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 28 August
Stroll Through Brookfield Place Markets During Your Lunch Break
Markets at Brookfield Place are back for another pop-up this month, bringing a midweek lineup of local makers into the CBD. Browse through jewellery, kidswear, candles, skincare, art, and a few sweet treats. It’s not really about food; think more along the lines of a moving gift guide you can stroll through on your lunch break, given the central location. Drop by any day between Tuesday and Thursday to see what catches your eye!
Learn To Grill Up Authentic Brazillian BBQ At Victoria Park Hotel
Victoria Park Hotel is firing up the grill this Thursday with a live BBQ churrasco masterclass. Expect plenty of smoke, flames, and insider tips as the pros show you how to get authentic Brazilian-style flavour on the coals. Once the learning’s done and the flames are out, you’ll sit down to a feast. Rump cap, pork sausage, garlic chimichurri chicken, grilled veggies, sage farofa, and more. Basically, it’s a masterclass that ends in a banquet.
See A Clairvoyant At The Claremont
The Claremont Hotel's grand old walls set the scene for an evening with psychic medium Shirley Barroy. Whether you’re a skeptic testing the waters, or you’re fully entranced, across 90 minutes you’ll see live readings, tarot, numerology, and a Q&A that digs into spirituality, signs, and manifestation. Pair that with a welcome drink and nibbles on arrival, then settle in for a session that mixes intrigue and reflection.
Experience A Roaming 3 Course Meal In Freo's Old Convict Quarter
You’ve probably strolled past Moon and Mary before: that glass-fronted spot tucked into Fremantle’s old convict quarter. What you might not realise, is this contemporary Asian-inspired restaurant sits inside what was once a lock-up cell. These days, the only sentence you’ll face is a food coma, with a lineup of clever dining events on rotation. This Thursday, Moon & Mary, alongside neighbours Cassia and Old Courthouse, is dishing up Roving Sentence, a roaming dinner that takes you on a tour through Fremantle’s Convict Quarter. There’s three stops, three courses, and three paired drinks, all held across a historic laneway.
Nestle Into A Night In Italy At The Greenwood
When I think of Italian dining experiences I think cozy vibes, filling carbs and good company—which is exactly how The Greenwood is flipping the script on its usual pub vibes and turning into a slice of Italy for one night only. Expect four Italian-inspired courses paired with free-flowing wine, all served at a long table where you’ll squeeze in with neighbours and strangers alike. It’s all about dimly lit dinner and that happy blur of conversation that happens when the red is pouring.
Hear The Wildest Night Out Tales With Barefaced Stories At The Rechabite
Barefaced Stories has built a loyal crowd at The Rechabite, and for good reason. The casual, theatre-of-the-round style presentation is storytelling stripped right back, with real people on stage sharing the messy, funny, and sometimes gut-punching stories from their own lives. This month’s theme is Off The Rails, so expect chaos, detours, wild nights, and a little unraveling along the way. It’s like sitting down with friends for a debrief, only bigger, louder, and shared with the whole room where you can totally make a night of it.
What's On Saturday 30 August
Sip and Sing During Bottomless At On The Border Mindarie
Karaoke is the ultimate girls night out, but Sip and Sing is switching things up with a daytime edition taking over On The Border, Mindarie. Think brunch, margs, and all the throwback hits you can belt into their signature inflatable mics (that’s right— you can sing like no one is actually listening!). For $85pp you’ll score an hour of free-flowing frozen margaritas, strawberry daiquiris, house wines, and beers, plus two tacos of your choice from On The Border’s loaded Mexican menu. They’re an underrated gem, with decadent sauces, generous fillings, and proteins that melt in your mouth. If bottomless isn’t your style, grab a $35 ticket to sing along anyway. Four hours of 80s to 00s anthems, inflatable mics, and a whole lot of chaos, it’s a fiesta with zero pressure on your vocal cords and a chance to sing through life with your gals.
Sample World-Class Wines During The International Pinot Noir Tasting at Postal Hall & Post Osteria
Guided by some of the sharpest palates in the game, the International Pinot Noir Tasting is one of Australia’s most exclusive wine events, and it’s landing in Perth this weekend. For $750pp you’ll swirl, sip, and hear the stories behind 18 glasses of exclusive wine from five countries across the globe. Following the expert storytelling, settle in for a long-table lunch paired with even more premium pinot. It’s an indulgent day designed for anyone keen to get deeper into the wine world. These drinks are one of a kind, and worth decanting your wallet for.
