Top 10 things to do in Perth at night

Perth on Western Australia’s coast is a city known for its sandy white beaches, history and aquatic adventures but the fun doesn’t have to end when the sun goes down. There are a range of activities that you can do at night in Perth that don’t necessarily involve alcohol and are suitable for families, couples or travellers. If you are stuck for ideas for a romantic date night, group activity or family time then read on. From walking tours to dinner cruises, golf pubs, theatres, stargazing and rooftop cinemas- here is our list of the top things to do in Perth at night.

Image Credit: Roger Groom Location: 337 Walnut Rd, Bickley, Perth, WA

Perth’s observatory gives visitors a glimpse into the universe and beyond on one of their night sky tours atop of the Bickley Valley. Discover nebulas, planets and stars looking into one of Australia’s most powerful telescopes. There is also the opportunity to tour the museum with fascinating exhibits on meteorites, astrophotography and historical artefacts on display. Don’t worry about being a brain whizz on the solar system here because the knowledgeable volunteers who run the Perth Observatory are here to educate the public and answer any questions that curious minds may have as well and delight in sharing their own astronomical research with you. The night sky tours take you on a tour of the Southern Hemisphere sky and are an interesting and educational way to spend an evening learning more about the universe in which we live in. The evening tour at the Perth Observatory lasts approximately 2 hours and is an out of the box way to spend a night in Perth.

Image Credit: Holey Moley Northbridge. Location: 53 Lake St, Northbridge, Perth, WA

Putt Putt your way through some of the wackiest golf courses at Holey Moley, Northbridge. Themed on aspects of popular culture, have a laugh with friends and listen to some tunes as you navigate through 27 holes over 3 putt putt courses. Forget what you may know about putt putt golf courses of the past because Holey Moley will completely change your perspective.

The golf venue instead resembles something more like a nightclub with strobe lighting, a dance floor complete with a live DJ and a bar pumping out cocktails in between teeing off alongside characters from your favourite movies and tv shows. The golf pub is elaborately styled and decorated with appearances from The Simpsons, Donald Trump and references to cult classic movies such as Rocky Hollow and Back to the future.

Holey Moley is best suited for the 18+ crowd rather than families (though children are permitted here during the day). And what could be more hilarious than trying to play a round of mini golf after a few drinks?

Image Credit: Rooftop Movies Perth. Location: Roe Street Carpark, Northbridge, Perth, WA

Perth’s warm climate makes it a perfect location for an evening rooftop movie under the stars with the city skyline in the background. Each summer as part of the Fringe World Festival a rooftop car park in Northbridge is transformed into an outdoor cinema featuring some of the latest blockbuster movies and some classic family hits.

Along with some tasty bites to eat and a candy bar selling all your favourite movie snacks pull up a comfy beanbag and settle in for an evening of entertainment. The outdoor cinema puts a unique twist on a visit to the movies with a great atmosphere and the ambience of the outdoors.

It should come as no surprise that the movie nights sell out in advance so you need to get in quick to grab a ticket to enjoy the show.

Image Credit: Perth Festival. Location: Various venues around Perth, WA

One of the most hotly anticipated events of the year in Perth is the annual Perth Festival that takes place for three weeks from mid February to March. The cultural arts festival features over 300 events, art exhibits and live talks that coincides with the writers’ week.

The engaging program gives a platform to artists and a chance to spark a conversation about various social issues but mostly the events offer great family or adult entertainment depending on what you are looking for.

Choose from stand up comedy shows, outdoor cinemas, author talks, live music, circus acts, underground bars with talented DJ’s and more- as cliché as it sounds there really is an event within the festival program that appeals to everyone.

Image Credit: Perth Theatre Trust. Location: 825 Hay Street, Perth, WA

Those looking for a touch of culture and an evening of entertainment should consider watching a performance at His Majesty’s Theatre in Perth. The ‘Edwardian Baroque’ theatre is one of Perth’s beloved heritage icons constructed in the early 1900’s. During its history ,the four walls of this theatre have been witness to large musicals, ballet, opera and Shakespeare plays.

With a capacity of 2,500 the traditional theatre is now home to the Western Australian Ballet and Opera with mesmerising live theatres performed on a rotating roster all year round. The theatre is adored by locals and this certainly helped it to achieve inclusion on the state register as a protected heritage icon ensuring that it is set to stay for audiences to enjoy in the future.

Pay a visit to this iconic heritage site in Perth for an evening of world class entertainment, live music or comedy with events to choose from all year long.

Image Credit: Tourism Western Australia. Location: Forest Place, Perth CBD

The Twilight Hawker Markets have developed a following among locals as the biggest and best street food market in Perth found in the heart of the city at Forest Place. No soul will go hungry here with the food market a much loved and anticipated event on the summer calendar in Perth every Friday night between October to April.

