What's On This Weekend in Canberra
By: Anthony Feint
20th June 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 21 - Sunday 22 June
🇩🇪 German Winter Markets
Homemade cakes, deli goods, German groceries, beer, schnapps and the much-loved sausage stall are all on offer at the Winter German Markets this Sunday at the Harmonie Club. Details here.
🧶 CraftAlive Canberra
A large craft expo featuring workshops, demonstrations and stalls selling kits, equipment and materials. Details here.
🌙 Midnight Mass
Celebrate the longest night of the year at the Capital Brewing Taproom with Midnight Mass—live music, interactive performances, dark beers and a BBQ pit. Details here.
🌟 Ray of Light
Celebrate the solstice with family and friends at the Ray of Light Festival this weekend at the Polish Club. Expect bands and buskers, funky stalls, free face painting and kids' crafts, plus a sausage sizzle. Details here.
💃 Carmen
The Australian Ballet returns to Canberra as part of Canberra Theatre's 60th anniversary celebrations. Details here.
👗 Three Sixty Fashion Market
Browse high-end second-hand designer and vintage clothing and accessories at the Fitters Workshop in Kingston this Sunday. Details here.
🥬 Majura Park Freshfest
A day of interactive kids' workshops, live cooking demonstrations, a jumping castle, face painting, live music, giveaways and more. Details here.
Hog Feast
A celebration of all things pork at Contentious Character. Enjoy a delicious outdoor feast of locally sourced pork cooked every which way. Details here.
🏳️🌈 Pride at Planti Peeps
Celebrate Pride this Saturday, 21 June at the Planti Peeps Shop. Drop by between 2pm and 5pm to connect with fellow plant lovers, enjoy light refreshments, catch plant care demos, enter hourly raffles, and score a free gift with any purchase. Tag @planti.peeps in your event photos for an extra raffle entry. Details here.
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.
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:
- Metin Yilmaz & Damian Wright (folk) @ Smith’s Alternative
- Wyndfall / Herald / Arbiter / Switch Up (metal) @ The Baso
- Timecult / Transit Dolls @ Irish Club
Saturday:
- Velvet Bloom (soul/pop) @ Smith’s Alternative
- Dead Weights Dreaming @ Dissent
- Ben Drysdale (singer-songwriter) @ Old Canberra Inn
- The Water Runners (bluegrass) @ Smith’s Alternative
- Make Them Suffer (metal) @ The Baso
Sunday:
- Ava Martina (singer-songwriter) @ Old Canberra Inn
- Super Rats (folk) @ Smith’s Alternative
- The Dept of Rock All Stars @ Smith’s Alternative
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