What’s open for Christmas lunch in Perth this year

And WA Day Festival announces its all-local lineup.

November 04, 2025

That’s right, the ghosts of Halloween past have barely left the building and we’re already being spooked by the ghosts of Christmas future! Unfortunately when you’re in the ~ content ~ business, part of the game is helping out people who are already looking for where they’re going to enjoy Christmas lunch this year (if not at home).

Which, to be fair, is a smart move because heaps of places are already booked out — so don’t say we didn’t warn you! For the rest of us, forget about Santa ‘til he arrives and get excited about more pressing engagements, like the Ashes kicking off in Perth for the first time since 2017 and WA Day Festival that same weekend, or if you’re down there, this week’s Albany Agricultural Show — giddy up!

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

SPORTS

Cricket’s most iconic test series returns to Perth as quest to retain the urn begins

The prestigious test series between Australia and England returns to WA shores for the first time since 2017 with the opening match being played at Optus Stadium, between Friday 21 and Tuesday 25 November. Here’s a little preview to get you in the mood:

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NEWS

WA Day festival keeps it in the family with all-local lineup for 2025 weekender

WA Day is back during its new-and-improved-and-warmer time of November, and this year it’s bringing a stacked lineup of local legends (no blow-ins allowed!) to Burswood Park.

EXPLORE

The Albany Agricultural Show returns this week, still going strong after 135 years!

If you’re headed south this week then may we suggest dropping into the Albany Agricultural Show on Nov 7 and 8 to enjoy a weekend of exhibitions, displays and heaps of family-friendly fun.

EXPLORE

Australia’s first fully electric ocean charter vessel launches in Coral Bay

Wirraji will offer an intimate small-group experience called Coral Bay Exclusive, taking just 12 guests at a time on a whisper-quiet, sustainable journey through the southern Ningaloo Reef.

LIFESTYLE

Links Kennedy Bay swings back into action with revamped 18-hole course

After operating as a 9-hole course for the past five years, the reopening marks a major milestone for the Kennedy Bay community and long-time members who’ve been patiently waiting…

TODAY/TONIGHT

UP THERE (Boorloo) at the Blue Room Theatre

The Blueroom’s UP THERE (Boorloo) is a site responsive audio walking tour of empty and under-utilised spaces in the Perth CBD! It launches tonight for a just-over-two-week season.

EAT & DRINK

What’s open for Christmas lunch in Perth in 2025

Nothing erodes the festive spirit quicker than slaving over the stove for days on end – save the stress and outsource your 2025 Christmas lunch to the pros. Here’s where in Perth is open on Christmas Day for lunch this year:

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