A new country music festival is headed to Perth this spring

Plus some fun indoor ideas this weekend to escape the rain.

August 01, 2025

Not that you asked for it, but here’s our official pro-tips for the weekend:

  • get outside today and absorb as much vitamin D as you can

  • do your washing today

  • find a beer garden this arvo

  • curl up at a cosy pub + fireplace combo for the rest of it

God speed and good luck!

Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!

WHAT’S ON

The best indoor activities around Perth for a rainy weekend

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Giddy up! Jelly Roll, Shaboozey saddle up for new country music festival, Strummingbird

If you’re all about that hoe-downin’, hootenannying life it’s time to grab yer boots and polish your belt buckles – a brand-new country music festival is hitting the road this spring.

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Weekend Forecast

Friday: Max 20
Sunny, northeasterly winds

Saturday: Min 10 / Max 18
Cloudy, high chance of showers

Sunday: Min 9 / Max 17
Cloudy, high chance of showers

Monday: Min 10 / Max 19
Cloudy, high chance of showers