The good Canberra Weekend Guide

Your guide to the very best things happening in Canberra this weekend, yeppers Saturday and Sunday.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? With events, gigs, shows, festivals, exhibitions, pop-ups, and more - all in one place.

Canberra fires up every weekend, with no shortage of amazing things to see, do, and explore.

Let the weekend adventure begin!

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Featured (Our Picks)

Our picks from a very busy weekend..

 
Candlelight Concerts in Canberra
Canberra's most enchanting new experience is a candlelit concert in a unique setting, presented by Fever. A Candlelight Concert offers a one-of-a-kind musical performance, where.. Show More..

What's On This Weekend

Saturday Calendar

Activity

Electric Boat Hire: Kingston
Three-Hour Eco-Friendly Boat Hire in Kingston for Up to Eight People Voyage onto the gentle waters of Lake Burley Griffin aboard an environmentally-friendly electric boat. Enjoy three hours so..


Cooking Classes

Beer Tasting And BBQ Smoking Cooking Class - Canberra
This hands-on cooking class in Canberra will teach you the art of smoking your own meat so you can take your dinner parties to the next level! The experience begins with a warm welcoming from your..

Meat BBQ Cooking Class - Canberra
If you want to up the ante of your backyard barbecues this cooking class is for you! Learn how to achieve tender BBQ meat and how to create the perfect accompaniments for a stellar meal. Lead ..

Seafood BBQ Cooking Class - Canberra
Become an expert on the barbie after this hands-on BBQ seafood cooking class with a qualified chef! You'll learn all the secrets behind cooking a glorious seafood BBQ feast as you work with ingredient..

Beer & BBQ Cooking Class
A beer and a BBQ can be a true match made in heaven and this class teaches you the art of picking the perfect combo! Learn the secrets behind creating the best barbecued meat matched with four premium..


Dining & Drink Experiences

Steakhouse Dinner With Wine @ The Meat and Wine Co
Steakhouse Dinner With Wine - For 2 2 or 3 Course The Meat and Wine Co Start a party in your mouth with this mouthwatering steakhouse dinner at The Meat & Wine Co Canberra. The two course menu..

Ultimate Seafood Experience @ The Meat and Wine Co
Ultimate Seafood Experience - Canberra - For 2 Dig into a show-stopping two course seafood feast matched with a bottle of house selected red or white wine at The Meat & Wine Co Canberra. Soak up th..

The Ultimate Steakhouse Experience
The Ultimate Steakhouse Experience - Canberra - For 2 Exquisite three course meal at Canberra's hottest steakhouse Dazzle your senses with an impressive three course steakhouse meal featuring a..

Traditional High Tea @ The Marion
Traditional High Tea At The Marion - For 2 With an exclusive position on the lake offering the perfect setting to indulge and pay homage to the timeless heritage of High Tea this unique experience..


Exhibition | Expo & Show

Australian National Botanic Gardens - Open Hours & Tours
The Gardens offers everything for a perfect family day out, a quiet relaxing stroll, formal scientific research and botanical study. Enjoy a range of walking trails to suit all tastes and abilit..

Australia in the Great War
Australia in the Great War is the Memorials new permanent exhibition on display in the First World War Galleries. The exhibition presents the story of Australia in the First World War chronological..

Permanent Exhibitions | National Museum of Australia
Always showing at National Museum of Australia Free 9am-5pm daily Explore exhibitions at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra . Variations on the Classical Great Southern Land F..

National Museum of Australia | Open
The National Museum of Australia is open 9am to 5pm daily (closed Christmas Day). Free general admission* The National Museum of Australia explores the land, nation and people of Australia. ..

Parliament House | Open
Parliament House is open to visitors every day of the year except for Christmas Day. Opening hours 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (non-sitting days) 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (sitting days) Visitors are welcome..

Canberra Space Centre | Open
The Canberra Space Centre (CSC) is located on the grounds of the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) at Tidbinbilla, about 35kms southwest of the city of Canberra. The CSC offers visi..

Royal Australian Mint - Open
Open Weekdays: 8:30am - 5pm, Weekends: 10am - 4pm The Mint is easy to explore and learn about how all of Australia's circulating coins are made. Upstairs you can watch a DVD, see our collection ..

National Library of Australia - Open & Tours
National Library of Australia is open 7 days a week (except public holidays) with daily tours. Regular opening hours: 7 days 10-5 Public holidays Closed Enjoy your National Library of Austral..

Museum of Australian Democracy | Open
Museum of Australian Democracy Old Parliament House Entry is free, group bookings are encouraged Opening hours 9am to 5pm daily (last entry at 4:30pm) Closed Christmas Day 18 King George..

National Capital Exhibition
Open weekdays 9 am - 5 pm, weekends 10 am - 4 pm Entry is FREE The National Capital Exhibition tells the Story of Canberra as the capital city of Australia. It is an essential stop on any to..


