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What’s On In Perth This Week, This Month And Beyond

By Claire Logan
27th Mar 2024

a banh i festival in Perth

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

Arts With The Stars Exhibition

Shipwrecks Museum in Walyalup (Fremantle) | 13 January to 28 April

Aboriginal artists
Image credit: Arts With The Stars | Supplied

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. 

Fish & Chips By The Sea

City Beach Foreshore | Friday 29 March, 4.30pm-6.30pm

People enjoying fish and chips on the beach for Easter in Perth
Image credit: Clancy's Fish Pub | Instagram

There's really no better way to celebrate the Easter long weekend than by tucking into a big old fish and chip parcel on the beach. Pack the picnic blanket and head to the City Beach foreshore to pick up the goods, with both Odyssea and Clancy's Fish Pub cranking out takeaway fish and chips from 4pm til sunset on Good Friday. The Junkadelic Brass Band will also be there to keep the vibes high between mouthfuls of vinegar soaked chippies. You can pre-order from either Odyssea's or Clancy's websites or just line up at the dedicated kiosk Friday arvo.

Fremantle Street Arts Festival

Fremantle | 29 March to 1 April

The annual Fremantle Street Arts Festival returns this Easter long weekend with plenty of family friendly action on across the long weekend. We’re talking three metre high stilt walkers with a live drum band, an immersive “Bubble Canteen” blowing over 12,000 bubbles a minute, and a special street show from all-female circus faves, YUCK Circus. That's barely scratching the surface—scope out the program here.

Silks Endless Yum Cha

Crown Perth, Burswood | First Saturday Of Every Month

Silks Endless Yum Cha
Image credit: Silks | Shot By Thom

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.

Smoked At The Beaufort

The Beaufort, Mount Lawley | Sundays

Smoked BBQ platter at The Beaufort
Image credit: The Beaufort | Supplied

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. 

Banh Mi Festival

Yokine Reserve | 30 March

Prepare to smash all the banh mi, a festival dedicated to the Vietnamese classic is popping up at Yokine Reserve from 4pm til 9pm on Saturday 30 March. There'll be plenty of food vendors competing for the title of Perth's best banh mi (so bring your appetite), a banh mi eating competition, Vietnamese coffee, craft beer and more tasty treats and entertainment. Plus, DJ Lee from Le Vietnam will be there to spill their secrets in a special banh mi masterclass you won't want to miss.

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

Scarborough Sunset Markets in Perth
Image credit: Scarborough Sunset Markets | Instagram

Perth’s most iconic summer night markets kick off this week at Scarborough Beach. 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've 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.

Somerville Movies

Crawley | Until 31 March

An outdoor cinema in Perth
Image credit: Somerville Outdoor Cinema | Jess Wyld

Located at the ivy laden grounds of the University of Western Australia and a stone's throw from the Swan River, Somerville outdoor cinema is hands down one of Perth’s most beautiful outdoor cinema experiences. Nestled between the pine trees you'll find rows and rows of beach chairs, picnickers, strung fairy lights and food huts to keep you satisfied. What you won't find, though, are your big blockbuster films—the movie program here is part of Perth Festival's annual Lotterywest Film Season and features plenty of amazing new international flicks. Scope out what's on offer here.

Subi Night Markets

Market Square, Subiaco | Saturdays

Subi Night Market
Image credit: Subi Night Market | Instagram

The markets are finally returning to Subi, with a new weekly night market taking over Market Square every Saturday night. Come hungry and work your way through the bulk street eats on offer from over 40 international cuisines, pick up a cold bev or two from local distillers, Spirit Of Little Things Gin, take a seat in the lush little grass and bistro area and soak up some live music then stroll on down Pre Loved Lane to shop endless sustainable fashion and gifts. 

Rooftop Movies

Northbridge | Until 27 April

Rooftop Movies in Perth
Image credit: Rooftop Movies | Miles Noel

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.

More Of What's On In Perth In 2024

Electric Island 

Cottesloe Beach | 6-7 April

If you thought your summer festival run was done and dusted, think again. Electric Island is back for another year of sun-drenched dance sessions down at Cottesloe Beach. Featuring some of the world's finest DJs like Armand Van Helden, Franky Wah, Kristen Sanchez, Sasha, Sonny Fedora, Sneaky Sound System and more over two huge days, this is one breach rave you won't want to miss.

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.

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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Main image credit: Le Vietnam | Urban List

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