It’s not just shopping – many markets offer live entertainment and activities. Image: Haig Park Village Markets
13 November 2024
In brief:
- Christmas markets are a great place for gift shopping, sampling festive treats and enjoying entertainment.
- Canberra has a range of Christmas markets running in 2024.
- This story lists Canberra’s Christmas markets and what to expect at each one.
One of the best things about the lead up to Christmas is the markets. Christmas markets are the ideal spot to:
- pick up unique gifts for your loved ones
- support local makers and producers
- catch some festive entertainment
- taste delicious food and drink
- get into the festive spirit.
Here are some of Canberra’s Christmas markets in 2024:
When: Every Saturday from 7-21 December, from 9am-2pm
Where: Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Commonwealth Place, Parkes
Why have just one Christmas market when you can have three? The Little Burley Markets are embracing the Christmas spirit with a series of festive events.
Join the fun with festive entertainment, kids' activities and plenty of food and drink. Browse market stalls bursting with goods from local creators and makers.
When: Friday 13 December from 5pm-9pm
Where: Exhibition Park in Canberra, Budawang and Coorong Pavilions, Lyneham
Fill up your Christmas stockings with goods from more than 260 Australian designers and producers. With a huge variety of goods on offer, you’re bound to find something for everyone on your list.
Categories include:
- children’s items
- ceramics
- furniture
- artworks
- jewellery
- accessories
- food and wine..
Late night Christmas shopping at the National Library Bookshop
When: Thursday 5 December from 9am-8pm
Where: National Library of Australia, Parkes
This Christmas shopping event is the perfect place to buy gifts for the book lovers in your life. Sale items will be discounted from 30 per cent to 50 per cent. Gift wrapping will also be available.
Members of the Friends of the National Library will be entitle to 25 per cent off storewide all day.
The eventing includes two author talks and book signings.
When: Every Saturday in December from 8am until 2pm
Where: Haig Park
If you’re looking for a way to immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit, this is it. Gift shopping, carols, culinary delights, gingerbread making and photos with Santa are all on offer.
While browsing the market stalls, you’ll find Christmas puddings, gingerbread, artisan wreaths, stocking and even re-usable bon bons. Haig Village Markets are child and dog friendly, so make it an event with the whole family.
When: Friday 6 – Sunday 9 December from 10am-3pm
Where: AIATSIS, 51 Lawson Crescent, Acton
This one isn’t a Christmas-themed market, but it’s the perfect spot for Christmas shopping.
This is the largest Indigenous art market in Canberra. It showcases a diverse range of works from Indigenous artists, including:
- paintings
- textiles
- sculptures
- and more.
All of the proceeds go back to Indigenous art centres, artists, and their communities.
Canberra Christmas Market
When: Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 December from 10am-3pm
Where: Quokka Building, Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell
This two-day event has everything you'd want from a Christmas market, including:
- carols
- gingerbread house decorating
- Santa
- market stalls packed with gifts for your loved ones.
Shop for speciality items, gourmet foods and unique gifts.
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