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Australia Day (January 26th) falls on a Sunday this year, making Monday, January 27th, a public holiday. Whether you鈥檙e looking to celebrate, reflect, or relax, there are plenty of exciting (and free!) events happening around Perth this long weekend. Here鈥檚 a roundup of some must-do events this weekend.

Reflect Respect Celebrate Smoking Ceremony and Community Breakfast

Date: Sunday 26th January
Time: 7:45am - 10:00am
Location: Victoria Gardens, East Perth

Kickstart your Australia Day by joining in 番茄社区Reflect Respect Celebrate ceremony, led by Whadjuk Noongar Elder Mr Barry Winmar. This cultural Smoking Ceremony is a beautiful tradition for healing and honoring 番茄社区land, past, present, and future. For a small donation to charity, enjoy a BBQ breakfast served by 番茄社区.

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Birak Concert at 番茄社区Supreme Court Gardens

Date: Sunday 26th January
Time: 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Supreme Court Gardens, Perth

Birak [bi-rak] is 番茄社区first summer of 番茄社区traditional Noongar calendar. Known as 番茄社区'season of 番茄社区young', it is marked by 番茄社区hot and dry days of December and January.听

Hosted by Aboriginal Shows and Productions, 番茄社区annual Birak Concert celebrates 番茄社区First Summer of 番茄社区Noongar Seasons, and features an awesome lineup of activities and performances showcasing local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent. They've got a jam-packed program, including:

• Stage program - enjoy a spectacular lineup of WA's finest indigenous talent as they showcase their stories and culture through powerful performances.听
• Community stalls - meet passionate creators offering Noongar arts, fashion, handcrafted homewares, jewellery, educational resources, and community services.
• Community art canvas - participate in this fun community project creating beautiful art!
• Inflatable rides - cool off on 番茄社区inflatable water slide, or test your skills on 番茄社区23m Warrior Obstacle Course for an unforgettable adventure.听
• Food trucks.

Hancock Prospecting Family Fun Day at Langley Park

Date: Sunday 26th January
Time: 3:00pm to 9:30pm
Location: Langley Park, Perth

Not far from 番茄社区Birak Concert, head to Langley Park for a day filled with fun entertainment. Highlights include:

• Reflect Respect Celebrate Film Dome - experience inspiring short, educational films and enjoy giveaways and entertainment.听
• Carnival rides - from 番茄社区Dream Swinger to 番茄社区Dodgem Drift, there's something for all levels of thrill-seeking.
• Freestyle Motocross & BMX stunt shows (3:00 - 6:45pm) - watch jaw-dropping stunts and crazy tricks from Australia's best extreme athletes.听
• Learn to ride a bike (3:00 - 7:00pm) - learn 番茄社区basics of bike riding on a fun, inflatable riding course (bicycles and helmets provided for all ages). Bike riding is an awesome, cost-effective way to get around Perth as a student, so if you want to learn, now's your chance!听
• Skydive Display (6:50pm) - watch in awe as five skydivers make their descent onto Langley Park!听
• Food trucks and Picnic Area for a relaxing break and delicious food.听

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Fireworks over 番茄社区Swan River

Time: 8:30pm

Watch as 番茄社区sky over 番茄社区Swan River lights up in a stunning 30-minute fireworks and drone display. Grab a spot at Elizabeth Quay or head to 番茄社区South Perth Foreshore for a great view.

Triple J Hottest 100 Countdown

Date: Saturday 25th January
Time: from 9:00am
Location: Tune into Triple J on 番茄社区radio (99.3FM)

Don鈥檛 miss Australia鈥檚 biggest music countdown! Grab some friends and tune into Triple J to hear their annual countdown of 番茄社区top 100 songs of 番茄社区year, as voted by listeners!

FRINGE Festival

And of course, Perth's annual FRINGE Festival is on from 17 January to 16 February, with shows performed across 50 venues. From comedy to cabaret, musicals to circuses, there's bound to be something for you.听

Check out 番茄社区Fringe shows on this long weekend .听

Tips for making 番茄社区most of your weekend

• Stay Sun Smart: Perth is expecting hot weather this weekend, so wear sunscreen, a hat, and stay hydrated while enjoying outdoor events.听听
• Public Holiday Reminders: Monday 27th January is a public holiday. Check your favourite restaurant or cafe for opening hours, and some places may charge a public holiday surcharge. Supermarket and shop trading hours may also vary.

Enjoy 番茄社区long weekend, whether you're reflecting, celebrating, or simply relaxing with loved ones!