The Best Things To Do In Perth This Weekend
Ready to kickstart your long 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 long weekend in Perth.
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What's On Thursday 9 October:
Elsewhere Social Club At The Camfield
Your midweek social sesh is sorted as Elsewhere Social Club lands at The Camfield in Burswood this week for a night of intentional friendship making. After a few weeks of events, Elsewhere has earned a reputation for bringing together Perth’s most interesting people. Basically, it’s a chance to disconnect from screens and connect in real life. There’s vibey house music in the background, free bevs on arrival, and question cards given out to everyone, so breaking the ice is made easy.
WAAPA Live! At Brookfield Place Main Square
This spring, Brookfield Place comes alive at lunchtime with WAAPA Live!, showcasing some of WA’s most talented emerging musicians. This Friday from 11.45pm, Karianne Lobaugh, Hunter Gibbs, Mikala Rayfield & Amber Vermeulen will take you from smooth jazz to soulful contemporary to elegant classical. It’s a taste of the new energy hitting Perth CBD ahead of ECU City’s opening next February, home to WAAPA. After the show, keep the musical energy going into your weekend, with a pit stop at nearby CBD bars and restaurants, like The Heritage or Bar Lafayette.
Picnics In The Square at Cathedral Square
The State Buildings’ tenth birthday celebrations spill into Cathedral Square on Friday with picnics and play. Forget lugging around a basket, SHOP 1875 is sorting picnic boxes for both kids and adults (order ahead and pick up from 10.30am). Once you’ve fueled up, let the kids loose on a trio of inflatable Ninja Warrior courses running free from 12.00pm for ages 5–12. On the lawn, there’s also gelato and fairy floss to grab while you watch the chaos. If you’re really wanting to extend the day, wander towards the City of Perth Library, where they have reptile encounters from 3.00pm, with snakes, lizards and all the coolest scaly creatures.
What's On Friday 10 October:
Fridays at Luis with Skin Contact
Friday’s at Luis are all about kicking off your weekend in an elevated, playful way. Fremantle favourite, Skin Contact (aka. Jackson Gwynne) takes over the decks this time, with groovy beats, rare archival soundtracks, and oldschool dancefloor classics. Roll in early between 5.00–6.00pm, for a happy hour sip and shuck with bargain fresh oysters and bubbles. This weekly Friday night dance party is a peep inside Perth’s most elusive members only social club, Lawson Flats, where RSVP’s are a necessity.
90s Silent Disco At WA Museum
The 90s Silent Disco is returning to WA Museum Boola Bardip’s City Room, lighting up the outdoor space with LED headsets for two nights of nostalgia. Switch between three DJ channels soundtracking everything from Britney and the Spice Girls to Oasis and The Backstreet Boys, all under neon lights. There’s two sessions each night: one from 6.30pm - 9.00pm, perfect for people actually from the 90s who need to be in bed by 10. If you just love throwback hits, stick it out for the late night sesh from 9.30pm - 12.00pm. The museum will be packed with hundreds of fellow 90s babies, with zero noise complaints!
What's On Saturday 11 October:
Fairy Tales In The Park At Hyde Park
Bring a picnic blanket, grab a bite from local food vendors, get your face painted, and catch surprise princess performances glittering through Hyde Park. Fairy Tales in the Park turns Perth’s favourite springtime destination into an afternoon out of a storybook, with Elle Enchanted performing Disney classics live alongside her Royal String Quartet (totally free!) The combination of the huge willow trees, butterflies, and swans on the lake, all soundtracked by Disney Music performed by a live orchestra? Pure magic, and a guaranteed core memory for your littles.
Club Bottomless Spring Glow Up at Good Company
Good Company’s bottomless has had a glow-up to celebrate the sunny days ahead. The intention is beach club energy, without leaving Karrinyup. Sip bottomless cocktails, prosecco, or mocktails for two hours while feasting on a three-course spread of fresh entrees, hearty shared mains, and sweet desserts to finish.
The Brunch Of A Showgirl At The Court
Sip and sing your way through Saturday at The Court with ‘Brunch of a Showgirl’. To celebrate Taylor Swift’s latest album launch, the singalong party has free-flowing wine and cocktails, an interactive drag show, finger food, and DJs playing The Life Of A Showgirl back to back. Plus, all of Taylor’s classic hits you can dance to once the wine hits. Bookings are essential!
Fashion Thrift Society At Loftus Recreation Centre
For the last time this year, Fashion Thrift Society is back in Perth, and it’s always been one of the most extra markets thrifters can go to. Aside from over 150 stalls stacked with vintage, preloved, designer, and plus-size fashion, there’s nail techs doing free sets, tattoo artists, free barber cuts, photobooths and tooth gems. The event runs from 10.00am–3.00pm, with ticket prices dropping as the day goes on; but those beauty services fill up fast. Doors open at 10:00am, but lines can get hectic, so arrive as early as an hour before to secure the bag.
What's On Sunday 12 October:
Oktoberfest In The Garden
Get your steins ready: Oktoberfest celebrations are kicking off across Perth this month! Think long tables, cold beer, warm pretzels, and plenty of festive energy. This weekend, gallop to Oktoberfest In The Gardens from 1.00pm - 9.00pm at Langley Park for a huge selection of tap beers, alongside carnival rides, a silent disco, DJs, a Berghain inspired rave cave, giant beer pong and wood chopping demos. This event is perfect if you’re not quite seasoned in beer tastings, but are after some tomfoolery and seasonal spirit.
