Your Week: The best things to do in Perth this week

Pirate Life Perth 5th Birthday

Saturday March 7, 11am, Pirate Life, Perth

Unveiling a major refurbishment and celebrating five years of operation, the Pirate Life complex is throwing a party. On offer will be a limited run of birthday beers, created by head brewer Dan Feist. A great line-up of music kicks off from 3pm with an acoustic set by Reuben De Melo. DJ Stylz Ali with Hyclass ramp things up at 6.30pm with a hip-hop set and from 8.30pm DJ Steffie plays, featuring Cocco on percussion.

Free

Barrack Square Markets

Every Sunday until May 10, 7am to 12pm, Barrack Square Perth

Pull on your activewear and saunter down to these springtime brunch and wellness markets under the Bell Tower. There are food trucks, pastries, specialty coffee and feel-good fare, plus a number of run clubs, yoga, Pilates and other wellness sessions.

Free

WA Dragon Boat Festival 2026

Sunday March 8, 10am to 6pm, Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and WA Shipwrecks Museum, Fremantle

Dragon boat clubs from across WA come together on this fun-filled day to compete. This is also a celebration welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse, with lion dance performances and traditional drumming. There will be free craft activities for children aged 4 to 10 at the WA Shipwrecks Museum from 11am to 3pm.

Free

A Night with Nobu Matsuhisa at Crystal Club

Tuesday March 10, 6.30pm, Crown Perth, Burswood

Taking place in one of Crown Perth’s most luxurious spaces, this event is designed as a celebration of the food of famed chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Guests will enjoy a premium, roaming culinary experience featuring an Oyster Bar, Sashimi Station, Caviar Bar, Nobu tacos and a drinks selection of wine, champagne, cocktails and beer.

$395 per person. Bookings at crownperth.com.au

PLAN AHEAD

La Traviata

March 14 to 28, 7.30pm, His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth

Relive one of the greatest love stories of all time in this revival of a classic from WA Opera. Jessica Blunt makes her debut as Violetta, a glamorous courtesan who falls into a passionate and forbidden romance with Alfredo, played by Paul O’Neill. Directed by Sarah Giles, this was last performed in Perth in 2022 and opera lovers will be excited to see it return.

Tickets $30 (for students and under 40s) to $189 from artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au