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
What's On Friday
What's On Saturday
What's On Sunday
What's On All Weekend
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What's On Thursday 20 November:
Bashes Match & Market at WACA
Welcoming the prestigious test cricket season with our typical Aussie flair, the 2025/26 Bashes Series will kick off at Perth’s WACA Ground this Thursday. In proud cricket tradition, the Barmy Army (a lively group of England supporters) takes on the Australia Fans XI (equally lively) in a 5 match T20 series usually played the day before each Ashes test match, with both sides fighting for patriotic pride. Even better, there will also be a market humming with locally crafted goods, cricket merch, delicious food and drinks, and live entertainment for everyone to enjoy. Gates open at 11am and tickets are only $15, so whether you’re deep in Aussie/Pommie cricket rivalry, or just love a good market browse, it’s sure to be a good time.
‘Soiree Beaujolais’ by La Lune x Alliance Francaise at La Lune
Australia is pretty vocal about the pride we place in our wine production, but when there’s a traditional French wine soiree open to the public, we simply must acknowledge the undisputed global number one and indulge in the grapes of France. Hosted by La Lune and Alliance Française, the Beaujolais Nouveau Festival is a spirited soiree celebrating the historic charm of the Beaujolais wine regions, each bottle paired with a thoughtfully curated regional menu that’ll make you say ooh là là! Bookings are essential for this evening of French festivities, kicking off at 5:30pm for $95pp.
Flavours of the Philippines by Miss Mi x La Meza Ilonggo at Miss Mi
Put on your stretchy pants and tuck in your bib, because a one-night only Filipino feast is arriving at Miss Mi Perth on Thursday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Miss Mi’s beloved Chef Alex De Leon is collaborating with Richmonde Hotel Iloilo’s Executive Chef Ariel Castañeda to honour the unique gastronomic culture of the Philippines through La Meza Ilonggo, a degustation concept showcasing the bold aromatics and cultural delicacies of Filipino cuisine. Throughout three exquisite courses for $90pp, you’ll embark on a cross-cultural dining experience that toasts to Filipino traditions and the warmth of Ilonggo hospitality.
What's On Friday 21 November:
Pride Luncheon at Crown Perth
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to get all dolled up and wear the outfit you spent a bit too much money on, the Crown Perth Pride Luncheon this Friday is the perfect opportunity! Hosted in the Grand Ballroom (hence, getting dolled up) from 12pm to 5pm, this three-course long lunch invites businesses, community members and allies to dine together and celebrate WA’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ workforce, with established guest speakers leading the discussion and emphasising the importance of diversity and visibility in the home and workplace. Tickets are $245 per person, or $2450 for a table of 10.
D.O.D at Ice Cream Factory
Your Friday night plans are absolutely sorted, because legendary British DJ D.O.D is raising the roof at Northbridge’s Ice Cream Factory from 7pm with an exclusive set that’s guaranteed to be a blast. Leaving behind a trail of sold-out shows across the globe featuring fist-pumping anthems like ‘Somedays’ and ‘Sweet Nothing’, D.O.D is finally gracing ICF with his trademark high-energy vibes and joyful chaos. Aussie queens Anna Lunoe and Nina Las Vegas are also showing up with some bass beats and club bangers, but there’s only a few tickets left, so grab ‘em while they’re hot!
Vinyl Fridays at Sorrento Beach Club
You can say music sounds the same on Spotify as it does on vinyl, but you can't beat the romanticism that comes with hearing the buzz of a record player as you lift the needle and watch the disc spin. Luckily for us sophisticated record lovers, the Vinyl Collective is bringing Vinyl Fridays back to Sorrento Beach Club in Hillarys every Friday night from 7pm, spinning the best in funk, disco, balearic and soul for some coastal grooving to welcome in the weekend.
What's On Saturday 22 November:
Pride Run & Walk at Elizabeth Quay
Skip leg day this Saturday and get in on the annual Pride Run & Walk for a workout that’s more colourful, more chilled, and a lot more fun. Routes range from a 7km, a 5km or a breezy 3km in an untimed trail along the Swan River, but you can still log it on Strava and flex it on your Instagram story, don’t worry. Waiting at the finish line is a campy Festival Zone in Elizabeth Quay offering loads of food and drink options and some fabulous live entertainment, the post-exercise reward everyone deserves. It’s a totally free event and leashed furbabies welcome, so there’s no excuse not to register.
Milk Carton Regatta at Hillarys Boat Harbour
Splashing into summer with the Mix 94.5 Masters Milk Carton Regatta is probably the best way to do it. From 10am to 1pm this Saturday, Hillarys Boat Harbour is hosting a family-friendly festival with carnival rides, a petting zoo, games, giveaways, and the event we’ve all been waiting for, the annual regatta that sees the sturdiest milk carton boats compete in a perilous race through the harbour. In an extra special addition this year, Masters (AKA the choccy milk of Aussie childhood) are celebrating their 100th birthday, and all our favourite flavours will be up for grabs.
Doja Cat at RAC Arena
Get into it and paint the town red, because Doja Cat is hitting RAC Arena this Saturday night with her first ever arena tour across Australia. The Grammy-awarded icon is bringing her unique blend of hiphop, R&B and pop all the way down under to celebrate the release of her fifth studio album, ‘Vie’, featuring new tracks like ‘Jealous Type’ and ‘AAAHH MEN!’ alongside various other cult favourites. Tickets are still available on Ticketek from $71, and you really don’t want to miss this one.
