Ready to kickstart your weekend? We've tracked down your weekly heaping of good times in Perth/Boorloo.
Festivals, cheap eats, markets, and more are all ripe for the filling of that social calendar, and your stomach. The real question is how many of these can you fit into one week? Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in Perth.
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What's On Thursday 17 July
Celebrate Young George Turning Ten Years Young
One of Fremantle’s most iconic dining rooms is hitting double digits, and true to form, Young George is marking the occasion with an absolutely epic dinner party. They've gathered some industry friends, and one very delicious pig, to throw the Epic Pig, Truffle & Winter Produce Dinner in celebration. On the pass? Melissa Palinkas (Young George), Blaze Young (Edward & Ida’s and Nieuw Ruin) and Stephen Chen (Nieuw Ruin), delivering an epic nose-to-tail syle menu, all paired with biodynamic wines from Hedonist Wines.
What's On Friday 18 July
Indulge In Love, Lust And Libations At The Opening Night Of Plied and Prejudice
One for Jane Austen fans and comedy lovers alike, Plied and Prejudice is the immersive theatre experience landing at Downstairs At The Maj this Friday, and this is Elizabeth Bennet and Mister Darcy as you’ve never seen them before. Think five actors playing 20 characters in a side-splitting display or love and lust, before one cast member is ‘indisposed’. The kicker? Every show is different, meaning you’ll never know how the night will end. This one is here for a strictly limited season, so secure seats asap.
Don’t Miss Your Last Chance To Shop Disney’s Whitford City Pop Up
Disney fans, consider yourselves warned. Friday is your last chance to shop the Disney pop up, and the many shelves of Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars merch on offer, at Westfield Whitford City. They’ve got an incredible selection of highly coveted products, alongside some brand new releases and limited edition items. Perfect for Disney lovers big and small.
What's On Saturday 19 July
Eat Street Style At The Stables’ One Night Only Mexican Fiesta
Cold winter weather got you in need of some spice in your life? Look no further, The Stables is turning up the heat with a one-night only Mexico Edition Bottomless Fiesta. Three courses of street-style Mexican inspired eats, two-hours of free flowing tequila and bubbles, and one guaranteed hangover the next day.
Start with a shared entree of sweet potato and cashew empanadas, prawn tostadas and barbacoa lamb tacos, then move onto mains of chargrilled chicken with black bean and corn salsa, crispy potatoes, and avocado salad, before a dessert of sour cherry brownie. On the liquids front there’s a solid line up of tequila-based cocktails, Veuve Clicquot, and wine, beer and cider, plus virgin margaritas for desi drivers. Plus, a DJ on deck to keep the vibes going.
Spend The Day In Freo On An Urban Craft Beer Crawl
As far as craft beer scenes go, Fremantle’s is almost unrivalled, so where better to spend a Saturday venue-hopping on a self-guided craft beer crawl. Courtesy of Neighborhood Events Co (think the team behind viral events like Urban Wine Walk and Wine N’ Dine), explore craft pours from breweries like Pirate LIfe, FOUND, Otherside Brewing, Eagle Bay, Shelter Brewing, Rocky Ridge, and many more.
A $65 ticket allows you to stop and sip through eight beers from your choice of 14 participating venues, plus a snack at your starting venue. Or, upgrade to the $85 ticket for ten beers. They set the stops, you set the pace. Get tickets asap.
Join A Boujie Book Club As Club Sup Lands At Lawson Flats
If you’ve been dreaming of joining a book club but just can’t seem to find the time to commit regularly, get yourself along to Lawson Flats this weekend for the latest edition of Club Sup, with a genre bending twist. It’s supper club meets book club, without the pressure to complete the assigned reading. Bring a book you love, but can bear to part with, swap it for a new read, and get it into some book banter about your favourite characters, resonant themes and greatest literary takeaways. Or just enjoy a cup of coffee, a bite to eat, and your new paperback.
Bite And Bop At Birria & Beats at La Cabana
The forecast might be predicting a chilly one this weekend, but things are heating up at La Cabana with Birria & Beats on Sunday. Kicking off at 2pm, you can chow down on juicy birria tacos to your hearts content for just $8 a piece. Back it up with a $12 marg, plus courtyard tunes, and you’ve got the ingredients for a spicy little Sunday sesh. Doing Dry July? No need to miss out on the fun, the bar is shaking $10 mockies all month.
