As Perth’s summer season heats up, the city’s vibrant food truck scene rolls into action with an exciting calendar of events that bring communities together through fantastic street food. From beachside gatherings to twilight markets in urban parks, these mobile feasts have become a beloved part of Perth’s outdoor dining culture.
Food truck events offer families and food enthusiasts the perfect opportunity to sample an incredible variety of cuisines in one location, with the added bonus of balmy evening breezes and live entertainment.
Whether you’re craving Asian fusion, authentic Mexican, gourmet burgers, or artisanal desserts, Perth’s food truck events are your ticket to a world of flavours under the stars.
Where to Find Food Trucks in Perth
Edgewater Night Market at Emerald Park
This season we will be operating EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT!
Live music, Face painting, Food Trucks, Market stalls & good vibes!
Beckenham Food Trucks Night at Brixton Street Reserve
A rotating lineup of Perth’s best food trucks & desserts
Live entertainment to bring the atmosphere
Free face painting for the kids & adults Lawn games
Family-friendly event with plenty of space to relax and connect
A perfect local spot for residents to walk over, picnic, and enjoy a night out together
When: Fortnightly Wednesdays (start 12 Nov 2025 – 22 Apr 2026)
Time: 5 PM – 9 PM
Where: Mills Park, Next to skate park – Beckenham
Meville Food Trucks Night at Jeff Joseph Reserve
A rotating lineup of Perth’s best food trucks and desserts! Live entertainment to set the vibe Free Face painting for everyone Family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of space to picnic
Perfect riverside spot to relax and connect with the community When: Monthly Thursday (13 Nov 2025 – 9 April 2026) Time: 4.30 PM – 8 PM Where: Jeff Joseph Reserve, Applecross
Amberton Beach Twilight Markets at Amberton Beach Lighthouse Park
Join us and Stockland for a series of twilight markets and food trucks at Amberton Beach.
There will be live music and lots of amazing international cuisines to try.
Bring your picnic blankets or chairs, and let the kids enjoy the Lighthouse Playground right next door.
There will be a few market stalls each fortnight to browse as well as a great lineup of food trucks!
Jungle Park Food Truck Fridays at Jungle Park Whiteman Edge
Food, Fun, And Fridays At Jungle Park!
Looking for a tasty adventure? Look no further than Jungle Park Food Truck Fridays! We’re bringing the best food trucks right to the awesome playground in Brabham.
Picture this: you bring your blanket, chairs, or even beanbags and let the kids loose on the playground while you wait for your delicious dinner. It’s the perfect way to unwind and enjoy some quality family time.
And guess what? This awesome community event is happening all year round! Every Friday evening, we’ll have up to 7 savoury trucks, 2 sweet vendors, and a few market stalls serving up a mouthwatering array of food choices.
But that’s not all! We’ve got an epic playlist of music playing on our speakers to keep the vibes high. It’s an evening of good tunes, great food, and unforgettable memories.
Sorrento night market at Seacrest Park
Experience Sorrento Night Market, a vibrant community event held every Friday night at Seacrest Park, Sorrento from 4.30pm-8.30pm. Discover an ever-changing array of food trucks, each offering a delicious selection of gourmet street food to tantalise your taste buds. Enjoy live music that sets the perfect tone for a relaxed and enjoyable evening. The market is brimming with fun for all ages, featuring face painting for kids, enchanting fairy, and an assortment of market stalls with unique crafts and goods. It’s a pet friendly event too, so bring along your furry friends.
Twilight Food Market at Forrest Place, Perth
The city’s biggest street food market is gearing up to return for another season.
Showcasing Perth’s diverse food culture, tickle your taste buds and try a variety of affordable cuisines from around the globe every Friday after work. Held in the warmer season, the balmy atmosphere will put you in a good mood to enjoy good grub, festive entertainment and encourage you to explore our beautiful City at twilight. Food is served from 4:30pm.
Bayswater Twilight Markets at Bert Wright Park
Global flavours from Perth’s BEST food trucks
Market stalls packed with treasures from local small businesses Live tunes to keep you grooving
Kids fun & activities to keep the little legends entertained
A vibrant, buzzing atmosphere you won’t want to miss Bert Wright Park, Bayswater 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday Night Eats at Maniana Park
Friday Night Eats are lively Friday night events in Canning’s local parks, offering delicious food from local vendors, live entertainment, and a relaxed, family-friendly vibe. It’s the perfect way to unwind, enjoy the sunset, and to start your weekend.
