WA COVID case: The Perth Xmas events cancelled as new restrictions introduced

A long list of Christmas events have now been cancelled as Premier Mark McGowan enforces strict COVID restrictions ahead of the festive season in order to try and keep West Aussies safe.

Although no lockdown has been announced, Mr McGowan has announced all music festivals between December 23 and 28 will be cancelled and nightclubs closed during that period also.

With several music festivals currently in full swing as well as several nightclubs taking advantage of the Christmas break with festive celebrations held between Thursday and New Years Eve, a whole lot of people will be left all dressed up with nowhere to go as the State tackles COVID once again.

SCHEDULED THURSDAY

Seasons Sessions

In the heart of Elizabeth Quay, Seasons Sessions was set to kick off at 4pm and party through till 11pm.

The first release of tickets were already sold out, therefore there is bound to be plenty of unhappy cancelled attendees.

Scarborough Sunset Festival

The wind-swept seaside markets scheduled every Thursday evening will be set up ready to go but much to the market-holders dismay. Organisers have confirmed the event has been cancelled for this week.

Moonlight Cinema Love Actually Screening

The screening of everyone’s favourite Christmas movie, Love Actually, set under the stars in Kings Park has been cancelled.

“Swiftmas” Taylor Swift event at The Sewing Room

Stripes Xmas Eve Disco at Henry Summer

CHRISTMAS EVE EVENTS

Ice Cream Factory

Pretty much Perth’s summer playground for music lovers, Ice Cream Factory has been hosting massive crowds since its launch on December 3.

With an event on three out of the next five nights, Ice Cream Factory would be the venue with the most to lose.

There were events expected for Thursday night, Christmas Eve, and Boxing Day at the venue which is located behind Paramount.

Metropolis Fremantle, Mother FKN Christmas Party

Their Mother FKN Christmas Party promised a massive bar card balloon drop, drink specials, free entry and banging tunes.

Amplifier Bar, Silent Disco

The advertisement for the event says, “Christmas Eve at Amplifier looks like silent disco sounds like Indie bangers and smells like fireball”.

The Left Bank XMAS EVE

In what has become a Freo Christmas tradition, the sold-out Left Bank event won’t be cancelled but rescheduled until after the restrictions lift, to December 28.

BOXING DAY EVENTS

MVMNT X Boxing Day at Freo Social

In what was marketed as a continuation of the festivities with your buddies, the MVMNT X Boxing Day at Freo Social will also be cancelled this Boxing Day. Two stages of dance music, celebrate MVMNT’s final dance party of the year. The early bird, first and second release tickets had all sold out.

Banana Social at Elizabeth Quay

Banana Social is a boutique event travelling around Perth’s favourite venues promoting up and coming West Australian DJ & Producer talent.

Fremantle Art Centre x Good Company Records

Boxing Day at Si Paradiso

The annual event includes a beautiful day of live music, summer menu cult hits, cocktails & fun summer vino in the paradiso courtyard, the event normally goes from 12pm until 12am.

An announcement about the event has not yet been released.

Breakfest at Belvoir Amphitheatre

Returning for the first time in two years, Breakfest is one of the biggest Boxing Day events for Perth music lovers. The first and second releases all sold out.

On Friday the event organisers posted on Facebook: “Our hearts have been broken. Again.

“As many of you now know, events aren’t allowed until after 6am Tuesday 28 December.

“This means Breakfest 2021 cannot proceed on Boxing Day.

“We are working as hard as we can on the option of moving the event to Tuesday 28th December (still a public holiday).

“We will know if this is possible by tomorrow. A lot needs to go our way, including your support.

“We ask for your patience in the meantime and rest assured if Breakfest can’t proceed, or if you can’t attend the new rescheduled date, refunds will be given.”

Snatch’s Boxing Day Block Party

Cali Beach Club

Motif Open Air Beach Party

POST BOXING DAY

Euphoria Day Party

Located at Coast Port Beach, keen party-goers were ready to let loose on December 27.

Belmont Park Summer Season

Although not cancelled, punters will need to wear masks indoor and outdoors where physical distancing is not possible when attending the races on Dec 28.