What’s on This Weekend in Canberra: Sitchu's Top Picks
This is what we're doing this weekend in Canberra.
In the blink of an eye, summer and the silly season are offically here. We can feel the festive cheer in the air, so we're filling our weekend with Chrissy-themed adventures, markets, and plenty of food.
Stuck for things to do? Search our what's on in Canberra this weekend guide and consider yourself sorted.
Candlelight Christmas Special: Christmas Classics
Experience the magic of the season with the Candlelight Christmas Special: Christmas Classics at Canberra's James Fairfax Theatre, National Gallery of Australia. This enchanting concert features the Phoenix Collective String Quartet performing timeless holiday favourites like Hark the Herald, Jingle Bells, and selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet suite, all illuminated by the gentle glow of candlelight. A festive musical celebration for all ages.
$91.50 per person, book here
Friday, December 20, 6:30pm
James Fairfax Theatre, National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes
Catch a Movie at the Botanic Gardens Sunset Cinema Sessions
With the warmer weather, what better excuse to see a classic rom-com or blockbuster at the Botanic Gardens? This weekend. On Friday, December 6, you can watch The Princess Diaries, and on Saturday, December 7, they'll be playing Gladiator. Throughout December, you can expect festive-themed flicks like Home Alone and Elf.
Children $14, students $20, adults $26
Throughout December, check out the full schedule here
Clunies Ross Street, Acton
Go on a Tour of the Best Christmas Lights in Canberra
Come December, Canberra lights up. And we've found the best Christmas tree lights in the nation's capital just for you. From the city centre to the suburbs, here's exactly where you can find the best displays in town.
Feel Festive at the Weekly Haig Park Village Markets
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? Check out the best dining deals in Canberra this week, or if you're looking to save some cash, check out our edit of the best free things to do in Canberra.
