What's On This Weekend in Canberra
By: Anthony Feint
14th September 2025
Here's what's happening this Weekend in Canberra. This page is updated weekly with a curated collection of the best things to do in Canberra this weekend including markets and live music. New weekend events get added throughout the week.
📆 This Weekend is: Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 September
🌸 Floriade
The spring festival continues this week. Visit the Floriade website for the full program of live entertainment, workshops and events. Details here.
🛠️ Hawker Community Repair Cafe and Markets
Get repairs for a range of items, including clothes, small electrical items and garden tools. Plus the Made Local market featuring more than 25 local stalls and other activities including hand massages, local seed collection and suncatcher weaving. Details here.
🎓 UC Open Day
UC is going big with its Open Day this year, putting on a family-friendly event that blends a traditional university open day with a full-scale festival. Details here.
🌿 Kambah Spring Sustainability Fair
This Sunday, there’s a community celebration of all things sustainable at the Kambah Spring Sustainability Fair. Expect sustainable living workshops, a preloved clothes swap, an e-bike try-and-ride and more. Details here.
🎧 80s Silent Disco
An 80s-themed silent disco in the illuminated surroundings of the National Gallery of Australia, with all your favourite 80s tunes. Details here.
💎 Canberra Crystal Extravaganza
The Crystal Society is hosting a crystal show at Gorman Arts Centre, with a diverse range of stunning geodes, polished stones and rare specimens available. Details here.
🇫🇷 French-Australian Preschool Fête
The French-Australian Preschool in Red Hill is holding its annual fête this Saturday. Expect a day full of French treats, local treasures and family fun. Details here.
✈️ EPIC Travel Expo
Find inspiration for your next holiday, talk to leading travel brands and meet award-winning local travel agencies. Details here.
🧵 Embroiderers’ Guild Exhibition
The ACT Embroiderers' Guild will be holding an exhibition at Albert Hall this Friday–Sunday, showcasing traditional and contemporary needlework stitched by members. Embroidered items and stitching supplies will be available to purchase. Details here.
More Markets This Weekend in Canberra
Capital Region Farmers Market: Canberra's largest farmers market, with over 100 stalls offering fresh produce, including fruit and veg, baked goods, meat, seafood and more. It runs every Saturday morning at EPIC from 7am to 11:30am. Details here.
Haig Park Village Markets: The markets are held in Haig Park every Sunday from 8am to 2pm. You'll find a mix of fresh produce, baked goods, handmade products and food and drink stalls. Details here.
Old Bus Depot Markets: Visit the landmark Sunday market inside the Old Bus Depot building on the Kingston Foreshore for food and drink, plants, handmade items and more. Details here.
Southside Farmers Market: The Southside Farmers Market is held every Sunday morning at Canberra College in Phillip. Details here.
Jamison Trash and Treasure: Runs every Sunday in Belconnen. As well as pre-loved and vintage items, you'll find fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, honey, and plants. Details here.
🎸 Live Music This Weekend
The gig guide will be published soon—check back later this week!
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