The Best Live Music Venues in Perth

by Broadsheet Editors

Updated October 18th, 2023

Perth doesn’t always land the big music acts that grace the eastern states (thanks for seeing us, Björk). But our local live music scene offers just as much fun. Whether you like folk, indie or heavy metal, consult this list of Perth’s best live music venues, curated by Broadsheet’s editors.

The Bird
Bar
An unpretentious live-music spot that pumps most nights.
The Jazz Cellar
Bar
The music is supplied but the food and drinks are BYO.
Jack Rabbit Slim’s
Bar
A cavernous live-music venue and ‘50s-style diner which stay open until 5am.
Lucy’s Love Shack
Bar
Live music, late-night pizza and rowdy rock‘n’roll swagger.
Lyric Lane
Bar
An ambitious all-day bar and live music venue.
Rodney’s Bait n Tackle
Bar
The ultimate nautical-themed bar.

Freo.Social, Fremantle
This fun live music venue is the rebirth of legendary spot Fly by Night, in a building that dates back to 1895. It offers a live music space, multiple bars and a permanent food truck. And there’s no shortage of beer, with dozens of independent taps spread across the venue, including a few pours by Otherside.

Old Habits Neighbourhood Bar, West Perth
This space used to be a skate shop that threw gigs on the side. Now, it’s a 120-person small bar and dedicated live music venue in West Perth’s emerging arts hub, the Pickle District. While cans of Emu Export chime with the pub rock vibe, it also carries WA wines, crafty beer options, a thoughtful edit of American whiskies, and cocktails.

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