The Gala | Perth Poetry Festival 2025

Perth Poetry Festival 2025

GALA

The Hum of Our Universe

Date: Friday, 29 August 2025

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Venue: North Perth Town Hall Town Hall, 26 View St, North Perth WA 6006

The Gala is where it all gathers: poets, performers, audiences and ideas. Join us for an unforgettable night of live readings, collaboration, music and poetic celebration.

With a lineup that spans local legends, national voices and international guests, the Perth Poetry Festival 2025 Gala Night brings the Festival’s theme The Hum of Our Universe to life in performance.

The Keynote will be delivered by our 2025 Festival Patron, Elfie Shoisaki.

Featuring:

Welcome to Country by Wadjak-Balardong Noongar Elder Emeritus Professor Simon Forrest and Wadjak-Balardong Noongar language teacher Dylan Collard.

Performances by

🌍 International Guests

• Tony Curtis (Ireland/Wales) – award‑winning Irish poet and Emeritus Professor of Poetry

🇦🇺 National Guests

• David Stavanger

• Magdelena Ball

• Thuy On

• Toby Davidson

• Paris Rosemont

• Antonio Montaine

🏴󠁡󠁵󠁷󠁡󠁿 Western Australian Poets

• Jack Collard

• Shey Marque

• Karen West

• Sher Ting Chim

• Daniel Hocking

• Manveen Kohli

Accessibility:

Vincent Town Hall is wheelchair accessible. Please let us know if you have specific access needs.

Dress Code: Come as you are, or come festival fabulous.

This is the beating heart of the festival! Join us in celebration, connection and community.

Visit perthpoetryfestival.com for full program and bookings.

Book your place now. The poetry is waiting.