This weekend in Canberra
Everything happening in Canberra this weekend, from tech meetups to concerts.
Today17
Saturday, 17 October
24 events
17OctFood & Drink · SatFormichi Smallgoods At Southside Farmers Market.7:30 AM · 2 Launceston St, Phillip ACT 2606, Australia
17OctEvent · SatACTs Strongest Man and Woman 20268:00 AM · EPIC Exhibition Park in Canberra
17OctConferences & Expos · SatSt Johns Parish Fair9:00 AM · 45 Constitution Ave, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2612
17OctEvent · Sat2026 Canberra Spring Gemcraft & Mineral Show10:00 AM · EPIC Canberra Showgrounds, Mallee Pavilion
17OctWorkshops & Talks · SatMatcha Making & Ceramic Painting Workshop in Canberra10:00 AM · Pearce Community Centre
17OctNetworking & Meetups · SatKnit and Crochet Help Session Free Beginner Friendly Canberra Meet-Up10:30 AM · Ostani Bar
17OctEvent · SatSmiths Scribblers Life Drawing12:30 PM · Smith's Alternative
17OctEvent · SatLeo Joseph's Solo Blues Piano Sessions12:30 PM · Smith's AlternativeFree
17OctConcerts & Music · Sat30th Anniversary Concert1:00 PM · Baptist Church, 34 Groom Street, Hughes, ACT, Australia
17OctTheatre & Arts · SatFREE Special Events Beyond these Walls Why Art Needs Publishing1:00 PM · Parkes Place East, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600
17OctEvent · SatEarth Science Week: Guided Walk of the National Rock Garden2:00 PM · Forest Drive, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
17OctEvent · SatFrequency Flow A Sanctuary of Healing Frequencies2:45 PM · Kaleen Community Hall
17OctEvent · SatVision Pres. WORLDBEATS3:00 PM · Blank Cultural Platform
17OctEvent · SatAfter Hours5:00 PM · Chifley Meadows
17OctEvent · SatOver 30s Club Canberra - 80s90s00s Mixtape5:00 PM · 88mph
17OctEvent · SatCandlelight Vivaldis Four Seasons - Canberra6:30 PM · James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Pl E, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia, 2600, Canberra, AU
17OctEvent · SatMuscle Up Charity Fight Night 116:30 PM · Hellenic Club of Canberra
17OctEvent · SatUC Capitals v Bendigo Spirit7:00 PM · AIS Arena
17OctEvent · SatMountain7:00 PM · Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square/London Cct, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
17OctEvent · SatRonan Apcar - Brahms and the Opposite of Brahms7:30 PM · 20 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2603
17OctEvent · SatCharm Of Finches - Bodysuit Single Launch7:30 PM · 15 Childers St, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
17OctEvent · SatMilonga La Capital8:00 PM · Italian Cultural Centre Canberra
17OctConcerts & Music · SatJack Biilmann- Move The Mountains Tour- Canberra Dana Hassall & Ben Francis8:00 PM · Live at the Polo
17OctEvent · SatCandlelight Tribute to Michael Jackson8:30 PM · James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Pl E, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia, 2600, Canberra, AUAUD 42
Tomorrow18
Sunday, 18 October
6 events18OctEvent · SunMazdACT attends the Canberra Japanese Motor Festival [October Monthly]10:00 AM · Thoroughbred Park
18OctEvent · SunLoose LEGO Sale 202611:00 AM · Canberra Southern Cross Club
18OctEvent · SunKultural Dreaming Capital Runway11:00 AM · National Museum of Australia
18OctEvent · SunThe Razzlers Smiths1:30 PM · Smith's Alternative
18OctTheatre & Arts · SunHis Royal Highness 35mm film screening at the NFSA2:00 PM · Mccoy Cct , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
18OctTech & AI · SunCanberra For Professionals: Claude AI Hands-On6:45 PM · 4RPFP5FC+M4
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