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What’s On in Perth This ANZAC Day Long Weekend
Find out what's on in Perth this weekend with our roundup, guaranteed to get the group chat ready for some fun.
This ANZAC Day long weekend in Perth (Friday 24th to Monday 27th of April) is looking pretty picture perfect, with plenty of sunshine skies on the horizon for Saturday and Sunday, and a delightful drizzle to make cuddling up on the Monday feel that much better.
From rooftop lunches and cherry blossom high teas to glimmering secret gardens and wholesome market days, read on for our editor’s curated guide to this weekend in Perth.
In This Guide
Editor’s Picks
Dhal Daddy Residency at Wines Of While
The former Margaret River curry canteen is making its Wines Of While return this April. Drawing on his dad’s Burmese cooking, Chef Corey Rozario has won many hearts (and stomachs) over the years with his soul-warming bowls of slow-cooked legumes and homemade condiments. His upcoming takeover will expand on the flavours and dishes he’s known for. There’ll be a crispy Cut Chien Bo (fried quail), the juiciest Moo Ping (grilled pork), herbaceous and wholesome Yam Jim Gai (chicken soup salad), a melt-in-you-mouth Amè Hnat Aloo (braised beef curry) and the dish that started it all: Dad’s Dahl with condiments and rice. Whether you’re yet to try it or desperate to get another fix, this is one you’ll want firmly in the diary.
Where: 458 William St, Perth
When: 23rd to 27th of April, dinners only
Cost: Prices vary
Best For: Food & drink lover; Wine lover; Couples; Girls’ nights
Festivals & Major Events
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
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
Seafood Indulgence at Ribs Lane
If your weekend plans revolve around something seriously indulgent, this menu update is well worth bookmarking. Best known for its fall-off-the-bone meats and loaded comfort eats, Ribs Lane is diving headfirst into premium seafood. Think generous seafood boils piled high with prawns, lobster and all the trimmings, flame-grilled lobster dripping in garlic butter or chilli, and rich, saucy prawn dishes made for scooping up every last bite.
It’s all designed to be shared, best enjoyed alongside their signature smoke and flame dishes — including a hefty ribeye experience, loaded rolls, woodfired pizzas and those famously over-the-top thick shakes. Safe to say, this is not the weekend for a light meal.
Where: Ribs Lane Mount Lawley, Subiaco and Forrestfield
When: Available now
Cost: Prices vary
Best For: Food lovers; Couples; Group catch-ups; Weekend plans; Late-night energy
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
Friday Frites Society at The Reveley
A gorgeous view, a juicy 300g Arlo Picanha steak and a serving of salty frites sounds like a good enough excuse to start the long weekend early this Friday. Especially when it’s going for only $30. Pair with something bold from the wine list and let the arvo unfold. It’s available at The Reveley from 11.30am to 3pm, with curated sides available as add-ons.
Where: Eastern Promenade The Towers at Elizabeth Quay, Ophir Walk, Perth
When: Fridays, 11.30am to 3pm
Cost: $30pp (drinks and added sides additional)
Best For: Food & drink lovers
Sunday Lunch at Lil’s
With an extra day of weekend up your sleeve, Lil’s Long Lunch has never looked better. From 2pm Sunday, head up to the sun-drenched rooftop terrace for a multi-course Italian-inspired shared feast with free-flowing spritzes. Then roll right on into Sunday specials from 4pm — think $16 spritzes, $18 pizzas and $15 boozy chocolate gelato.
Where: 437 Murray St, Perth
When: Sunday 5th April from 2pm
Cost: $85 for Lil’s Long Lunch
Best For: Weekend plans; Food & drink lovers; Wine lovers; Girls’ night
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 long 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: Sunday April 5th
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
Pre Loved Market
The best dressed will tell you it’s the unique secondhand pieces that make their wardrobe feel truly personal. Pick up some vintage gems of your own at this weekend’s instalment of Pre Loved Market at FOMO Fremantle. Shop over 100 of Perth’s best sellers, spanning everything from curated vintage to Y2K and streetwear pieces before refueling at FOMO’s hawker style food alley.
Where: FOMO Freo, 10 William Street, Fremantle
When: Sunday 26th April, 11am to 3pm
Cost: Free entry
Best For: Solo plans; Weekend plans; Markets; Free events;
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
Subi Blooms x Gather Presents The Light Within
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. This year, though, we’ve been treated to a sneak peek of the floral fun, with headlining artist Matthew Aberline’s immersive new art installation, The Light Within, landing at Market Square April 17th. Watch as the kaleidoscopic secret garden and its towering floral lanterns transform into a glowing world of beauty from day to night.
