Major events
The City of Canning’s vision is to create a welcome and thriving city that is recognised for the opportunities it offers all residents and visitors.
Events play an important role for our community and provide significant cultural, economic and social benefit. They act to connect people and the community together and help foster a shared sense of place, celebrating the diversity of our people, place and experiences.
Our calendar of events for the 2024-2025 season is nearing an end and we’ve received wonderful feedback. Thank you to our community who has shown up and had a fabulous time, we look forward to seeing you in the near future. Your feedback over the season will help make our events bigger and better – while continuing to meet the needs of our community. Keep an eye on this webpage for our next season of events!
To keep up to date with our future events and updates or view a previous event's photos, please follow our Facebook page. Make sure you also sign up to our Community eNewsletter to keep up to date with the City's free programs and events happening near you.
Get involved with our events
With an ever-growing calendar of activities and events, the City has lots of participation opportunities for:
- artists
- entertainers
- performers
- community organisations
- food trucks and more!
Should you like to get involved with our events, please visit our Get involved with our events page for the latest opportunities!
Check out our latest event video
Our Mid Week Eats events was a blast in our new location at the back, west of Riverton Reserve. Mid-Week Eats will return with lots of mouth-watering food for you to sink your teeth into not to mention some great performances to watch!
Want to get in touch?
If you have any questions want to talk to us direct, please contact us at events@canning.wa.gov.au or on telephone 1300 422 664 and ask for the City Events Team.
ANZAC Day March and Service
Friday 25 April 2025, 7.45am – 10am
Civic Amphitheatre and Gardens, Cannington
Run in partnership with the Canning Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League, the City will run an ANZAC Day march and services to commemorate our brave soldiers and their families. Featuring musical performances, hymns, a Wreath Laying Ceremony, followed by refreshments.
Pioneers Tea 2025
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Canning Exhibition Centre and Showgrounds
Each year the City celebrates and thanks those who have lived in its boundaries for 50 years or more (since 1975). To be added to the 2025 invite list, please ring the City on 1300 422 664 and ask for the City Events Team. View the photo album for this year and enter pin 6272.
Canning Art Studio Trail
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May, 10am – 4pm
Join us for an exciting weekend on 17 – 18 May 2025, with the inaugural Canning Art Studio Trail. This free, self-drive tour will feature the work of over 30 talented artists across 11 venues throughout the City.
Visitors are invited to explore art hubs and private studios, where both acclaimed and emerging artists will be showcasing their work.
Local Bite Nights
Friday 23 May 2025, 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Ranford Oval, Canning Vale
Local Bite Nights is the smaller version of its big brother, Mid Week Eats. It brings food trucks, entertainment and activities for the community.
Global Streets Festival
Saturday 12 April 2025, 4pm – 8pm
Hillview Hub
A festival of Canning’s rich cultural diversity where food, people and customs are celebrated by the community, for the community.
Mid Week Eats 2025
Riverton Reserve West
Asian Fusion: Wednesday 26 February, 5pm – 8.30pm
BBQ Disco: Wednesday 5 March, 5pm – 8.30pm
Flavours of India: Wednesday 12 March, 5pm – 8.30pm
Take your taste buds on a one way ticket around the globe on a culinary delight (new day!).
Local Bite Nights and Community Movie Night
Friday 14 February 2025, 6pm – 9pm
Wyong Reserve
Local Bite Nights is the smaller version of its big brother, Mid Week Eats. It brings food trucks, entertainment and activities for the community. This edition included a free movie – The Wild Robot.
Community Citizen of the Year Awards 2025
These prestigious awards celebrate individuals and organisations who are engaged and committed to our local area and have made significant contribution to their community during the past year, or those who have given exceptional service over a sustained period.
Australia Day Family Fun Day
Sunday 26 January 2025, 9am – 2pm
Shelley Beach Foreshore
On Australia Day we celebrated all the things we love about Australia. This event is for the whole community with a strong doggy theme.
New Year’s Day Concert and Fireworks
Wednesday 1 January 2025, 3.30pm – 8.15pm
Shelley Beach Foreshore
Celebrate the start of 2025 with a bang at the City's annual FREE New Year's Day Concert and Fireworks event. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Canning River and overlooking the impressive City skyline, the Shelley Foreshore will come alive.
Carols Concert
Saturday 14 December 2024, 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Civic Amphitheatre, George Street West, Cannington
Get in the Christmas spirit with the annual Christmas Concert with performances and entertainment for the community.
Muddy Hands Festival
Saturday 23 November 2024, 10am – 3pm
Kent Street Weir Park, Kent Street, Wilson
The Muddy Hands Festival is a free and low waste event that encourages children and families to enjoy playing outdoors, amongst nature. Kids will have fun taking part in mud play, creating nature crafts and enjoying a number of hands-on activities.
2024 Camco Engineering Mayor's Charity Gala Dinner
Friday 8 November 2024, 6.30pm – 11pm
Riverton Library
The City of Canning is extremely excited to announce that the Camco Engineering Mayor’s Charity Gala Dinner, held on Friday 8 November, set a new record, raising an astounding $85,291 for local charity Good Sammy Enterprises.
Canning Art Awards 2024
The Canning Art Awards is an annual event on the City's calendar and provides upcoming and professional artists with the opportunity to exhibit their work to the wider community and the potential to win a cash prize.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Canning Show
- Friday 1 November 2024, 5pm – 10pm
- Saturday 2 November 2024, 9am – 4pm
- Saturday 2 November 2024, 5pm – 10pm
There was plenty going on with the teams from City of Canning supporting the Canning Show! Three sessions were run across two days packed with fireworks, carnival games, show bags, animals, food, performers and much more.
Local Bite Nights
Friday 18 October 2024, 5.30pm – 8.30pm
East Cannington Park, Station Street, East Cannington
Local Bite Nights is the smaller version of it’s big brother, Mid Week Eats. It brings food trucks, entertainment and activities for the community.
Local Bite Nights and Movie Night
Friday 3 May 2024, 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Wyong Park, Bentley
The May Local Bite Nights will combine the best bits of Local Bite Nights with the best bits of the Community Movie Nights series. The event will feature food trucks and the kid-friendly movie The Amazing Maurice.
ANZAC Day March and Service
Thursday 25 April 2024, 7.30am – 10am
Civic Amphitheatre and Gardens, Cannington
Run in partnership with the Canning Sub-Branch of the Returned & Services League, the City will run an ANZAC Day march and services to commemorate our brave soldiers and their families. Featuring musical performances, hymns, a Wreath Laying Ceremony, followed by refreshments.
Global Streets Festival 2024
Saturday 20 April 2024, 11am – 4pm
Queens Park Reserve
A festival of Canning’s rich cultural diversity where food, people and customs are celebrated by the community, for the community.
Mid Week Eats 2024
Riverton Reserve West (Laurel Close)
Asian Fusion: 8 February, 4.30pm - 8.30pm
BBQ Disco: 22 February, 4.30pm - 8.30pm
The Hot Mess Express: 29 February, 4.30pm - 8.30pm
Island Love Boat: 7 March, 4.30pm - 8.30pm
For the month of February we will run a foodie extravaganza every Thursday where you can take your taste buds on a one way ticket around the globe.
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