Fireworks on Australia Day: Where and when to see fireworks and what to do this evening in Perth

As thousands of families throughout get ready to celebrate Australia Day with BBQs, backyard get-togethers, and their eyes to the sky this evening, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to unite and celebrate "the best country". And likewise, Australia Day celebrations continue into the late afternoon and evening, with attention in Perth now firmly on Langley Park, where the City of Perth’s main events are underway and a major fireworks display in Perth is set to light up the Swan River tonight.

From 3pm onwards, Langley Park has been hosting the City of Perth Australia Day Family Zone. Activities running through the afternoon include freestyle motocross and BMX stunt performances, carnival rides and amusements, a skydive display, and safety awareness activations.

Food trucks will also serve cuisine from around Langley Park, ‘honouring our rich Australian heritage and diverse multicultural community’, the Australia Day event site said. And the main event, the Fireworks on Australia Day, is also scheduled for late evening.

Fireworks Australia Day: When and where to watch fireworks in Perth

The highlight of the night remains the Australia Day fireworks Perth display, scheduled to begin at approximately 8:30pm on January 26. The official light show will feature a combination of fireworks and drone formations, illuminating the sky above the Swan River for around 30 minutes.

The Reflect Respect Celebrate Film Dome is also open until 8pm, screening short educational and informative films under the theme “We’re All Part of the Story”, providing a quieter option for families and visitors as the evening approaches.

About Australia Day

Australia Day, observed on 26 January every year, is a national occasion that invites Australians to come together to reflect on what the country has achieved and the values that continue to shape its future. It is a day of celebration, reflection, and renewed commitment to making Australia an even better place for generations to come.

The date marks the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788, when 11 ships led by Captain Arthur Phillip raised the British flag after an eight-month journey from Great Britain. That moment laid the foundations of modern Australia, bringing with it profound and lasting consequences for the continent and its people.