Perth Poetry Festival 2025

GALA

The Hum of Our Universe

Date: Friday, 29 August 2025

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Doors open 6:00 pm, please come in early for a 6:30 pm start.

Venue: North Perth Town Hall Town Hall,

26 View St, North Perth WA 6006

The Gala is where it all happens: 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 (Irish poet)

🇦🇺 National Guests

David Stavanger
Magdalena Ball
Chloe Mayne
Thuy On
Toby Davidson
Paris Rosemont
Antonio Montaine
Sher Ting Chim

🏴󠁡󠁵󠁷󠁡󠁿 Western Australian Poets

Shey Marque
Karen Louise
Dakota Howard
Manveen Kohli

Food & Drink

This is a BYO-friendly event: Alcohol permitted.

Please BYO glasses as well if you are supplying your own drinks.

A grazing table and light nibbles are included with your ticket. Complimentary tea and coffee will be available. BYO Light snacks are acceptable as well, but please refrain from bringing full meals or heavy dinner items.

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

Books

Books will be available for sale at the event courtesy of our official festival bookseller, Rabble Books & Games.

Accessibility:

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

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.

Contact the host of The Gala | Perth Poetry Festival 2025