All Weekend
Go Full Foodie Fantasy At Cabin Fever’s First Weekend
Pack your bags and get yourself down south this weekend as foodie festival Cabin Fever kicks off. Need some inspo? We recommended hitting Blazing Brews at Beerfarm on Friday for beers, bonfires, and bops, ahead of Bingo Loco at Shelter Brewing Co on Saturday night, a bingo rave complete with confetti canons, big energy, and of course epic prizes. Come Sunday, hit Miss Chow’s Margaret River outpost for some morning yum cha ahead of your journey home. The line up is extensive, so we’ve made things easier and rounded up a few of our favourite picks for you here.
Or Delve Into Foodie Fest Goodness Closer To Home At Nom Nom
If you can’t make it to Margs this weekend, perhaps Leedy is more achievable. Nom Nom Festival enters its second weekend with an absolutely stacked lineup. If you as us, Lima Cantina is the place to be this weekend, from their set menu for two showcasing their fave dishes to celebrate the Peruvian restaurant’s two-year ani, to to their Sunday arvo oyster sesh, freshly shucked by Jerry Fraser himself. And if the weekend isn’t good, they’ve got events happening all week long - get all our recs here.
Good Food & Wine Show at Perth Convention And Exhibition Centre
Less dinner and more delicatessen, the Good Food & Wine Show returns this weekend. There’s plenty of produce and provedores to explore, drinks to sip and sample, plus a line up of live cooking demonstrations throughout the day. Expect over 200 epic food and drink exhibitors from across the country under one roof, with everything from fiery chilli sauces to oozy cheeses, award-winning wines from Margaret River to the Barossa, luxe chocolates, boutique distilleries and so much more. Watch top chefs work their magic live on stage, wander the foodie markers or jump into an interactive wine tour that will have you sipping like a pro. With producers like 30 Knots Distillery, Adixions Luxe Chocolates, Alkoomi Wines and All Burn Chilli already locked in, it's set to be a flavour-packed weekend that no food lover should miss.
Highlights include a cocktail party masterclass courtesy of Idle Hands that’ll have you pouring like a pro and a Shanghai soup dumpling demo by none other than Brendan Pang.
Keep It Cosy At The Quay
Frolick through a waterfront winter playground this weekend as Cosy At The Quay makes a seasonal return this weekend. Its European markets meets fairytale winter wonderland, and it’s guaranteed to impress even the coolest of kids. The hero piece is an hourly snow show that will shower frosty flakes on your littles, but there’s plenty more besides.
Escape the chill inside the heated dome and be enthralled by marshmallow roasting, live opera and Viennese waltzing, plus plenty of eats and belly warming sips. Entry is free, making this an absolute lifesaver for parents who have officially run out of ways to beat the school holiday boredom. Speaking of, we’ve got a whole list of school holiday boredom busters right here for you.
Get Cred With The Kids And Take Them To The Snow
An ultimate school holiday crowd-pleaser, School’s Out Winter Fest is back and cooler than ever. Taking Over Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre for 17 epic days, this indoor winter wonderland is packed with icy goodness to keep the kids buzzing. This year, there are two new additions: A Snowball Showdown arena and a glowing Sub-Zero Silent Disco set inside a giant igloo. Of course, you’ll still find all the classics: ice skating, carnival rides and plenty of treats to refuel. Got teens in tow? Winter Fest Nights is also back, running across three Saturday evenings with all the fun plus a vibey indoor bar for the 18+ crowd. Adults supervising get in free, so round up the crew and get ready for some fun.
Feast Out For Christmas In July
We hope you haven’t packed away your baubles just yet, because the festivities continue this weekend for Christmas in July. Our top picks for this weekend? A long table feast at the Vic Park Hotel or lunch by the water at The Pen.
Explore The Installations at Lightscape
Lightscape 2025 is here, bringing a bug's eye view to our stunning King’s Park. This year is bigger, better and brighter than ever before, featuring more than 20 spectacular works by international and local artists. Wander through the radiant beams of colour, beneath towering flowers and giant blossoms, all wrapped up in an immersive soundscape. To complete your night, snuggle up with some mulled wine and toasted marshmallows. Perfect for a family-friendly adventure, a romantic night out or simply a lovely winter evening. Book your spot here.
Go Skating On The Foreshore At Mandurah’s Frosty Winter Wonderland
Winter by the water is looking extra magical this July as Skating in Mandurah returns to transform the Eastern Foreshore into a frosty, festival playground. Glide across real ice under the open sky, then warm up with pop-up rides, amusements and toasty treats that’ll keep the whole fam smiling. Whether you’re a total beginner or skating pro, there’s plenty of space to do your thing. Sensory-friendly sessions with capped numbers and soft lighting are also available. Check out more must-do school holiday events here.
