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What’s On in Perth: June 2026
The only guide you need to what's on in Perth this month and beyond.
This month in Perth (June 2026), the city embraces its winter chill, with misty mornings, drizzly days and frosty nights all finding their place. Despite the cold change, it feels like there’s more reasons than ever to venture out. Scarborough Sunset Markets Winter Edition is a must for firepits, marshmallows, mulled wine and food trucks. Lightscape has 1.8km of immersive light installations to explore within Kings Park’s majestic parkland. And coastal kitchen Pearla is throwing an unmissable one-night-only open-air feast all cooked over open flame. Whether you’re a local savouring the city’s winter glow or a visitor chasing a slice of West Australian charm, consider this your editor-approved event schedule for the month ahead. Read on for tickets, dates and timings.
In This Guide
Editor’s Picks
Winter at Pearla
A season of soul-warming seafood and wine specials and a one-night-only fireside feast have our eyes set firmly on Pearla this winter. Each week, you’ll find specials like moules frites, shellfish lasagne and zero-corkage BYO Wednesdays to draw you in from the cold. And for the headline Winter Solstice event? Executive chef Scott Bridger and the team will transform the North Fremantle Piazza into a magical open-air restaurant, where whole fish are hung over flame, cooked low and slow for hours, oysters are smoked over coals and Fremantle octopus is roasted on a fire-kissed rotisserie. Head to the website for details and bookings.
Where: 25 Leighton Beach Blvd, North Fremantle WA
When: Winter Solstice Dinner — Saturday 20 June. Moules Frites — Thursday dinners. Shellfish Lasagna — Sundays from 5pm (dinner only). Clear Out Your Cellar BYO — Wednesday evenings.
Cost: Winter Solstice Dinner: $165 per person for food, $75 per person for matching wines. Moules Frites: $30 per person. Shellfish Lasagna: $95 for two to share. BYO Wednesdays: No corkage charge.
Best For: Food lovers; Couples; Wine lovers; Weekend plans; Midweek plans
Need to Know: Winter Solstice Dinner is one night only with limited numbers — book ahead. Shellfish Lasagna is limited numbers each week, arrive early. BYO Wednesday applies to Wednesday evenings only.
Festivals & Major Events
Lightscape
Lightscape is bringing its epic large-scale lightworks back to Kings Park this winter (5 June to 26 July), with an enchanting new trail brimming with glowing displays of magic crafted by leading international artists. Start with a mulled wine or hot chocolate, set off on a kaleidoscopic stroll, then grab a comforting treat from one of the food vendors to finish as you debrief on all your favourite displays. Whether you’re exploring with kids in tow or locking in a cosy winter date night, you’re in for a spectacular evening. Tickets are $36 for adults, $22 for children three to twelve and free for kids under two. Family and flexi passes are also available.
Where: Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Fraser Ave, Perth
When: 5 June to 26 July
Cost: $36 for adults, $22 for children, $96 for a family pass (off-peak rates — Wednesday and Thursday). Family and flexi passes also available.
Best For: Families; Couples; Kids; Weekend plans; Free events
Need to Know: Parking within Kings Park is extremely limited — free shuttle buses operate from Elizabeth Quay. Book ahead.
Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience
An interactive Harry Potter experience is coming to the Perth Hills this winter, bringing the fantastical, spell-casting magic of the wizarding world to Kalamunda’s Jorgensen Park from 12 June. Choose your Hogwarts house, explore iconic moments along a sensory after dark trail and visit the themed village that awaits at the heart of the experience.
Where: Hedley Jorgensen Park, Crescent Rd, Kalamunda
When: Opening Friday 12 June — running for a limited season
Cost: General admission tickets are $76, with family bundles and concession passes available.
Best For: Families; Kids; School holidays; Outdoor enthusiasts; Cultural experiences
Need to Know: Offsite parking at S&R Orchard with shuttle included; limited accessible parking onsite. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Eat & Drink
Curry Nights at Long Chim
Every Wednesday from 5pm throughout June and July, Long Chim’s basement turns on the heat — dishing up its signature Thai curries with rice from just $20 each. Fragrant, spicy and deeply comforting, this might just cure your winter blues.
