Your Guide To What’s On In Perth This Weekend
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 Wednesday
- What's On Thursday
- What's On Friday
- What's On Saturday
- What's On Sunday
- What's On All Weekend
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What's On Wednesday 26 August:
Bird, Burgundy & Beaujolais at Casa
Wednesday nights just got a whole lot tastier. Casa is serving up its weekly Duck & Frites dinner, featuring roasted dry-aged duck, jus, frites, béarnaise and frisée salad all for $35. Add a glass of Burgundy or Beaujolais, or pick from a rotating lineup of special bottles at takeaway prices. It’s an easy way to turn a regular midweek dinner into something a little fancy, without making a big deal of it.
Cinema Supper Club: Pulp Fiction at Market Grounds
Fancy dinner and a movie? Market Grounds is taking things up a notch with its Cinema Supper Club: Pulp Fiction, happening Wednesday night as part of Plateful Perth. Settle in for a screening of Tarantino’s cult classic while tucking into a menu inspired by the film, complete with Big Kahuna Burgers, $5 milkshakes, Jack Rabbit Slim’s-inspired bites and cocktails with a kick. With the movie, menu and drinks all included, this is one dinner-and-a-movie night that’s definitely not your standard cinema experience.
Futari Full Blood Wagyu at Apple Daily
Get ready to play chef. Apple Daily is bringing WA's prized Futari Full Blood Wagyu to Brookfield Place this August. It's a hands-on affair. Five cuts land at your table, ranging from MB 6/7 through to the seriously marbled MB 9/9+. They arrive raw. You cook them yourself on traditional Japanese black lava stones. Classic sauces and sides round things out, but honestly, the wagyu does all the talking. Feeling fancy? Add a half-dozen freshly shucked oysters or a three-glass wine flight from the Great Southern.
Chocktail at Small Print
Cocktails, meet chocolate. Small Print is running Chocktail this August, a tasting flight built for two or more. Four petite, hand-crafted cocktails. Four premium pralines from Perth's own Sue Lewis Chocolatier. You pick one cocktail. The Small Print team curates the other three around it, building a flight that actually makes sense together. It's intimate. It's a little indulgent. It's the kind of date-night move that beats another bottle of red hands down
Quiz, Wings & Jugs Night at Beer Corner
Quiz nights are back this month! Beer Corner is bringing a lively midweek to State Buildings, pairing classic pub-style trivia with wings, jug specials and a little friendly competition. With free entry, the quiz will feature rotating themes each fortnight from a range of topics. Bring yourself, friends, mates and your appetite.
Every "Wagyu" Wednesday Night at Santini Grill
Santini is bringing Wagyu to the average Wednesday, and this isn’t your average steak night. Expect exceptional cuts from across Australia to land on the plate, alongside a selection of sauces and a choice of side, all for only $89 per head. Choose your cut, your cook and sit back as someone else cooks for a change.
Bottomless Pasta Night at West Kitchen & Bar
Pasta-bilities are officially endless. Riverside stunner West Kitchen & Bar has declared Wednesdays a carb-loading crusade, dishing up unlimited bowls of pasta and bottomless garlic bread for $39 a head. Bounce between rich seafood, chicken and chorizo, and seasonal vegetarian sauces as many times as your conscience (or waistband) allows.
What's On Thursday 27 August:
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular Opens At Crown Perth
Get ready to run away to the circus when Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Spectacular opens at Crown Perth this Thursday. Taking over Crown’s Hippodrome, the all-ages spectacular will bring the magic of The Greatest Showman to life with jaw-dropping acrobatics, live singers, dancers and dazzling visual effects. Expect fan favourites including This Is Me, Rewrite the Stars and A Million Dreams, all wrapped up in a high-energy production that blends circus, music and theatre. After wowing audiences in Sydney, this spectacular is making its way to Perth for a seriously magical night out.