Access A Low Sensory Performance Of Beauty and the Beast, With Aspect
Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) and the Autism Association of WA are inviting you to be their guest for a relaxed, low sensory performance of the acclaimed Beauty and the Beast Musical. Rolling out for one mid-day slot only, the show doesn't just create inclusivity within the walls of Crown Theatre—this unique performance is tailored from start to finish to ensure audience members can engage and feel welcome in the theatre. Designed to encourage audience members to be completely themselves, you can make sound, move around the theatre, and get to experience this iconic musical in an equally accessible way.
Take Your Little Goblins To Monster Mash Family Day At The Claremont
If your kids loved dressing up for book week and are already asking “Is it Halloween yet?” The Claremont Hotel is giving them an early fix with its Monster Mash Family Day. They’re dishing out free monster face painting, puppet making, roaming entertainers, and surprise visits from spooky-but-friendly creatures. Meanwhile, parents can grab a drink and relax while the little ghouls burn off energy before bath and bed. Book a table if you want to lock in a spot to relax at.
Go Full Fiesta At Victoria Park Hotel's Spanish Party
Vic Park Hotel is going full fiesta with salsa dancing, live Spanish music, paella, and sangria all under one roof. The Spanish band kicks off in the beer garden at 7pm, while from 10pm the party moves inside with a DJ spinning Spanish beats until midnight so you can get those hips rolling and feet stepping. Entry into this slice of Spain is free, plus, there’s plenty of room to dance.
Experience A Night Of Live Drum And Bass with The Ellington X SUBSPECTRA
Jazz and drum and bass don’t usually share the same stage, but that’s exactly what The Ellington is delivering with SUBSPECTRA taking over. They’re a six-piece group, with live drums, bass, guitar, synthesizers and vocals, bringing a fusion of authentic band energy to head banging beats. It’s drum and bass, but performed live by a band, bringing a mashup that’s part live gig, part rave, and all energy. It’s rare to see this kind of musicianship collide with club culture, and it will sell out.
Throw It Back To The 80s With A Themed Long Table Lunch At The Herdsmen Lake Tavern
Five courses, two bands, and bottomless wine, The Herdsmen Lake Tavern is rolling out the tablecloth for a long-table dinner that’s as much about community as it is about food. 80s throwbacks will be blasting from the live band while you share plates, pour another round, and probably end up singing along with your neighbours. It’s less of a sit-down dinner and more of a feast-meets-party, designed to bring strangers together over good bites and even better throwback beats.
What's On Sunday 31 August
Say Cheers To Your Furry Friend With A Pooch Party at the Rosemount Backyard
International Dog Day may have been on Tuesday, but thanks to last week’s rain, Rosemount’s pup party has been pushed to this Sunday instead. This event is the kind of pup party dreams are made of. There’ll be free dog washes, free pooch portraits, (because they deserve a spot on the wall with the fam photos too) , merch stalls, and doggy showbags and biccies. Plus a few cheeky drink specials for their humans. Grab a bev with your four-legged mate, because pooches and punters can both get a treat this Sunday.
Don't Forget Gloves, Hillary's Is Snowing This Sunday
There’s a flurry of fun snowing down on Hillary's Boardwalk this weekend—don’t worry, the temps aren’t actually dropping any lower, but there is snow taking over the Amphitheatre. Bringing buckets of snow, you can build, throw, and sculpt a snowman to your heart’s content. There’s even a Snowball Target Zone if you’re feeling competitive. Once you’ve cooled off, grab something warming like their Snowball White Chocolate topped with a giant marshmallow and chocolate drizzle. Definitely bring gloves, it gets icy fast.
Celebrate Double Digits With 2015 Drink Prices For The Local Hotel's 10th Birthday
The Local Hotel has officially hit double digits, and they’re celebrating their tenth anniversary by bringing back 2015 drink prices to celebrate. $8 Gage Roads pints, $7 H&C wines, and Southside gin and vodka all flowing while DJs keep the party rolling. Entry’s free, so you can just rock up and get amongst the birthday vibes in a chill South Freo style party.
Down Guinness And Shuck Oysters, For An Arvo At Durty Nelly's
Durty Nelly’s is going full Dublin this Sunday. From 2–5pm, the laneway pub’s pouring $9.50 pints of creamy Guinness alongside freshly shucked oysters. Get in early, because the seafood will go quick! There’ll be live music, a whole lot of banter, and enough atmosphere to make you forget you’re not tucked inside a pub on the edge of rolling hills.
