Your Guide To What’s On In Perth This Weekend
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 18 December:
Live Burrata on the Rooftop | The Claremont Hotel (Every Thu, 5pm–8pm)
Sunset spritz's, rooftop breeze, and burrata being hand-stretched right in front of you. Galleria Burrata will be whipping up fresh, pillowy balls on the spot, with three rotating flavours to keep things interesting. Grab one for $25 or go the share-friendly duo for $40—because honestly, who stops at one? Perfect for a cheeky after-work catch-up that feels a bit fancy without trying too hard.
What's On Friday 19 December:
Twilight Tails Takeover with Danico at Songbird Bar
Songbird Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Perth is bringing Paris to Perth for one night only, welcoming acclaimed cocktail bar Danico for a special Twilight Tails takeover on Friday 19 December (6–8pm). Led by award-winning bartender Nico de Soto, the evening will feature a curated lineup of Danico’s boundary-pushing cocktails—think globally inspired flavours, clever techniques and drinks that lean as much into storytelling as they do into sipping.
Christmas Trivia at The Bentley Hotel
Jingle and mingle with Christmas Trivia at The Bentley! Dust off your most chaotic Christmas knowledge and your brightest festive fit. The Bentley’s Christmas Trivia Night is built for laughs, low-stakes competitiveness and a little bit of holiday nonsense, so even if you’re not a quiz weapon, you’ll still have a good time. There are prizes for the winning team and best dressed, so go full tinsel (no regrets). Kick-off is 7pm, book a table and bring a crew that won’t abandon you mid-round.
ICF Presents: Silent Night
Ice Cream Factory returns again this weekend for the ultimate silent disco, with an insane lineup of national and international acts. Its the ultimate Summer party with multiple stages, plenty of bars, VIP decks, activations, and an absolutely epic music lineup. Three channels of DJs, endless dancing, and good vibes all around - the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Come ready to party, switch between beats, and celebrate Christmas in style.
What's On Saturday 20 December:
Melville Summer Music with Lightnin Jack & Papa Peet at Yagan Mia Wireless Hill Park
Melville Summer Music is bringing the golden-hour energy to Yagan Mia at Wireless Hill Park, with soul-blues favourites Lightnin Jack and Papa Peet on the bill. Expect a set that slides from swampy, smoky moods into big, galloping grooves. Led by guitarist/producer/songwriter Jules Peet (Sad King Billy, ex-Old Blood, ex-Southern River Band) and powerhouse vocalist Tony Papa-Adams (ex–Old Blood) - no two shows ever quite the same. Pack a picnic rug, grab a feed from the local food trucks, and settle in for a sunset session done right.
Into The Dark with Jetpack at Rottnest Hotel
The temps are rising, the sun is shining, and the water’s looking crystal clear, which means one thing: it’s time for a Rotto trip. And as we slip into another balmy summer, Hotel Rottnest is making sure we’re properly taken care of with easy afternoon music sessions that transition into high-energy late nights on the water every weekend. This Saturday, the feel-good sounds of local DJs and Perth rock band Jetpack will be leading the charge with a beachfront party that'll have you headbanging and raising the horns from 4pm onwards. It's free entry, the bevs are flowing, and the Rottnest Express is running a 9pm late-night ferry on weekends to drop you home, so there's no excuse to miss this one.
The Healys & Friends Christmas Special Show at Johnny Fox’s
If you want your Christmas with a side of Guinness-soaked nostalgia, this one’s it. The Healy brothers (plus a stacked lineup of mates) are taking over Lynott’s Lounge for a very Irish night of festive belters, classic carols and crowd-pleasing Irish favourites—expect big singalongs and plenty of foot-tapping moments (Irish dancers included).
Christmas Family Day at The Claremont Hotel
A wholesome afternoon that’ll keep the small humans entertained and the adults quietly relieved. The Claremont is putting on free roaming kids entertainment from 2–5pm, with Santa and his elf dropping by for festive chaos, plus cookie decorating and Christmas-themed face painting. Book in for lunch or dinner, settle in, and let the venue do the heavy lifting while you enjoy a relaxed family catch-up (and maybe a sneaky drink in peace). It’s cute, easy, and very “we planned this” energy.
Christmas Family Fun Day at Brewdog
BrewDog is going full festive-mode with a family-friendly day that actually sounds… fun. From 2–5pm, kids can decorate their own Christmas bauble, get balloon twists and glitter tattoos from roaming elves, then meet Santa for pics from 3–5pm. Later, the vibe flips into evening mode with live music from 7pm, so you can keep the good times rolling once the sugar high settles. Heads up: bauble workshop spots are limited, so book early if you want in.
ICF Presents: Super Saturday
Get ready for a classic night at the Ice cream Factory! This one will sell out, so grab your crew and don’t miss out on the ultimate Saturday session. Think DJ Shann unleashing bangers, a massive silent disco if that's your thing, and an epic night with all your mates.
Summer X Salt Markets
Perth's ultimate beachside market for salty folk and ocean lovers is back again this Saturday.
Jam packed with all the favourites plus new and exciting pop-up activities, free community wellness, amazing local stalls, beachside chills, live music and more.
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What's On Sunday 21 December:
Christmas Family Day at The Duke
If your ideal Sunday includes live tunes, Santa sightings and a proper feast, The Duke is delivering. There’ll be Santa appearances (and gifts for the kids), live music rolling through 1–4pm and again 5–8pm, plus an all-you-can-eat Christmas carvery for when you’re ready to commit to the festive food coma. It’s the kind of day you can drop into for “just one hour” and accidentally stay all afternoon—because the vibe’s easy, the entertainment’s sorted and the plates keep coming.
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