What's On This Weekend in Canberra
By: Anthony Feint
16th April 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: The Easter Long Weekend - Friday 18 to Monday 21.
🎻 Folk Festival
The National Folk Fest runs from Thursday to Monday at EPIC, with a lineup of world-class performers, workshops, forums, dances and more. Details here.
🏛️ Canberra and Region Heritage Festival
The Heritage Festival kicks off this weekend with more than 130 events — from exhibitions and workshops to tours, walks and hands-on activities. Details here.
👗 Fashion Market
The Canberra Fashion Market is packed with stallholders selling new and quality pre-loved fashion—including clothing, shoes, boots, bags, jewellery, accessories and more. It’s on at the Fitters Workshop on the Kingston Foreshore this Sunday. Details here.
🚂 Steam Train Rides
Take a heritage rail journey behind a steam locomotive from Canberra to Bungendore and back, with spectacular views of Molonglo Gorge and three tunnels. Details here.
🚘 Canberra Car Enthusiasts Expo
A showcase of JDM, European and Muscle Cars — plus trade stands, food and drink at Tuggeranong Homestead this Saturday. Details here.
🐣 Easter Egg Grab at the Miniature Railway
The Canberra Miniature Railway is holding its Easter extravaganza with an egg hunt and unlimited train rides under the night lights. Details here.
🐰 Haig Park Easter Egg Hunt
Hop on down to Haig Park Village Markets on Easter Sunday for an egg-citing Easter-themed market! There will be a free Easter scavenger hunt as well as Easter arts and crafts. Details here.
🎶 Benny x The Jetty
On Saturday afternoon, head to The Jetty for a day-into-night session of high-energy beats as Benny and The Sets take over the venue. Details here.
🦸 Superman Day
It’s the 87th anniversary of Superman’s first appearance in Action Comics #1. Celebrate with exclusive comics made for the day — including some freebies. Details here.
🥚 Easter Egg Roll-A-Thon
The inaugural Easter Egg Roll-A-thon is happening at the Little Burley Markets next Saturday. Roll your Easter egg down the hill—the roller of the egg that travels the furthest will win an egg-cellent prize. Details here.
🎼 Bach to the Bush
Acclaimed cellist and Bowerbird Collective co-founder Anthony Albrecht returns to Canberra for Bach to the Bush — music for solo cello. Details here.
🎪 Infamous
Infamous—the cabaret circus show—has set up their Spiegeltent in Gungahlin. Details here.
Markets This Weekend in Canberra
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.
The Capital Region farmers market won’t be operating this weekend.
🎸 Live Music This Weekend
The National Folk Festival is the main event this weekend, with a lighter program of acts elsewhere:
Thursday
- David Garnham & The Reasons to Live (roots/country) @ Smith’s Alternative
Friday
- thndo (soul/R&B) @ Smith’s Alternative
- Olivia's World (punk/pop) @ Dissent
- Gunk (punk) @ The Baso
Saturday
- Anoxia (metal) @ The Baso
Sunday
- BUDDHADATTA @ Smith’s Alternative
Monday
- Mia Wray (alternative) @ Smith’s Alternative
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