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What’s On in Perth This Weekend (1-3 May 2026)
Find out what's on in Perth this weekend with our roundup, guaranteed to get the group chat ready for some fun.
This weekend in Perth (Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd of May) is looking pretty stunning, with the drizzly days clearing for a lovely autumn weekend of sunshine. Perfect for getting out and about!
From moody jazz nights and soul-warming eats to glimmering secret gardens and wholesome market days, read on for our editor’s curated guide to this weekend in Perth.
In This Guide
Editor’s Picks
Bar Love x Si Paradiso
Two of Perth’s good-time greats are joining forces for one serious courtyard party this Sunday. The cocktail pros at Bar Love are bringing the signature sips they’re known for, like the Peaches & Cream Negroni and Dirty Little Grot Martini, while Si has the disco-leaning vibes covered thanks to DJ Charlie Bucket, and of course, there’ll be plenty of banging pizzas and shares on the go too.
Where: Si Paradiso, Highgate
When: Sunday May 3rd, 4pm to 7pm
Cost: Free entry, food and drink additional
Best For: Couples; Group catch-ups; Food & drink lovers
Dhal Daddys at North 54
Fresh from their Wines Of While residency, the former Margaret River curry canteen is making its North 54 debut this weekend. Drawing on his dad’s Burmese cooking, chef Corey Rozario and co-founder Imogin Mitchell have won many hearts (and stomachs) over the years with those soul-warming bowls of slow-cooked legumes and homemade condiments. Their upcoming takeover will expand on the South Asian flavours and dishes they’re known for, with plenty of curries and snacks to tuck into. Whether you’re yet to try it or desperate to get another fix, this is one you’ll want firmly in the diary.
Where: North 54, Leederville
When: Saturday May 2nd, 5pm to 8pm
Cost: Free entry, food and drink additional
Best For: Couples; Weekends; Food lovers
Need To Know: Walk-in only and BYO
Festivals & Major Events
Perth Comedy Festival
Back with another (much-needed) dose of the funnies, Perth Comedy Festival kicks off on Monday 20th April. From emerging stand-ups to big-name acts, the long-running festival brings comedians from across Australia and beyond to some of Perth’s best theatres for four weeks of belly-aching, rip-snorting laughs. The 2026 program is already out and brimming with gold, from satire and sketch to straight-up absurd. Consider this your sign to dig in.
Where: Venues across Perth
When: Monday 20th April to Sunday 17th May
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Best For: Couples; Group catch-ups; Visitors; Cultural experiences
Eat & Drink
Friday at Luis’ with Skin Contact
Honestly, we’ll take any excuse to slip into the art-clad surroundings of Perth members’ club, Lawson Flats. The ridiculously chic clubhouse, restaurant and bar is normally closed to the public, but they do open the doors for the odd event, including this Friday’s session with DJ Skin Contact (aka Jessica Gwynne). Good music and immaculate vibes are guaranteed all night, but smart girls will get in early for fresh oysters and cheap bubbles from 5pm to 6pm. RSVP here if you want in!
Where: Lawson Flats, 4 Sherwood Court, Perth
When: Friday May 1st from 5pm
Cost: Free entry
Best For: Group catch-ups; Weekends; Music lovers; Nightlife
Need To Know: RSVP essential
Aperitivo Afternoons at KITH
From specialty sips and Scandi-style brekky plates to earth-shatteringly good sandos and unmatched cool-factor, Kith is firmly in our favourites. So one word of a new Aperitivo Afternoon, and we are there. Running from 4pm Thursday to Saturday (starting April 30th), the extended hours bring a vibey sundown energy to the Nedlands brunch darling. On the menu? Expect snackable shares like gildas, padrons, red curry clam frites and baked vodka pasta. Plus, a tight edit of local and international wines and chilled aperitifs to wash down whatever the afternoon throws at you. Bookings and walk-ins welcome.