Where: State Buildings, 1 Cathedral Ave, Perth WA 6000
When: Every Wednesday from 5pm throughout June and July
Cost: From $20 per person
Best For: Food lovers; Midweek plans; Budget-friendly; Group catch-ups; Locals
Cape Arid After Dark
Set inside the State Building’s elegant heritage walls, the Cape Arid Rooms are normally reserved for Perth’s finest high tea. This June, though, they’re opening the sophisticated space up for a moodier late-night affair from 5.30pm Thursday to Saturday throughout June. Sink into the plush lounges as character fireplaces crackle and music oozes old world after-dark ambience. A rotating selection of canapés (think duck liver parfait, chicken terrine and prosciutto croquettes) and a curated drinks list will make you forget all about whatever’s going on outside.
Where: Cape Arid Rooms, 1 Cathedral Avenue, Perth WA
When: Thursday to Saturday throughout June from 5.30pm
Cost: Prices start from $14
Best For: Couples; Girls’ nights; Premium experiences; Nightlife; Locals
Bottomless Fiorentina
Forget girl dinner, this winter we’re trading dainty nibbles for something more Italian: long, unhurried evenings spent cutting into Fiorentina steak. And at Stampa, you have permission to go back for seconds, thirds, or whatever your hungry heart desires, with endless serves of Harvey Beef Reserve T-bone, seasoned chips and condiments (smoked chimichurri, Tuscan mustard and aioli) available every Saturday from 5pm til late for just $79 per person.
Where: Print Hall, Brookfield Place, 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth
When: Every Saturday from 5pm
Cost: $79 per person
Best For: Food lovers; Girls’ nights; Group catch-ups; Weekend plans; Premium experiences
Alpine Après Ski Long Lunch
Perth’s officially embraced the chill, so why not lean in? The Claremont Hotel is taking us to the French Alps every Saturday for two hours (from 1pm to 3pm) of flowing drinks, including a spritz station, hot mulled wine and toasty cider creations, paired with Alpine-inspired eats like baked cheese, truffle mac ‘n cheese and hot chocolate with burnt meringue. Tickets are $89 per person (or $60 for food only).
Where: The Claremont Hotel, 1 Bay View Terrace, Claremont
When: Every Saturday, 1pm to 3pm
Cost: $89 per person; $60 for food only
Best For: Food & drink lovers; Girls’ nights; Group catch-ups; Weekend plans; Wine lovers
Steak Frites at Margot’s
Forget girl dinner, this winter the girls want steak! And thankfully, with a little help from the kind folk at Margot’s, it doesn’t have to break the bank. Each Wednesday, they’re plating up a generous serving of steak frites with a glass of wine for $45. For $5 extra, you can make the frites bottomless. For $10 extra, you can add on a half dozen oysters. And for $15 extra, you can go for one of their iconic martinis. We’ve never booked anything so fast.
Where: 434 William Street, Perth
When: Wednesdays, 5.30pm or 7.30pm sittings
Cost: $45 per person (steak, frites and a glass of wine). Bottomless frites +$5. Half dozen oysters +$10. Martini upgrade +$15.
Best For: Budget-friendly; Midweek plans; Couples; Girls’ nights
Need to Know: Very limited seats each week — book ahead.
Long Lunch at Lil’s
Craving a taste of Euro Summer? Lil’s Long Lunch is calling. Rally the girls and head up to the sun-drenched rooftop terrace for a multi-course Italian-inspired shared feast with two hours of free-flowing spritzes.
Where: 437 Murray St, Perth
When: Saturdays 11am and 2pm; Sundays 2pm
Cost: $85 per person
Best For: Girls’ nights; Group catch-ups; Food & drink lovers; Weekend plans; Wine lovers
Aperitivo Afternoons at Kith
From specialty sips and Scandi-style brekky plates to earth-shatteringly good sandos and unmatched cool-factor, Kith is firmly in our favourites. So one word of a new Aperitivo Afternoon, and we are there. Running from 4pm Thursday to Saturday, the extended hours bring a vibey sundown energy to the Nedlands brunch darling. On the menu? Expect snackable shares like gildas, padrons, red curry clam frites and baked vodka pasta. Plus, a tight edit of local and international wines and chilled aperitifs to wash down whatever the afternoon throws at you. Bookings and walk-ins welcome.