Where: Market Square, Subiaco
When: April 17th to May 10th
Cost: Free
Best For: Budget-friendly; Families; Exhibitions
Coming Soon
Truffle Hunt & Country Lunch
While the annual Truffle Kerfuffle has sadly been scaled back this year, truffle lovers can still lock in their annual indulgence in Manjimup (aka Australia’s truffle heartland). Australian Truffle Traders have just opened bookings for their Truffle Hunt & Country Lunch. The immersive three-hour experience will see you wandering through rows of hazel and oak trees, guided by truffle dogs, digging up the ripest truffles, before heading to Hound & Hunter for a truffle tasting and three-course truffle feast courtesy of Chef David Coomer. Truffle hunts are scheduled for every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday during truffle season, which typically runs from early June until late August. Book now to secure your ideal weekend.
Where: Manjimup (Australian Truffle Traders & Hound & Hunter)
When: Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays during truffle season (early June to late August)
Cost: $185 per person
Best For: Regional travel; Food & drink lovers; Premium experiences; Weekend plans
Need to Know: Three-hour experience includes truffle hunt with truffle dogs, then tasting and a three-course truffle lunch
What’s On This Weekend: FAQs
This ANZAC Day long weekend in Perth is packed with standout experiences, from the Dhal Daddy Residency at Wines Of While to the Cherry Blossom High Tea at Sweetwater Rooftop Bar. The Perth Comedy Festival is also well underway, bringing four weeks of laughs to some of the city’s best theatres. Add in live jazz at Bobèche, immersive art at PICA and a glowing floral installation in Subiaco, and there’s genuinely something for everyone.
Perth’s food and drink scene is firing this long weekend, with the Dhal Daddy Residency at Wines Of While serving up soul-warming Burmese-inspired dishes, and Ribs Lane launching an indulgent new seafood menu featuring lobster, prawns and all the trimmings. The Reveley’s Friday Frites Society is offering a $30 steak and frites deal to kick off the weekend, while Lil’s Long Lunch promises a multi-course Italian-inspired feast with free-flowing spritzes on the rooftop from Sunday afternoon.
The Revealed Aboriginal Art Exhibition at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts is one not to miss, bringing together more than 100 new and emerging Aboriginal artists from across WA in the largest exhibition of its kind in Perth. The Art Gallery of Western Australia is also open and free to visit, with a collection spanning Indigenous works and contemporary installations. Over in Subiaco, Matthew Aberline’s immersive installation The Light Within transforms Market Square into a glowing kaleidoscopic garden from day to night.
The Perth Comedy Festival is in full swing, running for four weeks across some of Perth’s best theatre venues with comedians from across Australia and beyond. Every Saturday night, Bobèche in the CBD also hosts a live jazz trio for late-night sessions best paired with teapot cocktails and good company.
The Barrack Square Markets run every Sunday until May and offer a family-friendly riverfront outing with brunch bites, matcha, pastries and pop-up wellness sessions. Over in Subiaco, Matthew Aberline’s immersive installation The Light Within is perfect for curious little eyes, transforming Market Square into a glowing kaleidoscopic garden. Kids will also appreciate the warm bowls of hot apple and sour cherry crumble coming out at Kuld Creamery.
The Art Gallery of Western Australia is free to visit and home to an impressive collection of traditional and contemporary art celebrating WA’s cultural identity. Matthew Aberline’s immersive installation The Light Within is on display at Market Square in Subiaco as a free public artwork, offering a stunning glowing garden experience from day to night. Weekend Wellness at Baillie Hill offers drop-in outdoor classes from just $12, with yoga, pilates, boxing and meditation on rotation every Saturday morning through May.
Truffle season is on the horizon, with Australian Truffle Traders now open for bookings on their Truffle Hunt & Country Lunch experience in Manjimup. The immersive three-hour experience includes guided truffle hunting with dogs through hazel and oak trees, followed by a truffle tasting and three-course feast by Chef David Coomer at Hound & Hunter. Hunts run every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from early June through late August — worth booking early. The Subi Blooms festival is also coming up from May 8th to 10th, with floral installations transforming the streets of Subiaco.
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!
