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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 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 the 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
Spilt Milk
Prepare to make your summer epic with Spilt Milk — the buzziest touring festival returns to Perth this December with a lineup stacked to the brim. Headlined by rap icon Kendrick Lamar, fresh off his Super Bowl halftime triumph, and breakout star Doechii, plus indie heavyweights like Dominic Fike, Sara Landry, Nessa Barrett, The Rions and more.
Sunday 7 December
Claremont Showgrounds
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Food & Drink
Golden Hours at Margot’s
Margot’s is leaning into peak oyster season with a sunset session dedicated to Leeuwin Oysters. For one night only, you’ll enjoy a welcome drink, roving freshly shucked oysters and the kind of golden-hour atmosphere Margot’s does best, with extra snacks and sips available to order. Tickets are $30.
Friday 5th December, 6pm to 8pm
434 William Street, Perth
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 and fruit mince pies to seasonal pastries and 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
Sunday Sesh at North 54
Contemporary Vietnamese hot spot North 54 has teamed up with Perth’s hottest chefs and venues for a series of Sunday sessions fueled by great food and BYO drinks. This weekend (the second last of the series), you’ll find Gelato Bam Bam and Tasha Bakery on sweets, with North 54 serving a mouth-watering line-up of snacks from 5pm to 7pm. It’s a super laidback, community vibe that sees more of the good stuff you love together under one roof. Get around it!
Walk-ins only
Sunday 7th December, 5pm to 7pm
253a Oxford St, Leederville
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
Markets
Elizabeth Quay Christmas Markets
Elizabeth Quay is set to sparkle again with the return of its twilight Christmas markets. With over 60 local creatives in one spot, it’s the ideal place to tick off your gift list while soaking up those early-summer vibes.
Saturday 6th December, 3pm – 8pm
Elizabeth Quay, Perth
Arts & Culture
CATS
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking phenomenon CATS returns for its 40th Australian anniversary, bringing the magic of the Jellicle Ball to Perth. This dazzling new production reimagines the beloved classic with a standout cast including Gabriyel Thomas as Grizabella, Todd McKenney in dual roles, and Mark Vincent as Old Deuteronomy. A timeless fusion of poetry, dance and song, CATS continues to captivate audiences with its whimsical world and unforgettable score.
Until 6th December
Crown Theatre, Burswood
Purchase tickets here
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!
