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What’s On in Perth This Weekend (8-10 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 8th to Sunday 10th of May) is looking lovely, with Perth putting on blue skies and sunshine for Mum this Mother’s Day weekend. Perfect for a hike in the hills, sun-drenched long lunch or picnic date.
Whether you’re still looking for a way to spoil Mum or chasing your own fun, this weekend in Perth is packed with things to do. From Sunday roasts and candle-lit jazz to flower trails and comedy shows, read on for our editor’s curated guide to this weekend in Perth.
In This Guide
Editor’s Picks
Fornax Bakery
Fremantle Piazza has welcomed a delightful new tenant: Fornax Bakery. The charming pared-back bakeshop comes from talented local baker Gracie Lee, whose treats you may have sampled at pop-ups at Hunter Bread in Bicton before, or perhaps at a wedding, birthday or event (her cakes are always in high demand). The catch? This pop-up is only open Saturdays from 11am until sold out, so you’ve only got a small window to squeeze in all the delicious homemade bakes, cakes and bread.
Where: PIAZZA 36 South Terrace, Fremantle
When: Saturday from 11am
Cost: Expect to spend $5-15
Best For: Couples; Weekends; Food lovers
Festivals & Major Events
Subi Blooms x Gather
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. Grab a coffee, set off on a stroll, go for brunch at one of Subiaco’s cafes, then head to the Gather Village for fresh flowers, live music and sips from Bar Amelie. It’s the charming all-ages Mother’s Day ritual you’ll be repeating every year.
Where: Market Square, Subiaco
When: April 17th to May 10th
Cost: Free
Best For: Budget-friendly; Families; Exhibitions
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
Mother’s Day Hampers at Corner 33
If your Mum loves a luxe little treat, Corner 33 has just dropped the perfect curated picnic hamper loaded with sweet, savoury and everything in between. Created by Chef Angie (former Head of Pastry at Nobu Melbourne) & Chef Khai (ex Nobu Melbourne sushi chef), the $130 hamper features premium Japanese leaning savouries like butter poached lobster rolls, creamy curry crab croquette, Bluefin tuna sushi rolls and spicy salmon onigiri. The sweet stuff is next-level too; seasonal fruit sandos, passionfruit apple tarts, orange cheesecake, raspberry financiers and sourdough scones served with miso maple whipped brown butter and yuzu strawberry jam. We’re honestly floored by just how gorgeous it is. Numbers are limited, so book quick to secure one.
Where: 126b Canning Highway, South Perth
When: Sunday May 10th
Cost: $130
Best For: Weekends; Food lovers
Sunday Roast at Besk
This weekend marks the return of roast season at Besk, with weekly Sunday roasts on throughout winter. Kicking things off this Sunday, you’ve got a Black Angus & Wagyu cross rump cap and stout braised and glazed beef cheek served with all the trimmings: roast potatoes, baby carrots, broccolini, whipped horseradish, Yorkshire pudding, and a generous side jug of red wine & port gravy. Available for lunch and dinner, it’s the perfect excuse to treat Mum! Book ahead or try your luck with walk-in.
Where: 264 Railway Parade, West Leederville
When: Sundays
Best For: Weekends; Food & drink lovers
The Little Bay Nights
With its aesthetic interiors and unbeatable oceanfront locale, The Little Bay has long been a local brunch fave. But soon, you’ll be cheersing well past sunset, with a new monthly dinner session kicking off Friday May 8th. Each month, you’ll find a fresh set menu inspired by a different cuisine or theme. The first takes us to Italy for housemade focaccia, olives, beef carpaccio, and mushroom arancini, followed by your choice of main (Calabrian chicken or blue cheese tagliatelle) and dessert (affogato or Aperol panna cotta). Oh, and we should also point out there’ll be a special spritz menu just for the occasion. If you’re looking to channel Euro holiday vibes, book here.
