What’s On in Perth This Weekend: Sitchu’s Top Picks

Happy weekend, Perth! You’ve survived yet another long work week (congrats), but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stay at home and become a hermit—unless that’s your thing, then please load up these new Christmas movies.

For those of you ready to embrace summer and the best events happening in this beautiful city, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve scoured the local guides and scrolled socials to find out what’s on in Perth this weekend, making the perfect Saturday and Sunday that much easier to plan.

From major music festivals and bustling festive markets to Sunday sessions that feed the soul (and the stomach), there is something for everyone. So go on, share this with the group chat ASAP, and have fun! 

Festivals

Ice Cream Factory

The annual rebuild of Ice Cream Factory’s adults-only party palace signals the start of another season of balmy dance parties under the stars. As always, the line-up serves endless excuses for late night antics, with the likes of Lime Cordiale, Royal Otis, and Sophie Ellis Bextor all gracing the stage this summer.

From November 15th

92 Roe Street, Northbridge

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Eat & Drink

Seafood-Centric Dining at 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

Festive French Feasting at La Lune

La Lune has all your final festive feeds covered, with a special menu brimming with French decadencies that scream, the holidays are here. Think house made terrine, whole roast duck, fromage and more. Have a large group? Book the tres chic private dining room (pictured above) and you’ll wonder why you don’t do this every year.

Frozen Aperols at The Standard

Honestly, bless the legends at The Standard, ’cause they’ve just brought back the drink of the summer: Aperols, in slushie form, poured fresh and frozen, in classic or strawberry pina colada flavour. Take ’em upstairs to the rooftop and enjoy in the sunshine with a side of Mediterranean share plates for a truly gorgeous girls day. They’re here for a limited time only so fire that group chat up stat.

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

Aunty Lucy’s Christmas High Tea

Aunty Lucy’s Cakery serves up nostalgic treats year-round, but knocking back these goodies feels all the more special at Christmas. Embrace the holiday cheer with a Christmas high tea stacked with their moreish little handmade delights — think gingerbread sarnies, mini pavlovas, fruit mince pies and top-notch savouries, plus an indulgent cup of nog to go with it. A charming pick for long-overdue catch-ups and end-of-year celebrations.

Weekends throughout December

132 High Street, Fremantle

Markets

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

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

Free Events

Rio Tinto Christmas Lights Trail

Perth’s Christmas Lights Trail is back — perfect for family strolls, date nights or a cheeky after-dinner wander with friends.

All weekend

Throughout the City of Perth

Family

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

Wellness

Drift Sauna

Feeling the Christmas chaos? Drift Sauna — the idyllic floating sauna nestled inside East Freo’s Swan Yacht Club — is serving the ultimate end-of-year reset, with $20 sauna sessions available throughout December. Share to the group chat and tee up a booze-free festive catch up or lock in a solo session and soak up the solitude. Either way, you’ll feel all the better for it.

Swan Yacht Club, East Fremantle

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

Writer

Claire Logan

18 December 2025

Hailing from Perth, the most isolated city in the world, Claire has built a media career around connecting people with the places, experiences and products they'll love. Whether putting locals onto the hottest new wine bar, helping travellers uncover the city's hidden gems, or gushing about the coolest sneakers, she's never short of a good recommendation. Away from the laptop, she's likely feeding her oyster addiction somewhere by the sea, with a good dirty martini in hand.