Coming Up
Afterdark Performance Lounge: A New Cabaret Series
Wednesday 23 July to Monday 28 July
Cabaret lovers, it's time to clear the calendar. Belmont has announced a charming and dazzling new pop-up venue, Afterdark Performance Lounge, hosting a glittering lineup of Australia’s finest cabaret stars along with international talent. Expect soulful jazz, powerful vocals and cheeky storytelling, with Rhonda Burchmore kicking things off with Tall Tales, a heartfelt and hilarious journey through her memory vault. Grab your tickets before they vanish.
A Corner Dairy Christmas Feast
Thursday 24 July
Get ready to feast like it's the holidays with The Corner Dairy at their Christmas Feast in July. The experience is complete with five wintery, flavour-packed courses and perfectly paired vinos by local wine legend Chris Masten from Off The Vine. Expect big flavours, festive vibes and a seriously cosy night out. Secure your spot here.
Beauty And The Beast At Crown Theatre
From Thursday 24 July
A tale as old as time is about to light up Crown Theatre with Disney’s dazzling Beauty and the Beast this July. After smashing it in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, the show arrives with jaw-dropping sets featuring 2,000 lights, stunning costumes and a stellar Aussie cast. Want all the news on upcoming theatre shows? Keep an eye out here.
Terrarium Is Throwing a Cosmic Birthday Bash And You’re Invited
Saturday July 26
Three years, one epic celebration. Perth’s beloved rooftop bar Terrarium is turning three and they’re going intergalactic for the occasion. The bar will be transformed into a milti-space cosmic playground, complete with celestial styling, themed cocktails and birthday surprises all night long. Expect top-tier vibes, a seriously good drinks list (with non-alc options too!).
West Is Hosting A Luxe Wine Dinner With Vasse Felix
Thursday July 31
If a cosy winter evening of elegant wines and elevated dining sounds like your vibe, you’ll want to lock in West’s Wine Dinner with the one and only Vasse Felix. Settle in for a delicious set menu matched to a curated lineup of Vasse Felix wines, all handpicked to bring out the best in every bite. ALong the way, you’ll hear stories from the vineyard, insights into Margs terroir and the winemaking philosophy behind these iconic drops. It’s the perfect excuse to sip, savour and swan into the end of July in style.
Styleaid Gala at Crown Theatre
Friday 15 August
After a seven-year hiatus, one of Perth’s most iconic fashion events is rising from the ashes. Styleaid is back and bigger than ever, taking over the Crown Ballroom and promising a dazzling night of runway fashion, live entertainment, fine dining and fierce advocacy, celebrating WAAC’s 40th anniversary in serious style. Expect high-voltage looks from top WA designers, styles by Alteva’s Sarina Menzies and brought to life by models from Vivien’s and Chadwick Models, plus glam by MAC Cosmetics and Maurice Meade. It’s fashion with heart, raising vital funds for HIV and LGBTIQA+ health services across WA.
JazzConnect
Friday 29 - Sunday 31 August
Dust off your dancing shoes and clear your weekend plans because JazzConnect is bringing smooth sounds, soul and samba back to Scarbs in August. It’s set to be one of the coolest (and coziest) events of the season. This beloved three-day beachside jazz festival is a must on Perth’s winter calendar, transforming the entire foreshore into a vibrant live music precinct. With 17 events across 10 walkable venues, you can hop between ticketed and free events, discover emerging talent and iconic local acts. Lock-in the dates, this is not one to miss!
Lewis Capaldi at RAC
Wednesday 17 December 2025
After a couple of years away, global superstar Lewis Capaldi is making a triumphant return down under this November and December, bringing his heartfelt lyrics and powerhouse vocals back to Aussie fans. His new single Survive marks a fresh chapter for Lewis, showing resilience and raw emotion in equal measure. This is his first Australasian tour since 2019, so get ready for intimate shows filled with all the feels. Don’t miss your chance to see one of the biggest voices in pop reclaim the spotlight with his heart wide open.
Hilltop Hoods at RAC
Saturday 21 March 2026
Australian hip-hop legends Hilltop Hoods are gearing up to bring their signature energy back to the stage with the Never Coming Home tour, hitting six major arenas across the country early next year. The Hoods will be dropping fresh tracks from their upcoming album Fall From the Light (out in August), alongside all the classic anthems fans love. It's their first full national run since 2022, and they’re bringing a next-level live show that you won't want to miss.
Jimmy Carr at RAC
Tuesday 21 April - Wednesday 22 April 2026
If you’re a fan of razor-sharp, quick-fire one-liners with a dark twist, Jimmy Carr’s latest tour is your ticker to a night of unfiltered laughs. His new show, Laughs Funny, delivers all the edgy, cheeky comedy you expect (if you like your jokes bold and biting, this one's for you). Get ready to have your funny bone well and truly tested.
Perth Date Ideas That Aren’t Dinner And A Movie
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