The Gala | Perth Poetry Festival 2025
Schedule
Fri Aug 29 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC+08:00Location
26 View St, North Perth WA 6006, Australia | Perth, WA
GALA
The Hum of Our Universe
– Date: Friday, 29 August 2025
– Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Doors open 6:00 pm, please come in early for a 6:30 pm start.
– Venue: North Perth Town Hall, 26 View St, North Perth WA 6006
The Gala is where it all gathers: poets, performers, audiences and ideas. Join us for an unforgettable night of live readings, collaboration, music and poetic celebration.
With a lineup that spans local legends, national voices and international guests, the Perth Poetry Festival 2025 Gala Night brings home the Festival’s theme The Hum of Our Universe to life in performance.
– Keynote: Elfie Shiosaki (2025 Festival Patron)
– Welcome to Country: Emeritus Professor Simon Forrest & Dylan Collard (Wadjak-Balardong Noongar)
� International Guests
– Tony Curtis (Ireland)
� National Guests
– David Stavanger
– Magdelena Ball
– Chloe Mayne
– Thuy On
– Toby Davidson
– Paris Rosemont
– Antonio Montaine
– Sher Ting Chim
� Western Australian Poets
– Shey Marque
– Karen West
– Dakota Howard
– Manveen Kohli
Food & Drink
This is a BYO-friendly event: Alcohol permitted.
Please BYO glasses as well if you are supplying your own drinks.
A grazing table and light nibbles are included with your ticket. Complimentary tea and coffee will be available. BYO Light snacks are acceptable as well, but please refrain from bringing full meals or heavy dinner items.
– Dress Code: Come as you are, or come festival fabulous.
– Accessibility: North Perth Town Hall is wheelchair accessible. Please let us know if you have specific access needs.
This is the beating heart of the festival! Join us in celebration, connection and community.
Visit perthpoetryfestival.com for full program and bookings.
Book your place now. The poetry is waiting!
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