City of Perth Feast

Music, dance, food, drink and that wonderful warm glow of Christmas magic all roll into one fabulous day for the whole family.

Including Perth Cake Fest, The Zuppa Festival, Live Music, Santa’s Ice Grotto and more!

Perth Cake Fest: (header 2) 12 noon to 4pm
Watch on in wonder as head baker Simon Preston recreates Perthshire’s scenic landscape in cake! Using iconic buildings made by local amateur bakers, this annual event has become a much-anticipated favourite of Perth’s Winter Festival.  Free to spectate – and we guarantee cake at the end of it all! Read more over on our Perth Cake Fest article.

The Zuppa Festival (header 2) 12 noon to 4pm

We all know that the Scots are master soup makers, and in this fun competition it will be up to the general public to crown Perth’s very own winning soup guru!  Meet the finalists and taste their piping hot seasonal creations before voting for your favourite! Winner announced on the main stage at 4pm. 

Organised in conjunction with Zero Waste Perth and Giraffe Trading Company, this is a souptastic treat not to be missed!

Check out last year’s winning entre, Honey and Thyme Roasted Root Vegetable Soup, by Louisa falconer – souper douper!

Live Music and Entertainment

With two stages of live music and entertainment for the whole family – one at Horsecross Plaza and one at King Edward Street – you’ll find every inch of Perth City brimming over with a festive party atmosphere!  Make sure to pack your dancing shoes and best singing voice to join in the fun!

The Fun doesn't stop on Saturday! On Sunday 17th November the town will be full of festive food and fun with the Perth Chocolate, Gin & Things Market, Perth Festive Market, The City of Perth Christmas Feast, Zero Waste Zuppa and Cake Fest Perth & Kinross 2019!

There will also be live music on both the Mill Street and King Edward Street Stages!

King Edward Street Stage

12.00 - Introduction by Colin Baird, Compere

12.00 - 12.30 - Russell Jones

12.45 – 13.30 - Alicia Deanna Music

13.45 – 14.15 - Russell Jones

14.30 – 15.15 - The Carloways

15.30 – 16.15 - COVER DADDY

16.15 – 17.00 - State of Emergency

17.00 - Closedown by Colin Baird, Compere

Mill Street Stage

12.00 - Introduction by Mark Conroy, Compere

12.00 - 13.00 - FunBox

13.15 – 14.00 - Just The Brave Official

14.15 – 15.00 - Longstay

15.15 – 16.00 - Jen Ella

16.05 - 16.15 - The Zero Waste Zuppa Soup and Cake Fest Perth & Kinross 2019 Prize-givings

16.15 – 17.00 - Last Orders

17.00 - Closedown by Colin Baird, Compere

Santa’s Grotto and Ice Caves

Visit Santa Claus in this FREE Grotto, where all children leave with a smile and a promise to be good! (Hooray for Santa!).  While you’re there, take a wander through the ice caves and capture a selfie in the wonderful winter wonderland. Remember to use the hashtag #PerthWinterFest  

This event is part of Perth's Winter Festival.