Where: 51 Aberdare Rd, Nedlands
When: Thursday to Saturday from 4pm
Cost: $15-$40
Best For: Food & drink lovers; Couples; Girls’ nights; Locals; Wine lovers
Need to Know: Bookings and walk-ins welcome. No parking on Croydon Street after 5pm.
Friday Sundowners at Arrival Hall
A creative brunch haven tucked within one of Perth’s most beautiful design stores, Arrival Hall is a local fave for very good reason. So when we heard they were launching a new Friday sundowner series, bringing share plates, cocktails and DJs into their lush little Northbridge space, we took note. Kicking off this Friday from 5pm, Sundown is all about creating space to unwind with loved ones. No set menu, just chef’s picks — serving what’s fresh and what’s good that week. Washed down with laidback vibes and a delish little sip, this is the ideal way to ease into your weekend. Book here or just wander in.
Where: 162 Aberdeen St, Northbridge
When: Fridays from 5pm
Cost: Menu changes each week
Best For: Food & drink lovers; Locals; Girls’ nights; Nightlife; Group catch-ups
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: Basement, 131 St Georges Terrace, Perth
When: Every Saturday from 8pm
Cost: Free entry; food and drink additional
Best For: Couples; Girls’ nights; Nightlife; Late-night energy; Live music fans
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 cosy, 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: The Cottesloe Beach Hotel, 104 Marine Parade, Cottesloe
When: Open for bookings — check venue for availability
Cost: $100 per hour for eight guests
Best For: Girls’ nights; Group catch-ups; Nightlife; Food lovers; Late-night energy
Art, Culture & Performance
Line Dancing at Yee-Haw Bar
Perth’s newest country-themed bar, Yee-Haw, has officially hit its stride, with a rowdy new five-day-a-week line-up of line dancing (7.30pm to 9pm), live music and good ol’ country fun, including a new bucking mechanical bull every Wednesday for anyone brave enough to hop on. If you’re craving a night out, this is it. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 7pm til late. Entry is usually free, and you can slide on to the guest list online for priority entry before 10pm.
Where: 133 Aberdeen St, Northbridge WA
When: Tuesday to Saturday. Line dancing 7.30pm to 9pm. Open from 7pm til late.
Cost: Entry is generally free. Check the website for event specifics.
Best For: Live music fans; Girls’ nights; Community events; Nightlife; Group catch-ups
Need to Know: Priority entry available via the guest list online (before 10pm).
MJ The Musical
Offering a rare glimpse behind the curtain of one of music’s greatest icons, MJ The Musical brings the magic, the melodies and the moves to Crown Perth from Saturday 6 June to Sunday 19 July. Centred on the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour, the Tony Award-winning production explores the creativity, ambition and artistry that defined a generation. With direction and choreography by Christopher Wheeldon and a book by Lynn Nottage, it’s an electrifying celebration of legacy, genius and rhythm. Tickets available here.
Where: Crown Theatre Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood
When: Saturday 6 June to Sunday 19 July
Cost: $70–$199 per person (varies by performance and seat location). Transaction and handling fees may apply.
Best For: Theatre lovers; Live music fans; Cultural experiences; Couples; Premium experiences
Need to Know: Show runs approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes including a 20-minute interval.
Revealed Aboriginal Art Market & Exhibition
One of WA’s most significant celebrations of Aboriginal art is returning to Boorloo this April, with the Revealed Aboriginal Art Exhibition. Running from April 18th to June 14th 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 Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA), 51 James Street, Perth Cultural Centre
When: 18 April to 14 June
Cost: Free
Best For: Art lovers; Cultural experiences; Exhibitions; Community events; Locals
Need to Know: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 12pm to 5pm.