What's On All Weekend
Stroll Along Scarbs For JazzConnect Festival
JazzConnect is bringing smooth sounds, soul and samba back to Scarbs this August. It’s set to be one of the coolest (and coziest) events of the season. This beloved three-day beachside jazz festival is a must on Perth’s winter calendar, transforming the entire foreshore into a vibrant live music precinct. With 17 events across ten walkable venues, you can stroll between ticketed and free events, discover emerging talent and iconic local acts with sweeping coastal views. There’s musicians playing everything from sultry ballads to jazz standards, swing, Latin jazz, soul and beyond, and with so many events to roam to, you can rock up and let the sound guide you into a totally spontaneous night!
Grab Your Trays, Strawberry Picking Season Continues
Strawberry season is back, continuing with Bullsbrook's Pick Your Own Strawberries flinging open the gates. Grab a basket, wander the rows, and load up on as many juicy berries as you can carry. Entry is $2 per person, plus $15 for a tray which will hold around 4.5 kilograms of fruit (plus whatever you can eat while you forage). A perfectly wholesome morning for the whole family!
Frosted Eyeshadow Is Back In Fashion (For The Aviary's 90s vs 00s Bottomless Brunch)
The Aviary rooftop is going full throwback with a 90s vs 00s bottomless brunch all weekend long. For $75pp you’ll get two hours of free-flowing cocktail jugs, wines, beers, and a brunch dish to soak it all up. Dressing up is encouraged, so dust off your low-rise jeans and frosted eyeshadow and lean into stick-on gems or butterfly clips. Then, spend the morning getting tipsy to the soundtrack of two iconic decades. Bookings are a must!
Coming Up
Club Bottomless: Vogue Edition at Good Company
Saturday 6 September 2025
Dress up as your favourite Vogue cover star and settle in for two hours of prosecco, cocktails, or mocktails, paired with a three-course share menu—As part of Vogue’s Karrinyup Spring/Summer launch, Good Company is hosting a very stylish round of bottomless, and of course, there’s a photobooth that awaits. Plus, there's a cheaper option for all the deso drivers, or sober curious peeps. With a DJ soundtracking your Saturday runway feels, you’re also right in the middle of Karrinyup, which means you can create a full day of shopping, fashion, food and free flowing bevs.
Gather & Gourmet At The Supreme Court Markets
Saturday November 8 2025
Your gathering instinct will definitely peak at Gather & Gourmet, as it returns on November 8. With over 65 stallholders, this market in the picturesque Supreme Court Gardens brings food, drink, and home styling all in one place. There’s heaps of premium produce, small-batch treats, and plenty of beautifully curated homewares to browse through. It’s a one-stop shop for stocking the pantry and picking up a few bits to make your home feel fresh for spring!
Lewis Capaldi at RAC
Wednesday 17 September 2025
After a couple of years away, global superstar Lewis Capaldi is making a triumphant return down under this November and December, bringing his heartfelt lyrics and powerhouse vocals back to Aussie fans. His new single Survive marks a fresh chapter for Lewis, showing resilience and raw emotion in equal measure. This is his first Australasian tour since 2019, so get ready for intimate shows filled with all the feels. Don’t miss your chance to see one of the biggest voices in pop reclaim the spotlight with his heart wide open.
Hilltop Hoods at RAC
Saturday 21 March 2026
Australian hip-hop legends Hilltop Hoods are gearing up to bring their signature energy back to the stage with the Never Coming Home tour, hitting six major arenas across the country early next year. The Hoods will be dropping fresh tracks from their upcoming album Fall From the Light (out in August), alongside all the classic anthems fans love. It's their first full national run since 2022, and they’re bringing a next-level live show that you won't want to miss.
Jimmy Carr at RAC
Tuesday 21 April - Wednesday 22 April 2026
If you’re a fan of razor-sharp, quick-fire one-liners with a dark twist, Jimmy Carr’s latest tour is your ticker to a night of unfiltered laughs. His new show, Laughs Funny, delivers all the edgy, cheeky comedy you expect (if you like your jokes bold and biting, this one's for you). Get ready to have your funny bone well and truly tested.
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Perth Date Ideas That Aren’t Dinner And A Movie
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Perth’s Best Bottomless Brunches, Lunches And More
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