Welcome to Illuminate Yagan Square

Come and be part of an unforgettable weekend filled with free all-day entertainment, cultural delights, and culinary wonders, conveniently located in the heart of the CBD. Experience the remarkable transformation of Yagan Square and be captivated by light installations, live performances, and immersive experiences that will ignite your senses and spark your imagination. This extraordinary day to night celebration is suitable for all ages and everyone is welcome.

Illuminate your journey as you step into the pulsating heart of a renewed Yagan Square.

Date: Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April 2024

Time: 11am - late 

Admission: Free

Location: Yagan Square, Perth CBD

 

Weekend Programme

Download the Illuminate Yagan Square Programme and Map here

 

Over 50 Family-Friendly shows, amusements and Second Life Markets on the Horseshoe Bridge

A mesmerising Light Maze like no other, along with state-of-the-art entertainment performances, captivating aerial displays, dynamic live stages offering non-stop programming from morning till night, an array of delectable offerings from food trucks and pop-up carts, picture-perfect moments, a circus school, aerial performers and an abundance of other attractions. All for free!

Plus a special inclusion on Sunday 28 April 2024, when the Horseshoe Bridge shuts down to accommodate Second Life Markets, featuring more than 80 individual stalls. Join us as the iconic bridge transforms into a pedestrian-only zone and discover the best of WA fashion reinvented!

This is Perth's most extensive street markets to date, featuring everything from exquisite blooms to vintage fashion and handcrafted treasures galore.

 

After-dark live entertainment, performances and music

Some of Western Australia's foremost artists and performers will enthrall audiences with immersive visuals, enchanting soundscapes, and distinctly Australian narratives. On Saturday 27 April, the unforgettable GLOW–GLEAM–DREAM program showcases The Last Numbat, an interactive puppetry installation and performance on a grand scale. Artwork projections by Indigenous Perth artist Deborah Bonar, alongside mesmerizing Shadow Stories narrated by the talented Glenn B Swift, is part of a large array of other captivating performances.

Immerse yourself in Noongar culture with KAYA, created by Phil Walleystack on Sunday 28 April 2024. This unique 75-minute experience seamlessly blends traditional Noongar storytelling with captivating sounds, movement, projections, and much more, promising an enriching journey into the heart of Indigenous culture.

More food and entertainment venues with the launch of ‘Stories’

With the debut of Stories, Yagan Square’s culinary landscape has never been more vibrant. We welcome this latest addition to our roster of successful eateries including Hiss & Smoke, The Shoe, Gangnam and Street Eats Eatery. Anticipation is high for Stories to further expand an already diverse culinary offering by offering Perth its biggest CBD venue ever. With a combined capacity of 2500-plus, Stories embraces nine bars, three restaurants including the City's biggest beer garden, a unique rooftop event space and a children's playground.

During the Illuminate Yagan Square weekend, there’ll also be additional food vendors on the day for an unforgettable event of gastronomic exploration to please every palate.

Plan your weekend and download the programme

Keep it handy so you don't miss out on all the incredible entertainment!

Download the Illuminate Yagan Square weekend programme and map here.

 

How to get to Yagan Square

Yagan Square is located in the heart of Perth, Western Australia, making it accessible by various means. It is located on the border of Perth CBD and Northbridge and easily accessible on foot, bicycle and by public transport. Plan your travel arrangements by going to our link or using the Transperth Journey Planner.

 

What's On

We’re unveiling our new look with a massive weekend celebration. Illuminate Yagan Square is a FREE event with over 50 family-friendly and after-dark activities in a thrilling fusion of culture, food and excitement. Find out more about our weekend highlight here.