Where: 51 Aberdare Rd, Nedlands
When: from 4pm Thursday to Saturday
Cost: Prices vary
Best For: Group catch-ups; Weekends; Food & drink lovers
Crumble at Kuld Creamery
Cooler temps mean the legends at Kuld Creamery are rolling back out their much-loved crumble bar. Drop in for a warm, nostalgic serve of fresh apple or sour cherry topped with your choice of shortbread crumble or a new oaty almond crumble. To finish it all off? A silky pour of homemade hot custard and a scoop of their iconic ice cream (vegan option available). Maybe winter isn’t so bad after all.
Where: Kuld Creamery Northbridge & Fremantle
When: Throughout Autmn and Winter
Cost: From $10 to $22
Best For: Food lovers; Couples; Families
Cocktails & Live Jazz at Bobèche
Every Saturday, Perth basement bar, Bobèche, dials up the mood with a live jazz trio carrying you into the wee hours. Slink into a booth, pour a round of teapot cocktails and let the smooth sounds wash over you. Whether it’s for date night or a much-needed weekend debrief with the girls, this is late-night boozing at its best.
Where: 131 St Georges Terrace, Perth
When: Saturdays
Cost: Free entry, drinks additional
Best For: Cultural experiences; Food & drink lovers; Music lovers; Couples
Cherry Blossom High Tea at Sweetwater Rooftop Bar
Trade your normal finger sandwiches and cakes for a Japanese-inspired high tea nestled beneath the cherry blossoms at Sweetwater Rooftop Bar this Sunday. For just $55pp you’ll enjoy a luscious feast of dumplings, baos, sushi and more, alongside all the T2 tea your heart desires. Prefer to lean into the long weekend vibes? Add on a two-hour beverage package for an additional $44pp and soak up bottomless cocktails, bubbles and wine. Bookings essential.
Where: Level 6/1 Silas St, East Fremantle
When: Sundays
Cost: From $55pp (+$44 for two-hour beverage package)
Best For: Food and drink lovers; Girls’ nights; Group catch-ups
Ode’s Big Greek Dinner
A six-course Greek tasting journey hosted by visiting Greek winemakers sounds like the ideal entry into a whole new realm of wine. And given it’s set at Ode To Sirens, Fremantle’s coolest vinyl bar, you just know you’re in for a good night. Tickets are $140pp and include seven wines and the full six-course Greek feast, covering off Greek eats like tzatziki and fresh grilled pita, pressed watermelon and whipped feta, grilled haloumi, spiced lamb kofta, pork neck and more.
Where: 25 High St, Fremantle
When: Saturday May 2nd, from 6pm to 9pm
Cost: $140pp
Best For: Food and drink lovers; Couples; Wine lovers
Fishbowl Karaoke at Tigerfish
With Cottesloe’s waves practically lapping at its door, Tigerfish screams holiday vibes. But did you know the gorgeous Asian-infused restaurant and bar is also hiding a red-lit, disco-drenched, private karaoke booth? Fitting up to eight guests, the plush, soundproof room is open for shimmering sing-a-longs with your besties. Book ahead, pile in and get the cocktails flowing — the track list is long, and those drinks come directly to you. Pair with a fiery dinner in the dining room (the ‘Feed Me’ menu is one of the best in Perth) for one of Perth’s greatest girls’ nights.
Where: Corner John Street and Marine Parade, Cottesloe
When: 12pm to late
Cost: $100 per hour for eight guests
Best For: Girls’ nights; Nightlife; Music lovers
Need to Know: Head to the website to book
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Art, Culture & Performance
Revealed Aboriginal Exhibition
One of WA’s most significant celebrations of Aboriginal art is returning to Boorloo this April, with the Revealed Aboriginal Art Exhibition (the largest of its kind in Perth) now showing at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts. The exhibition brings together more than 100 new and emerging Aboriginal artists from across the state, spanning painting, textiles, sculpture and more.
