What’s On in Perth This Month: January & Beyond

Prepare for sunny, 30+ degree days. Summer is here!

January in Perth is as much about arts, culture and nightlife as it is about ice cream and ocean swims. Major festivals and events bring added heat to your already sizzling social calendar—think FRINGE World, Wildlands, United Cup and HoopsFest—while beachside cocktails, happy hours and Sunday sessions invite endless wining and dining.

On the flipside, the return of outdoor cinemas offers a wholesome reprieve from all that new year mayhem, with faves like Somerville Auditorium and Rooftop Movies screening a mix of arthouse and new releases under the stars. There’s also loads of live sports, beachside markets, art exhibitions, family fun and rejuvenating wellness activities to soak up too.

Whether you’re a local embracing the sun-drenched days or a visitor chasing a dose of West Australian charm, this is your ultimate guide to what’s on in Perth this January and beyond.

Editor’s Picks

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Magnolia BBQ Takeover Si Paradiso

Si Paradiso is kicking off 2026 with a one-day-only kitchen takeover, welcoming cult Vic Park pop-up Magnolia BBQ into the dining room on Sunday 18 January. Led by chefs Jacob D’Vauz and Anisha Halik, Magnolia has built a loyal following for bold, fire-led cooking—and for this collaboration, that smoky, spice-forward style will weave through a special menu that plays with Si Paradiso favourites alongside new dishes made for sharing.

For the day, Magnolia steps into the spotlight inside while the courtyard hums along with Magnolia flipped snacks, pizzas and $2 Leeuwin Coast oysters, soundtracked by Dancing In Space DJs to keep the Sunday sesh rolling. The takeover runs from 12pm to 8pm, with bookings essential for the dining room and walk-ins welcome out back.

Sunday January 18th, 12pm to 8pm

1/446 Beaufort St, Highgate

Bookings available here.

Titanic. The Human Story

After sold-out runs in Brisbane, Titanic. The Human Story has officially docked in Perth. Step inside recreated cabins, explore passenger belongings, and hear their stories through an audio guide that makes 1912 feel startlingly close.

From 17th December

30 Beaufort Street, Perth

Tickets from $36 for adults and from $22 for kids

Festivals & Major Events

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Wildlands

Wildlands returns to Arena Joondalup with a stacked lineup of electronic, hip-hop and indie artists to get you moving into the new year. This year’s headliners include Dom Dolla, Addison Rae and Kid Cudi, and remaining tickets start at $199.

January 3rd 2026

Arena Joondalup

United Cup

The United Cup brings a slice of international tennis to local shores, with some of the world’s best players all locked in for some serious match-ups at RAC Arena this January. The full schedule and tickets are available here.

January 2nd to 7th 2026

RAC Arena, Perth

HoopsFest

Australia’s biggest celebration of basketball touches down in Perth, bringing NBL, WNBL and all-age social teams together for four electrifying days of action. To cap it off, HoopsFest also weaves in cultural experiences, including interactive fan zones and a mammoth streetwear convention dedicated to sneakerheads. Tickets are available here.

January 15th to 18th 2026

Various locations across Perth, including RAC Arena

FRINGE World

Kicking off the cultural calendar in spectacular fashion, FRINGE World is a month-long celebration of the weird, wild, and wonderful. Expect everything from cabaret and comedy to circus acts, immersive theatre, quirky pop-ups and heaps of family-friendly fun. With more than 700 events happening all over Perth, it’s one of the largest and most diverse fringe festivals in the world. Make sure to visit The Pleasure Garden in Northbridge, where food trucks, outdoor bars, and live music keep the energy buzzing all month long. Plus, for the first time ever, Ice Cream Factory will be transformed into an epic new Fringe hub, with heaps to see, do, drink and eat throughout the festival.

January 21st to February 15th 2026

Various locations across Perth, including Northbridge and Elizabeth Quay

Food & Drink

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Ballile Hill Opening

East Vic Park already punches above its weight in the food department, but a new all-day dining precinct is set to raise the bar even higher. Enter: Baillie Hill, a heritage-led hub built around the historic Elizabeth Baillie House, which has stood proudly since 1912.

