Event partnerships

At the City of Perth, we believe in the spirit of collaborative partnerships and our capital city events serve as an effective platform to connect brands with mass audiences at a grass roots level. Last year over 700,000 people attended our direct delivered events!

We partner with a range of organisations, with their support being instrumental in ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of our events, guaranteeing continual delivery of inclusive and vibrant cultural experiences.

The City is renowned for delivering significant outcomes for its event partners. We work collaboratively to clearly identify objectives and develop a plan that caters to this. Outcomes may include:

Generating sales
Increasing brand awareness
Supporting recruitment efforts
Supporting staff reward and recognition initiatives
Community education and/or awareness
Alignment with and support of community enriching activities

Voted by Forbes as one of the top 10 places to visit in the world in 2023, we look to build on this momentum in 2024/25 by delivering an even bigger and better program.

Event attraction

The City welcomes new and innovative events to the region and can assist in facilitating significant activity coordinated by third parties. Whether it be a new concept, or something that’s currently hosted elsewhere, we can help guide you through the process of bringing it to Perth!

Expression of Interest: Elizabeth Quay - Floating Stage Hire

In recent years, the City has been committed to enhancing its public event offerings, with one of its notable successes being the City of Light Shows and Summer Nights event at Elizabeth Quay. For the past three event seasons the City-led Elizabeth Quay Shows have developed into high quality entertainment offerings, which the inclusion of the floating stage, a pontoon placed in the middle of the water inlet, the biggest hit amongst the community.

Building on this momentum, the City is again set to deliver floating stage shows within the Elizabeth Quay water inlet over the summer period between November 2025 to March 2026.

The scope

The City is seeking an expression of interest from both community and commercial organisations to utilise the floating stage during periods when it is not being activated for City-led shows. Whether through music, performance, cultural activities, passive activations or other engaging community driven experiences, the City invites expressions of interests that align with the City’s vision of being an iconic vibrant destination.

By offering this unique floating stage platform to both established and emerging organisations, the City aims to continue building a strong sense of community and support local initiatives, while also contributing to the broader cultural identity of the area. This initiative not only enhances public space utilisation but also supports the City’s ongoing efforts to provide accessible, high-quality entertainment options for residents and visitors alike.

Hire Period Available: Friday 2 January to Monday 23 February 2026

EOI information pack: Download here
Next steps
Register your interest by emailing [email protected] by 21 July 2025 with the following information:

Outline of proposed concept for a use of the pontoon

Outline of requirements and space needed on Elizabeth Quay hardstand and The Landing areas (as provided in the Elizabeth Quay site plans).

Expected attendance.

All key dates including event dates, bump-in and out requirements.

Current opportunities

Christmas Lights Trail 2025

Christmas lives at the City. Join us as we celebrate Christmas with our award-winning signature event, the Christmas Lights Trail. Light up your brand and reach thousands during the Christmas period.

Christmas Lights Trail 2025 Prospectus
Media Partnership Opportunity

The City is seeking a media partner to promote and support City owned and operated events within our 2025/26 calendar, to broaden our reach and raise the profile of our capital city to local and interstate audiences. The City invites all media outlets in Perth to apply to be part of this opportunity - please send a brief proposal on how your station can support and promote our event program to [email protected] by Friday 1 August 2025.

Read more here
Partnership Opportunities 2025-2026

Showcase your brand by partnering with the City of Perth on one of our trail-blazing and award-winning events. Together, we can create an unforgettable event season that captures the hearts of the Perth community, provides a welcome boost to the local economy and leaves a lasting impression.

By partnering with us, you have an unparalleled opportunity to secure exceptional brand association with the biggest and most iconic moments on Perth’s year round calendar of events.

Partnership Opportunities 2025-2026