Hidden Treasures
Fremantle music festival is taking its much-loved format to the humble suburban bowlo this year, with locally curated lineups, pop-up stages, silent discos and plenty of up-and-coming WA talent on show across two huge weekends. Whether you’re there to discover your next favourite artist or roam room to room, soaking up the atmosphere with a drink in hand, this community-driven festival remains one of the best ways to experience Freo’s creative spirit.
Where: North Freo Bowlo and Hilton Bowling Club
When: North Freo Bowlo — 11 June; Hilton Bowling Club — 18 June
Cost: $35 for a one-day pass; $55 for a two-day pass
Best For: Live music fans; Community events; Festivals; Locals; Group catch-ups
Markets & Shopping
Scarborough Sunset Markets Winter Edition
As the sun dips below the Indian Ocean, Scarborough Beach transforms into a lively hub of food, music, and entertainment every Saturday at the Scarborough Sunset Markets. Rug up and explore rows of retail vendors selling artisan goods and unique trinkets, before eating and drinking your way through 50 of Perth’s best food trucks, slinging hot comforts from all over the globe — think: buttery gnocchi, smokey meats, crispy potatoes and indulgent desserts. Aside from all your regular faves, new additions like Fufu Cream, bringing queue-worthy fluffy Japanese pancakes, and Celtic Cravings, who will have all the Irish comforts, are well worth seeking out this season.
Where: Scarborough Square and Clocktower, Scarborough Beach
When: Every Saturday, 3pm to 8pm. Winter Edition runs 13 June to 24 October 2026.
Cost: Free entry
Best For: Families; Community events; Food lovers; Markets; Dog lovers
Need to Know: Arrive early to secure a parking spot or consider parking a little further out and walking in.
Perth Upmarket
Popping up quarterly, within the University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall and its scenic grounds, is the city’s original and largest design market: the Perth Upmarket. Between beautiful old buildings, cloistered courtyards and sprawling gardens, you’ll find over 180 stalls filled with quality clothing, homewares, artwork, jewellery, and gourmet foods from some of the city’s best makers. With coffee and food vendors on site, be sure to pause to admire the heritage Romanesque architecture built from local Tamala limestone and Donnybrook sandstone.
Where: Winthrop Hall, University of WA
When: Sunday 21 June
Cost: Free entry
Best For: Families; Community events; Food lovers; Markets
Outdoors & Active
Solas Retreat
Most wellness retreats require ample planning, annual leave and travel time. Solas brings all the elements of a premium wellness retreat to the city, all set within Perth’s most luxurious heritage hotel, COMO The Treasury. Running from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 June, the weekend offers a much-needed escape centred around movement, meditation, nourishment and restoration — from longevity workouts and guided nervous-system regulation to mindset sessions and vision boarding, along with ample free time for reflection and relaxation. The entire experience has been designed around Makuru, the Noongar season of replenishment and restoration, and serves as the ideal mid-year reset.
Where: COMO The Treasury, 1 Cathedral Avenue, Perth
When: Friday 19 June to Sunday 21 June
Cost: $800 deposit required at time of booking.
Best For: Solo plans; Premium experiences; Weekend plans; Couples; Locals
Yoga In The Mark
If the cooler starts have impacted your morning workouts, these complimentary yoga sessions might be just what you need to find your flow again. Join certified yoga instructor Holly Dutton from WildFlower Yoga Collective on the mat 7.30am every Wednesday and Friday for a gentle 60-minute Vinyasa session in The Mark. Sessions are free throughout June and include valet parking at COMO The Treasury (1 Cathedral Avenue) — simply book here to secure your spot.
Where: The Mark, COMO The Treasury, 1 Cathedral Avenue, Perth
When: Every Wednesday and Friday at 7.30am throughout June
Cost: Free
Best For: Solo plans; Locals; Free events; Weekend plans; Midweek plans
Free Things To Do
The Rechabite’s Cinema Club
Held in the multi-level venue’s great hall, The Rechabite’s Cinema Club hosts free movie nights from 7.30pm every Monday night. Settle in, grab some popcorn and make the most of the in-seat food and beverage ordering. If you’re keen to dial up your movie night, you’ll also find rooftop drink specials and an express feed-me dinner menu. Simply RSVP online to secure your free seat.
