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

Happy weekend, Perth! Congrats, you’ve survived another week of the nine to five grind, 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 and major arts festivals to outdoor movies and 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! 

Festivals & Major Events

Perth Festival 

The jewel of Perth’s arts scene, Perth Festival returns this weekend with a stellar lineup of local and international acts across music, theatre, film, and literature lined up for the month ahead. As Australia’s longest-running not-for-profit multi-arts festival, it’s a cultural extravaganza that transforms the city’s parks, streets, and venues into creative playgrounds, with some major live performances lined up at the returning East Perth Power Station hub, Casa Musica.

This weekend, music acts Nilüfer Yanya, Baker Boy and Black Country, New Road are all scheduled for the Casa Musica Main Stage, U>N>I>T>E>D brings its daring dance experience to the State Theatre Centre of WA and cabaret slash comedy powerhouse Marney McQueen dazzles at The Embassy, inside the Perth Town Hall.

Need more ideas? Check out the program to see what’s on this weekend! Don’t forget you’re also welcome to just stroll into the East Perth Power Station hub for a bite and drink — it’s always a good vibe.

February 6th to March 1st 2026

Eat & Drink

North 54 Dinner Nights

By day, North 54 is all about damn good banh mi, specialty sips (like the pandan coconut cloud) and moreish cookies. But soon, they’ll be transforming into a cool little bar every Friday and Saturday night, where you’re encouraged to BYO drinks (Oxford Cellars is right across the road) and settle in for a tight edit of snacks and larger shares. It’ll be an all-new menu, but very much the same vibe you’ve come to expect from Chef Bac Pham. So in other words…delicious.

North 54 Dinner Nights kick off this Friday, February 20th. Until then, we’ll just be drooling over this preview.

253A Oxford Street, Leederville

Slush & Crush at Long Chim

Head down to the Long Chim basement for hard drinks and heavy beats every Friday night. The fun starts at Golden Hour (4-6pm), with $12 boozy slushies, backed up by dirty house DJs and spicy Thai street eats til late.

Corner of Barrack street &, St Georges Terrace, Perth 

Aperitivo Hour at Isola Bar e Cibo, Rottnest Island

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 island 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!

Wednesday to Sunday, from 3pm to 5:30pm

Burrata Fridays at The Claremont Hotel

If you’re serious about cheese, The Claremont Hotel rooftop is the place to be. Every Thursday from 5pm to 8pm you can grab freshly made burrata, stretched and shaped on the spot as you order, with rotating flavours each week. Gather the girls, wash down with a sunset cocktail, and you’re all set.

4.30pm to 7.30pm Fridays

The Claremont Hotel, Claremont

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 girl dinner sitch? Yeah, we’ll cop that.

3pm to 6pm Friday to Sunday

Petition, Perth

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

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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

Terracotta Warriors, Legacy of the First Emperor

If you’re yet to catch WA Museum Boola Bardip’s epic Terracotta Warriors, Legacy of the First Emperor exhibition, this is your last chance! With more than 225 ancient artefacts on display and cutting-edge digital experiences, this daring exhibit takes you back 2000 years to the Qin dynasty, telling the story of its rise and impact in China. With some artefacts leaving China for the first time, this is your chance to witness a legacy.

Until February 22nd, 2026

Corner of Wellington and William Streets, Perth 

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

Rooftop Movies

Perched high above the bustling streets of Northbridge, this fun, open-air cinema takes movie night to another level (literally). Sink into a plush beanbag, grab a drink from the bar and soak up the energy and atmosphere of this unique cinema space. As the sun sets, settle in to watch the exciting selection of blockbuster hits, cult classics, and indie gems, with the twinkling city skyline perfectly setting the mood. 

Until 22nd March

68 Roe St, Perth

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

Yanehep’s Lavender Estate

Located only 40 minutes from Perth, Yanchep’s dreamy Lavender Estate is primed for picnics and play dates, especially now that its thousands of lavender varieties are in full bloom. Add to this a shady playground for the kids and seasonal experiences like distillery tours, botanical cocktails, and a gorgeous Devonshire tea, complete with lavender scones, and you have all the makings of a good day trip. Before you go, grab a scoop of their iconic lavender ice cream and stroll through the gorgeous gift shop.

272 Old Yanchep Rd, Carabooda

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

Yoga in the Park

A pay what you feel yoga class under the dappled tree light of Hyde Park, this has ritual written all over it. No need to book, just rock up with your towel/mat and a water bottle ready to go from 9am. Classes are all beginner friendly and you can cap off your morning with treats and coffee from Chu Bakery. Bliss!

Saturdays and Sundays, 9-10am

Corner William St & Glendower St, Perth

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! 

Writer

Claire Logan

19 February 2026

Perth writer, Claire, has built a 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 fashion labels, she's never short of a good recommendation. Her insatiable appetite for discovering, curating and sharing is what led Claire to her first media role at Urban List, where she held the Perth Editor gig for four years before joining Sitchu. Away from the laptop, she's likely feeding her oyster addiction somewhere by the sea, with a good dirty martini in hand.