Things To Do In Perth

When you’re shopping for her, you just can’t phone it in. This hand-picked edit will have

Katie Muirhead initially came to New York for only a few months. Nine years later, this Sydney-raised model and copywriter has well and truly found her place. 

Want to spoil your person this Christmas without having to eat Baked Beans for dinner? These affordable luxury gifts are proof that thoughtful and fancy can go hand in hand.

From cooking utensils and cookbooks to dinnerware and glassware, we've rounded up some of the best gift ideas for food-loving folks. Bon appétit, baby!

Perth girlies, self-care lovers and candle hoarders rejoice, Bath & Body Works is officially opening its first-ever Western Australian store at Westfield Carousel on 15 December, just in time to supercharge your festive shopping.

Where heart-thumping adventure meets slow, sun-drenched relaxation, Lake Macquarie is the under-the-radar coastal destination that strikes the perfect balance. 

We've handed the mic to Paramount+'s The Goat to share his must-watch shows for summer. 

Whether you’re looking to eat, sip, splash, stay, or all of the above, let this be your cheat sheet to making the most of summer in Perth.

From Secret Santas to fussy family members and mates who have it all—The Body Shop's got Christmas sorted with these budget-friendly picks. 

We're pulling back the wardrobe doors to get tips on finding and wearing second-hand pieces you actually love. 

This NYE lineup is so good it’ll make you forget all about 2025’s worries.

Planning a trip down south? Or just keeping your local social calendar full? The Margaret River region is buzzing this month, with events across the Margaret River city centre, Buesslton, Dunsborough, Yallingup, and Cowaramup, and we’ve got your essential guide. We're talking must-try long lunches, new cellar door experiences, artisan markets, and all the best events to fill your days.

Wrap up their glow-up this Chrissy. These are the beauty gifts they’ll actually *squeal* over.

​​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. 

Sydney has seen its fair share of wild nights, but nothing quite like this.

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

For the mum who’d never buy herself the fancy stuff, but absolutely deserves it. Here’s your cheat sheet to spoiling her this Chrissy.

If the city ever needed a sign that Christmas has officially come to town, it’s the Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant.

With so much Perth food news going down it's easy to miss a thing or two, but luckily we've got you covered. Here's all the Perth food news you missed this week.

Fremantle is gearing up for its international debut as a high-speed sailing hotspot this summer. 

Mega Australian music festival Spilt Milk has just dropped the official set times for its highly-anticipated return in December, 2025. After taking a year off in 2024, the music festival is back with a bang—hitting Ballarat, Perth, Canberra and the Gold Coast.

With Air New Zealand’s Cyber Week Sale officially underway from 27 November to 2 December, there’s no time like the present to lock in flights and head across the ditch.

Gifts for the luxury traveller, the one-bag enthusiast, or the wanderlust-driven backpacker. 

Gear up their next great escape, from coffee on the trail to pizza under the stars–here are the best finds they’ll be pumped to use.

From luxe vases to cheeky aprons, these homewares gifts are guaranteed to make your favourite host, homebody or interiors addict very, very happy.

Present-hunting for the guy in man life can be overwhelming…but it shouldn’t be. Instead of socks, check out this curated edit of the best gifts for him this Christmas.

Whether you’re planning a honeymoon or anniversary, massive family reunion or fun getaway with the crew, Singapore delivers for every special occasion

So where does she go to recharge? Escaping the hustle and bustle of New York is a must for Emma Mannswirth, and she loves heading to both central New York State and the Finger Lakes.

Straight from the pristine waters of the Leeuwin Coast, these briny, buttery little beauties are popping up on menus all over Perth.

From luxe set menus to rooftop parties, here’s where to eat, drink and countdown in Perth this New Year’s Eve.

Here's where to celebrate NYE in Perth this year. Share this baby straight to the group chat.

Here are the festive feasts around Perth to get you feeling holly jolly in the lead up to Christmas.

WA Ballet is trading glass slippers for satin pointe shoes to give the world’s most famous fairytale a 1930s twist.

