What’s on This Weekend in Canberra: Sitchu's Top Picks
This is what we're doing this weekend in Canberra.
Get Arty at the 2024 Craft + Design Canberra Festival
During November, the 2024 Craft + Design Canberra Festival, themed Regenerate, will bring together over 500 artists, designers, and architects, highlighting the power of handmade craftsmanship and design innovation.
Experience engaging exhibitions, interactive activations, and the rich culture of Canberra, a global design capital. Celebrate creativity, collaboration, and sustainability while connecting with the city’s thriving artistic community. Many events are free, with select workshops ticketed.
10 days of activations, 30 days of exhibition; full schedule here
Various locations across Canberra
Celebrate Canberra's Diversity with SpringOUT Festival
Celebrate diversity and pride at Canberra's SpringOUT Festival, an annual event packed with fun activities, performances, art, sports, and workshops that bring the LGBTQIA+ community together. Running through November, SpringOUT showcases the spirit of Canberra with Fair Day, engaging discussions, and memorable nightlife events, inviting everyone to join in celebrating love and inclusion in the capital.
Various locations across Canberra throughout November
Soak up the Sunshine with the Bridge-to-Bridge Walk in Lake Burley Griffin
Who says you can’t enjoy a slice of nature in the middle of the city? And what better way to celebrate spring than with this lovely, gentle 5km bridge-to-bridge (Commonwealth Bridge to Kings Avenue Bridge) walk around the iconic Lake Burley Griffin? This walk is popular for those who want to get in a brisk walk during their lunch hour or those who like to indulge in a coffee midway—yes, please.
The walk also allows you to view Canberra icons along the way like the National Library, the National Carillon, the National Gallery of Australia, the National Sculpture Garden and more goodies.
Starting point: You can start anywhere along the basin of the lake in between the two bridges.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Experience Lindy Lee's Ouroboros Sculpture at The National Gallery
Australian artist Lindy Lee’s Ouroboros, which has just been completed, will be a stunning addition to the public sculpture garden and is now open to visitors in the National Gallery forecourt.
Inspired by the ancient symbol of a snake eating its own tail, this sculpture invites visitors to walk into its curved space, where beams of light filter through hundreds of perforations.
Parkes Place East, Parkes
Free, open 24 hours and illuminated at night
Enjoy a Stellar Lineup of Jazz on the Rocks at Molly’s
Immerse yourself in a night of smooth jazz every Tuesday at Molly, a popular speakeasy-style bar in Canberra. From 7pm, local artists create a laid-back atmosphere perfect for enjoying cocktails and classic tunes. The lineup changes weekly, showcasing talented musicians. Bookings are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome, and entry is free.
Every Tuesday, free entry
Melbourne Building, Wooden Door, Odgers Lane
Still on the lookout for something to do this weekend? Why not check out one of Canberra's epic exhibitions or if you're looking to save some cash, check out our edit of the best free things to do in Canberra.
