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What’s On in Perth This Weekend: Sitchu’s Top Picks
Find out what's on in Perth this weekend with our roundup, guaranteed to get the group chat ready for some fun.
Happy weekend, Perth! You’ve survived your first work week of 2026 (congrats), but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stay at home and become a hermit—unless that’s your thing, then by all means scroll these online sales instead.
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 Friday, Saturday and Sunday that much easier to plan.
From bustling markets to aperitivo hours 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!
Eat & Drink
Aperitivo Hour at Isola Bar e Cibo
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 ocean 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 on island.
Wednesday to Sunday, from 3pm to 5:30pm
Rottnest Island
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
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
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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
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
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
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
Free Events
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
Family
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
Wellness
Alchemy Saunas Karrinyup
Alchemy Saunas latest venue has just opened within Karrinyup Shopping Centre’s Wellness Precinct, bringing contrast therapy to Perth’s premier shopping and lifestyle hub. As you’d expect, the new space is looking very slick, with five fjord ice baths, four Brooklyn Copper Co showers, a hangout zone, and two spacious saunas kitted with 21-kilowatt heaters, three-tiered seating and a window between to make them feel connected. Time for a shop, steam and plunge? Book here.
Level 1/200 Karrinyup Rd, Karrinyup
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!
