashless bars with EFTPOS; no ATMs on site, no cloakroom, no re-entry.
Tickets: Megatix. Sold separately per day.
Small and Mid-Size Venues
454
Thursday 2 April | The Rechabite, Highgate | 8pm
Philadelphia rapper and producer 454 plays The Rechabite, the 400-capacity music venue in Highgate above the old Rechabite Hall. His sound occupies the intersection of rap, shoegaze, and experimental electronic; a small-room Perth show on the eve of the Easter long weekend suits the format. The Rechabite is an all-ages venue with a strong booking track record.
Tickets: Ticketmaster.
Abbe May
Saturday 4 April | Mojo's Bar, North Fremantle
Perth-based artist Abbe May plays Mojo's Bar on Easter Saturday. Mojo's is a compact venue on the Fremantle strip with a well-established local music history; a hometown show on the Easter long weekend is a natural fit for a WA artist of her standing.
Check Mojo's Bar for ticketing details.
Leo Sayer: Still Feel Like Dancing?
Friday 10 April | Crown Theatre Perth, Burswood | 7:30pm
British pop singer Leo Sayer brings Still Feel Like Dancing? to Crown Theatre. The back catalogue runs from The Show Must Go On (1973) through You Make Me Feel Like Dancing and When I Need You; this is a theatre-format retrospective show for an audience that knows those records. Crown Theatre holds approximately 2,000.
Tickets: Ticketmaster.
Mick Thomas: GoSoloComeBack | SOLD OUT
Friday 10 April | Duke of George, East Fremantle | 7:30pm
Mick Thomas of Weddings, Parties, Anything plays a solo set at the Duke of George. This show is sold out.
Grupo Niche
Sunday 12 April | Metro City Concert Club, Perth CBD
Colombian salsa institution Grupo Niche, formed in 1979, play Metro City as part of the Brisbane Salsa Festival's national circuit. One of the most recorded salsa acts in the genre's history; the Metro City room, around 1,500 capacity, is a workable venue for the sound and audience.
Tickets: Ticketmaster.
Chase Matthew
Monday 20 April | Magnet House, Perth CBD
American country singer-songwriter Chase Matthew tours Holdin' It Down, his 2024 album, with special guest Austin Williams. The Perth date at Magnet House (around 700-capacity) sits between his Sydney and Melbourne shows on the tour. Matthew's audience skews younger than traditional country demographics.
Tickets: Live Nation.
Hawthorne Heights
Wednesday 22 April | Magnet House, Perth CBD
Ohio post-hardcore band Hawthorne Heights, known for The Silence in Black and White (2004) and Ohio Is for Lovers, return to Australia. Magnet House is a mid-size room that suits the mid-2000s emo and post-hardcore touring circuit.
Tickets: check Magnet House.
nothing,nowhere.: The Return of the Reaper Tour
Thursday 23 April | Magnet House, Perth CBD
Joe Mulherin's nothing,nowhere. blends emo, hip-hop, and post-hardcore across a catalogue built outside major label structures. The Return of the Reaper tour brings US act sace6 to Australia for their first visit, with Closure AU supporting. Magnet House at around 700 capacity is the correct room.
Tickets: Moshtix. Presented by Destroy All Lines.
Hands Like Houses
Sunday 26 April | Magnet House, Perth CBD
Canberra post-hardcore band Hands Like Houses tour Lotus with Dream On, Dreamer in support. A domestic booking at a sensible scale for their audience in Western Australia.
Tickets: Ticketmaster.
Practical Notes
Getting to RAC Arena (Perth CBD)
RAC Arena is at 700 Wellington Street, Perth, directly adjacent to Perth Station. The station is on all major Transperth train lines; travel from Fremantle takes approximately 25 minutes. SmartRider cards are available from station vending machines and retail outlets; they provide a discount over cash fares. Rideshare pickup and drop-off operates from the Wellington Street kerb. Parking is available in surrounding CBD car parks but fills early for arena events.
Getting to Wellington Square (Touch Bass)
Wellington Square is a short walk east of Perth Station or Claisebrook Station on the Midland line. On event days, Claisebrook is the closest station. SmartRider covers the fare. The official after-party at The Court Hotel is a 5-minute walk west of the showground site.
Getting to Freo.Social and Fremantle Venues
The Fremantle train line runs from Perth Station (and Claisebrook, City West, and other CBD stations) to Fremantle Station, approximately 30 minutes. SmartRider covers the journey. Freo.Social is a 10-minute walk from Fremantle Station along High Street. Mojo's Bar is in North Fremantle, accessible by bus from Fremantle Station; the walk from Fremantle to Mojo's is around 20 minutes along the waterfront. Taxis and rideshare operate well in Fremantle, particularly from Kings Square.
Getting to Red Hill Auditorium (Red Hill, Swan Valley)
Red Hill Auditorium is at 55 Talbot Road, Red Hill, approximately 40km east of Perth CBD via the Great Eastern Highway. There is no public transport to the venue; a car, taxi, or rideshare is required. Allow 45 to 55 minutes from the city in normal conditions, longer on event evenings. The venue runs a car park on-site. Rideshare services operate to and from the venue but wait times increase significantly after large shows; pre-booking a return trip before the concert ends is advisable.
Getting to Magnet House (Perth CBD)
Magnet House is at 393 Murray Street, Perth CBD, easily walkable from Perth Station or Perth Underground Station. Both are served by all main train lines and SmartRider fares apply. The venue is on the same block as several car parks if driving is necessary.
Getting to Astor Theatre (Mt Hawthorn)
The Astor Theatre is at 659 Beaufort Street, Mt Hawthorn. There is no direct train; bus routes 60 and 61 run along Beaufort Street from the CBD. Rideshare is the most practical option for late-night departures. Limited street parking is available on Beaufort Street and surrounding residential streets.
Getting to Crown Theatre Perth (Burswood)
Crown Theatre is at Great Eastern Highway, Burswood, approximately 15 minutes by taxi or rideshare from Perth CBD. The Burswood Station on the Midland and Airport lines is a 10-minute walk from Crown. SmartRider covers the train fare.
Getting to Cottesloe Beach (Electric Island)
Cottesloe Beach is serviced by Cottesloe Station on the Fremantle line, approximately 25 minutes from Perth Station. The festival runs shuttle buses from the station to the Marine Parade beachfront from 3pm Saturday and 2pm Sunday. Walking from Cottesloe Station to the beach takes around 10 minutes. SmartRider covers the train fare. Rideshare to Marine Parade also works well on both days; expect higher wait times after the festival finishes.
SmartRider and Public Transport
SmartRider is Transperth's contactless ticketing system covering all trains, buses, and ferries in the Perth metropolitan area. Cards are available at train stations and many retail outlets. Tap on and tap off; the card provides a discount over cash fares on every trip. Check journey times on transperth.com.au before heading out; event nights often see extended services on key lines, but Easter weekend timetables may differ.
Earplugs
Bring them. The gap between arena shows and small-venue gigs in Perth often requires rapid repacking; musician's earplugs with flat attenuation are worth keeping in your bag for the entire month. Available at most music retailers and pharmacies for $20 to $40.
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