Things to do
Things to do in Perth
From Kings Park and Elizabeth Quay, there is always something on in Perth. This is our live guide to the best things to do in Perth: today's events, what is on this weekend, and the markets, live music, exhibitions, food and family days out worth your time. Every listing is checked against its source and refreshed through the day, so you are seeing what is actually on rather than a stale calendar.
Explore by neighbourhood, from Fremantle, Subiaco and Northbridge, or head a little further out to Fremantle and Joondalup. Below you will find upcoming events grouped by category, plus quick links to this weekend's plans, the best of Perth, and our in-depth local guides from The Daily Perth.
Event
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1,000 Dreams Fund 2026 Student Leadership Summit
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Perth - Spinning Day
SHIVERZ | PERTH
Schrijf- en ontspanavond: de schaamteschatkist
CraftAlive Perth
Perth Show 2026
Pie & AI: Repetitive task to Autonomous Agent: Automating an end-to-end business process with agentic AI
Karan Aujla | Perth
Jacksonville Career Fair
RAMPAGE | PERTH
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launch
SwungOver Perth
Zara Larsson | Perth
Community
Arts
Sports
Nature/Parks
Basketball Festival
Things to do in Perth: your questions
What are the best things to do in Perth?
- Start with Perth's signature places, such as landmarks like Kings Park, Elizabeth Quay and Cottesloe Beach, then work through what is on right now. The guide below groups every upcoming event by category, so you can jump straight to live music, arts and exhibitions, food and markets, or family and community days out. For curated picks, see our best of Perth lists and local guides.
What is on in Perth this weekend?
- Our This Weekend guide pulls together the events running Friday to Sunday in Perth, from gigs and markets to exhibitions and family activities. It updates daily as new events are confirmed, so check back through the week as the weekend fills out.
What are some free things to do in Perth?
- Plenty of what is on in Perth costs nothing to attend. Look for events tagged free in the listings below, and remember that many of the city's parks, markets, galleries and public spaces are free to enjoy any day of the week.
What can you do in Perth when it is raining?
- Rainy days are made for the indoors. Galleries, museums, indoor markets, cinemas and long lunches all work when the weather turns. Browse the arts and food sections in the guide below to find something on under cover.
What are the best things to do in Perth with kids?
- Look to the family and community categories below for kid-friendly events, along with markets, school-holiday programs and outdoor spaces. Most are low cost or free, and we flag booking details where a ticket is needed.
How often is this Perth events guide updated?
- Every day. New events are ingested and verified against their source continuously, and past events drop off automatically, so the guide always reflects what is genuinely coming up in Perth.