Canberra events this weekend

Programme picks for this weekend

Listed by their sources on Saturday 7 November 2026 and Sunday 8 November 2026, Canberra time.

Selected from organiser and venue programmes, not from attending them. Sources checked on Thursday 5 November 2026. Plans can change, so open the source before you travel.

1. La Fiesta: Canberra's Latin American Festival

   A city-centre afternoon and evening of Latin American music, dance, workshops and street food.

   When:

   Sat 7 Nov 2026

   Time:

   1 pm–10 pm

   Where:

   Latin American Plaza, 38 Childers Street, Canberra

   Price:

   Free entry

   Before you go:

   Check the original programme for bookings and last-minute changes.

   La Fiesta: Canberra's Latin American Festival, Source: inthecity.com.au

2. Canberra Kinetic Sculpture Race

   Watch artist-built, human-powered sculptures tackle a course across land, sand and water.

   When:

   Sat 7 Nov 2026

   Time:

   11 am–4 pm

   Where:

   National Carillon, Lake Burley Griffin, Queen Elizabeth II Island, Parkes ACT 2600

   Price:

   Free entry

   Before you go:

   Check the original programme for bookings and last-minute changes.

   Access:

   The programme lists wheelchair access and an accessible bathroom.

   Canberra Kinetic Sculpture Race, Source: craftanddesigncanberrafestival.org

3. Craft + Design Canberra Open Studios

   Visit participating makers' studios around Canberra and see where their ceramics, textiles and other work take shape.

   When:

   Sat 7 Nov 2026 and Sun 8 Nov 2026

   Time:

   10 am–4 pm

   Where:

   Various locations across Canberra

   Price:

   Free entry

   Before you go:

   Check the original programme for bookings and last-minute changes.

   Craft + Design Canberra Open Studios, Source: craftanddesigncanberrafestival.org

4. The Little Burley Market

   Browse the November edition of the monthly food and makers' market beside Lake Burley Griffin.

   When:

   Sat 7 Nov 2026

   Time:

   9 am–2 pm

   Where:

   Commonwealth Place, Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600

   Price:

   Entry price not stated

   The Little Burley Market, Source: thelittleburleymarket.com.au

5. Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut

   Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut takes place at Bar Beirut. Check the organiser's programme for booking details.

   When:

   Sat 7 Nov 2026

   Time:

   6:30 pm–8 pm

   Where:

   Bar Beirut, 25 Garema Place, Canberra

   Price:

   Entry price not stated

   Before you go:

   Check the original programme for bookings and last-minute changes.

   Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut, Source: inthecity.com.au

6. Luna Saturdays

   Luna Saturdays takes place at Luna. Check the organiser's programme for booking details.

   When:

   Sat 7 Nov 2026

   Time:

   4 pm–11:59 pm

   Where:

   Luna, 99 London Circuit, Canberra

   Price:

   Entry price not stated

   Before you go:

   Check the original programme for bookings and last-minute changes.

   Luna Saturdays, Source: inthecity.com.au

What's on in Canberra this weekend

The calendar has at least 18 listings on Saturday 7 November 2026 and Sunday 8 November 2026, Canberra time. This is the calendar in date order, not a selection.

The first 5 by date:

1. R4R Woden Town parkrun Volunteer Takeover

   When:

   Sat, 7 Nov 2026, 7:45 am to 9:00 am

   Where:

   Woden Town parkrun

   Price:

   Not listed

   Source:

   Running for Resilience listing

   Listing updated:

   Thu, 5 Nov 2026

2. Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut

   When:

   Sat, 7 Nov 2026, time not listed

   Where:

   Bar Beirut

   Price:

   Not listed

   Source:

   In The City listing

   Listing updated:

   Thu, 5 Nov 2026

3. Where is the Green Sheep?

   When:

   Sat, 7 Nov 2026, time not listed

   Where:

   Canberra Theatre Centre

   Price:

   Not listed

   Source:

   In The City listing

   Listing updated:

   Thu, 5 Nov 2026

4. Luna Saturdays

   When:

   Sat, 7 Nov 2026, time not listed

   Where:

   Luna

   Price:

   Not listed

   Source:

   In The City listing

   Listing updated:

   Thu, 5 Nov 2026

5. Hop In! - An immersive world of play featuring Beci Orpin's Bunny Dearest

   When:

   Sat, 7 Nov 2026, time not listed

   Where:

   Canberra Museum + Gallery

   Price:

   Free

   Source:

   In The City listing

   Listing updated:

   Thu, 5 Nov 2026

“Not listed” means the listing does not state that detail; it does not mean free or all day. Times, prices, venues and tickets can change at the source, so open the event page, and its source link where there is one, before you travel. “Listing updated” is when our copy last changed, not a check that the details are still current.