Live Arts
Up late and after hours, experience an evolving program of live arts, music and film.
Designed for those looking for a new way to visit WA Museum Boola Bardip, explore programs taking place in interesting and exciting locations often out of bounds to our daytime visitors.
Prepare to embrace aesthetic pleasures, sounds, and a totally new experience.
Experience an extraordinary immersive experience with the Illuminate night projections at Boola Bardip.
Night projections at Boola Bardip
Daily | Sunset till late
6.30pm – late
See portraits come to life after dark and transform the Museum’s Old Gaol with nightly projections of past and present Lester Prize finalist works.
Daily from 6.30pm - 10pm
Free | Nightly projections
For our debut session step inside the world of Walyalup hip-hop artist MALI JO$E, an award-winning rapper, songwriter and creative force, as he unpacks the art of contemporary hip hop storytelling.
Blending live music, lyricism and behind-the-scenes perspectives, MALI JO$E reveals how identity, culture and lived experience shape powerful narratives that resonate far beyond the stage.
Try your hand at sketching some of Perth's most fabulous performers in this relaxed, pop-up, free event.
Take a journey through deep time as you travel across ancient deserts, lush prehistoric landscapes and lost worlds while colossal creatures emerge before your eyes across the Museum's iconic Old Gaol building.
Daily | Sunset till late
6.30pm – 10.30pm
Night projections at Boola Bardip
Drawing on a rich journey across Nigeria, the United Kingdom and Australia, Ayo Busari invites audiences into a compelling conversation about music, migration and memory.
Through personal stories and reflections on his creative practice, Ayo explores how identity, belonging and lived experience shape his songwriting and artistic expression.
Slow Looking Club encourages you to look at Museum objects a little longer, let your creativity unfurl and make deeper connections with the world.
10.15am for a 10.30am start.
Experience an intimate exploration of music and storytelling with acclaimed musician and songwriter Abbe May.
Drawing on a career of more than 20 years, Abbe reflects on the creative influences, personal experiences and artistic evolution that have shaped her work. Through blues, rock and candid conversation, discover how music can foster connection, spark creativity and build community.
Join PROJECT BEXX for an engaging listening experience exploring the transformative power of electronic music. Through music, conversation and insights into her creative process, she reveals how electronic soundscapes became an important part of her recovery journey. Discover how music can shape emotions, shift perspectives and inspire deeper connections with ourselves and our surroundings.
Nyumbi means celebration dance in Nyoongar language. Experience a celebration of Nyoongar culture through song, dance and language, as local performers share their rich culture and history.
Every Saturday | 11am