A Lil’ Trip Through Italy – Sicilia at Lil’s Rooftop Bar
Take a trip to Sicily without leaving Perth this Thursday, as Lil’s Rooftop Bar continues its A Lil’s Trip Through Italy dinner series. This long table feast will be all about the bold, sun-soaked flavours of southern Italy, with a generous shared menu featuring arancini, house-made tortellini alla Norma, WA lamb cutlets with caponata agrodolce and WA prawns with ‘nduja butter, followed by Sicilian-inspired sweet treats like cannoli and pistachio semifreddo. Food-only tickets start at $79, or add four paired wines for $134, and don’t forget your travel passport, which gets stamped at each dinner as you make your way through Italy.
Fabulous Return of Drag Bingo at The Court
Drag Bingo is back at The Court this winter, bringing a little twist to your average Thursday night while raising money for a great cause. Hosted by Perth charity We Are WM, the annual fundraiser promises an evening of fabulous drag performances, funky tunes, bingo and seriously good prizes, with the famous raffle also returning. Up for grabs is an overnight stay at Pullman Bunker Bay and a 12-month Revo Fitness membership. Best of all, every dollar raised will go towards providing young people with education surrounding consent and healthy relationships, so gather your pals and get ready for a bingo night that’s equal parts fabulous and meaningful.
In Truffles We Trust at Avalon
For six mouthwatering Thursdays this winter, Avalon is making the case that truffle season is Perth's most delicious time of year. The five-course set menu is a dream date-night lineup. Think creamy seafood chowder shaved with truffle, panko-crumbed scallop with truffle celeriac foam, and braised beef cannelloni in a cauliflower black truffle sauce. Mains bring a choice of confit duck Maryland with truffle polenta or O'Connor beef fillet with truffle Jerusalem artichoke espuma, while dessert refuses to play it safe, dark chocolate shell with pecan praline and black truffle cream, or champagne-poached pear with black truffle panna cotta.
What's On Friday 28 August:
Lassu: Cosmic Cabaret Opens At Ice Cream Factory
Get ready for a night of cosmic chaos as Lassu lands in town, bringing a wild mix of circus, cabaret and space-western spectacle. Set in a cosmic saloon at the edge of the galaxy, this show brings together space cowboys, alien drifters and the legendary Rodeo Sisters for a night of jaw-dropping circus acts, burlesque and larger-than-life performances. Handcrafted by circus royalty Merrik Ashton, Lassu follows Rodeo Clown Rusty in his journey to revive the magic of the saloon, blending old-school circus traditions with a bold new-world edge. With cabaret tables and gallery seating, this is an unforgettable night of dazzling performances, cosmic characters and plenty of out-of-this-world entertainment.
Jockey x Two Slices Matcha Collab
Underwear and matcha might not be the most obvious pairing, but Jockey and Two Slices are making a pretty convincing case. The two are teaming up on a limited-edition Jockey Matcha, giving the usual green sip a very blue makeover with a spirulina, honey and coconut water foam.
To celebrate the launch, the first 100 customers through the doors at Two Slices Scarborough from 8am this Friday will score the Jockey Matcha for free, along with a Jockey Travel Bag and exclusive voucher. Miss the first 100? The blue-topped creation will stick around until Sunday 6 September, with an exclusive Jockey voucher thrown in with every purchase. Set the alarm accordingly.
What's On Saturday 29 August:
International Pinot Noir Tasting at State Buildings
The State Buildings’ International Pinot Noir Tasting is back this August, bringing together Pinot Noirs from five countries for an afternoon of wine, discovery, and indulgence. Guests will taste their way through Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, and the USA in three blind brackets featuring six wines each, and explore the different styles and expressions of one of the world’s most celebrated grape varieties. The afternoon will begin with the tasting, followed by a long lunch at Post, with Pinot Noir flowing throughout and led by renowned wine experts Phillip Rich, Erin Larkin, and Julian Grounds. The International Pinot Noir Tasting will also mark the centrepiece of the Pinot Month at State Buildings, with the precinct celebrating all things Pinot throughout the month.
