Karla Bidi

A Lotterywest community experience

First Nations / Free

A Perth Festival commission

Every year the Festival takes over Perth’s arts institutions. This year we’re also taking to the skies and riverways. Karla Bidi (meaning Fire Trail) transforms the Derbarl Yerrigan into a stunning, illuminated pathway. Large beacons of light stretching from the hills to the sea welcome you to Perth Festival 2025.

Dates & Times

7 Feb – 2 Mar
Mon – Sun
After dark until late

Tickets

FREE

A Perth Festival commission

Every year the Festival takes over Perth’s arts institutions. This year we’re also taking to the skies and riverways. Karla Bidi (meaning Fire Trail) transforms the Derbarl Yerrigan into a stunning, illuminated pathway. Large beacons of light stretching from the hills to the sea welcome you to Perth Festival 2025.

More info

Keep an eye out in 2025 for more information about this exciting event.

Creative collaborators Ilona McGuire, Jacob Nash, Chloe Ogilvie, Ian Wilkes

With guidance by Vivienne Hansen, Alta Winmar and the Perth Festival Noongar Advisory Circle

Music and Sound Design collaborators Ned Beckley and Josh Hogan (Envelope Audio)

And with thanks to Ingrid Cummings, Sisonke Msimang, Robin Fox

Image Duncan Wright

Thanks to our supporters