Move over Melbourne, Perth's music scene has well and truly been on the up in recent years, and we're attracting some big names to play our worldclass arenas.

High tea might just be the fanciest way to spend an afternoon—and Perth/Boorloo has plenty of lush spots to prove it. Here at Urban List, we think there’s something undeniably special about slowing down over towers of finger sandwiches, flaky pastries and bite-sized sweets, all while sipping something bubbly (or beautifully brewed).

We’ve uncovered a luxurious lineup of local road trips that feel like a slice of Italy, the Alps and beyond.

The pull of a mid-year trip seems to get stronger as the Celsius drops, but there’s a silver lining to staying grounded. Western Australia has plenty of places that tap into the same escapism.

Step aside, Santa. This curated kids’ gift guide will make you the true hero on Christmas morning.

New York is a state of great escapes, and Pam Hendry knows it well.

Sure Christmas is good, but have you ever seen Nosebleed Section live from the shoulders of a stranger? This is the exact scenario that is getting us excited about festival season. 

We’ve tracked down Perth’s best outdoor cinemas so you can spend an evening watching the stars under the stars.

If Northbridge feels electric at the best of times, wait until PrideFEST weekend.

Get into it (yuh), because global superstar Doja Cat is bringing the Ma Vie World Tour down under this November, marking her first ever arena tour across Australia. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your night at RAC Arena. 

Wondering what Perth/Boorloo events to lock into your 2025 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. Here’s what’s on in Perth this week, this month and beyond.

Need a present like… yesterday? Our edit of the best gift cards proves last-minute can still be thoughtful. 

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

Steeped in culture and brimming with world-class hotels, Michelin-starred street eats, a vibing nightlife and sun-kissed islands, Singapore is worthy of so much more than just a few hours between flights.

Summer is just around the corner and we are eyeing off these dreamy Aussie escapes.

Need a cheeky little family holiday but want to avoid a major drive or flight? We’ve found some fantastic kid-friendly accommodation options around Perth or within a few hours for you to play and stay with the entire family, without losing a day to travel delays.

Festive spirits are high, bank balances are low, and Michael Bublé is blasting through every supermarket in Perth/Boorloo. It can only mean one thing: Santa photos are comin’ to town. 

Here are the best markets in Perth.

From secret supper clubs to underground raves, the message is clear: it’s time to put down your phone and dive headfirst into real-life connection, flavour, and vibes.

We've teamed up with RedBalloon to curate exclusive experiences for mates, dates and everything in between. 

We’re saddling up and showing you how to ride the wave of the country revival, Aussie style.

If you’re planning a Singapore sojourn soon and want to truly dive into the island’s vibrant culture, epic eats and bucket list-worthy experiences, we’ve got the ultimate hit list for you. 

With live performances by award-winning Australian hip hop artists, immersive dinner parties and everything in between, no two days will look the same at this year’s Perth Festival.

The Perth Sky Sculpture Park, a brand new cultural attraction, is hitting the Perth Hills on Saturday 15 November and transforming the Perth Observatory into a contemporary art lover's dream.

From morning brews to late night snacks, the kitchen is the heart of the home, so it's important to get it right. 

The sun’s shining, the birds are chirping, and as summer rolls in there’s one thing on our minds: the return of cricket season (and, fine, maybe a little gelato). And this season, cricket’s returning in a seriously big way, as The Ashes test series returns to Perth for the first time since 2017. If that’s not a reason to don a KFC bucket, I don’t know what is. 

A brand-new NYE festival is hitting Langley Park, and Kaytranada is bringing the heat. Think world-class production, Perth skyline views, and the kind of groove that’ll carry you straight into 2026.

 From meticulously designed neighbourhoods to world-class eats, buzzing cultural hubs, and effortless transport, every moment in Singapore counts. 

Perth’s spring 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) this September, 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.

Let’s be honest, sometimes you just need to ditch the city, chuck your phone on silent and wake up somewhere with more cows than cars. Luckily, the South West has you covered. From tiny huts surrounded by forest to fancy farmhouses with tubs made for wine and bubble baths, here are ten beautiful Airbnb farm stays worth packing the weekender bag for.