Paul x Paolo at Print Hall and Small Print
Two of WA’s culinary heavyweights are teaming up for one very tasty night, with Print Hall Executive Chef Paolo del Monte and Fervor’s Paul ‘Yoday’ Iskov joining forces for Paul x Paolo. This progressive dinner will shine a spotlight on the Great Southern, kicking off with snacks at Print Hall before moving downstairs to the cosy Small Print for a menu inspired by the wild produce and coastal landscapes of Albany and Denmark. Expect dishes like pickled mussels with Geraldton wax, sardines with Albany honey, marron and crab with bloodroot, and kangaroo with wattleseed, all paired with delicious wines from Great Southern producers. At $195 per person, including wine pairings, this is a must for foodies looking to eat their way through some of WA’s best local produce.
Pups & Poses at Rooftop at QT
Yoga is about to get a serious dose of cute, with QT Perth teaming up with Little Paws Yoga for Pups & Poses this Saturday. Head to Rooftop at QT for a morning of stretching, flowing and trying to stay balanced while adorable puppies roam between the mats, dish out cuddles and steal the spotlight. Tickets are $65 per person and feature plenty of puppy kisses, wagging tails, and wholesome chaos. Perfect form is optional, but puppy cuddles are absolutely encouraged.
MEH Gala at Crown Ballroom
Get ready for a good cause as Anglicare WA’s annual MEH Gala returns for a night of fashion, fun, and fundraising. This year’s theme, Celestial Grace, is your excuse to get creative with an upcycled or recycled look, proving you don’t need to spend big to make a statement or turn heads. Expect an orange-carpet arrival, live music, entertainment, a three-course meal with drinks, silent and live auctions, raffle prizes and a few surprises along the way. Whether you’re flying solo or gathering a table of ten, it’s set to be a stylish night where fashion meets fundraising—with plenty of sparkle for good measure.
Full Service: 90s Bottomless at The Camfield
Get ready to turn back time, because The Camfield’s Full Service bottomless series is going full ’90s this August. Settle in for two hours of cocktails, beer and wine, a three-course share-style feast and a soundtrack stacked with hits from the Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, Britney, Blink-182, TLC and Aqua. Think VHS tapes, lava lamps, disposable cameras, and Saturday morning cartoons, while guests are encouraged to dress the part in double denim, fluoro bum bags, windbreakers and hoop earrings for a shot at best dressed. Tickets are $95 per person, or $65 for designated drivers, making it an easy excuse to round up the crew for a retro afternoon out.
Bath & Body Works Opens At Karrinyup
Bath & Body Works is officially opening its new Karrinyup store this Saturday, and there’s plenty in store to celebrate. The first 100 customers through the doors will receive a goody bag packed with Bath & Body Works minis and an A6 gift card, while those waiting in line can look forward to surprise giveaways including PocketBacs, minis, and gift vouchers, plus fun quizzes and Japanese Cherry Blossom-themed moments. There’ll also be free Gotcha Bubble Tea samples, including a special collaborative flavour made just for the launch. If your weekend could use a little extra self-care, this opening is worth lining up for.
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.
Bottomless Fiorentina at Stampa!
In Italy, Bistecca alla Fiorentina isn't just a steak, it's a ritual, and Stampa! is bringing that ritual to Perth every Saturday. Bottomless Fiorentina centres on a thick-cut Harvey Beef Reserve T-bone, served with chips, smoked chimichurri, Tuscan mustard and aioli, with the option to add a sauce flight, freshly shucked oysters or a glass from the Italian wine list. A proper sit-down, slow-down kind of night, with bookings from 5:00pm and last sittings at 8:30pm.
What's On Sunday 30 August:
Chevron City To Surf
Get your runners ready, because the iconic Chevron City to Surf is hitting Perth this Sunday. Choose from the 4km or 12km course, and you can walk, run or roll along with thousands of others in this morning event designed to be family-friendly and accessible for all ages and abilities. Beyond the fun run, all funds raised will support Australians living with disability, making it a feel-good way to get moving, rally your mates or bring the whole family along.
