What's On This Weekend in Canberra
By: Anthony Feint
8th May 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 10 and Sunday 11 May
🧱 Roundabout Great LEGO Sale
Roundabout's Great LEGO Sale is back, with box sets, minifigures, Duplo and more. Loose LEGO and Duplo are available by the kilo, and there will also be a BBQ & bake sale. Details here.
🌸 Mumfest
Head to Haig Park for the free Mother's Day spectacular with yoga, massages, cocktail classes and more as part of the Haig Park Village Markets this Sunday. Details here.
🎭 Canberra Theatre Centre Open Day
As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, Canberra Theatre is throwing open its doors and giving the public an exclusive backstage pass to the iconic venue. Stand on the Playhouse stage, wander through the dressing rooms, and discover how your favourite productions come to life. Details here.
🖼️ CMAG Open Day
The Canberra Museum and Gallery is also hosting an open day, marking the 50th anniversary of the Sidney Nolan Collection. Join a curator-led tour, take part in the "Where's Ned?" treasure hunt, and see Nolan's spectacular lyrebird costume. The first 50 visitors will receive a complimentary cupcake. Details here.
🏂 2025 Snow Sale
The Canberra Snow Sale has been running for 30 years and is a great chance to buy new and pre-loved snow sports gear. All proceeds support local snow sports programs and events. It's happening at EPIC this Saturday. Details here.
🏉 Raiders vs. Bulldogs
The Raiders will be looking to continue their run of good form when they take on the top-of-the-table Bulldogs this Saturday at 3pm. Details here.
🐱 Oz Feline Fair
Celebrate cats at the inaugural Oz Feline Fair & CATstravaganza, the ultimate convention for everything cat! Details here.
🍁 Autumn Courtyards of Parliament House
Once a year, Parliament House runs special tours of the courtyards not usually open to the public, when they are bursting with the colours of autumn. The tours are running this Friday and Saturday, with limited spots available. Details here.
🌸 Mother’s Day
This Sunday is Mother’s Day. I’ve put together a collection of everything happening in Canberra this Mother’s Day including High Tea, lunches, markets and more. Details here.
💃 Monaro Folk Carnival Day
Come along to the Monaro Folk Carnival Day to see what folk dancing is all about. There will be a family and kids bush dance in the afternoon and then after dinner will be bush, Irish and Contra dances. Details here.
🎹 Jazz Haus: Joe Chindamo
Joe Chindamo's career spans 23 chart-topping albums and collaborations across jazz, opera, film, theatre, and pop. The brilliant jazz pianist will perform at Tuggeranong Arts this Saturday. Details here.
🌳 Feel the Forest
Celebrate Canberra Tree Week at the National Arboretum with 'Feel the Forest', a hands-on experience to delight the senses. Touch, smell, see and feel an array of samples collected from the Arboretum's forests and gardens. Details here.
Markets This Weekend in Canberra
South Canberra Community Markets: Feed the farm animals, take a farm buggy ride or pick up a beautiful and unique handmade gift for Mother's Day at the South Canberra Community Markets. Book ahead for the farm animal feeding. Details here.
Tuggeranong Cottage Markets: Explore The Cottage Markets on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at South.Point Shopping Centre in Tuggeranong. Browse stalls boasting a range of beautiful handmade crafts, jewellery, knits, crochet, cards, homemade treats, candles, soaps and so much more. Details here.
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.
Little Burley Markets: Located on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin, The Little Burley Markets run every Saturday morning. They make a great stop on a walk around the lake. 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.
The Old Bus Depot Markets: The OBDM run every Sunday on the Kingston Foreshore. 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
Friday
- Alt Rock Dumpster Blast @ Live at the Polo
- Owen Campbell / Gabby Steel (singer-songwriter) @ Dissent
- Volant (jazz) @ Smith’s Alternative
- Loud & Local @ The Baso
- Shadows of the Undertow (metal) @ The Baso
- The Wildfires @ Canberra Irish Club
Saturday
- 80's Prom Night @ Dissent
- Rufino @ Smith’s Alternative
Sunday
- LAVERS / Dana Hassall / AVA Martina @ Dissent
- Tilly Vickers Willis (indie/electronic) @ GangGang
- Just Groovin @ Canberra Bowling Club
- Merak Machine (folk) @ Smith’s Alternative
- Victoriana Gaye @ Smith’s Alternative
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