Your Guide To What’s On In Perth This Weekend
Maddie Wallman
Contributor | Urban List
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 June:
Hidden Treasures at Hilton Bowling Club
Bowling clubs have spent years cultivating a reputation for quiet afternoons and sensible footwear. Hidden Treasures continues its mission to completely undo that work. For one night only, Hilton Bowling Club transforms into a three-stage music playground curated by Freo favourites, with local acts including Lightnin Jack, Clare Perrott, Ricky Neil Jr., The Satisfaction and Vesna taking over every corner of the venue. Wander between rooms, follow whatever sounds interesting and embrace the very real possibility of discovering your new favourite artist.
Jerry Fraser at Print Hall
Shuck yeah—Jerry Fraser is back at Print Hall's main bar, serving freshly shucked Coffin Bay oysters alongside his signature Dirty Oyster Martinis. Salty, briny and available by the half or full dozen, this is one Thursday worth shell-ebrating.
What's On Friday 19 June:
Margaret River Brewing Co. Panther Cream Launch at Beer Corner
Margaret River Brewing Co's cult-favourite Panther Cream returns to Beer Corner inside the State Buildings for its third annual launch, giving beer lovers the chance to taste their way through four vintages—including the brand-new 2026 release—in one sitting. Throw in exclusive merch, oyster specials and floating masterclasses with the brewers, and you've got a very compelling excuse to spend Friday arvo knocking back bevvies.
What's On Saturday 20 June:
Fremantle Winter Music Festival 2026
No bridge closure was ever going to stop RTRFM taking over North Freo for the beloved Fremantle Winter Music Festival. With 25 acts spread across five stages at Mojos, Port Beach Brewery, Swan Lounge and 201 Below, this is one night that actively rewards indecisiveness. Get down early, bounce between some of North Freo's most-loved venues and discover a stack of local talent, including Datura 4, The Drowners, Flora Road, Bella Rae and more.
Scarborough Sunset Markets Winter Edition at the Scarborough Foreshore
Who said Scarborough is reserved for sunny days?! The winter edition of the Scarborough Sunset Markets is back, filling the foreshore with global street eats, artisan finds and DJ-led sea breeze soundtracks. Beneath the Clocktower and along the arbour-lit walkways, up to 50 stallholders will be dishing out everything from smoky skewers and silky curries to crepes, gnocchi and sugar-dusted treats, alongside a fresh wave of makers, marshmallow fire pits and other winter warmers.
Melville Midwinter at Dyoondalup Point Walter
Melville Midwinter is flipping the script on what winter in Perth is supposed to feel like. Returning to the banks of Dyoondalup Point Walter, this free community celebration embraces the cold with crackling fires, hot drinks, roasted marshmallows and a beautifully odd mix of music, poetry, dance and shadow puppetry. Wander through an illuminated trail of performances from artists including Peter Bibby, Carla Geneve and Emily Barker before gathering on the foreshore for a finale beneath the longest-night sky. Bring a mug, bring a jacket and bring a healthy appreciation for the strange side of winter.
Ink & Echo at Lawson Flats
Ink & Echo is a monthly gathering for poets, listeners and the quietly curious. Led by Lakshmi Kanchi (SoulReserve), the evening begins with a guided writing session designed to loosen the grip of the blank page before opening into an intimate reading circle where new work, unfinished ideas and long-carried poems are all welcomed to the floor.
What's On Sunday 21 June:
Irish Father’s Day at Durty Nelly’s
A good Irish accent is worth exactly one Guinness this Irish Father’s Day… at least according to Durty Nelly’s. The Irish pub is rolling out the red carpet for dads, grandads and anyone willing to claim Irish heritage for the afternoon, with a $36 Big Daddy’s Double Roast and live music. Better still, the dad with the most convincing Irish brogue scores a free pint of Guinness.
Perth Upmarket at Winthrop Hall
Perth’s biggest design market returns to Winthrop Hall, bringing together more than 200 of the city’s most talented makers, designers, artists and food creators under one very beautiful roof. From handcrafted homewares and jewellery to gourmet bites and small-batch finds, you’re destined to leave with a trove of very well-justified treasures.
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Holy Scrolly Launch at the Freo Farmers Market
Perth's newest cinnamon scroll slinger is making its public debut this Sunday, with Holy Scrolly bringing its over-the-top, frosting-laden creations to the Freo Farmers Market for the very first time. Founded by a self-confessed scroll obsessive who spent the past year perfecting every swirl, glaze and topping combo, the new venture is serving up seriously indulgent takes on the humble cinnamon scroll. Get there early—the words ‘sold out before lunch’ feel highly relevant here.
All Weekend:
Solstice By The Sea at Bathers Beach House
Winter's shortest day is getting a surprisingly warm welcome. Bathers Beach House is launching its inaugural Solstice By The Sea, a week-long celebration of fire, food and coastal connection that aims to make hibernation look deeply overrated. Think beachside yoga, winter ocean dips with Cold Nips, roaring fire pits, hot chocolate stations, local art, sunset fire dancers and seasonal comfort food.
Harlem Globetrotters at RAC Arena
A century of basketball trickery, showmanship and very questionable physics is bouncing into RAC Arena this weekend. The Harlem Globetrotters return for their 100 Year Tour, bringing a high-flying mix of impossible dunks, half-court miracles and comedy-led chaos as they take on the Washington Generals. It’s fast, funny and built for all ages, proving 100 years in, the Globetrotters are still very much in the business of turning basketball into pure theatre.
Solas Retreat Reset at COMO The Treasury
Luxury retreats usually require expensive flights and meticulous planning, but COMO The Treasury’s Solas RESET only asks that you turn up to the CBD. Timed to Makuru, the Noongar season of replenishment, this city-based wellbeing weekend blends COMO Shambhala treatments, longevity movement sessions, guided mindset work and nervous-system downshifts designed to leave you feeling like you’ve been away without actually going anywhere. From Indian head massages and recovery rituals to digital vision boards and spacious downtime, it’s a slow, considered pause wrapped in heritage luxury—no airport required.
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