What's On

Your Guide To What’s On In Perth This Weekend

23rd Dec 2025
Written by:
Ellie O’Grady
Contributor | Urban List Perth

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

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What's On Thursday 25 December:

What's Open Christmas Day

It's officially the big day so to save you the stress (and kitchen responsibilities), we’ve rounded up a list of Perth’s cafes, restaurants and pubs open for Christmas Day in 2025. Some Christmas Day dining options are only available by booking and they fill up fast, so keep that in mind!

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What's On Friday 26 December: 

What's Open Boxing Day

Whether you've run out of leftovers or you're sick of leftovers, there are a bunch of Perth cafes, restaurants and bars keeping doors open on Boxing Day for you to swing by. Check out the full list here

ICF Presents: Biggest Boxing Day Festival Yet

It’s not Boxing Day in Perth without the Ice Cream Factory pulling out all the stops, and this year the tradition returns with their biggest festival yet. Featuring an all-star lineup of drum and bass, house and techno, it’s all going down from 5pm to 11pm.

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What's On Saturday 27 December:

Pool Party Round Three at Metropolis Fremantle

The period between Christmas and New Year’s is always a weird one, so lean into the chaotic energy with this pool party—no towel needed. Metropolis Fremantle is channeling big refreshing energy with a dunk tank, fishbowl cocktails and dancefloor sessions. It’s everything you love about a Fremantle summer night by the water, just with the added bonus of aircon.

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What's On Sunday 28 December:

Radar Festival at Langley Park

Big vibes and even bigger tunes are on the cards at Langley Park this Sunday for Radar Festival—the open-air dance party of your dreams. This full day of music and community will see you grooving with like-minded people as top-notch DJs set the tone for a festival experience to remember.

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