- Perth Festival announces 2018 program
- Celebrating 65 years with more than 230 events and 700 artists
- More than 360,000 visitors expected, supporting tourism and local jobs
- Festival runs February 9, 2018 to March 4, 2018
- Lotterywest Films opens November 27, 2017
Perth Festival has announced its 2018 program, which heralds the arrival in Western Australia of more than 700 local, national and international artists next February.
From the free opening event Siren Song, which serenades the sunrise and sunset along St Georges Terrace for the first 10 days of the 3½-week festival, Perth's premier cultural event again promises to be an essential summer experience.
Nine national exclusives, two world premieres and five Australian season premieres are among the dizzying array of more than 230 music, theatre, dance, literature, film and visual art events - many of them free.
The many highlights of Artistic Director Wendy Martin's third annual festival program include Michael Clark Dance Company, French circus Compagnie XY, Robert Lepage's Ex Machina, Inua Ellams, Jordi Savall, Helen Garner, Tim Winton, Dizzee Rascal and Neil and Liam Finn.
Celebrating 65 years as Australia's oldest international arts festival, Perth Festival brings the community closer together and is a key attraction for tourists looking for special experiences.
Showcasing the world's best artists alongside WA's own world-class talent, Perth Festival is expected to attract more than 360,000 people and provide jobs, boost skills and foster the innovation that strengthens the State's development.
Lotterywest has been a supporter of the Perth Festival since 1992 and is providing a grant for $7.55 million to support the 2018 Festival.
Visit https://perthfestival.com.au/ to see what will be on at Perth Festival.
Comments attributed to Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman:
"I congratulate Artistic Director Wendy Martin and her team for putting together such an impressive program.
"The 2017 festival was a great success and I look forward to the 2018 Perth Festival continuing that tradition.
"I am expecting the festival to attract thousands of people to the city, supporting the creation of direct and indirect jobs in Perth.
"The support from the State Government and other partners ensures that the Perth Festival continues to build WA's profile as a stimulating place for visitors and residents."
Minister's office - 6552 5400
