How to get the most out of the Buskers Weekender

Published: Thu, Jan 11 2018
How to get the most out of the Buskers Weekender

The City of Perth FRINGE WORLD Busker’s Weekender will be held from 2-4 February 2018.

See the City come alive with wild performances from around the world.  The city malls will be packed with entertainment across 7 stages over 3 big days! 

It's everything that's great about the FRINGE WORLD Festival, right in the heart of the city!

The event is free entry, but bring cash. Performers will hat at the end and this is your chance to show your appreciation.

Here's how you can have the very best experience of this awesome new event. 

FlameOz Deluxe.

Forget what you know about busking

This is busking entertainment but not as you know it.

Forget what you may think you know and get ready for some of the wildest entertainment to ever hit the streets of Perth!

There’ll be circus, comedy acrobats and much more.

See entertainment from around the world in your city!

Click here to check out the full program or download it as a PDF here.

Logy on Fire.

Come every day and bring the family!

There's something new and exciting to see every day of the Weekender.

Put these times in your diary and get your whole family together for an amazing weekend of entertainment.

Friday 2 February, 5pm - 9pm

Saturday 3 February, 11am - 4pm

Sunday 4 February, 11am - 4pm

Don’t miss the Guinness World Records Attempt

On Saturday 3rd of February Perth will host our very own Guinness World Record Attempt!

Be there at 11am to see Zane from Colossal attempt to break the record for most number of balls juggled while suspended upside down on a trapeze!

Get there early - thousands are expected to flock to the city for the event for the chance to see Zane's attempt to break the record!

How to get there

Right in the heart of the city the City of Perth FRINGE WORLD Buskers Weekender is easily accessed by public transport.

It's right in the Perth Malls so the Perth Underground Train Station is your best bet.

Go to Transperth to find out other public transport options. If you're driving go to the CPP website to find parking. 

There are 7 stages at the Buskers Weekender and they are all within close walking distance of each other. Check the map for locations and amenities nearby.

Cash is King! 

The event is free, but bring cash. Our performers always hat at the end.

This is your chance to show your appreciation for what you have just watched or been a part of.

Start saving those $5, $10 and $20 notes. There are plenty of ATMs in the City to sort you out if you don’t have anything in your pocket on the day.

Bring a hat

It might get a bit hot on the day so bring a hat and some comfy shoes so you can stay a while and enjoy as many shows as possible.

Stunt Magician Street Show.  

Get ready to have fun!

This is a truly once a year magical event that you can’t miss!

Get ready to cheer and show the artists how much you enjoy their stuff with a smile, laugh and clap. Hoorah!

Check out the City of Perth FRINGE WORLD Buskers Weekender