Until 31 DecFree
Australian War Memorial — New Galleries
Seven thousand square metres of new galleries covering Afghanistan, peacekeeping and the daily Last Post ceremony.
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Things to Do in Canberra This Weekend
Markets, exhibitions, shows and weekend outings worth your Saturday and Sunday around Canberra — hand-picked for you.
Updated 13 October 2026 · events curated by Morning Post
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Until 31 Jan 2027Free
Blueprints for Temples
Thought-provoking exploration of body and architecture in contemplative spaces, offering fresh perspectives on sacred design.
Find out more →Until 28 Nov
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Live strings perform iconic Queen and ABBA hits in an intimate candlelit setting.
Find out more →Until 28 Nov
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Iconic film scores by Hans Zimmer performed by candlelight in an intimate gallery theatre setting.
Find out more →Selected dates
Museum Highlights Tour | 1pm Daily
Guided afternoon walk through the museum's most compelling collections, stories and objects with expert insight.
Find out more →Until 31 Dec
Questacon — Curiosity: Building Breakthroughs in LEGO
Perfect for grandkids—interactive science exhibits plus spectacular LEGO models including rockets and space builds.
Find out more →Every Saturday morning
Capital Region Farmers Market
Canberra's largest farmers market with over 100 stalls of fresh local produce, honey, baked goods and flowers.
Find out more →Every Sunday 9:30am-2:30pm
Old Bus Depot Markets
Browse 200+ stalls of handmade crafts, artisan food and local produce at this beloved Sunday market.
Find out more →Selected dates
Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
Adele's most beloved songs reimagined by string quartet in a stunning candlelit National Gallery performance.
Find out more →select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Experience Vivaldi's masterpiece performed by candlelight in the National Gallery's intimate theatre setting.
Find out more →Selected dates
The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute
Relive the golden era of jazz with classics from Sinatra and Armstrong in The Abbey's atmospheric setting.
Find out more →Every Sunday afternoon
Barefoot Bowls at Canberra Bowling Club
Two hours on the greens with equipment and quick intro, walk-ins welcome.
Find out more →Daily 11am & 2pmFree
Free Guided Walk at the Botanic Gardens
Volunteer guides lead one-hour strolls through rainforest gully and eucalypt lawns, no booking needed.
Find out more →Every Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Guided Forest Walk at the National Arboretum
Hour-long forest walk with volunteer guides through tree collections, five dollars per adult.
Find out more →Selected dates
Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show
Classical ballet meets modern stagecraft in this luminous reimagining of the beloved Cinderella fairytale.
Find out more →Until 1 Dec
Canberra Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows
Interactive outdoor mystery theatre where you solve clues and uncover secrets throughout Civic Square.
Find out more →Every Saturday 8amFree
parkrun Canberra
Join friendly locals for a free timed 5km run or walk around the lake every Saturday morning.
Find out more →17 Oct – 18 Oct
2026 Canberra Spring Gemcraft & Mineral Show
Browse stunning gemstones, minerals, and handcrafted jewellery from exhibitors across Australia at the spring show.
17 Oct · 1.00pm
Australian Rugby Choir 30th Anniversary Concert
Come and join us to celebrate 30 years of singing from our beginnings at the ACT Brumbies home games in 1996 to last year's joint concert at the Sydney Opera House with the touring British & Lions Choir. Be surprised and delighted in 2026.
Find out more →17 Oct
Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
The King of Pop's greatest hits performed by candlelight at the National Gallery theatre.
Find out more →17 Oct – 4 Dec
UC Capitals v Bendigo Spirit
Women's basketball at its best as Canberra's WNBL team takes on Victorian rivals at AIS Arena.
17 Oct
Canberra Star Ball 2026
Enchanted Forest theme transforms the Arboretum into a glittering night of local glamour and charity.
Find out more →18 Oct
Canberra | Singles Walk | Flags on Burley | Saturday 24th October
A social lakeside walk for singles along Burley Griffin, perfect for meeting new people in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Find out more →18 Oct 2026Queanbeyan
Canberra Sound Healing Journey | Christian Dimarco 18 Oct 2026
A restorative sound healing session in nearby Queanbeyan with experienced practitioner Christian Dimarco.
Find out more →18 Oct
MazdACT attends the Canberra Japanese Motor Festival [October Monthly]
Classic Japanese cars gather at Thoroughbred Park for a Sunday display and enthusiast meet-up.
18 Oct 2026
Murrumbateman Field Days
Country show atmosphere with machinery, livestock, crafts and local produce just 30 minutes north.
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