Where: Perth Cultural Centre, Perth
When: Exhibition runs April 18th to June 14th
Cost: Free entry
Best For: Solo plans; Weekend plans; Art Lovers; Cultural Experiences; Exhibitions
Markets & Shopping
Barrack Square Markets
Perth’s biggest brunch club returns to the CBD this March, and this time, they’re here every Sunday until May! With a curated offering of brunch-focused delights (think: matcha, pastries, acai and more), pop-up wellness sessions, and cute retail stalls, this riverfront market is the dream way to cap off a wholesome weekend. Grab the girls, tick off a hot girl walk and finish up here for brunch, matcha and a lush little breathwork class in the belltower. It’ll quickly become your new weekly ritual.
Where: In front of the Bell Tower, Perth CBD
When: Sundays, 7am to 12pm (March 1st to May 10th)
Cost: Free entry
Best For: Markets; Free events; Food & drink lovers; Weekend plans
Need to Know: Meet at 7am to join a weekly run club
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.
Where: Market Square Park, Subiaco
When: Saturdays, 5pm to 9pm
Cost: Free entry
Best For: Markets; Food & drink lovers; Families; Community events
Need to Know: Weekly Saturday night market with food vendors, bar, performers and occasional outdoor movie nights
Outdoor & Active
Weekend Wellness at Baillie Hill
A series of open-air wellness classes is coming to Baillie Hill’s sprawling green every weekend, inviting a new, easy-going movement habit built around community connection. From 7-11 am each Saturday from April to May, the lush new precinct in East Victoria Park will host a rotating line-up of local instructors – from yoga and pilates to boxing and meditation. Drop in for a one-off session or make it your new ritual. Classes are just $12, and coffee and bites are all here too for your post-class refuel. The full schedule and bookings are online now.
Where: 15 Hill View Terrace, East Victoria Park
When: Saturdays, from 7am to 11am
Cost: $12
Best For: Solo plans; Weekend plans; Outdoor enthusiasts; New openings; Budget friendly
Merse Wellness Spa
More than just a sauna, Merse Wellness Spa is a serene escape from the everyday, unlike anything else in Perth. Inside the stylish Mediterranean-inspired bathhouse, you’ll find Perth’s largest hot magnesium pool, thermal and infrared saunas, a calming salt room, cold plunge experiences (including an ice fountain and monsoon showers), sound healing, LED light therapy, and more. Walk in stressed, float out renewed and rejuvenated — Merse is the new benchmark for holistic recovery and relaxation.
As a new offering, they’ve just launched a 7-Day Unlimited Bathhouse Pass, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the experience. For $59.95, visitors receive unlimited access to the bathhouse for seven consecutive days. Why not start this weekend?
Where: Unit 8/454 Scarborough Beach Rd, Osborne Park WA 6019
When: 7am-7pm Saturday & Sunday; 5:30am-9pm Monday to Friday
Cost: $59.95 for a 7-Day Unlimited Bathhouse Pass
Best For: Solo plans; Weekend plans; Premium experiences
Free Things To Do
Art Gallery of Western Australia
Begin your cultural adventure at the heart of Perth’s artistic pulse, the Art Gallery of Western Australia. AGWA, located in the Perth Cultural Centre, is home to an impressive collection of both traditional and contemporary art. From indigenous works to cutting-edge installations, every exhibit here celebrates the diverse voices that have shaped Western Australia’s cultural identity.
Where: The Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth
When: 10am-5pm, Daily.
Cost: While the Gallery is free to visit, a voluntary donation is encouraged
Best For: Solo plans; Weekend plans; Art Lovers; Cultural Experiences; Exhibitions
Subi Blooms x Gather Presents The Light Within
Mother’s Day is almost here, which means Subiaco will soon be bursting with floral beauty. Each year, the award-winning Subi Blooms festival teams up with acclaimed artists and florists to create a series of awe-inspiring installations throughout the streets of Subi, on show from May 8th to 10th. This year, though, we’ve been treated to a sneak peek of the floral fun, with headlining artist Matthew Aberline’s immersive new art installation, The Light Within, landing at Market Square April 17th. Watch as the kaleidoscopic secret garden and its towering floral lanterns transform into a glowing world of beauty from day to night.