The sprawling dining and leisure precinct has been designed with community at its core, bringing together a charming bakery, a classic Aussie pub, a sun-drenched garden bar, plus a woodfired pizza spot and gelato window to keep diners of all ages happy.

Beyond the food and drink offering, the leafy grounds also feature a produce garden, art studios, a timber playground and generous alfresco spaces, all connected by terraced gardens and walkways. Opening Monday January 19th, it’s shaping up to be a serious neighbourhood asset for East Vic Park locals and visitors alike.

From Monday January 19th

Margaritaville at The Leederville Precinct

Summer weekends don’t get much better than this. Margaritaville is taking over The Leederville Precinct across two January weekends, turning Garden, Servo and the Leederville Hotel into a margarita-lover’s playground. Expect a lineup of creative takes on the classic (sweet, spicy and everything in between), paired with Mexican-inspired feasting and a few playful surprises along the way. Rally the girls and grab your tickets, this one’s made for long, sunny sessions.

January 17th to 18th and 25th to 26th

2/742 Newcastle St, Leederville

Oyster Fridays at Young George

Right now is prime time for oyster fanatics, and the good folk at Young George in East Fremantle are throwing a weekly happy hour to celebrate. In true Young George fashion, Chef Melissa Palinkas has taken things up a notch, with oyster katsu on milk bread ($5 each), oysters warmed in olive oil and topped with coriander Hainanese salsa ($3.50 each), and mini oyster martinis ($10 each) all on offer. Prefer to keep it simple? Natural Leeuwin Coast shells with mignonette ($2.50 each) are also available, plus $8 Balter Cervezas, $12 spritzes and $10 house wines. Not enough? Check out more of our go-to oyster happy hours and deals.

4pm to 5pm every Friday

Aperitivo Hour at Isola Bar e Cibo, Rottnest Island

Afternoons on Rotto are made for slowing down and Isola Bar e Cibo is giving you a very good reason to linger. Their weekly aperitivo hour runs from 3pm to 5pm Wednesday to Sunday, serving up chilled spritzes, coastal small plates and front-row island views as the afternoon drifts by. Expect oysters, delicate slices of carpaccio and other light bites designed for sharing, best enjoyed with something cold in hand. With later return ferries now making it easier to stretch out your day trip, there’s no rush to leave—just wander in, grab a table and settle into island time. The perfect end to a day spent beach hopping!

Wednesday to Sunday, from 3pm to 5:30pm

$10 Pasta Tuesdays at The Moon

Spent a little too much over the holidays? I feel you. Thankfully, that doesn’t mean you need to commit yourself to house arrest, ’cause The Moon is putting up $10 plates of pasta every Tuesday. Comfort eats, at comfort prices. You won’t find much better than that!

The Moon, Northbridge

Burrata Thursdays at The Claremont Hotel

If you’re serious about cheese, The Claremont Hotel rooftop is the place to be. Every Thursday from 5pm to 8pm you can grab freshly made burrata, stretched and shaped on the spot as you order, with rotating flavours each week. Gather the girls, wash down with a sunset cocktail, and you’re all set.

5pm to 8pm Thursdays

The Claremont Hotel, Claremont

Ginuary

Push aside any urges to start your year booze free, ’cause a brand new summer festival dedicated to all things gin is popping up on January 25th, hosted by former AFL star turned distiller Chris Masten. Spend your evening in the lush grounds of Perth City Farm sipping specialty gins from some of the state’s most exciting distilleries, with the likes of Beyond Distilling, Rainfall Distillery and Wild Roads all shaking and pouring up hero cocktails just for the occasion. There’ll also be an exclusive small-batch mango gin courtesy of Masten and distiller Greg Garnish that you’ll only be able to try at Ginuary, plus perfectly paired canapés to round out the night. Still need convincing? The fest has been created by Variety WA, so all proceeds from the day will go to charity!

