Astor Theatre 2027

What to know about Astor Theatre

Built in 1914–15 as the Lyceum Theatre, the Astor was redesigned in Art Deco style in 1939 by architect William Leighton, and that streamlined interior is still the reason people love the room. Since reopening in 2009 it has hosted live music, comedy and community events. Its size suits artists with a loyal following rather than a mass audience, and 2027 shows how often touring acts choose it: Level 42 (two nights), Public Image Ltd, Waylon Wyatt, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Holly Humberstone, Del Amitri, ABC, Crash Test Dummies, Squeeze, Tash Sultana, Arthur Hill and Passenger in October are all on our list. Beaufort Street around the theatre is one of Perth’s best-known night-time strips, with small bars, restaurants and late cafés running south towards Highgate.

Getting to Astor Theatre

The Astor stands at 659 Beaufort Street, where Mount Lawley’s café strip meets Walcott Street. Buses run straight up Beaufort Street from the city — the trip from the Perth Busport or the bus stops near Perth station takes about ten to fifteen minutes depending on traffic. Mount Lawley station on the Midland line is roughly a 15-minute walk away. Street parking in the surrounding residential blocks is limited by permits and time limits, so a bus, a train plus a walk, or a rideshare drop-off on Beaufort Street usually works out better on a show night.

Before your Astor Theatre concert

Shows are set up seated or standing depending on the act, so check the ticket type before you buy. Upstairs seats look straight down on the stage and are good for older-crowd seated shows; downstairs standing is the pick for louder bands. Beaufort Street has plenty of places to eat within a block or two, but kitchens fill quickly before a sold-out show — book a table or eat early.