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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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..
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What's On This Weekend
Saturday Calendar
Activity
Electric Boat Hire: KingstonThree-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..
Competitions | Fun & Games
Canberra Murder Mystery: Death In The ShadowsStep into the shadows and uncover the truth in Canberra Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows! A thrilling outdoor detective game where you solve the case before the killer strikes again When l..
Cooking Classes
American Smoking BBQ Cooking ClassSelected Saturday's Canberra BBQ School If the thought of juicy tender and fall-off-the-bone meat ignites your hunger then this fun and hands-on cooking class is for you! Learn about the fou..
Exhibition | Expo & Show
Australian National Botanic Gardens - Open Hours & ToursThe 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..
Quiet Mornings at the Mint
On the first Saturday of each month, the Mint opens early for a peaceful morning. Quiet Mornings are designed for those with heightened sensory needs. Enjoy a relaxed stroll through the museum..
Exhibition | Visual Art
Worldwide - National Gallery Of Australia CollectionOngoing 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..
Richard Lewer: Steve
Level 2, Gallery 24 - National Gallery of Australia Free Richard Lewer's Steve is a gentle exploration of the complexity of a family coming to terms with a dementia diagnosis. Through animati..
National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain
5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain 6 Dec 2025 - 26 Apr 2026 Level 1, Gallery 12 Free After the rain there are always new beginnings. The 5th National Indigenous Art Tr..
Experience
Hijinx Hotel - CanberraHijinx 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 ShowingCheck 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..
Whoopee Blues: The Life and Times of the Conway Brothers + Q&A
Brothers Mic and Jim Conway have been making music together since their school days, when they formed the Jellybean Jug Band, which later morphed into the wildly popular Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band...
Whoopee Blues: The Life and Times of the Conway Brothers + Q&A at the NFSA
M | 123 Mins | Q&A Screening | 2025 | DCP | AUS | D: Fiona Cochrane Mic Conway loved comic Vaudeville, and Jim Conway was a serious and masterful blues harmonica player. The two brothers infuriated..
The Doors | Screening at the NFSA
M | 140 Mins | 1991 | 4K DCP | USA | D: Oliver Stone Val Kilmer delivers an electrifying performance as Jim Morrison, the tragic poet and transcendent rock star who became a lightning rod for a gen..
High Tea & Traditional Tea
Weekend High Tea - Queen's Terrace CafeEnjoy 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
Murrumbateman Village MarketMurrumbateman Village Market is a lovely rural market in NSW, a beautiful setting close to Canberra. Find us under the oak trees at the Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds, with fresh local produce, ..
Markets | Food & Produce
Capital Region Farmers' MarketEvery 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..
Tours | Trips & Excursions
Women's History Walking Tour With Local Guide In CanberraUnearth 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: KingstonThree-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..
Competitions | Fun & Games
Canberra Murder Mystery: Death In The ShadowsStep into the shadows and uncover the truth in Canberra Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows! A thrilling outdoor detective game where you solve the case before the killer strikes again When l..
Exhibition | Expo & Show
Australian National Botanic Gardens - Open Hours & ToursThe 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 CollectionOngoing 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..
Richard Lewer: Steve
Level 2, Gallery 24 - National Gallery of Australia Free Richard Lewer's Steve is a gentle exploration of the complexity of a family coming to terms with a dementia diagnosis. Through animati..
National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain
5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain 6 Dec 2025 - 26 Apr 2026 Level 1, Gallery 12 Free After the rain there are always new beginnings. The 5th National Indigenous Art Tr..
Experience
Hijinx Hotel - CanberraHijinx 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 ShowingCheck 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..
Book Club: Adaptation at the NFSA
MA15+ | 116 Mins | Book Club at the NFSA | 2002 | DCP | US | D: Spike Jonze BOOK CLUB AT THE NFSA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CANBERRA WRITERS FESTIVAL Meta narratives abound in this self-reflective ..
High Tea & Traditional Tea
Weekend High Tea - Queen's Terrace CafeEnjoy 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
Hartley Hall MarketsThe Hartley Hall Markets is now one of Australia's largest home-made and home grown goods markets. The markets have a rural theme and are held at the picturesque Hall Village Showground, just 10 ki..
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' MarketThe 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 CanberraUnearth 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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