What’s On in Perth This Weekend: Events to Add to Your Calendar

Happy weekend, Perth! The long work week has officially come to a close, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stay at home and become a hermit.

We’ve decided to bring together the very best of what’s on in Perth this weekend, to make planning out the perfect Saturday and Sunday that much easier. Go forth and have fun! 

The Final Weekend of Empress Josephine’s Garden

Step into a world of wonder with Empress Joséphine’s Garden, a dazzling large-scale digital experience making its global debut in Perth. Journey through the Empress’s Parisian garden, once home to black swans, kangaroos, and exotic WA flora, and uncover a lush story of 19th-century science, power, and curiosity. With stunning visuals and rich storytelling, this immersive adventure invites you to discover the surprising botanical connection between France and Australia. A must for art, history, and nature lovers alike.

Until Sunday 11th May

WA Maritime Museum, Fremantle

Subi Blooms x Gather 2025

Subi Blooms x Gather returns this Mother’s Day weekend with Western Australia’s most breathtaking celebration of floral artistry. Streets will transform into a kaleidoscopic wonderland of large-scale installations, intimate showcases and curated events—brought to life by top floral creatives. This year’s theme, Roots to Bloom, explores identity, heritage and growth through dazzling botanical design.

Friday 9th to Sunday 11th May

Free event

Subiaco

Palestinian Film Festival

The Palestinian Film Festival is returning to Australia in May for its 13th season this weekend, bringing a bold program of exciting and emotional new cinema along with it. The films that grace this year’s lineup are nothing short of powerful, exploring themes of resilience, love, war and freedom.

“This year’s program is guided by a deep emotional pulse,” said Festival Director Naser Shakhtour. “It’s about the power of Palestinian cinema to speak from the rubble, to conjure memory, and to imagine freedom. These films reflect not just the struggles, but the resilience, beauty, and strength of Palestinian culture”.

With feature highlights including The Teacher, a gripping tale of a Palestinian schoolteacher torn between compassion and resistance, and From Ground Zero, an evocative new documentary comprising 22 short works by displaced Palestinian artists working under the pressures of the war, the Palestinian Film Festival is bound to leave a lasting impression on everyone who attends. Held in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Canberra, the festival offers audiences across Australia the chance to engage with Palestinian stories, voices, and perspectives through unforgettable film.

View full program here

1st to 11th May

Multiple locations

Perth Comedy Festival

Perth Comedy Festival is back for another year of deep belly laughs. Expect Australia’s finest acts, large international stars and a whole lot of weird, whacky fun. Running from April 21 to May 18, 2025, this year’s festival features over 70 shows across venues like the Regal Theatre, Astor Theatre, The Rechabite, and Freo Social. Get ready to laugh until your cheeks hurt and you’ve grown rock hard abs, because this year’s comedians are showing no remorse.

View full program here

21st April to 18th May

Multiple locations

Melt Sauna & Cold Plunge Opens in Subiaco

A brand new wellness space, Melt, has arrived in Subiaco. Think catching up with the girls for cocktails, but instead of margaritas, you’re sweating it out together and plunging into ice-cold bliss. Melt is a space for wellness and community, where you can experience the transformative benefits of heat and cold therapy, paired with the welcoming DNA of hospitality.

7-10/1 Forrest Street, Subiaco

Perth Trading Post

End your week and get ready for a fresh start on the right note: by meandering through a pretty Sunday market. Perth Trading Post is your go-to Sunday morning activity, buzzing with fresh local produce, rare vintage finds, and handcrafted artisanal goods. Held outdoors at Wellington Square, this vibrant community hub is perfect for families and friends looking to browse unique treasures, pick up gourmet produce or simply soak in the lively atmosphere.

Every Sunday, 8am to 12pm

Wellington Square, East Perth (Wittenoom Street side)

Did you enjoy our guide to the very best of what’s on in Perth this weekend? Be sure to check out our monthly guide, and for Perth insider knowledge, check out our guide to the best new bars, restaurants and cafes in Perth. Happy weekend!