Within minutes of arriving at the market, you can take a walk around the world with several dozen outlets dishing up food from all corners of the globe. The twilight markets are a complete sensory overload with incredible smells drawing crowds to each hawker food outlet. The hardest decision you’ll have to make all night is to decide what you want to eat.

On any given Friday night the marketplace comes alive with live entertainment and authentic food that may even make the tourists feel a little homesick. The selection of international cuisine is huge from Moroccan food to Paella, Jamaican chicken, pork ribs, buffalo wings, churros, empanadas, Malay and Thai dishes, bellini, German bratwurst, Indonesian pancakes, Polish donuts, Japanese Cuisine and many more.

In fact, you can make each visit to the Twilight Hawker Markets unique by sampling a new dish every time you stop by. Make those Friday nights in summer memorable with a night out at the Twilight Hawker Markets.

Image Credit: C Revolving Restaurant. Location: Level 33, 44 St Georges Terrace, Perth

C Restaurant in Perth is Western Australia’s only revolving restaurant located on Level 33 of St Georges Terrace in the Perth CBD. With a full 360-degree rotation taking 90 minutes and a heavenly menu to dine on, the restaurant is the perfect venue for a family celebration or date night under the stars with incredible views of the twinkling city lights.

The menu delivered by Executive Chef Frantisek Illizi showcases the best of Australian and international cuisine accompanied by panoramic views of Perth as the backdrop. The elegant dining experience gives you the chance to dress up and enjoy the finer things in life even if it’s just for a special occasion evening.

Dinner is served from 6pm Sunday to Friday or from 5pm on Saturday evenings and early birds can even enjoy a front row seat to a beautiful sunset over the city while dining on a delicious menu. In fact, you can make each visit to the Twilight Hawker Markets unique by sampling a new dish every time you stop by. Bookings are recommended for this stylish restaurant with a view is in hot demand.

Image Credit: iFly Indoor Skydiving Perth. Location: 143 Great Eastern Highway, Rivervale, Perth, W

If you are looking for a group activity or a fun date night then look no further than iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Perth.

The state of the art facility is one of the closest experiences you can get to an actual skydive in a safe, controlled environment. If you have ever wanted to experience the sensation of flying and a stomach-dropping free fall then you can try it here at iFLY Perth where the experience replicates a 14, 000 feet skydive. The immersive experience begins at the front door where you will gear up in flight suits and prepare for the indoor skydive experience with a safety briefing just as you would if you were doing a real skydive.

Then it’s time to step into the giant wind tunnel with a skydive instructor nearby for an epic indoor skydive. The experience will leave you literally speechless due to a combination of noise and the incredible sensation of floating in the air unassisted. An introductory session gives you a minimum of 2 flights each and best of all the fear of heights are eliminated here as you simply lean forward into the air tunnel for an exhilarating indoor flight.

iFly Indoor skydiving is a great activity for groups to experience together cheering you on within the wind tunnel or outside on the 360-degree viewing platform designed for family and friends watching on. The activity is safe for children 3 years and above too so if you are tired of the old movies and dinner family nights then why not try something a bit out of the ordinary and head to iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Perth.

Image Credit: Tourism Western Australia. Location: Corner of Barrack Street and Hay Street

Head off the beaten track and explore some of Perth’s unique watering holes on a guided walking tour of Perth’s small bars with Two Feet and a Heart Beat. The evening walking tour gives you an insight into the nightlife scene in Perth accompanied by a friendly local guide in the know. Throughout the night visit three unique bars with their own personality and dig into a complimentary food platter or beverage on offer at each venue.

In between bar hopping learn about the culture and history of the city as you view some of the cities unique and historical buildings with your private guide. Discovering a city by night can be quite a romantic thing to do but if you are travelling alone then this is a great way to meet new people and explore a new city or even some hidden gems in your home town.

Image Credit: Captain Cook Cruises Perth. Location: Pier 3, Barrack St Jetty, Perth

The best activity to do at night in Perth is a gentle dinner cruise on the Swan River with Captain Cook Cruises. The river cruise provides a beautiful vantage point from which to view the city skyline under the stars and enjoy a buffet dinner and dessert that will satisfy any hunger craving. The three-hour cruise departing from Barrack Street Jetty in Elizabeth Quay runs every Friday and Saturday evening for a diverse range of passengers.

Whether you are a visitor, a couple or a group looking to celebrate a special occasion, this dinner cruise gives passengers the chance to relax in style with a great atmosphere exploring the city waters. Sit down for a delicious buffet dinner featuring hot and cold dishes, prawns, salads and desserts and then dance the night away with a full serviced bar and live entertainment on board.

To learn more about other experiences available in Perth be sure to visit our Perth Experiences pages.