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.
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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..
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..
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..
Hallyu! The Korean Wave
Hallyu! The Korean Wave is at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra from 12 December 2025 to 10 May 2026. Join us this summer for a one-of-a-kind K-pop culture experience! Ride the Korean..
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..
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..
High Tea & Traditional Tea
Weekend High Tea - Queen's Terrace CafeEnjoy a decadent high tea at Queen's Terrace Cafe - Parliament House! Satisfy your tastebuds with selection of sweet and savoury treats. Enjoy a weekend high tea with your choice of tea or baris..
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, ..
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..
Hallyu! The Korean Wave
Hallyu! The Korean Wave is at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra from 12 December 2025 to 10 May 2026. Join us this summer for a one-of-a-kind K-pop culture experience! Ride the Korean..
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..
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..
High Tea & Traditional Tea
Weekend High Tea - Queen's Terrace CafeEnjoy a decadent high tea at Queen's Terrace Cafe - Parliament House! Satisfy your tastebuds with selection of sweet and savoury treats. Enjoy a weekend high tea with your choice of tea or baris..
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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