Move over festive season, it’s time for…festivAL season! We’re only a week away from FRINGE WORLD’s return, which will quickly be joined by Perth Festival and straight after that, Joondalup Festival.
The northern suburbs’ art and culture extravaganza has just dropped another thrilling program — check it out below. You’ll also find out with where to catch one of last year’s buzziest pop-ups this weekend; Laneway Festival’s lineup times; a new way to book for Ningaloo campers this year; and if you’re taking it easy this January, where to grab some great non-alc drops to get you through.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
EAT & DRINK
Magnolia BBQ is taking over Si Paradiso this Sunday
We were lucky to sneak in a dinner at Magnolia BBQ’s Modus pop up just before Christmas – and lucky we did, too: Magnolia have wrapped things up at Modus to focus on their new lease at Gwelup Fish & Chips, pivoting towards more one-off pop ups and private events.
“What makes this takeover really special for us is the relationship,” says Magnolia BBQ’s Jacob D’Vauz. “We’ve shared long friendships with the Si Paradiso team outside of the venue, so this feels like a genuine reciprocation of the support and trust within that group. Taking Magnolia BBQ into a space like Si Paradiso allows us to open it up to more people, while staying true to the flavours, fire and energy that define what we do.”
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EXPLORE
A new booking trial is coming to Ningaloo, aiming to ‘make camping fairer’
Later this year, campers heading north to the Ningaloo Coast will be the first to trial a new booking system designed to level the playing field — and hopefully cut down on the scramble…
EVENTS
Laneway Fest drops set times, adds Mina Galán
Yesterday the festival dropped playing times, giving punters the chance to map out their day, avoid clashes where possible, and figure out exactly when they’ll be sprinting between stages.
EAT & DRINK
WA’s best non-alcoholic tipples
Whether you’re Sober October-ing, Dry July-ing, or taking a January break from the booze following an overly-festive season, there’s plenty of drops out there to make things a little easier to do so!
EVENTS
Report finds Bussoelton trending up amid concerns around overcrowding
Across towns like Busselton and Dunsborough, summer hasn’t just been busy — it’s been busy enough to spark conversations about overtourism.
TODAY/TONIGHT
Fremantle Comedy Factory at The Federal Hotel
Every Thursday upstairs at the Federal Hotel you can catch 10 comics for just $10! They’ve been going strong for 10 years, bringing Freo some of the best in the biz week in week out - plus some never to be seen again!
EVENTS
Joondalup Festival reveals spectacular 2026 program
Joondalup Festival will return this March, and the spectacular 2026 program has just been revealed – including mesmerising illuminated crystalline figures, elaborate theatre performed on the water, and vast floating puppets suspended in the sky.
The three week program will kick off on March 7, with a mix of free and immersive public spectacles alongside over a dozen ticketed events that will explore some every corner of Joondalup.
Signalling the festival's start will be the mystical, mysterious arrival of Crystal People: 52 glowing, luminescent figures who will rise from Sir James McCusker Park's shimmering lake, sensing changes in light and gently illuminating from within as the sun sets and night falls.
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Throwback Thursday
…from where you’d rather be.
ICYMI, we went on a little Forgotten Perth deep dive into Crown Perth’s 40 year history, and there’s some pearlers in there.