It's that time of year when two things are guaranteed – the kids will (try) and start behaving in anticipation of a visit from Santa, and there will be fireworks!
Here are some of the places you will be able to find fireworks for both New Year's Eve (Saturday December 31st, 2016) and Australia Day (Thursdays 26th January, 2017)
City of Perth fireworks
More pyrotechnics than fireworks, there will be a huge family-friendly event in Northbridge starting at 4pm with a free Frozen singalong, aerial shows, two stages with live music, Bizircus, beatboxing and more. The pyrotechnics display will bring in the New year at midnight.
When: Saturday 31st December, 2016 from 4pm
Where: Northbridge Piazza and Perth Cultural Centre
For more information visit
Northbridge NYE.
Mandurah New Years Eve
There will be a huge, free family friendly event with plenty of entertainment in the lead up to not one, but two fireworks displays. There will be a special youth zone (11 and 25 years), rides and games, markets stalls, food vans and more. The fireworks will take place at both 9pm and midnight.
When: Saturday 31st December, 2016 from 6pm
Where: Mandurah eastern foreshore
For more information visit
Mandurah NYE.
Rockingham New Years Eve
Rockingham puts on a big evening of live music and entertainment, rides and two fireworks displays. This huge event is smoke and alcohol free and is a popular event for thousands of families.
When: Saturday 31st December, 2016 from 5pm
Where: Churchill Park, Rockingham Beach Road
For more information visit
Rockingham NYE.
NYE at Rottnest
Those on Rotto will have an afternoon of free entertainment in the lead up to an early fireworks display at 9pm. There will be stage shows and roving performers, glow-in-the-dark face painters, a silent disco, a pop-up food village and live music.
When: Saturday 31st December, 2016 from 3.30pm. Fireworks at 9pm
Where: Thompson Bay, Rottnest
For more information visit
Rotto NYE.
Gloucester Park
Unlike all the other events, this one is not free but your $99 ticket provides not only a spectacular fireworks display but an evening of canapes, a drink on arrival, live bands and all the fun of the races.
When: Saturday 31st December, 2016 from 7m.
Where: Gloucester Park, East Perth
For more information visit
Gloucester Park NYE.
Armadale Australia
With a full day of free entertainment including air shows, water shows, concerts, food markets and more in locations across South Perth and the city, the Skyshow will take place at 8pm over the Swan River with great viewing locations in Kings Park, South Perth and Perth foreshore.
When: Thursday 26th January, 2017 from 3pm-9pm – fireworks at 8pm
Where: Langley Park, Kings Park and South Perth foreshore
For more information visit
Skyshow.
Armadale
The celebrations in Armadale start at 5pm and run to 9pm including a spectacular fireworks closing event. There will be easy, family friendly activities including a water park, amusements and rides as well as food stalls and live music and entertainment.
When: Thursday 26th January, 2017 from 5pm-9pm
Where: Minnawarra Park, Armadale
For more information visit
Armadale Australia Day Celebrations.
