Perth and the neighbouring city of Freemantle are the venue for many cultural, sporting and community events. There's always lots to see, do and enjoy in Perth. Some of the major annual events are: # Lotterywest Australia Day Skyworks - including free concerts, activities and air and water shows on Australia Day around the Swan River and City of Perth. # Perth International Arts Festival attracts the best local international talent in theatre, music and film and showcases Perth to an international audience. As an annual event, the Leeuwin Estate Concert has become renowned for hosting world class performances in the spectacular setting of a charming south west winery. # City of Perth Winter Arts Season # Northbridge Superscreen at the The Northbridge Piazza, which is a major commercial, creative
and cultural hub for families, tourists is a major venue for large scale cultural events. # Fashion in the City # AWESOME Festival - Perth`s international arts festival for young people # Christmas and New Year's Eve in the City. At night the streets of Perth lighten up with an exciting array of entertainment with many of the bars, pubs and clubs offering live gigs and entertainment. Northbridge, just north of the city centre is the heart of the entertainment scene. It is home to one of Perth`s most famous bars - The Brass Monkey, which offers stand up comedy, bars, a wine lounge and some amazing food. They host live music, great parties, acoustic gigs most nights of the week. The other major areas for pubs and clubs are Subiaco, Claremont, Leederville, Fremantle and south Perth. The famous
'Sunday session' is a Perth specialty where the locals and visitors friends gather together at a pub or bar. To the east of the city, on the other bank of the river, is the spectacular Burswood Casino and Hotel which hosts a wide variety of entertainment. hotel and conference facilities.