There’s so many delicious sweet and savoury treats to try at the Summer German Markets at the Harmonie German Club this weekend. Photo: Harmonie German Club.
There are plenty of exciting things to see and do this week, especially if you’re looking for Christmas-themed events, live music, comedy shows, basketball games, carols, markets and more.
The annual Carols by Candlelight event is back in 2022, Human Nature is performing at Canberra Theatre, a famous British stand-up comedian is coming, the UC Capitals have a home game and there are German Markets at the Harmonie Club.
Take a look at our top picks below.
Check out the Butterfly Wicks stall, which offers a variety of hand-poured candles, Christmas fragrances, resin art and more. Photo: Canberra Christmas Market.
Canberra Christmas Market
When: Saturday 10 December and Sunday 11 December, 9 am to 4 pm
Where: Fitzroy Pavilion, Exhibition Park, Canberra
Cost: Free entry and free parking.
The Canberra Christmas Market is one of the capital’s oldest and most established markets. These festive markets feature local creators, designers, and artisans selling gifts, art, decorations, stocking fillers, fashion, and even fun pressies for pets.
Delicious holiday puddings, specialty preserves, and other festive food – all made with love – will delight foodies and make holiday meals all the more special.
The Canberra Christmas Market is a chance to buy local and buy unique while enjoying a fun day out with family and friends.
Get into the Christmas spirit this year with the free Christmas carol event at Commonwealth Park. Photo: Canberra Carols by Candlelight, Facebook.
Carols by Candlelight
When: Saturday 10 December, from 7 to 10 pm
Where: Commonwealth Park, Canberra
Cost: Free
One of Canberra’s favourite, free, Christmas community events is making its way back to Stage 88 at Commonwealth Park this weekend.
Carols by Candelight was last held at full capacity in 2019 and 10,000 people attended. With support from the Canberra community on GoFund Me, the event is finally back in all its glory for 2022.
Go along with your family and friends, sit back, relax and listen to your favourite festive tunes performed by the Woden Valley Youth Choir.
The multi-award winning singer Leisa Keen is performing this Saturday in Dickson. Photo: Facebook.
Leisa Keen – The Canberra Wine House
When: Saturday 10 December, 6 to 10 pm
Where: The Canberra Wine House, 2 Badham Street, Dickson
Cost: Free, book dinner reservations here
The award-winning singer, actress and piano player Leisa Keen is performing this Saturday evening in Dickson.
She has been in the Australian music industry for more than 25 years, with involvement in jazz and musical theatre/cabaret, as well as trained in classical piano for the past 12 years.
As one of Canberra’s, Sydney’s and the Gold Coast’s most sought-after accompanists, musicians and musical directors, Leisa will take the stage at The Canberra Wine House this Saturday for a four-hour show.
Celebrate Christmas in the Park with Ginninderry this weekend. Photo: Ginninderry Community.
Ginninderry Christmas in the Park
When: Saturday 10 December, 5 to 9 pm
Where: Paddys Park, Asimus Avenue, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn
Cost: Free
Taking place this Saturday evening is the Ginninderry Community’s Christmas in the Park celebrations.
Bring your friends and family to Paddy’s Park for an afternoon of live music, Christmas carols, kids activities, photos with Santa, plenty of food, market stalls and more.
Tickets for Round Five of the WNBL are now on sale. Photo: UC Capitals.
Round 5 WNBL: UC Capitals v Sydney Uni Flames
When: Saturday 10 December 2022 at 3 pm
Where: National Convention Centre, Canberra
Cost: Tickets are from $15, and can be purchased here
Back at home after three games on the road, Kristen Veal’s UC Capitals are ready to impress their loyal fans at the National Convention Centre.
The Flames finished last on the ladder last season but have retained key players and brought in a few big guns. Boasting the likes of Shyla Heal and Keely Froling, the UC Capitals will be looking to the three-point prowess of Brit Smart, the hustle of new U.S import Nicole Munger and former Flames Bec Pizzey and Sherrie Calleia.
Off the back of last season’s abrupt ending, players and fans alike are ready for a season of stability and success. Be part of a bigger and better season with the UC Capitals.
Kick off your summer right with a great event at Capital Brewing Co. Photo: Capital Brewing Co.
GABS Campaign Kickoff Party
When: Sunday 11 December, 11:30 am to 8 pm
Where: Capital Brewing Co, Building 3, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Cost: Free entry
It’s that time of the year again, the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beer Poll is back, and Capital Brewing Co is on a mission to become world famous … in Australia.
To celebrate this, they will be throwing a campaign kick-off party this Sunday.
There will be plenty of live music to enjoy from artists and bands including Mangrove, Endrey, Miroji, Smart Casual and Koebi Faumui, as well as live comedy from Tom Gibson and Hamish Hudson.
To satisfy your foodie cravings, there will also be a great selection of food from BROD, Fricken Chicken and gelato from Messina.
What better way to spend a Sunday evening than with a stand-up comedian that will have you in stitches. Photo: The Canberra Theatre Centre.
Alan Carr – Regional Trinket
When: Sunday 11 December, at 7: 30 pm
Where: The Canberra Theatre
Cost: Tickets are from $84.90, and can be purchased here
The English comedian Alan Graham Carr is coming to the Canberra Theatre this Sunday for a one-off show.
The stand-up, award-winning comedian is most known for co-hosting The Friday Night Project, his entertainment show Alan Carr’s Celebrity Ding Dong, the comedy chat show Alan Carr: Chatty Man, as a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK to name a few.
His new stand-up show, Regional Trinket has toured all over Australia and Canberra is his last stop before he heads overseas. Bring your family and friends and enjoy an evening of laughter at the theatre this Sunday.
There will be delicious German sausages to buy at the German Markets this Sunday. Photo: Harmonie German Club.
Summer German Markets
When: Sunday 11 December, 9 am to 1 pm
Where: Harmonie German Club
Cost: Free entry
The Harmonie German Club is hosting its summer markets this Sunday from 9 am.
Here you’ll be able to buy from a variety of food stalls selling homemade cakes, deli goods, groceries, wine, beet, schnapps and authentic and much-loved German sausages.
There will also be plenty of entertainment for the whole family, including a jumping castle for kids.
Human Nature – A Christmas Celebration on Wednesday 14 December at Canberra Theatre Centre. Image: Supplied.
Human Nature – A Christmas Celebration
When: Wednesday, 14 December, at 7:30 pm
Where: Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square, London Cct, Canberra
Cost: From $99, and can be purchased here
Australia’s superstar vocal group Human Nature are back with an exclusive Christmas Celebration.
Embrace your inner festive spirit as you sing along to all the Christmas and holiday classics from their chart-topping Christmas album including Let It Snow, White Christmas, O Holy Night and Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.
The festive tunes will be intertwined with some of the group’s most loved and requested songs from their stellar 30-year career.
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