Wondering what Perth/Boorloo events to lock into your 2024 events calendar? At Urban List, we've done the hard yards and combed through everything happening in Perth to help you find the best things to do right now.
From festivals and markets to immersive exhibitions and epic chef's feasts, here’s what’s on in Perth this week, this month and beyond.
What's On In Perth This Month
Amore di Vino, The Emperor's Dinner With Leeuwin Estate Featuring Guy Grossi And Paolo Apuzzo
Garum, Perth CBD | Thursday 18 April
If you can't make the pasta masterclass, you can at least find yourself a seat at this lavish Roman-themed wine dinner fit for an emperor. The four-course extravaganza will feature a special one-off menu courtesy of Chefs Guy Grossi and Paolo Apuzzo paired with premium wines from Leeuwin Estate. Book here.
Look, look. Anna Park
AGWA, Perth CBD | 20 April to 8 September
From NYC all the way to Perth, 27-year-old art world prodigy Anna Park will premiere her major new exhibition at AGWA this April. Look, look. Anna Park will feature a series of large-scale signature black and white drawings, including 15 never-before-seen charcoal and ink on paper works created specifically for this show. Celebrated by next gen private collectors like Billie Eilish, Park draws inspo from pop culture and addresses the perception of identity, sexuality and power. She’s also taken the opportunity to team up with Aussie knitwear designer Wah-Wah while she’s here on a limited-edition fashion capsule.
The Oyster Club: Unlimited
Servo, Leederville | 28 April
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Bottomless doesn’t really get much more baller than Servo’s new endless oyster affair. For $110pp, you'll get two whole hours of unlimited freshly shucked oysters and non-stop booze (cocktails, sparkling and beers), bolstered by a bunch of extra mezze plates from the kitchen to keep you full between shells.
Arts With The Stars Exhibition
Shipwrecks Museum in Walyalup (Fremantle) | 13 January to 28 April
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Now on at the WA Shipwrecks Museum in Fremantle, the Art With The Stars exhibition showcases artwork from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls from across WA, with a diverse mix of creative projects on show covering basket-weaving, textiles, painting, fashion, dance and more—providing a unique look into their collective stories and connection to country and culture.
Art With The Stars is a project run within the Shooting Stars program that pairs participants from schools across WA with a local Aboriginal artist for 10 weeks—helping girls connect to culture through art-making.
Smoked At The Beaufort
The Beaufort, Mount Lawley | Sundays
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Every Sunday The Beaufort is cranking out epic American BBQ platters piled hire with smoked 'n succulent delights for a very reasonable $38pp. Think Wagyu brisket, sticky pork ribs, spicy wings and jalapeno cheddar sausages paired with classic BBQ sides like mac and cheese, corn bread, fresh slaw and corn ribs. Thirsty? You can wash it down with $10 bloody marys or spicy margs.
Polarity: Ice And Fire
Fremantle Arts Centre | Until 29 April
As part of Perth Festival's 2024 program of arts and events, Fremantle Arts Centre is hosting a major new immersive exhibition led and narrated by Indigenous artists. Polarity: Ice And Fire is a powerful look at the climate crisis through the eyes of First People and settler artists collaborating with remote communities around the world to showcase the interconnected catastrophe facing all corners of our planet. Described as ‘an exercise in contemporary truth telling', there are 12 audio visual works on display—taking you from the melting ice caps to the devastating summer fires.
Scarborough Sunset Markets
Scarborough Beach | Thursdays
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Perth’s most iconic summer night markets are on at Scarborough Beach every Thursday. Drop by from 5pm to feast on all the new market eats including dumplings from Freo fave, Emily Taylor, and shop homemade goods from 30 artisan retailers before grooving on through to the Beach Club for beachside DJ dance parties. This year they also launched a brand new series of free fitness and wellness classes if you're keen to get a little bit of a sweat on. Find out more here.
Rooftop Movies
Northbridge | Until 27 April
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It’s time to whip out the mozzie repellent, ‘cos your fave pop-up cinema is back with another season of non-stop movie hits. Have a peek at the first release of the program and you’ll find there’s something for everyone. You can get super nostalgic over feel-good classics like Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Pulp Fiction, or settle in for something new.
Urban Cocktail Trail
Northbridge | Saturday 20 April
Love a good cocktail? How about strolling from one good bar to the next, spending an afternoon sipping a bunch of expertly crafted beauties with your besties? If this sounds like your idea of a good Saturday, you’ll wanna pick up tickets to the upcoming Urban Cocktail Trail. This one will take you through the streets of Northbridge, with eight separate stops to check out, each with its own unique cocktail creation. Choose your ticket level, pick your starting point and design your cocktail trail—how you play is completely up to you.