Activities for the Kids
⚽Football West inflatable Soccer pitch
Incredible creatures
Live music
Giant lawn games
Marvellous magician
Quick Event Summary
✔️FREE entry ✔️FREE limited onsite parking, including ACROD ✔️Food Trucks available and drinks available including vegetarian, halal and gluten free options where possible (cash and eftpos) ✔️First Aid onsite ✔️Toilets onsite, including accessible ✔️Some seating and tables ✔️Dogs are always welcome on a lead ✔️Activities to keep the kids entertained
Stirling Street Food
Subi Night Market at Market Square
Maylands Summer Nights at Bardon Park
Enjoy mouthwatering cuisines from around the world, live music, face painting and kids’ activities by the river. There’s no better way to spend summer nights in Maylands. Maylands Summer Night is a family-friendly food truck event designed to activate public spaces and bring the community together during the summer months. The event will feature a curated selection of gourmet food trucks, live music, and community activities, offering something for all ages.
Byford Food Trucks at Bill Hicks Pavilion
Noranda Bites at Hawaiian’s Noranda
Head to Hwaiian’s Noranda car park to pick up a delicious dinner from a range of food trucks, browse market stalls and enjoy an evening of family entertainment. Noranda Bites is the perfect evening out close to home. Check out the Facebook page for which vendors are attending, updated every month!
Bassendean Saturday Night Markets at BIC Reserve
29 November
20 December
28 February
28 march
25 April
Alkimos Night Market at Bathers Park Alkimos Beach
2025 Dates: 20 Sept, 25 Oct, 22 Nov, 20 Dec 2026 Dates: 31 Jan, 28 Feb, 28 Mar, 25 April
4.30 – 8.30pm Bathers Park, Corner Bathers Prom & Graceful Blvd Live music to set the vibe A rotating lineup of food trucks serving flavours from around the world + sweet treats Local market stalls to browse and shop A family-friendly atmosphere right by the ocean
Parking is limited – we encourage you to walk, ride or scoot down to the park and enjoy the beautiful evening.
Sunday Treasures Night Markets at Mawson Park
Join us at Mawson Park, Hillarys for a delicious dinner and live entertainment with your family and friends What’s on:
- delicious food trucks
- enchanting light-up fairy
- unique gift & market stalls
- gourmet eats & treats
- live music to set the vibe.
Bring your picnic rug, friends, family and soak up the atmosphere under the stars.
Shelley Food Trucks Night at Shelley Beach Park
A rotating lineup of Perth’s best food trucks and desserts! Live entertainment to set the vibe Free Face painting for everyone Family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of space to picnic Perfect riverside spot to relax and connect with the community When: Fortnightly Tuesdays (28 Oct 2025 – 31 March 2026) Time: 4.30 PM – 8.30 PM Where: Shelley Beach Park, Shelley
Sienna Wood Shipwreck Park Food Trucks at Shipwreck Park Sienna Wood
Head to the grassed area near Shipwreck Park and kick back with a picnic rug or camping chairs as food trucks roll in serving up global street food, decadent desserts and refreshing drinks.
There’ll also be a handful of market stalls to browse while you enjoy a relaxed evening under the stars.
Dayton Food Trucks Night at Walter Day Park
A rotating lineup of Perth’s best food trucks & desserts Live entertainment to bring the atmosphere Free face painting for the kids & adults Lawn games Family-friendly event with plenty of space to relax and connect A perfect local spot for residents to walk over, picnic, and enjoy a night out together When: Thursday Monthly (start 30 Oct 2025 – 23 Apr 2026) Time: 5 PM – 8.30 PM Where: Walter Day Park, Dayton
Kalamunda Night Market at Stirk Park
Whether you’re a dedicated foodie or simply looking for a fun night out with the family, Perth’s food truck events offer something for everyone. These vibrant gatherings have evolved beyond just casual dining spots to become true community celebrations, where great food meets entertainment, music, and balmy summer evenings. Remember to check event social media pages for updated schedules, as many markets rotate locations or adjust times seasonally. Pack your picnic blanket, bring your appetite, and make the most of Perth’s dynamic food truck scene this summer – where every meal is an adventure and every event creates lasting memories. Don’t forget to tag your food truck finds on social media to support these local culinary entrepreneurs who keep Perth’s street food scene thriving year after year.
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