Things To Do

Whether you’re here to eat your way across hawker centres, chase hidden bars, dive into the arts scene, or swap skyscrapers for jungle trails before lunch, there’s no shortage of ways to fill an itinerary.

It’s another bustling weekend around town, so get excited and take advantage of the fabulous events happening all over Perth.

March is about to get weird, wild and wonderfully creative up north. With a colossal floating whale, an army of glowing crystal figures, and a flaming water spectacle, it can only mean one thing… Joondalup Festival is back, baby!

Perth’s summer school holidays are right around the corner, which means one thing: endless energy, curious questions, and the constant hum of “I’m bored” echoing through your house. But there's no need to panic just yet. I’ve rounded up the best ways to keep kids entertained (and parents sane) over December and January, with activities that spark imagination, get them moving, and maybe even teach them a thing or two, without anyone needing to beg for screen time. Buckle up, because these school holidays are about to get seriously fun.

Grab your credit card, these are the best places to shop in Singapore.

Discover the best happy hours in 2026, from rooftop bars to hidden speakeasies, with unbeatable deals on cocktails, beers, wines and bar bites across Singapore.

That awkward period after Christmas and before New Years can feel a little hazy, but don't fall into a seasonal snooze, because 2026 is kicking off with a (literal) bang as WA's biggest New Year's Eve fireworks celebration returns to light up Elizabeth Quay and surrounds.

If your 2026 mood board is a mix of emotional growth, cinematic rap and screaming “THIS MAN IS A POET” at your phone, then good news: Dave AKA Santan Dave is officially coming back to Australia.

Nothing says Christmas quite like a festive light display in Perth, that time of year when the streets come alive with twinkling trails. You have to appreciate the amount of effort it takes to create a picture-perfect scene that would impress Santa himself, so it would be rude not to get out and admire them all

Embrace the sugar rush and festive flair this year at Brookfield Place, because they’ve set up a whimsical wonderland bringing all the silly season vibes to Perth these holidays. Here’s our guide to the dining and drinking options in the precinct, primed for your seasonal sipping and savouring.

​​Hold on to your leather jackets and oversized sunglasses, because rock n' roll royalty AC/DC is taking the Highway To Hell down under for the first time in a decade with their Power Up Tour! Here's everything you need to know about getting to Optus Stadium for the show and what to expect on event days. 

As the vibrant capital of Japan, Tokyo pulsates with an energy that is truly unparalleled.

Everything you’ve heard is true: the pavements heave, the pubs swell, and the queues might just make you faint. 

Here’s the thing: belonging isn’t up for debate. And if you really want proof? Just look at these nine Black-owned businesses and cultural spaces—serving up suya skewers, good coffee, big art, and even bigger vibes.

We Aussies are a pretty healthy bunch, so it's no wonder we host some of the best fitness events in the world—these are the best fun runs, marathons, triathlons, obstacle courses and ocean swims in Australia coming up in 2025. 

The queen of pop-rap herself, Doja Cat, is coming to Australia and New Zealand later this year with the Ma Vie World Tour.

Ready to step things up a little and show your date you've still got some tricks up your sleeve? There are plenty of things to do in and around Perth that will make your date think you're oh-so-creative and clever and not at all like their boring ex who just wanted to watch Netflix all the time.

Perth might not have the scale of Melbourne or Sydney, but don’t let that fool you — our sunny city by the sea has a way of surprising people — even locals who think they’ve seen it all.

It’s time to whip out the mozzie repellent, because your fave pop-up cinema is back with another season of non-stop movie hits—this time, kicking off earlier than usual. 

Don't get us wrong, here at Urban List, we do love a good long day hike, but some days you need a short and sweet, bite-sized chunk of nature and exercise—you, know, the kind of walk you can smash out early before retiring to the couch or pub.