Perth Comedy Festival
Multiple Venues Across Perth | 22 April - 19 May
The annual Perth Comedy Festival kicks off another season of laughs on Monday 22 April, with a mix of global and local comedians all locked, loaded and guaranteed to leave you in stitches. From international faves like David O’Doherty, Adam Kay and Stephen K Amos to Aussie legends such as Wil Anderson, Wankernomics, Pete Helliar, Nat’s What I Reckon, Nazeem Hussain, and Annabel Crabb. If you’re not sure where to start, you can always grab a ticket to Best Of The Fest, a variety show featuring a rotating list of all-stars two nights a week at The Rechabite.
More Of What's On In Perth In 2024
Silks Endless Yum Cha
Crown Perth, Burswood | First Saturday Of Every Month
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Two hours of all-you-can-eat premium yum cha goodness. Okay, Silks, you have our attention. Available from 12pm til 2pm on the first Saturday of every month, Silks' new Endless Yum Cha is the perfect excuse to knock back more than your fair share of premium Cantonese dishes—from pork and prawn siu mai and lobster dumplings to deep fried squid and BBQ glazed pork. And yes, don't worry, they've even got sweets going too, including egg tarts and taro pancakes, plus, unlimited Chinese tea. Adults can get in on the experience for $88pp, with kids for $44pp. If you want to step it up a notch though, you can choose to wash it down with free-flowing Chandon Sparkling for $128pp.
Chef Nobu Comes To Perth
Nobu, Crown Perth | 7 and 8 May
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The main man behind some of the world's most premium Japanese dining destinations, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, has just announced an Aussie tour with a string of not-to-be-missed events popping up across Australia. In Perth, he'll be throwing a luxe all-inclusive cocktail party, complete with premium Japanese canapes, live stations, entertainment and of course, plenty of quality cocktails. If you'd prefer to sit down and savour, he'll also be hosting an eight-course Japanese degustation with premium bevs. Both will set you back $395pp and give you a rare chance to meet the legendary Chef Nobu Matsuhisa in the flesh. Tickets drop on Thursday 4 April.
Exclusive Burnt Ends Perth Pop-up
Indigo Oscar, Cottesloe | 10 and 11 May
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It’s not every day we get a Michelin Star-studded pop-up of this calibre here in Perth. But considering Dave Pynt—Head Chef and Co-Founder of Singapore’s globally celebrated Burnt Ends restaurant—is Perth-born, it seems only fair he chose to bring a touch of his refined barbecue brilliance back home.
Pynt will take over Cottesloe’s Latin American-inspired hot spot, Indigo Oscar, for two days only this May 10 and 11—teaming up with Frankland River wine producer, Swinney Wines, on a series of wine-matched (and flame-touched) degustations that you won’t want to miss.
Infused with the finest WA produce, the exclusive collab menu will give you a chance to explore the kind of fiery high-end barbecue delights Burnt Ends is known for (minus the Singapore flights). Think: smoked quail egg and caviar, marron with tobiko and kombu smoked butter beurre blanc, 45-day dry aged Blackmore’s striploin and a very special spin on the classic pavlova.
There are only three sittings available—two 10-course dinners ($300pp) and one 8-course lunch ($295pp)—so we suggest jumping on tickets as soon as they drop 9am Thursday 18 April.
Taylor Made: The Music of Taylor Swift Reimagined And Performed By Perth Symphony Orchestra
RAC Arena | Friday 17 May
Tay Tay may have given Perth the snub (she's a busy gal), but thankfully the Perth Symphony Orchestra is bringing us a whole Swifty Symphony to make up for it. Choose your era, start making friendship bracelets and prepare to sing your heart out and dance in the aisles with your fellow Swifties while the orchestra brings to life T Swift's greatest hits. Whether you're a die hard fan or just wanna taste of the Taylor Made magic, this epic tribute is not to be missed. Tickets go on sale 3pm Tuesday 5 December on Ticketek.
Jerry Seinfeld
RAC Arena, Perth | 15 June 2024
For the first time since his massive 2017 tour, legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld is returning to Perth in 2024. He'll be taking to the stage at RAC Arena on Saturday 15 June 2024, with tickets dropping at 12pm AWST on Friday 17 November through Ticketek.
An Evening With Dolly Alderton
Perth Concert Hall | 10 November
The millennial icon behind Everything I Know About Love, Good Material, The High Low and more is heading Down Under this November for a string of live shows around the country—including right here in Perth. Don't miss your chance to ask Dolly your own burning questions and soak up her relatable, heart-warming and incredibly witty takes on friendship, love and everything in between. Presale tickets drop 10am AEDT 12 March—head here to sign up to the waitlist.
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