Sunday January 25th, 5pm-9pm

1 City Farm Pl, East Perth

Rooftop Racquet Club at QT

Tennis season is taking hold, and while we may not get to experience the Australian Open in all its glory here in Perth, Rooftop at QT is bringing a taste of the grand slam to us. Think tennis club energy, served sky-high. Hit the rooftop pickleball court or relax courtside, icy paloma or margarita in hand as DJs close out your set. Snacks are on hand to keep playtime going well into the night.

QT Rooftop, Perth

Spritz Into Summer at Petition

Spritzes? For summer? Groundbreaking. But seriously, it’s a classic for a reason. And we reckon this might be the perfect excuse to grab a seat in Petition’s lush little streetside terrace and dive into their seasonal snack menu. $18 spritzes paired with the ultimate little girl dinner sitch? Yeah, we’ll cop that.

3pm to 6pm Friday to Sunday

Petition, Perth

Vinyl DJ Nights at Tigerfish

Cottesloe’s new beachside bombshell Tigerfish should already be high on your summer hit list, but with its new Friday and Saturday vinyl DJ nights, you’ll wanna slide it right to the top. Crushable cocktails, killer snacks, grooves and vibey sunset energy — it’s got all the markers of a solid girls night out. Get down early to secure a good spot.

Fridays and Saturdays

104 Marine Parade, Cottesloe

Pearla & Co.

If you’re chasing a night of good food, head straight to Leighton Beach’s new coastal hot spot, Pearla & Co. Led by chef Scott Bridger (ex-Bib & Tucker) and head chef Pablo Gosteli, the kitchen is all about simplicity, seasonality and incredible WA seafood. Think fish dry-aged in-house, oysters shucked to order, and produce from growers they’ve worked with for years. Everything we tasted was phenomenal, so trust us, you’re guaranteed a spectacularly delicious evening.

25 Leighton Beach Blvd, North Fremantle

Courtyard Cookouts at St Brigid Bar

St Brigid Bar has hard launched a new monthly barbecue session for summer, with flame-grilled eats, tiki disco cocktails and DJs soundtracking your arvo. First one kicks off Sunday 14th of December from 2pm to 7pm and runs monthly.

251-253 Scarborough Beach Rd, Doubleview

Bottomless Seafood Brunch

Perth’s most decadent weekend ritual is back. West Kitchen & Bar revives its beloved Bottomless Seafood Brunch, refreshed under the direction of new Head Chef Zhaosik Ooi. The reimagined menu celebrates Western Australia’s coastline in every bite — think passionfruit and coconut swordfish ceviche, silky seafood spaghetti with basil chilli beurre blanc, and more ocean-fresh delights, all on hand for unlimited servings. With panoramic Swan River views and an easygoing long-lunch vibe, it’s the perfect way to toast the weekend in style.

Every Saturday from 12pm to 1.30pm starting January 24th

West Kitchen & Bar, Wonil Hotel Perth

$99pp (food only); drinks available to purchase. Tickets via Megatix

Indigo Oscar’s Beachside Cabana

Celebrate sunny days with the return of Indigo Oscar’s beachside cabana, now open from 12pm til late every day of the week. With its unbeatable ocean vistas and shady umbrellas, it’s the perfect spot for a post-swim cocktail and feed. Plus, with DJs from 2pm every Sunday and a string of weekly specials, including $6 tostadas and $12 negronis every Monday, and $3 oysters and $10 margs every Wednesday, you’ll find all the excuses you need for a cheeky tipple or two.

Elsewhere Social Club

Delete the apps, a new era of IRL socialising is here. And before you ask, it’s not a run club or an awkward singles event. Elsewhere Social Club promises to bring the kind of like-minded people you’ve been dying to meet together each and every week, with midweek hangouts at some of Perth’s coolest venues.

Whether you’re keen to connect with new friends, spark a romantic connection, or just enjoy a fun night out, the vibes are guaranteed to be good because everyone’s actually up for a mingle. Come solo or drag some willing mates along — you might just leave with a whole new crew. Check out their upcoming dates and locations here.