Exhibition | Visual Art

Worldwide - National Gallery Of Australia Collection
Ongoing exhibition Level 1, Galleries 8-11 | National Gallery of Australia Free This major display drawn from the collection is inspired by the National Gallery's founding history. The Gal..

Our Story: Aboriginal-Chinese People in Australia
Until 27 Jan 2026 @ National Museum of Australia - Free Featured artists: Vernon Ah Kee, Gordon Hookey, Lloyd Gawura Hornsby, Jenna Lee, Damien Shen, Christian Thompson, Jason Wing, Zhou Xiaoping ..

Lindy Lee
Oct 2024 - Feb 2026 Level 2, Gallery 25 Free Lindy Lee is one of Australia's most accomplished contemporary artists. To complement the unveiling of Ouroboros, Lee's major new public art co..

Enjoy This Trip: The Art of Music Posters
9 Aug 2025 - 22 Feb 2026 Level 2, Gallery 26 Free Drawn from the National Gallery's expansive collection of Australian and international music posters spanning the 1960s to 1980s, Enjoy this trip..

New Asian Art
13 Sep 2025 - 18 Apr 2027 Level 2, Galleries 19 & 20 Free This exhibition highlights recent acquisitions by artists from across Asia and the Asian diaspora in a range of media including paintings..

Bilong Papua New Guinea | 50 years of Independence
13 Sep 2025 - 12 Apr 2026 Level 2, Gallery 21 Free Bilong Papua New Guinea marks the 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea's independence and the birth of a new nation on September 16, 1975. Pr..

Women Photographers 1853-2018
11 Oct 2025 - 15 Mar 2026 Level 1, Galleries 2, 3 & 4 Free Women photographers 1853-2018 highlights the transformative impact of women artists on the history of photography. Since its inceptio..


Experience

Hijinx Hotel - Canberra
Hijinx Hotel is an immersive interactive game experience housed within the theme wonder and theatre of a quirky New York style hotel. Leave the suitcases at home - these challenge rooms are where y..


Films | Now Showing

Latest Movies | What's Showing
Check out latest films, Hollywood blockbusters and independent films There is nothing quite like watching a good movie on a big screen with big sound. Film reviews from Switch, imdb.com, TheAge..


High Tea & Traditional Tea

Weekend High Tea - Queen's Terrace Cafe
Enjoy a decadent high tea at Queen's Terrace Cafe - Parliament House! Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, bookings essential Satisfy your tastebuds with selection of sweet and savoury treats. Enjoy..


Markets | Food & Produce

Capital Region Farmers' Market
Every Saturday 7.30am-12pm Exhibition Park in Canberra The Capital Region Farmers Market, which began as just 15 stalls in 2004, is now home to over 200 stallholders each week. They serve b..


Sporting Fixtures

PDC Darts | ANZ Premier League @ AIS Arena | Canberra
Saturday 18th October 2025 @ AIS Arena | Canberra Introducing the PDC ANZ Premier League 2025! Get ready for the biggest darts tournament Australia and New Zealand have ever seen! Thi..


Tours | Trips & Excursions

Women's History Walking Tour With Local Guide In Canberra
Unearth Canberra's Untold Stories: Join our captivating walking tour and delve into the hidden history that defies textbooks and typical tours. Our vibrant knowledgeable guides reveal the trailbla..




Sunday Calendar

Activity

Electric Boat Hire: Kingston
Three-Hour Eco-Friendly Boat Hire in Kingston for Up to Eight People Voyage onto the gentle waters of Lake Burley Griffin aboard an environmentally-friendly electric boat. Enjoy three hours so..


Dining & Drink Experiences

Steakhouse Dinner With Wine @ The Meat and Wine Co
Steakhouse Dinner With Wine - For 2 2 or 3 Course The Meat and Wine Co Start a party in your mouth with this mouthwatering steakhouse dinner at The Meat & Wine Co Canberra. The two course menu..

Ultimate Seafood Experience @ The Meat and Wine Co
Ultimate Seafood Experience - Canberra - For 2 Dig into a show-stopping two course seafood feast matched with a bottle of house selected red or white wine at The Meat & Wine Co Canberra. Soak up th..

The Ultimate Steakhouse Experience
The Ultimate Steakhouse Experience - Canberra - For 2 Exquisite three course meal at Canberra's hottest steakhouse Dazzle your senses with an impressive three course steakhouse meal featuring a..

Traditional High Tea @ The Marion
Traditional High Tea At The Marion - For 2 With an exclusive position on the lake offering the perfect setting to indulge and pay homage to the timeless heritage of High Tea this unique experience..


Exhibition | Expo & Show

Australian National Botanic Gardens - Open Hours & Tours
The Gardens offers everything for a perfect family day out, a quiet relaxing stroll, formal scientific research and botanical study. Enjoy a range of walking trails to suit all tastes and abilit..

Australia in the Great War
Australia in the Great War is the Memorials new permanent exhibition on display in the First World War Galleries. The exhibition presents the story of Australia in the First World War chronological..

