Best Live Music in Perth (2026)
Planning your next outing? These are 13 of the best live music in Perth right now, whether you're after a lazy weekend, a day with the kids or somewhere new to explore. We rank each one by our Spot Score and keep the list fresh, so you're always seeing what's actually worth your time.
13 spots
Death & Taxes
$$One of the most talked-about spots in Mount Lawley, with cold taps, a solid parma and a beer garden made for a Sunday afternoon.
Cloudland
$$$$A polished but unpretentious room in Fremantle, the kind of honest local that gets the basics very right.
The Gresham
$$$A polished but unpretentious room in Victoria Park, with cold taps, a solid parma and a beer garden made for a Sunday afternoon.
Walrus Club
$A standout in Leederville, the kind of honest local that gets the basics very right.
Death & Taxes
$One of the most talked-about spots in Subiaco, the kind of honest local that gets the basics very right.
Soda Factory
$$$$A reliably excellent choice in Joondalup, the kind of honest local that gets the basics very right.
Maker
$$$$One of the most talked-about spots in Burswood, with cold taps, a solid parma and a beer garden made for a Sunday afternoon.
Maker
$$$A polished but unpretentious room in Mount Lawley, with cold taps, a solid parma and a beer garden made for a Sunday afternoon.
Soda Factory
$A reliably excellent choice in Victoria Park, pouring proper drinks without the attitude — equally good for a first round or a long session.
Nant Whisky Bar
$$$$One of the most talked-about spots in Victoria Park, with a tight cocktail list, low lighting and a crowd that knows its way around a negroni.
Bar Pacino
$$$A polished but unpretentious room in Scarborough, with a tight cocktail list, low lighting and a crowd that knows its way around a negroni.
Eleven Rooftop
$$$A standout in Perth CBD, where the bartenders actually want to make you something good.
The Triffid
$$A neighbourhood favourite in Perth CBD, with cold taps, a solid parma and a beer garden made for a Sunday afternoon.
Live Music in Perth — FAQs
What are the best live music in Perth?+
Our top-rated live music in Perth are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Perth live music ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter live music by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many live music are listed in Perth?+
We currently feature 13 live music across Perth and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.