Pup High Tea at QT Perth
Pampered pooches, this one’s for you. Pup High Tea is returning to QT Perth for its third year, inviting four-legged guests and their humans to an afternoon of fancy feasting, fundraising and furry fun in support of RSPCA WA. Head to the QT lobby, where pups can make their entrance on the pup-arrazi red carpet before joining the best-dressed parade, with one lucky winner scoring a Pup Yeah! stay. There’ll also be take-home treasures from Smith&Burton and St Argo, plus a Doggie Diner serving canine-friendly treats, while humans can enjoy a three-tiered Italian cocktail-inspired high tea from Santini Bar & Grill, complete with wines, bubbles and cocktails. Tickets are $95 per person, making it the perfect excuse to dress your pup to impress.
Umami! (Double Rainbow x Mushroom Guys) at Double Rainbow
Umami! is bringing a full-blown vegan feast to Double Rainbow, with Perth’s favourite mushroom nerds, The Mushroom Guys, handing over their harvest for a one-off culinary adventure. Expect Double Rainbow’s Korean-ish twist on the humble mushroom, with every course bringing plenty of charcoal, fermentation, smoke and fire to the table. You can grab a regular seat or upgrade to VIP for a front-row spot at the chef’s pass, plus an extra special treat. No meat, no apologies—just seriously good mushrooms.
Bottomless Roasts at The Bassendean
Sunday roasts just got a serious upgrade. Bassendean Hotel is turning up the cosy factor with Bottomless Roasts, running every Sunday through August and September. For $65pp, settle in for the chef's roast of the day, paired with bottomless trimmings, think pigs in blankets, Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes, roasted veg and lashings of gravy. Guests are welcomed with a glass of mulled wine on arrival, and things wrap up on a sweet note with sticky date pudding. It's the kind of hearty, no-rush Sunday lunch made for gathering the group, filling the table, and settling in at your new local.
All Weekend:
Perth Gin Festival at PCEC
Gin enthusiasts, clear your calendars—the Perth Gin Festival is back at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre for a weekend dedicated to all things juniper, cocktails and craft spirits. Over 40 Aussie craft distillers will come together to showcase their products for three-hour tasting sessions and a seriously spirited afternoon. While gin is the star of the show, you’ll also get to sample plenty of other options like whisky, rum, vodka, tequila and more, with hundreds of pours to discover, plus complimentary mixers, a tasting cup and tote bag included in your ticket. There’ll also be masterclasses, food available to purchase and plenty of bottles to take home, making this one for anyone who likes their weekends with a little extra spirit.
JazzConnect Scarborough
Warm up your winter as JazzConnect brings a lively lineup of jazz, Latin, swing, soul and classic crooner performances to the coast. Spread across 11 venues, the festival features more than 20 free and ticketed events, from intimate jazz sessions and laneway breakfasts to sunset gigs and family-friendly performances, with local and interstate artists taking over beachfront spaces, cafes, bars and hotels all within walking distance from Scarborough Beach. It’s the perfect excuse to rug up, hit the foreshore and experience Scarborough in a whole new way, all while supporting local businesses and soaking up some good live music by the beach.
Jetty Freo Turns 5
Jetty Freo is celebrating its birthday all August long, and the party comes with oysters and bubbles. Head to the Fremantle favourite for four oysters and two glasses of Veuve for just $50, then stick around for the lineup of weekly food and drink specials. Think $30 pasta and $5 vino on Wednesdays, $2o fish burgers on Thursdays, $4 oysters on Fridays, and DJ sets from 5-8pm on Saturdays. Plus, you can keep the drinks flowing with $15 Tommy’s Margaritas from Wednesday to Friday.
Let’s Meet At The Mezz
Round up your mates and head to The Mezz, because Hawaiian is bringing Mt Hawthorn locals together for Let’s Meet At The Mezz. Throughout August, diners can tuck into everything from sushi and fish and chips to gelato, burgers, and more across participating retailers, then scan the QR code at the counter to enter the draw for one of two weekly dining vouchers. With 10 local spots taking part, there’s plenty of reasons to eat your way through The Mezz before the competition wraps up on 31 August.
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