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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! 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 to 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
FRINGE World
FRINGE World is officially here! Kicking off a month-long celebration of the weird, wild, and wonderful. Expect everything from cabaret and comedy to circus acts, immersive theatre, quirky pop-ups and heaps of family-friendly fun. With more than 600 events happening all over Perth, it’s one of the largest and most diverse Fringe festivals in the world. Make sure to visit iconic festival hubs like The Pleasure Garden in Northbridge, where food trucks, outdoor bars, and live music keep the energy buzzing all month long, and The Rechabite, a four-level Fringe playground in a century-old heritage building smack bang in the heart of Northbridge. Plus, for the first time ever, Ice Cream Factory will be transformed into an epic new Fringe hub, with heaps to see, do, drink and eat throughout the festival.
January 21st to February 15th 2026
Various locations across Perth, including Northbridge and Elizabeth Quay
Eat & Drink
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
Mars Bar Slice at Chicho Gelato
To celebrate the return of Fringe, the gelato guys at Chicho have rolled out a new limited-time treat, and it’s serving full-blown childhood nostalgia. Enter the Chicho Mars Bar Slice, a fresh spin on the housemade classic, featuring a crunchy Mars bar slice base, creamy salted caramel gelato and a layer of choccie on top. The collab treat is only available during Fringe season, so get into one of their stores asap.
Available at all Chicho stores across 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
Rooftop Racquet Club at QT
Tennis season is taking hold, and while we may not get to experience the Australian Open in all its glory here in Perth, Rooftop at QT is bringing a taste of the grand slam to us. Think tennis club energy, served sky-high. Hit the rooftop pickleball court or relax courtside, icy paloma or margarita in hand as DJs close out your set. Snacks are on hand to keep playtime going well into the night.
QT Rooftop, Perth
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
Oyster Fridays at Young George
Right now is prime time for oyster fanatics, and the good folk at Young George in East Fremantle are throwing a weekly happy hour to celebrate. In true Young George fashion, Chef Melissa Palinkas has taken things up a notch, with oyster katsu on milk bread ($5 each), oysters warmed in olive oil and topped with coriander Hainanese salsa ($3.50 each), and mini oyster martinis ($10 each) all on offer. Prefer to keep it simple? Natural Leeuwin Coast shells with mignonette ($2.50 each) are also available, plus $8 Balter Cervezas, $12 spritzes and $10 house wines. Not enough? Check out more of our go-to oyster happy hours and deals.
4pm to 5pm every Friday
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
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 spring picnics and play dates. Right now, you’ll find thousands of ornamental lavender varieties on show, with the full burst coming through over summer. Plus, a playground for the kids and seasonal experiences like distillery tours, 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.
272 Old Yanchep Rd, Carabooda
Wellness
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!