Lucky Oceans and Louis Rebeiro at Atwell House & Gallery Lawn for Melville Summer Music
Outdoor concert season is upon us, and welcoming it in with Melville’s Summer Music Series seems like the obvious choice. This Saturday, Atwell House & Gallery Lawn is being blessed with an evening of soulful blues and rock n’ roll as Grammy-awarded Lucky Oceans shreds on the slide guitar, Louis Rebeiro melts the crowd with bluesy storytelling, and the lively Jack Carroll Band brings the night home in style. The show kicks off at 5pm and closes at 7pm, and the best part is it’s totally free with no RSVP needed, just rock up with your picnic blanket and enjoy the tunes.
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What's On Sunday 23 November:
Kaiser Chiefs at RAC Arena
English indie rock bands are always in vogue, and veterans of this genre are the legendary Kaiser Chiefs, who you can catch at RAC Arena this Sunday! Inspired by the new wave punk rock that took off in the 80s, the Kaiser Chiefs are well-established and widely loved for their witty lyricism and indie rock beats, and they’re set to put on an absolute clinic to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their seminal record, and one of the best-selling UK debuts ever, ‘Employment.’ They haven’t visited Aussie shores since 2012 and tickets are only $99.90, so you simply have to check them out.
Love Me Two Times at H&C Urban Winery
H&C Urban Winery has made its mark as WA's first urban winery right in the heart of Freo, and this Sunday they're reminding us why as their Love Me Two Times Vintage Market returns for some pre-Christmas perusing. Alongside some gorgeous designer and vintage clothing, there will also be free wine tastings, flash tattoos from Hoochi Mama Studio, $2 Oysters, and live DJs to set the mood, so you're honestly getting a bit of everything. And no one would blame you if you stuck around for a little Sunday sesh action.
2025 Applecross Rotary Jacaranda Festival
Sundays are for relaxing and resetting, and the best way to do it is by getting a healthy dose of sunshine as you wander through one of Perth's longest-standing community events, the Applecross Rotary Jacaranda Festival. Under the violet shade of the jacaranda trees along Ardross Street, you can explore over 140 stalls from artists and small businesses, enjoy a huge selection of delicious food, and bop along to live music all day. And this year they're turning 25, meaning the celebrations are even more special, with roaming performers and a Big Kids' Zone ready for a full family outing. The festival goes from 9:30am to 3:30pm with totally free entry, and it might even be your chance to win Christmas by ticking off your shopping list before December even starts!
Pre Loved Market at Seddon Street
Wonderful news for all the op-shop tragics, Subi is responding to everyone’s vintage retail requests with the return of their fabulous Pre Loved Market this Sunday. Seddon Street will be blooming with colour from over 100 vintage, designer and thrifted stalls, pumping tunes to keep the energy up, and offering local bites and coffee to sustain your shopping strength. It’s a free entry event going from 11am to 3pm, and the perfect way to sustainably restock your summer wardrobe and step up your fashion game.
All Weekend:
West Fest at Optus Stadium
Your November calendar is probably bursting at the seams already, and West Fest 2025 might tip it over the edge (in the best way). In a celebration of all things West Aussie, West Fest is taking over Optus Stadium, the WACA Ground and Burswood Park to bring everyone together for a weekend of sport, culture and community.
There’s a lot to unpack here, so let me break it down for you: there’s the cheeky charity Bashes Match at the WACA on Thursday, the Men’s Ashes West Test and subsequent fanfare outside Optus from 21 to 25 November, the WBBL Scorchers Afterparty at the WACA on Saturday, a Pair’d Pop Up bringing our fave wine and food from Margaret River all the way to Optus from 21 to 24 November, the Ashes Watch Party on the Elizabeth Quay big screen on Friday, and the WA Day Festival at Burswood Park from 22 to 23 November. Now pencil that in and watch your calendar explode!
WA Day Festival at Burswood Park
Jam-packed with good food, family fun and wicked entertainment, the WA Day 2025 Festival is making its eagerly-awaited return to Burswood Park, and it’s bringing all the good vibes with it. There’s loads on offer, including: the BHP Family Zone with free rides, games and cooking shows; the Lotterywest Community Hub featuring interactive media activations, Whadjuk Dreaming and the iconic WA Icons Mascot Race; the Hancock Iron Ore Innovation & Education Alley offering interactive displays from the WA Museum, Scitech and the Perth Mint; and the Perdaman Eat Street serving up unparalleled foodie paradise. Not to mention the main stage entertainment will be platforming a 100% WA-grown lineup, with artists like Jebediah, Drapht, Little Birdy and stacks more ready to soundtrack your weekend.
ExPro Fitness Festival at Scarborough Beach
Apparently, you can blend fesitvals and fitness together over one wicked weekend, because ExPRO Fitness Summit and Festival is bringing together Australia's most passionate fitness professionals, athletes and coaches for a beachside rager that will get you right in your active era. There will be beachfront masterclasses, wellness zones, and industry-leading education panels ready to get you feeling good (and maybe a little sweaty). Everyone is welcome to participate regardless of experience, so head down to the Scarborough Beach Precinct this Friday and Saturday to book in for a sesh or just have a squiz.
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