Location: Langley Park
Event Times: 3:00pm to 9:30pm
Event Date: Monday 26 January 2026
Bump In:
7:00am to 5:00pm, Wednesday 21 – Sunday 25 January 2026
7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday 26 January 2026
Bump Out:
9:30pm to 11:00pm, Monday 26 January 2026
7:00am to 5:00pm, Tuesday 27 – Wednesday 28 January 2026
Reflect. Respect. Celebrate. in the city at the 2026 Hancock Prospecting Australia Day. Join us from 3pm on Langley Park for an array of vibrant entertainment, with fun for all ages and adrenaline levels. An amazing 30-minute spectacle of drones and fireworks will light up Perth’s skyline and wow crowds at 8:30pm.
ROAD CLOSURES
In the interest of public safety, the following road closures will be in place on Monday 26 January 2026 (please also refer to the enclosed road closure map):
2pm Closures
- Riverside Drive (between Plain Street and Governors Avenue)
- Riverside Drive westbound (between Point Fraser and Plain Street and Governors Ave to Barrack Square)
- Victoria Avenue (south of Terrace Road)
- Terrace Road westbound (between Victoria Avenue and Governors Avenue)
- Governors Avenue (southbound)
- Plain Street northbound (between Riverside Drive and Terrace Road)
3pm Closures
- Elizabeth Quay (Geoffrey Bolton Avenue, Duchess Way, Enchantress Way)
- Barrack Street (south of The Esplanade)
- Barrack Square Riverside Drive eastbound (between Barrack Street and Governors Avenue)
- Governors Avenue northbound
- Terrace Road eastbound (Between Governors Avenue and Victoria Avenue)
- Terrace Road (between Victoria Avenue and Plain Street)
- Victoria Avenue (south of Adelaide Terrace)
- Hill Street (south of Adelaide Terrace) – Hotel guest access is permitted until 7pm
- Burt Way (south)
- Bennett Street (south of Adelaide Terrace) – local resident access is permitted until 7pm
- Plain Street (south of Adelaide Terrace)
- Riverside Drive eastbound (between Plain Street and Point Fraser)
4pm Closures
- Fraser Avenue
- Wadjuk Way
7pm Closures
- Mounts Bay Road (between Spring Street and William Street) – entrance to the PCEC Car Park remains accessible via Mounts Bay Road
- The Esplanade
- St Georges Terrace eastbound (between Milligan Street to Victoria Avenue)
- St Georges Terrace westbound (between Victoria Avenue to Mill Street)
- Adelaide Terrace eastbound (between Victoria Avenue to Hill Street)
- Adelaide Terrace westbound (between Bennett Street and Victoria Avenue)
- Burt Way (north)
- Hill Street northbound (between Adelaide Terrace and Hay Street)
- Victoria Avenue (between St Georges Terrace and Hay Street)
- Irwin Street (between St Georges Terrace and Hay Street)
- Pier Street (between St Georges Terrace and Hay Street)
- Barrack Street (between the Esplanade and Murray Street)
- Hay Street (between Milligan Street to Pier Street)
- Hay Street westbound (between Pier Street and Irwin Street)
- William Street (between Murray Street and Birdiya Drive Mitchell freeway on Ramp)
- Mill Street (southbound)
- Mercantile Lane – Hotel guest access is permitted from Mounts Bay Road
- Howard Street
- Sherwood Court
- Birdiya Drive (Point Lewis Rotary Roundabout to William Street)
- Mitchell Freeway off ramps southbound at PCEC
Road closures remain in effect until approximately 11:00pm, with the exception of Kings Park which will reopen at 9:30pm. Roads may be reopened earlier if it is safe to do so.
If you are hosting guests at your property, please ensure they arrive before the closures begin. Guests should avoid attempting to depart until roads have reopened.
For additional details, including the event map and entertainment schedule, please visit VisitPerth.com.
Towing
Towing will be enforced for this event. Any vehicles that do not comply with the parking and access restrictions may be infringed and/or towed at the owner’s expense. No vehicle entry or exit will be permitted for properties or businesses within the road closure areas, and driveways may be blocked as part of the approved Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Strategy and Traffic Management Plans.
City of Perth Parking Information
- Terrace Road Car Park
Closed from Midnight Sunday, 25 January 2026 to 6:00am Tuesday 27 January 2026
No permit parking permitted, vendors with permits will be required to utilise Plain Street and Council House car parks. - Plain Street Car Park
Closed from Midnight Sunday, 25 January 2026 to 11:00pm Monday 26 January 2026. - Council House Car Park
Closed from Midnight Sunday, 25 January 2026 to 6:00am Tuesday 27 January 2026
Permit parking permitted. - Concert Hall Car Park
Closed for renovations. - Convention Centre Car Park
Car park to remain open; however, Freeway North and Riverside Drive entry/exits will be closed, along with southern pedestrian access points, from 7:00pm to 11:00pm on Monday 26 January 2026. Entry and exit via Mounts Bay Road. - Pier Street Car Park
Car park to remain open. Entry and exit available via Pier Street onto Wellington Street. - Point Fraser Car Park
Car park to remain open. Access to Point Fraser Car park to remain open, no overflow parking is available.
On-Street Parking Restrictions and Limited Parking Availability
Street parking within the road closure areas will be unavailable, with “No Stopping” hoods in place from 7:00am on Sunday 25 January 2026. Please refer to on-street signage for specific parking restrictions.
Terrace Road Residential Parking Permit Holders
Limited parking will be available for residential permit holders on Bennett Street, Hill Street and Plain Street (between Hay Street and Terrace Road) from 3:00pm to 7:00pm.
Emergency Access through Road Closures
In the event of a medical or other emergency, emergency vehicle access will be facilitated through the road closures. The City works closely with emergency services, including Western Australia Police Force, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, and St John Ambulance, to ensure timely access if required.
Public Transport
Due to large crowds and significant road closures, planned service disruptions will be in effect on the event day. Delays are anticipated during and after the event. Please plan your journey before you travel by using transperth.wa.gov.au/Journey-Planner.
River Closures
To ensure the safe operation of the Light Show, a section of the Swan River will be closed from 2:00pm – 12:00am on Monday 26 January for this event. A Temporary Notice to Mariners will be issued by the Department of Transport. If you plan to attend by boat, please visit transport.wa.gov.au for full details. Additional information will be updated closer to the event.
Noise Considerations
Minor noise may occur during bump-in activities, including marquee construction and speaker placement, between 7:00am and 5:00pm from Wednesday 21 to Sunday 25 January 2026, and from 7:00am to 3:00pm on Monday 26 January. These impacts are expected to be minimal, with little to no disruption anticipated.
Audio towers will be positioned throughout the Langley Park precinct. Amplified sound will occur intermittently from 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January for sound checks, and continuously from 3:00pm to 9:30pm on Monday 26 January for the event. Fireworks as part of the light show are scheduled for approximately 8:45pm.
Minor noise and disruption may also occur during bump-out activities, including vehicle movements and marquee pack-down, from 9:30pm to 11:00pm on Monday 26 January and from 7:00am to 5:00pm on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 January.
All necessary safety measures will be in place to minimise impacts on surrounding businesses. Noise monitoring will be conducted during the event to ensure compliance with the Noise Management Plan.
COMPLAINTS OR ENQUIRES
For any questions regarding the event, please contact the City of Perth via email: [email protected] or phone: 08 9461 3333 (available 24/7).
