If you have a question about EverNow, please check out the FAQs below.

FAQs

EverNow is a festival during the Noongar season of Kambarang that celebrates the unique place, land and culture of Western Australia.   

From 3 – 7 October EverNow invites you to reconnect with Country and celebrate the magic and wonder of Western Australia as iconic city locations light up with a series of free events. 

EverNow runs from Thursday 3 – Monday 7 October 2024. This free festival features three outdoor spectacles: 

See individual event pages for more details.  

Yes! EverNow is a fantastic experience for audiences of all ages. 

Treat yourself to weekend of EverNow by taking in the full program over two days. Head to Burswood Park in time for sunset to capture the wonder of Song Circle from 5.30pm and stay on to experience From the Light Flow: Bena Koorliny lighting up the park from 7pm until 10pm. Then make a trip into the city to see Kings Park come to life in spectacular style with the projections and sounds of Boorna Waanginy: The Trees Speak (from 7pm until last entry 10pm).

All EverNow events are free and easily accessible. Visit individual event pages and times and check back closer to the Festival for full transport details.

Whether you are a visitor to Perth, coming on your own or as a family or group of friends, EverNow is an opportunity to light up your senses and be inspired by the beauty and brilliance all around. 

Service dogs are welcome at EverNow, but for the safety of both your pet and other people, including children, we ask you to leave animals at home due to the large crowds expected.  

Both Kings Park and Burswood Park will feature an area where you can enjoy a bite to eat. Settle in under the festoon lighting and choose a tasty treat from a wide range of food trucks. Please note that EverNow is an alcohol-free event. We also encourage you to enjoy the many wonderful hospitality options available around Perth City before or after your EverNow experiences.

EverNow events will continue unless there is a risk to patrons and staff. We will be keeping an eye on the weather and will provide any updates on social media and on our website. 

Please check the weather before you head to the event to make sure you’re dressed appropriately. The evenings can sometimes get chilly in early October.

You are welcome to take photos on your phones or small digital cameras and are encouraged to share on social media. Make sure to tag us on Instagram @evernow_wa and on Facebook @evernow.wa. 

Professional cameras and video recording equipment are not allowed unless permission has been sought from the producers.  

EverNow is proudly supported by the WA Government, with the State-owned event presented by Tourism WA and produced by Perth Festival.   

Learn about conservation and care, themes that are at the heart of Boorna Waanginy, through our extended learning resources for schools:

Do Something to Help the Environment: PDF
Learn About a Species: PDF

You might also be interested in the following free activities:
Margaret River: Boorna Waanginy: Future Weaving Community Activity
Kings Park: Boorna Waanginy: Future Weaving Drop-in Activity

Sign up to our email newsletter to get all the latest details.

If you can’t find the information you need on this website, you can email us at [email protected]. Or check our Facebook page or Instagram account.