Markets

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Scarborough Sunset Markets 

As the sun dips below the Indian Ocean, Scarborough Beach transforms into a lively hub of food, music, and entertainment every single Saturday at the Scarborough Sunset Markets. If it feels like everyone in Perth is here, it’s because there really is no better place to be, with live music and a fabulous atmosphere week in, week out. You’ll find 20 retail vendors selling artisan goods and unique trinkets, plus almost all of Perth’s best food trucks and portable bars parked and ready to feed marketgoers, so make sure you come hungry and ready for a good time. Don’t forget your coat! 

Thursdays

152 The Esplanade, Scarborough

Subi Night Markets

Back for another picnic season in the park, this dreamy night market brings a touch of Euro flair to Perth. A rotating line-up of over 40 incredible food vendors turn up each and every week — offering an international smorgasbord of street eats, from Italian arancini and birria tacos to French eclairs and glossy, chocolate-covered strawberries. The Spirit of Little Things bar is back again too, so you can roll out your picnic rug, pick-up some eats and then settle in with a drink or two as the sun sets. Throw on artisan retailers, roving performers and pop-up outdoor movie nights, and you’ll find all the excuses you need to stop in.

5.00 pm to 9.00 pm Saturdays

Market Square Park, Subiaco

Arts & Culture

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From Nonna with Love: Stories of Tradition and Triumph

A celebration of family, food and the women who shaped Western Australia’s Italian community, WA Maritime Museum’s latest exhibition feels like a warm hug from home. Step into Nonna’s kitchen and discover stories of migration, resilience and tradition brought to life through personal mementos, photographs and the comforting nostalgia of home-cooked meals.

Until Monday 20th April

WA Maritime Museum, Fremantle

Terracotta Warriors, Legacy of the First Emperor

One of the best ways to stay warm? A visit to WA Museum Boola Bardip on Beaufort Street, where one can spend several hours exploring the cultural collections, scientific findings and breathtaking exhibitions on display. Our pick of the season? Terracotta Warriors, Legacy of the First Emperor. With more than 225 ancient artefacts on display and cutting-edge digital experiences, this daring exhibit takes you back 2000 years to the Qin dynasty, telling the story of its rise and impact in China. With some artefacts leaving China for the first time, this is your chance to witness a legacy.

Until February 22nd, 2026

Corner of Wellington and William Streets, Perth 

Rooftop Movies

Perched high above the bustling streets of Northbridge, this fun, open-air cinema takes movie night to another level (literally). Sink into a plush beanbag, grab a drink from the bar and soak up the energy and atmosphere of this unique cinema space. As the sun sets, settle in to watch the exciting selection of blockbuster hits, cult classics, and indie gems, with the twinkling city skyline perfectly setting the mood. 

Until 22nd March

68 Roe St, Perth

Somerville Auditorium

Sommerville Auditorium may only be open November through to April, but we think that makes this cinema a whole lot more special. This outdoor cinema in Perth has been screening films for over 70 years during the Perth Festival, bringing likeminded audiences together through captivating theatre. Tickets are general admission, so you can arrive early to snag one of the seats, or bring your own cushion and pick a perfectly pleasant patch of grass to watch the film from. Lotterywest also has a number of cushions available if you forget yours.

Until the end of April

35 Stirling Highway, Crawley

Free Events

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Summer of Sports at Brookfield Place

Summer of Sports is back at Brookfield Place, turning the forecourt into a sunshiney playground of free pickleball and 3×3 basketball. Perfect for a lunchtime hit-out or an after-work game, with some of Perth’s best bars just a few steps away for the inevitable “one drink?” afterwards. Book here.

Every Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

The Rechabite’s Cinema Club

Held in the multi-level venue’s great hall, The Rechabite’s Cinema Club hosts free movie nights from 7.30pm every Monday night. Settle in, grab some popcorn and make the most of the in-seat food and beverage ordering. If you’re keen to dial up your movie night, you’ll also find rooftop drink specials and an express feed-me dinner menu. Simply RSVP online to secure your free seat.

