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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 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. For those of you ready to embrace Spring 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 boozy long lunches and bustling markets to the opportunity to step back in time, there is something for everyone. So go on, share this with the group chat ASAP, and have fun!
All Weekend
Spritzes & Frites At Cooee’s Riverside Terrace
Cooee is marking five years on the river with a refreshed Riverside Terrace, just in time for the warm weather. The newly extended space leans into everything we love about Perth summers — sunshine, spritzes and slow afternoons by the water — creating the perfect setting for long lunches and sunset sessions.
As part of its Endless Summer series, they’re rolling out a new Spritz & Fritz offer: two spritzes and a bowl of frites for $32 from Wednesday to Sunday, 5-6pm.
Cooee, Perth
Expro Fitness
A two-day festival for fitness pros and everyday wellness devotees, with beachfront workouts, world-class educational sessions, Hyrox 365 Training Zone, mindfulness, yoga and recovery spaces, fitness retail village and endless entertainment.
21st and 22nd of November
Scarborough Beach
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 of March
Fremantle Biennale
The Fremantle Biennale returns for three massive weekends of art, performance and immersive experiences, starting Thursday November 13th. There are over 90 events on offer, activating Fremantle’s beaches, buildings and public spaces in imaginative new ways, from reverberating installations of light sound to a seaside sound sauna blending heat and sonic rejuvenation. The main festival hub will see Bathers Beach transform into a cultural mixing ground of art, music and food, with an ocean front kitchen hosting Cambodian lunches, oyster sundowners, and more.
November 13th to 30th
Multiple locations throughout Fremantle
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
Picnics At Yanehep’s Lavender Estate
Located only 40 minutes from Perth, Yanchep’s dreamy Lavender Estate has just reopened and primed for spring picnics and play dates. Right now, you’ll find thousands of ornamental lavender varieties on show, with the full burst to come through over summer. Plus, seasonal experiences like distillery tours and botanical cocktails, and a gorgeous Devonshire tea, complete with lavender scones. Before you go, grab a scoop of lavender ice cream and stroll through the gorgeous gift shop.
Terracotta Warriors, Legacy of the First Emperor
If you still haven’t seen the Terracotta Warriors, Legacy of the First Emperor exhibition on now at the WA Museum Boola Bardip, get to it. 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
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Friday
Fridays at Luis’
Few clubs are as cool as Lawson Flats, so when they open the doors, you do not pass go, you do not collect $200, you head straight in, no questions asked. Open to outside friends via RSVP, Fridays at Luis’ (their vibey bar and restaurant) is the ideal post-work ritual, with great music, happy hour drink specials (5pm to 6pm), $3 oysters and well-priced bubbles all night. If you’re keen to stick around, it’s also a great opportunity to book dinner at the restaurant too.
Fridays from 5pm
Lawson Flats, Perth CBD
Magnolia BBQ at Modus
Jacob D’Vauz and Anisha Halik, the culinary dream team behind Doubleview Bowls Club’s popular Special Delivery dinner service, have brought an all-new pop-up venture to Modus Vic Park. Transforming the light and airy cafe space into a lively Asian dining joint for two nights a week, Magnolia BBQ will explore the pair’s Malay heritage in a way that feels deeply personal. Food memories reimagined through a modern lens, underpinned by decades of combined hospitality experience and a solid line-up of local collaborators. Grab a booking for this summer residency here.
Open Thursday and Friday, 5.30pm to 10pm
Modus, Victoria Park
Saturday
Bottomless Seafood Brunch
Perth’s most decadent weekend ritual is back. From November 15th, West Kitchen & Bar revives its beloved Bottomless Seafood Brunch, refreshed under the direction of new Head Chef Zhaosik Ooi. The reimagined menu celebrates Western Australia’s coastline in every bite — think passionfruit and coconut swordfish ceviche, silky seafood spaghetti with basil chilli beurre blanc, and more ocean-fresh delights, all on hand for unlimited servings. With panoramic Swan River views and an easygoing long-lunch vibe, it’s the perfect way to toast the weekend in style.
Every Saturday from 15 November, 12pm–1.30pm
West Kitchen & Bar, Wonil Hotel Perth
$99pp (food only); drinks available to purchase. Tickets via Megatix
Doja Cat
Doja Cat is about to set Australian arenas ablaze. The Grammy-winning chameleon of pop, rap and R&B has announced her Ma Vie World Tour, landing in Perth this November with her biggest production this side of the Pacific. Off the back of her fiery Scarlet Tour and timed to the release of her fifth studio album Vie (out 26th September), her Aussie shows will splice fresh tracks with the genre-bending anthems that turned her into one of the world’s most magnetic performers.
Saturday 22nd November
RAC Arena, Perth
Unlimited Surf & Turf
$59 for 90 minutes of all you can eat steak and prawns?! You’re joking me. This unbelievable surf and turf deal comes just as Pirate Life Perth unveils a refreshed design, including expanded seating areas and a refined food and drink offering.
Fridays and Saturdays
Pirate Life Perth
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
Santorini Summer Long Lunch
Transport your Saturdays to the Mediterranean with the Santorini Summer Long Lunch, a breezy, European-inspired bottomless lunch running Saturdays from 1pm–3pm. Think relaxed share plates with a Greek twist, free-flowing spritzes and the soundtrack of roaming bouzouki adding just the right holiday energy. Guests can also build their own cocktails at a DIY spritz station stocked with custom garnishes and sunny island touches — a little taste of Santorini right here in Perth, all summer long.
Saturdays, 1pm-3pm
Claremont Hotel
Sunday
Chardy Party
Every Sunday, Nieuw Ruin throws a little party for the Chardonnay lovers. Think half-price pours, a weekly-changing menu and long, lazy lunches enjoying the Fremantle sunshine.
Sundays
Nieuw Ruin, Fremantle
La Cabana’s Sunday Courtyard BBQ Series
Every Sunday our favourite seaside cantina pulls out the BBQ, filling the courtyard with smoky aromas and bold Latin American eats fresh from the grill. The one-day menu changes each time, drawing inspiration from different regions, from Argentina to Brazil. Each is guaranteed to be delicious.
Throw on a swim at South Beach and a frozen margarita for the perfect Sunday.
12pm to 5pm Sunday
400 South Terrace, South Fremantle
H&C Urban Winery Sunday Session
For some, Sundays are a day of rest. For H&C Urban Winery, they prefer to soak up the final weekend hours a little differently…with $10 bloody marys and $2 oysters, served up in their beautiful sun-drenched, plant-filled oasis. With so much space, there’s no need to book—gather your crew and stroll on in.
Sundays
H&C Urban Winery, Fremantle
Si Paradiso’s Sunday Sesho Spring Series
What better way to soak up the new-found spring sunshine than with a few vinos and pizzas at Si Paradiso? The breezy courtyard is always a vibe, the oysters are always $2 and the finest local selectors are always on music duties, with a fresh line-up of legends each week. Plus, this spring they’re introducing $4 gildas, gilda martinis, $40 bottles of prosecco, and the new drink of summer, sgroppinos—a boozy sorbet and bubbles concoction featuring Chicho Gelato goodness.
Walk-in or book ahead if you’re coming with a big group.
Sitchu Tip: If you happen to work in hospo, don’t forget to ask about their secret hospo menu—these legends will look after you!
From 12pm til late every Sunday
Si Paradiso, Mount Lawley
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!
