It’s officially summer. With that comes the return of festivals, rooftop cocktails with friends, and every outdoor activity under the sun. More events are happening around Perth than you can count on two hands, so we’ve rounded up some of the best to take the guesswork out of what to do this weekend.
Take a look at what’s happening this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and welcome summer with open arms.
Friday, December 2nd
Ice Cream Factory
Summer in WA is synonymous with scorching hot days, cool drinks, and partying at the Ice Cream Factory Summer Festival. Their 2022 season kicks off this Friday with The Veronicas headlining a jam-packed schedule, including performances by Peking Duk, Vera Blue, Hermitude, and The Presets.
Revel in views of Perth’s glittering skyline from the custom-built mezzanine bar as you dance the night away.
Buy tickets here.
PICA After Dark: RTRFM Edition
5.00pm – 9.00pm
See the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) like you’ve never seen it before at PICA After Dark: RTRFM Edition.
Wander through Pilar Mata Dupont’s Las Hormigas/The Ants and Nathan Beard’s A Puzzlement exhibitions to a mix of underground house, jungle, disco, hip hop, techno, electro, and bass music from local RTRFM DJ and producer, Girlname. There will be free beers by Rocky Ridge Brewing to assist you along, too.
Tickets are free.
Hard Quiz Live
8.00pm
Consider yourself an expert on a particular subject matter. Let Hard Quiz host Tom Gleeson put you to the test when he comes to Perth for Hard Quiz Live.
Throwing the traditional format to the wind, audience members will be pulled onstage at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre theatre to answer questions on their chosen topic and a light roasting. With a huge live crowd and no rules, nothing is off-limits. Who knows what will happen?
Tickets are selling fast.
Saturday, December 3rd
Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant
7.30pm – 9.30pm
Watch on as up to 90 magical Christmas floats make their way through the city at the Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant. There will be high-kicking dancers, marching bands, fire twirlers, and an appearance by Fat Cat, all before the big man himself arrives on his sleigh.
The procession begins at William Street at 7.30pm, travelling along St Georges Terrace before ending at Langley Park at roughly 9.30pm. Anywhere along the route will give you a good vantage point, though it’s best to arrive early to secure spots as close to the front as possible.
Urban Wine Walk
12.00pm – 5.00pm
The streets of Subiaco will be abuzz with self-touring wine enthusiasts when the Urban Wine Walk comes to town.
Weave your way from BARK Subiaco to Lums Wine Bar and the Subiaco Hotel, sampling the finest WA-made wines from the likes of Domaine Naturaliste, Cirillo Estate, and Si Vintners. All up, there are 10 venues and winemakers to seek out, so grab a glass and set off on a fun tour of town.
Tickets are shy of $80.00 and include complimentary tastings from each winemaker, one $10.00 food voucher to spend at your starting venue of choice, and one $25.00 voucher for wine orders placed on the day.
Sunday 4th December
Watercolour & Wine – Family Portraits
10.00am – 1.00pm
Channel your inner Picasso this Sunday with a beginner watercolour and wine workshop at the House Of Hobby. Enjoy a day of creativity and prepare to produce something you can proudly say you made yourself.
No painting experience is necessary as watercolour artist, Brooke, will teach you the skills and techniques you need to know to paint a beautiful family portrait ready to hang in the home.
Tickets are $116.00 and include all the supplies needed, mimosas on arrival, a grazing board, and bottomless teas and coffees.
Festival X
12.00pm – 10.00pm
After a brief hiatus, Festival X brings thumping hip-hop, electronic, and bass-heavy EDM music back to the Claremont Showgrounds this Sunday. It’ll be bigger and better than ever, with a much-welcomed upgrade in space and amenities.
Calvin Harris is heading up the bill, dropping tracks from his fresh album amongst classics like ‘Acceptable in the 80s’ and ‘Merrymaking at My Place’. Supporting him is the Chicago-based Trap-N-B rising star Don Toliver, Australian electronic dance music duo, Choomba, and German DJ duo Cosmic Gate.
Buy tickets here
East Fremantle George Street Festival
11.00am – 6.00pm
Support the community this Sunday with the return of the East Fremantle George Street Festival.
Spend a leisurely afternoon with free live music, a range of food and drinks, an art exhibition, and activities for children.
With stalls offering plants, furniture, jewellery, homewares, clothing, and accessories, there’s something for everyone. There are even stores selling accessories and clothes for furry friends.
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