Where: Market Square, Subiaco
When: April 17th to May 10th
Cost: Free
Best For: Budget-friendly; Families; Exhibitions
Coming Soon
Truffle Hunt & Country Lunch
While the annual Truffle Kerfuffle has sadly been scaled back this year, truffle lovers can still lock in their annual indulgence in Manjimup (aka Australia’s truffle heartland). Australian Truffle Traders have just opened bookings for their Truffle Hunt & Country Lunch. The immersive three-hour experience will see you wandering through rows of hazel and oak trees, guided by truffle dogs, digging up the ripest truffles, before heading to Hound & Hunter for a truffle tasting and three-course truffle feast courtesy of Chef David Coomer. Truffle hunts are scheduled for every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday during truffle season, which typically runs from early June until late August. Book now to secure your ideal weekend.
Where: Manjimup (Australian Truffle Traders & Hound & Hunter)
When: Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays during truffle season (early June to late August)
Cost: $185 per person
Best For: Regional travel; Food & drink lovers; Premium experiences; Weekend plans
Need to Know: Three-hour experience includes truffle hunt with truffle dogs, then tasting and a three-course truffle lunch
What’s On This Weekend: FAQs
Perth is serving up a seriously good mix this month, from the Perth Comedy Festival’s four weeks of laughs to the dreamy floral installations of Subi Blooms lighting up Subiaco. On the food front, Dhal Daddys’ North 54 takeover and Ode To Sirens’ six-course Greek dinner with visiting winemakers are two unmissable experiences. Tuck in early — bookings are filling fast.
Perth’s dining and drinks scene is buzzing this weekend. Bar Love and Si Paradiso are teaming up for a courtyard party this Sunday, while Bobèche’s live jazz nights every Saturday make for the perfect excuse to linger over teapot cocktails. The Japanese-inspired Cherry Blossom High Tea at Sweetwater Rooftop Bar and Fishbowl Karaoke at Tigerfish round out a cracking lineup for food and drink lovers.
The Revealed Aboriginal Art Exhibition at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts is a must-see, bringing together more than 100 new and emerging Aboriginal artists from across WA across painting, textiles, sculpture and more. The Art Gallery of Western Australia is also open and free to visit, celebrating both traditional and contemporary works that reflect the state’s rich cultural identity. Matthew Aberline’s immersive installation, The Light Within, is currently on display at Market Square in Subiaco ahead of the full Subi Blooms festival.
Perth Comedy Festival is well underway, running for four weeks with comedians from across Australia and beyond taking to some of the city’s best theatre stages. For something more intimate, Bobèche’s live jazz trio performs every Saturday night in the basement bar, setting the mood beautifully for a late evening out. Friday at Luis’ with DJ Skin Contact at Lawson Flats promises good music and immaculate vibes from 5pm.
The Barrack Square Markets run every Sunday until May, offering a family-friendly riverfront outing with brunch bites, matcha, pastries and wellness pop-ups. The Revealed Aboriginal Art Exhibition at PICA is a wonderful cultural experience for curious young minds, spanning diverse art forms from across Western Australia. The Art Gallery of Western Australia is also a free and engaging option for families looking to explore Perth’s artistic pulse.
The Art Gallery of Western Australia offers free entry to its impressive collection of traditional and contemporary works at the Perth Cultural Centre. Matthew Aberline’s glowing installation, The Light Within, is free to wander through at Market Square in Subiaco, transforming from a kaleidoscopic garden by day to a world of lantern-lit beauty by night.
Truffle season is on the horizon, with Australian Truffle Traders now taking bookings for their Truffle Hunt & Country Lunch in Manjimup. Running every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from early June until late August, the immersive three-hour experience includes a guided hunt with truffle dogs and a three-course feast by Chef David Coomer at Hound & Hunter. Subi Blooms is also just around the corner, with the full festival set to transform the streets of Subiaco from 8th to 10th May.
Did you enjoy our guide to the very best of what’s on in Perth this weekend? For more Perth insider knowledge, check out the best new restaurants in Perth or explore our guide to what’s on this month in Perth. Happy weekend!