Mondays

224 William St, Northbridge

Family

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Kids Pizza Academy at Ribs Lane

If you’re looking for a screen-free activity that ends with lunch sorted, Ribs Lane’s Pizza Academy ticks every box. Kids are invited behind the scenes to get hands-on with dough, learning how to stretch, top and cook their own wood-fired pizzas with guidance from the Ribs Lane crew. It’s fun, interactive and surprisingly educational—and best of all, they get to eat what they make. A fun way to keep little hands busy and bellies happy.

Available from 12.30pm daily (except Sundays) throughout the summer school holidays

29 Station St, Subiaco

Perth Aqua Park

If you’re looking for an easy win with the kids this summer, Perth Aqua Park is it. Giant inflatables, slippery wipe-outs and a whole lot of laughing — it’s pure chaos in the best way.

Open 7 days a week throughout summer

278 St Albans Road, Baldivis

Yanehep’s Lavender Estate

Located only 40 minutes from Perth, Yanchep’s dreamy Lavender Estate is primed for spring picnics and play dates. Right now, you’ll find thousands of ornamental lavender varieties on show, with the full burst coming through over summer. Plus, a playground for the kids and seasonal experiences like distillery tours, botanical cocktails, and a gorgeous Devonshire tea, complete with lavender scones. Before you go, grab a scoop of lavender ice cream and stroll through the gorgeous gift shop.

272 Old Yanchep Rd, Carabooda

Wellness

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Puppy Yoga

Trade your weekend HIIT session for a sanctuary of sun salutations and sloppy kisses, as Yoga Paws brings its cult-favourite puppy yoga westward. Expect an hour of easy stretches punctuated by curious noses and wagging tails — part of a national program that helps socialise pups while boosting your endorphins. They’ve got a calendar full of sessions, with a few different studio locations to choose from. Head online to suss out options

Every weekend, with events released three weeks in advance

Step into Zen at Perth Zoo 

888 Hay Street, Perth

The Hike Collective runs an exclusive experience at Perth Zoo, where you can step into an early morning sanctuary of calm before the zoo opens to the public. The two-hour tour begins with a gentle walk through the rainforest, followed by a 45-minute beginner-friendly yoga session in the calming presence of the elephants. The journey continues with a walk through the African savannah and Australian bushland, meeting some of the much-loved locals—from lions and meerkats to pandas and koalas. The soul-nourishing experience finishes with a refreshing cold-pressed juice as you soak in the wonders of the wild and a morning well spent.

Saturday mornings from 7.00 am, book here.

20 Labouchere Road, South Perth

Coming Up

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Laneway Festival

Laneway Festival is back in 2026, bringing its signature mix of indie, electronic, and alternative sounds to Perth on Sunday 15th of February. Known for showcasing rising stars and internationally acclaimed acts, Laneway has earned its place as one of Australia’s most anticipated music festivals. Expect a stellar mix of genres, headlined by Chappell Roan. Whether you’re a seasoned festival-goer or it’s your first time, Laneway is the ultimate summer music experience in Perth. 

Sunday 15th February, 2026

Arena Joondalup

Perth Festival 

The jewel of Perth’s arts scene, Perth Festival returns in March 2026 with a stellar lineup of local and international acts across music, theatre, film, and literature. As Australia’s longest-running not-for-profit multi-arts festival, it’s a cultural extravaganza that transforms the city’s parks, streets, and venues into creative playgrounds, with some major live performances lined up at the returning East Perth Power Station main hub.

Amongst the mega program? Electronic composer Max Cooper, singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya (fresh from touring with the likes of Lorde and Alex G), and UK rock band Black Country, New Road are all slated to showcase at the East Perth Power Station in 2026. Plus, Lacrima, a French theatre epic set in the cut-throat world of haute couture, will take the opening weekend spotlight at the State Theatre Centre of WA.

March, 2026

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