Perth Sky Set to Ignite as Australia Day Fireworks Light Up WA Tonight
Perth is preparing for a dramatic night in the sky as Australia Day celebrations reach their peak with fireworks and drone displays across Western Australia. From the heart of the city to coastal towns and regional centres, thousands are expected to pause, look up and share a moment that blends celebration, reflection and community.
At the centre of attention is Langley Park along the Swan River, where the City of Perth has transformed the foreshore into a full-day destination. Families have been arriving since the afternoon, drawn by cultural performances, carnival rides, food stalls and live entertainment. As the sun sets, the focus shifts skyward. The main light show, combining fireworks and drones, is scheduled to begin around 8.30pm, with final timing dependent on wind and visibility conditions.
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City leaders describe the event as more than a spectacle. It is positioned as a chance for people to come together, to acknowledge Australia’s diverse stories and to share public space in a way that feels open and inclusive. Along the riverbanks, blankets are spread, cameras are ready and anticipation is building.
But Perth is not celebrating alone. South of the river, fireworks are set to launch from Minnawarra Park in Armadale and from the Val Street Jetty in Rockingham. Further south, Bunbury’s Koombana Bay is hosting its SkyFest, while in the north, displays are planned in Geraldton, Cue, Kalbarri, Port Hedland and Karratha. In many of these locations, fireworks are expected to begin between 8 and 8.30pm, turning beaches, ovals and foreshores into gathering points for entire communities.
There is also a practical side to tonight’s celebrations. In Perth’s CBD, major roads including Riverside Drive, St Georges Terrace and parts of the Esplanade are closed until late evening. Authorities are urging motorists to be patient, to expect heavy pedestrian traffic and to take extra care as crowds disperse after the show.
This matters because events like this shape how cities come together. Public celebrations test transport systems, emergency planning and community trust, but they also remind people why shared spaces matter. In a world often divided by distance and disagreement, moments like this bring strangers side by side, if only for a few minutes under the same sky.
As the first fireworks rise over the river and echoes roll across the city, the message is simple. Perth is showing up, together, to mark a national day in its own way. Stay with us for updates through the night and keep watching as Australia Day celebrations continue to unfold across the country.
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