The Venue Guide
Every stage in Western Australia.
Seating, accessibility, parking, transport, where to eat first and every show we’ve reviewed there. Written by two people who actually sit in these rooms.
Quick answer
Perth's main performance venues are His Majesty's Theatre and RAC Arena in the CBD, the State Theatre Centre of WA and The Blue Room Theatre in Northbridge, Crown Theatre Perth and Optus Stadium in Burswood, and the Regal Theatre and Subiaco Arts Centre in Subiaco.
Perth CBD
2 venuesPerth
His Majesty's Theatre
His Majesty's Theatre — known locally as The Maj — is Perth's grand Edwardian theatre at 825 Hay Street in the CBD, home to West Australian Opera, West Australian Ballet and major touring musicals and plays.
1 reviewed · 20 upcoming
Perth
RAC Arena
RAC Arena is Perth's major indoor entertainment arena on Wellington Street, hosting international touring concerts, arena comedy and large-scale live events.
6 upcoming
Northbridge
2 venuesNorthbridge
State Theatre Centre of Western Australia
The State Theatre Centre of Western Australia is Perth's contemporary flagship drama venue in Northbridge, housing the Heath Ledger Theatre and Studio Underground and home to Black Swan State Theatre Company.
1 reviewed · 11 upcoming
Northbridge
The Blue Room Theatre
The Blue Room Theatre in Northbridge is Western Australia's leading home for independent and experimental performance, where much of Perth's new work is developed and premiered.
6 upcoming
Inner Perth
2 venuesSubiaco
Regal Theatre
The Regal Theatre is a heritage art-deco theatre on Hay Street in Subiaco, best known for comedy, cabaret, tribute concerts and mid-scale touring productions.
1 reviewed · 10 upcoming
Subiaco
Subiaco Arts Centre
Subiaco Arts Centre is a mid-scale performing arts venue on Hamersley Road in Subiaco, used for theatre, dance, festival seasons and community and youth productions.
Venue guide
Burswood
2 venuesBurswood
Crown Theatre Perth
Crown Theatre Perth is a large modern lyric theatre at Crown Perth in Burswood, hosting the biggest touring musicals, concerts and comedy events to visit Western Australia.
2 upcoming
Burswood
Optus Stadium
Optus Stadium in Burswood is Western Australia's largest venue, hosting stadium concerts, major sport and large-scale outdoor entertainment events, with a capacity around 60,000.
1 upcoming
Perth Hills
1 venueSouth-East Perth
1 venuePerth venue questions, answered.
- What are the main theatre venues in Perth?
- Perth's main performance venues are His Majesty's Theatre and RAC Arena in the CBD, the State Theatre Centre of WA and The Blue Room Theatre in Northbridge, Crown Theatre Perth and Optus Stadium in Burswood, and the Regal Theatre and Subiaco Arts Centre in Subiaco.
- Which Perth venue is best for musicals?
- Large touring musicals usually play Crown Theatre Perth, while His Majesty's Theatre hosts opera, ballet and mid-to-large scale musical theatre in a heritage setting.
- Which Perth theatres have free parking?
- Crown Theatre Perth, the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre and Marloo Theatre all offer free on-site parking. CBD and Northbridge venues rely on paid public car parks and public transport.
- Where can I see independent theatre in Perth?
- The Blue Room Theatre in Northbridge is Western Australia's leading home for independent and new work, with Studio Underground at the State Theatre Centre also programming smaller-scale productions.