Countdown is on for Telethon

The Telethon weekend is only 37 sleeps away, with tickets to the iconic event at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre officially on sale.

Tickets are available for the Opening Show on October 20 between 6.30pm and 9pm and the Closing Show on October 21 between 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

A big list of Channel 7 personalities and some of the hottest acts around will entertain and encourage audiences to donate, with all the action to be broadcast on Channel 7 and GWN7.

A gold coin donation is required to watch the show at other times.

Tickets can be purchased at ticketek.com.au or by calling 132 849.