What’s on This Weekend in Canberra: Sitchu’s Top Picks

Spring has officially landed in Canberra, and we can already feel the sunshine! We’re filling our weekend with outdoor adventures, markets and plenty of eats. 

Stuck for things to do? Search our what’s on in Canberra this weekend guide and consider yourself sorted. 

Join a Gin Tasting or Paint & Sip Cruise with Canberra Cruises & Parties 

Gorgeous scenery, a tipple and great company? There’s not a lot else needed for a memorable night out. This October Canberra Cruises and Parties is offering two great pairings. The Gin Tasting cruise will take you through Hold Fast Distillery’s range from sea breeze gin to sloe gin. Sip on the good stuff whilst you take in the scenes and nibble on your own grazing platter.

Fancy getting arty? The paint-and-sip cruise is it. All the materials are provided so all you have to do is turn up and that’s the kind of night we like best! 

From $120  

8 Trevillian Quay, Jetty 4, Kingston 

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

Canberra Writers Festival

Lovers of the written word, it’s time to gather. Writers, thinkers and bibliophiles will be taking to the stage once again as the Canberra Writers Festival kicks off. A full program of master classes, dinners, talks, panels, workshops and book launches has now been released and it’s time to set your plan of action. 

Wednesday 23rd October to Sunday 27th October 

Parliamentary Triangle 

Shades of Shadows

Discover a whole new world of light and shadow at the Canberra Museum and Gallery’s Shades of Shadows exhibition. Glass artist Hannah Gason invites you on a journey where light dances with architectural forms, inspired by the visionary work of Frank Hinder.

Just like Hinder’s iconic designs that shaped Canberra’s landscape, Gason’s pieces weave together harmony, movement, and luminosity. As you explore, watch how light transforms and plays tricks with glass, creating an enchanting display of shapes and textures, captivating the endless possibilities of light and glass. 

June 15th to November 17th, 2024

Canberra Museum and Gallery, Corner London Circuit and City Square, Canberra

Attend a Candlelight Concert 

Hold hands and get swept up in the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience, all under the glow of candlelight. For an unforgettable date idea in Canberra, you simply can’t look past attending a candlelit concert from Fever Up.

There are orchestral tributes to the likes of Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, Coldplay and Taylor Swift, or swoon to the soaring sounds of Mozart’s Requiem and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons played out to a transfixing degree in stunning and oft-historic venues around town. They even have family-friendly options with their Candlelight Kids series.

Multiple locations, visit Fever Up website for more details

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.