Arguably the best reason to celebrate Halloween is all the free candy. But for all the parents out there with kids counting down the days until their trick-or-treating dreams come true, the pressure is on to find the best doors to knock on. 

Pumpkin spice has finally made its way down under, TikTok’s flooded with costume ideas, and the decorations are starting to come out onto front porches, as Perth takes spooky season and makes it its own. With Halloween landing on a Friday, there’s no excuse to stay home guarding the candy bowl.  

Listen up, egg-lovers, protein-fiends and home cooks alike. World Egg Day (11 October) is approaching, and this year, it’s so much more than just a runny, golden yolk on your avo toast.

A four-day feast with some of the country’s best winemakers and chefs is pouring, playing, popping and cooking its way into our cals this November.

For one night only, the ever-dapper W Churchill is trading its pastas and parmies for bourbon, barbeque and black-tie attire.

From the usual suspects like Gardens by the Bay and Universal Studios Singapore to more unusual offerings like Haw Par Villa and Changi Jurassic Mile, here are the best things to do in Singapore.

UnWined Subiaco Returns with 50+ wineries and 300+ wines to try and buy.

When life’s going at full pelt, the sweetest escapes are the ones that turn everything down a notch. These slow-down towns turn rest, stillness and a wander to the local bowlo the whole itinerary.

With so many bottomless sessions around, how do you pick? At Urban List, we want good drinks and plenty of them (no waiting around for my next pour, thanks), something great to nibble on and a killer atmosphere. 

Clear your calendars and charge your cameras, crew—the biggest photography festival of the year is back.

Luxe, indulgent and restorative, Perth, welcome to your world class wellness era at Merse Wellness Spa.

Ditch the major supermarkets - tis always a season to pick your own fruit in Perth. With a bunch of different orchards and farms around the place growing everything from apples and oranges, to persimmons to olives, there is almost always something in season for you to pick.

Following on from their mammoth run across Australia in 2024, the pair have just wrapped up a run across the entire length of the UK—making them the first brothers to achieve such a feat.

From the crew behind some of our favourite nights out (Oktoberfest in the Gardens, The Beaufort, The Old Synagogue, and more) comes PICNIC Festival, an ode to all that makes a Perth summer so lovable.

We’ve got a stacked lineup of the upcoming theatre shows and musicals Perth is scoring this year that’ll have you snapping up tickets, from iconic musicals to world-renowned plays. So book in that early bird pre-show dinner and prepare to be entertained. 

Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life Of A Showgirl, comes out October 3, and it’s basically a national holiday for the Swifties. After announcing her 12th album, aka TS12, on Jason and Travis Kelce’s New Heights Podcast, the world of sparkles and friendship bracelets erupted into chaos, and for good reason. 

From now until February next year, WA Museum Boola Bardip is hosting Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor, the world-exclusive exhibition stealing the cultural spotlight in the heart of Northbridge.

Obviously, we want your Christmas party to rival all others, so we’ve rounded up some of our favourite Perth venues just for you.

With spring in the air, there’s no better time to rediscover the beauty of our own backyard.

Despite neither of our WA teams making it into the Big Dance this year, the last Saturday in September is always a riot in Perth. We’ve rounded up the city’s finest screens, snacks and pints so you can feel like you’re front row at the 'G without leaving the bar.

Whether you have a couple of hours airside transiting to your next destination or you’re lucky enough to make a day of it in Jewel, we’ve sorted your next layover at Changi Airport in Singapore.

With plenty of tours, stunning nature, and tasty eats year round, beat the crowds with a spring getaway in Ningaloo.

The real locals of Ningaloo might not be who you expect, but we bet you'll love their top tips. 

How untrained and unorthodox home cooks are ushering in a new wave of food enthusiasts.

Sure, vacays are great—but let's be real, they’re SO much better with our four-legged friends in tow.

Whether you’re chasing a city staycay, a beachside break, or a nature retreat together, these dog-friendly stays are fit for two and four-legged luxury.