Where: 33 West Coast Drive, Watermans Bay
When: Friday May 8th from 6.30pm
Cost: $88pp
Best For: Weekends; Food & drink lovers; Girls’ night; Couples
Opening Weekend at Yee-Haw Bar
Taking over the former Jack Rabbit Slims site, Yee-Haw brings two levels of country-themed mayhem that’ll run well into the wee hours each and every weekend. Downstairs, there’s a massive stage for live music and DJs and a spacious dance floor wrapped by booth seating (you know, if you need to catch your breath). Upstairs, you’ll find Dolly’s Lounge — a private escape inspired by the queen of country that’s perfect for birthdays, bachelorettes and more.
The fun kicks off this Friday, with back-to-back country hoedowns — think: live bands, line dancing and DJs washed down with Yee-Hard Lemonade, a dangerous house-batched carbonated punch made with vodka, tequila and lemon.
Where: 133 Aberdeen St, Northbridge
When: Friday and Saturday night
Cost: Free entry
Best For: Weekends; Music lovers; Girls’ night; Nightlife
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 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
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
Coming Soon
MJ The Musical
Offering a rare glimpse behind the curtain of one of music’s greatest icons. Centred on the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour, the Tony Award-winning production explores the creativity, ambition and artistry that defined a generation. With direction and choreography by Christopher Wheeldon and a book by Lynn Nottage, it’s an electrifying celebration of legacy, genius and rhythm. Tickets available here.
Where: Crown Theatre, Perth
When: From June 6, 2026
Cost: From $85
Best For: Theatre lovers; Cultural experiences; Girls’ night
Need To Know: Try midweek evenings for the best seats at the best prices!
What’s On This Weekend: FAQs
Perth is packed with things to do from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th May. Highlights include the Subi Blooms x Gather festival transforming Subiaco’s streets with stunning floral installations, the opening weekend of Yee-Haw Bar bringing live country music and line dancing to the city, and the ongoing Perth Comedy Festival delivering four weeks of big-name laughs. Whether you’re spoiling Mum or chasing your own fun, there’s something for everyone across the city.
Perth’s food and drink scene is firing on all cylinders this weekend. The Little Bay is launching its brand-new monthly dinner series on Friday 8th May with an Italian-inspired set menu and a special spritz offering, while Besk is kicking off its winter Sunday roast season with a show-stopping Black Angus and Wagyu spread. For something sweet, Kuld Creamery has brought back its beloved crumble bar for the cooler months, and Corner 33 is offering limited luxe Japanese-inspired picnic hampers — perfect for Mother’s Day.
The Revealed Aboriginal Art Exhibition is currently showing at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, celebrating more than 100 new and emerging Aboriginal artists from across WA through painting, textiles, sculpture and more. It’s one of the most significant celebrations of Aboriginal art in the state, and not to be missed. The Art Gallery of Western Australia in the Perth Cultural Centre also offers free entry to its wide-ranging collection of traditional and contemporary works, including standout Indigenous and installation pieces.
Perth Comedy Festival is well underway, running four weeks of stand-up, satire and sketch from Australian and international comedians across some of the city’s best theatre venues. Yee-Haw Bar opens its doors this Friday with live bands, DJs and line dancing across two levels of country-themed fun. Every Saturday night, Bobèche hosts a live jazz trio for late-night cocktails and smooth sounds in a candlelit basement setting.
The Subi Blooms x Gather festival is a wonderful all-ages outing this Mother’s Day weekend, with floral installations winding through Subiaco’s streets and a Gather Village offering fresh flowers, live music and a welcoming atmosphere for the whole family. The Barrack Square Markets run every Sunday along the riverfront with a curated spread of food, wellness pop-ups and retail stalls that make for an easy, enjoyable weekend outing with little ones in tow.
The Subi Blooms x Gather festival is a wonderful all-ages outing this Mother’s Day weekend, with floral installations winding through Subiaco’s streets and a Gather Village offering fresh flowers, live music and a welcoming atmosphere for the whole family. The Barrack Square Markets run every Sunday along the riverfront with a curated spread of food, wellness pop-ups and retail stalls that make for an easy, enjoyable weekend outing with little ones in tow.
MJ The Musical is heading to Perth, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour. The Tony Award-winning production features direction and choreography by Christopher Wheeldon and a book by Lynn Nottage, and promises to be an electrifying celebration of one of music’s most iconic legacies. Tickets are now available.
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!