Permanent Exhibitions | National Museum of Australia
Always showing at National Museum of Australia Free 9am-5pm daily Explore exhibitions at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra . Variations on the Classical Great Southern Land F..

National Museum of Australia | Open
The National Museum of Australia is open 9am to 5pm daily (closed Christmas Day). Free general admission* The National Museum of Australia explores the land, nation and people of Australia. ..

Parliament House | Open
Parliament House is open to visitors every day of the year except for Christmas Day. Opening hours 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (non-sitting days) 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (sitting days) Visitors are welcome..

Royal Australian Mint - Open
Open Weekdays: 8:30am - 5pm, Weekends: 10am - 4pm The Mint is easy to explore and learn about how all of Australia's circulating coins are made. Upstairs you can watch a DVD, see our collection ..

Canberra Space Centre | Open
The Canberra Space Centre (CSC) is located on the grounds of the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) at Tidbinbilla, about 35kms southwest of the city of Canberra. The CSC offers visi..

National Library of Australia - Open & Tours
National Library of Australia is open 7 days a week (except public holidays) with daily tours. Regular opening hours: 7 days 10-5 Public holidays Closed Enjoy your National Library of Austral..

Museum of Australian Democracy | Open
Museum of Australian Democracy Old Parliament House Entry is free, group bookings are encouraged Opening hours 9am to 5pm daily (last entry at 4:30pm) Closed Christmas Day 18 King George..

National Capital Exhibition
Open weekdays 9 am - 5 pm, weekends 10 am - 4 pm Entry is FREE The National Capital Exhibition tells the Story of Canberra as the capital city of Australia. It is an essential stop on any to..


Exhibition | Visual Art

Worldwide - National Gallery Of Australia Collection
Ongoing exhibition Level 1, Galleries 8-11 | National Gallery of Australia Free This major display drawn from the collection is inspired by the National Gallery's founding history. The Gal..

Our Story: Aboriginal-Chinese People in Australia
Until 27 Jan 2026 @ National Museum of Australia - Free Featured artists: Vernon Ah Kee, Gordon Hookey, Lloyd Gawura Hornsby, Jenna Lee, Damien Shen, Christian Thompson, Jason Wing, Zhou Xiaoping ..

Lindy Lee
Oct 2024 - Feb 2026 Level 2, Gallery 25 Free Lindy Lee is one of Australia's most accomplished contemporary artists. To complement the unveiling of Ouroboros, Lee's major new public art co..

Enjoy This Trip: The Art of Music Posters
9 Aug 2025 - 22 Feb 2026 Level 2, Gallery 26 Free Drawn from the National Gallery's expansive collection of Australian and international music posters spanning the 1960s to 1980s, Enjoy this trip..

New Asian Art
13 Sep 2025 - 18 Apr 2027 Level 2, Galleries 19 & 20 Free This exhibition highlights recent acquisitions by artists from across Asia and the Asian diaspora in a range of media including paintings..

Bilong Papua New Guinea | 50 years of Independence
13 Sep 2025 - 12 Apr 2026 Level 2, Gallery 21 Free Bilong Papua New Guinea marks the 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea's independence and the birth of a new nation on September 16, 1975. Pr..

Women Photographers 1853-2018
11 Oct 2025 - 15 Mar 2026 Level 1, Galleries 2, 3 & 4 Free Women photographers 1853-2018 highlights the transformative impact of women artists on the history of photography. Since its inceptio..


Experience

Hijinx Hotel - Canberra
Hijinx Hotel is an immersive interactive game experience housed within the theme wonder and theatre of a quirky New York style hotel. Leave the suitcases at home - these challenge rooms are where y..


Films | Now Showing

Latest Movies | What's Showing
Check out latest films, Hollywood blockbusters and independent films There is nothing quite like watching a good movie on a big screen with big sound. Film reviews from Switch, imdb.com, TheAge..


High Tea & Traditional Tea

Weekend High Tea - Queen's Terrace Cafe
Enjoy a decadent high tea at Queen's Terrace Cafe - Parliament House! Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, bookings essential Satisfy your tastebuds with selection of sweet and savoury treats. Enjoy..


Markets | Art, Craft & General

Haig Park Village Markets
Haig Park Village Markets is a vibrant farmers market on every Sunday in the beautiful Haig Park. The markets provide the opportunity for local farmers and producers to sell directly to the publi..

Old Bus Depot Markets
Open Every Sunday 9:30am to 2:30pm | Lovers of fine hand crafted wares, clothing collectors, food fanatics and jewellery junkies are just a few of the people who make their way to Canberra's famous Ol..


Markets | Food & Produce

Southside Farmers' Market
The Canberra Southside Farmers Markets are held every Sunday morning, 7am until 11am at Canberra College. Southside Farmers market is a village market that provides all the fresh food you need for ..


Tours | Trips & Excursions

Women's History Walking Tour With Local Guide In Canberra
Unearth Canberra's Untold Stories: Join our captivating walking tour and delve into the hidden history that defies textbooks and typical tours. Our vibrant knowledgeable guides reveal the trailbla..




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