Ribs Lane Bottomless Sundays
Sundays in Subi are seriously saucy, as Ribs Lane slings out Bottomless Ribs for $55 per person. It’s one sticky hour of unlimited beef ribs, pork ribs, or a mix of both, all piled high with crispy chips on the side. If you need an easy long lunch, group catch up, or are just extra hungry, this Sunday sesh hits different.
All Weekend:
WWE Perth Takeover
WWE’s biggest stars are hitting RAC Arena, including John Cena marking his final time in Australia before he hangs up the gloves. Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Seth Rollins are all amongst the lineup, but the weekend hype goes way beyond the ring.
Netflix Sports Club is transforming Northbridge Brewing Co on October 11–12 into a free entry fan zone. Open to the public from midday to midnight on Saturday and Sunday, there’s a heap of activities designed to get the adrenaline pumping: chair smashing, mini-golf, boxing punch machines, and a touchdown toss game. You can even get a WWE inspired haircut at the pop-up barber. There’s a DJs, sports trivia, giveaways, and a big screen streaming the WWE Crown Jewel on Sat. It’s basically like a luxe sports PR event, except you don’t need an invite, or even to book. Just show up, grab a drink, and take it all in.
If you’re chasing the classic pub viewing atmosphere, Wrestling Mania at BrewDog Perth has you sorted. They’ve crafted special wrestling themed brews, the big screens are playing every slam in 4K, and the crowd’s for matches at Brewdog usually get pretty fired up, so you’ll feel like you’re ringside.
Celebrate Play at the State Buildings
Remember spending hours playing with magno-tiles? CONNETIX is the West Aussie founded brand, transforming Postal Haul from a floral expo, into a bright, interactive space made for school holiday fun. They’ve got a room full of magnetic tiles, games and creative activities the kids will love. In the meantime, sit back with a coffee from Post or a cheeky glass of wine from Wine Merchant while the little ones go wild. No bookings needed for this little break!
‘Week Of Wagyu’ with Bright Tank Brewing & Brown Street Grill
Bright Tank Brewing Co is collabing with Brown Street Grill for a juicy Week of Wagyu, cooking premium cuts and giving creative takes on the world’s most indulgent beef. Some of the dishes on the menu include Futari Wagyu skewers with coriander chutney, a juicy steak sando dripping in burnt tomato jam, and delectable, premium dishes like 9+ Wagyu skirt tataki and Stone Axe scotch fillet with chimichurri and fried onions. Prices vary for these dishes, but I’m pretty sure the indulgence is guaranteed.
Cédric Grolet inspired Afternoon Tea at Cape Arid Rooms
As part of the State Buildings’ 10-year anniversary, Cape Arid Rooms is bringing in one of the world’s most buttery, flaky and sweet pastry teams, Cédric Grolet, for a five-day takeover exclusive to Perth. Grolet’s sculptural fruit illusions and insanely aesthetic pastries have taken over Paris and London; now, Perth gets a taste of these European delights. The takeover has resulted in an afternoon tea menu with delicate cakes and savoury bites that almost look too pretty to eat. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and while it's on all weekend, there’s actually only a few spots left to book for this Thursday!
10 Years at State Buildings Celebrations Continue With WA Wine Takeover
All October, the Wine Merchant is pouring WA wines by the glass, with a rotating list celebrating regions from the Porongurups to Pemberton. It’s less about ticking off names and more about tasting the state’s best stories in liquid form. Sessions run Monday to Friday, from 12.00pm til late, but on the weekend you can only enjoy the tastings on Saturday from 3.00pm til late.
10 Years at State Buildings At Beer Corner
Beer Corner is marking the milestone too, with exclusive collab drops from Rocky Ridge, Cheeky Monkey, Artisan, and Beerfarm pouring all month. Every Monday to Sunday, from 12.00pm til late, you’ll find a mix of punchy IPAs, sours, and seasonal experiments. They’re limited batches though, so once a keg’s gone, it’s gone.
Two Feet & A Heartbeat
Sunday 2 November
On Sunday 2 November, HeartKids is calling you to walk in support of families impacted by childhood-onset heart disease, with walking tours for charity. The choice is between 4km (to mark the four young lives lost each week) or 8km (to reflect the eight babies born daily with heart conditions). Funds raised go straight to support programs in hospitals and regional communities.
TedXPerth
Sunday 2 November
TEDxPerth is taking over His Majesty’s Theatre, with the inspirational talks moving from your headphones on a run to right in front of you. The flagship event aims to spark curiosity, conversation, and connection with local and international speakers giving talks you won’t want to miss!
UnWined Subiaco
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 October
UnWined in Subi is a beloved wine and food festival held inside Market Square. What makes it special? The event features 50 wineries, 300 wines, plus local beers, spirits, gourmet bites, and live music across three vibrant sessions. Upgrade to the VIP sessions across the event for an elevated experience at the wine weekender. This event is essential for wine tastings all under one roof, and a great excuse to spend the weekend in Subi!
Gather & Gourmet At The Supreme Court Markets
Saturday November 8
Your gathering instinct will definitely peak at Gather & Gourmet, as it returns on November 8. With over 65 stallholders, this market in the picturesque Supreme Court Gardens brings food, drink, and home styling all in one place. There’s heaps of premium produce, small-batch treats, and plenty of beautifully curated homewares to browse through. It’s a one-stop shop for stocking the pantry and picking up a few bits to make your home feel fresh for spring!
Hilltop Hoods at RAC
Saturday 21 March
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
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.
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