Where: The Rechabite, Northbridge
When: Mondays from 7.30pm
Cost: Free (RSVP required)
Best For: Free events; Cultural experiences; Midweek plans; Couples
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The Little Bay’s Annual Truffle Dinner
As part of The Little Bay’s ongoing Dinner By The Bay series, which sees the beachfront icon open up after dark for a series of sophisticated evenings, with a fresh set menu on offer each month. For July, Manjimup truffles are front and centre. A sell-out last year, the five-course set menu is pure decadence and a great way to celebrate truffles at their best. Head to the website to book a seat at one of their two truffle dinner dates on Friday 10 or Friday 24 July. Tickets are $119 per person.
Where: The Little Bay, 33A West Coast Drive, Watermans Bay
When: Friday 10 July or Friday 24 July
Cost: $119 per person
Best For: Food lovers; Couples; Premium experiences; Weekend plans; Wine lovers
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Perth’s winter calendar is stacked with standout experiences. Lightscape returns to Kings Park from 5 June to 26 July, with a brand-new trail of large-scale light installations by international artists, while Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience brings the wizarding world to Kalamunda’s Jorgensen Park from 12 June. For something truly special, Pearla’s Winter Solstice fireside feast in North Fremantle is a one-night-only event you won’t want to miss.
Perth’s dining scene is firing on all cylinders this winter, with something for every appetite and budget. Stampa’s Bottomless Fiorentina runs every Saturday from $79 per person, Long Chim serves up fragrant Thai curries every Wednesday from just $20, and Cosy Del’s is plating the legendary Nonna’s Lasagne alongside a new woodfired Pizzagne every Wednesday night. For a more luxe outing, The Claremont Hotel’s Alpine Après Ski Long Lunch brings flowing drinks and baked cheese to your Saturday afternoons at $89 per person.
The Revealed Aboriginal Art Exhibition at PICA runs until 14 June, showcasing more than 100 new and emerging Aboriginal artists from across WA across painting, textiles, sculpture and more — a genuinely unmissable celebration of the state’s creative talent. MJ The Musical is also lighting up Crown Perth from 6 June to 19 July, offering an electrifying look at the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour. For something more local and community-driven, Hidden Treasures takes its beloved music festival format to suburban bowls clubs across two big weekends, championing up-and-coming WA artists.
MJ The Musical at Crown Perth is the headline theatrical event of the season, running until 19 July with direction and choreography by Christopher Wheeldon. Yee-Haw Bar has launched a five-night-a-week line-up of live music, line dancing and country fun, open Tuesday to Saturday from 7pm. Every Saturday night, Bobèche’s basement bar brings in a live jazz trio for late-night vibes, and the Hidden Treasures music festival is showcasing local WA talent across two weekends at suburban venues.
Lightscape at Kings Park is perfect for families, with a kaleidoscopic after-dark trail running 5 June to 26 July — tickets are $22 for children aged three to twelve and free for kids under two. Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience at Kalamunda’s Jorgensen Park from 12 June is another brilliant option, letting little ones choose their Hogwarts house and explore an immersive sensory trail after dark. The Scarborough Sunset Markets every Saturday also offer a fun, lively outing with 50 food trucks and entertainment for all ages.
The Rechabite’s Cinema Club hosts free movie nights every Monday from 7.30pm in its great hall — just RSVP online to secure your seat. Complimentary yoga sessions with certified instructor Holly Dutton run every Wednesday and Friday at 7.30am in The Mark throughout June, with free valet parking at COMO The Treasury included. Entry to Yee-Haw Bar is also generally free, with online guest list sign-up available for priority entry before 10pm.
The Little Bay’s Annual Truffle Dinner is one to lock in now before it sells out. As part of the Dinner By The Bay series, the beachfront venue opens after dark for a five-course truffle set menu on Friday 10 and Friday 24 July, with tickets priced at $119 per person.
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