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September 2018
Themed Sunday: Multicultural Sunday
Love experiencing different cultures? On the first Sunday of the month, we add a touch of international ‘flavour’ to the markets. It’s like touring the world without leaving the markets. What might you find? A variety of stallholders offer handcrafted items from around the world – think gorgeous jewelry, clothing, accessories and homewares with a multicultural feel – and of course plenty of tasty international cuisine in our food hall.
Find out more »Makers-Con
Hobbyists convene! The Makers Convention will unite stalls and attractions that showcase a range of hobbies with the high-quality handcrafts that visitors have come to expect. Attractions and demonstrations will also be lined up.
Find out more »Themed Sunday: Collectable Sunday
Fancy yourself as a collector? On the fourth Sunday of the month, we highlight collectables – anything from records, to furniture and antiques. If it’s worth collecting, you’ll find it here. On Collectable Sunday, we host a range of different stallholders who deal in an ever-changing stock of collectable items including ceramics and glassware, china and vintage clothing. If you’re into collecting smaller items, you’ll find things like small antiques, lamps and vinyl records. Larger collectables featured on this day…
Find out more »October 2018
Retro Depot in October
If you love the brights of the 60s and 70s, mid-century furniture, funky retro clothing and macramé then we know where you need to be. Come in on our retro themed day in October to explore the styles and fashions from the recent past.
Find out more »Themed Sunday: Designer Sunday
This monthly event, held on the third Sunday of every month, showcases fresh-thinking Australian designers, makers, and artists. Designer Sunday will feature many of our stallholders who previously attended Bling on Sundays and will also bring new and innovative designers to the markets. What might you find? See dynamic groups of creatives featuring their awesome designs in jewellery, fashion, accessories, homewares, and artwork.
Find out more »Halloween at the Markets
While it's not the most Australian of holidays, or whether it's a holiday at all, it's free candy! And we can't say much more to that. A few days ahead of the worldwide event, the Old Bus Depot Markets invites everyone to visit with select stallholders participating to give out free candy. This is a great time to bring the kids along for a day of trick or treat at the markets. We don't require costumes, but they are very…
Find out more »November 2018
Jewel of Canberra
Jewel of Canberra is just like stepping inside a giant jewellery box for the day with exquisite works from some of the region’s best jewellery designers and artists.
Find out more »Gin and Cocktail Masterclass by Underground Spirits
$49
In this one hour workshop, you will learn about the wonderful world of Underground Spirits, their award-winning gin, and how to make three delicious cocktails. Underground Spirits Co-Founder Andrew Galbraith will be running the masterclass to tell you about their meteoric rise to success and how to make three delicious cocktails for friends and family. Since 2017, they have earned 17 awards in total. While the complete list may be too long to mention, they earned a gold medal for…
Find out more »Christmas Kids
Christmas Kids is back to kick off the Christmas weekends this December. This is the perfect time to spread the merriment and joys as we count down the days 'til Christmas. Don't worry, adults are welcome too.
Find out more »December 2018
Super Christmas Weekend
This event will run on: Saturday 8th December from 10am-4pm Sunday 9th December from 10am-4pm We're so excited for the holidays and are grateful for the festive season. As it’s also the season for giving, we’ve made sure that everyone has both Saturday and Sunday to browse for gifts that friends and family will remember in years to come. All our stallholders are welcome for this weekend making sure you have a wide selection of goodies to choose from.…
Find out more »Christmas & Designer Weekend
This event will run on: Saturday 15th December from 10am-4pm Sunday 16th December from 10am-4pm The Christmas Weekends continue and so we've decided to give our designer theme an injection of the holiday spirit on both Saturday and Sunday! Looking to give that special someone a uniquely designed blouse, dress, or pin? Or just looking for a pace to stroll and enjoy the nice summer weather? Don't miss our on our Christmas-themed Designer Weekend. The theme of Designer Sunday is…
Find out more »Christmas & Collectables Weekend
This event will run on: Saturday 22nd December from 10am-4pm Sunday 23rd December from 10am-4pm By this time, we're so close to the holidays! And you can bet our stallholders are aware and everyone's in the holiday spirits. If ever there was a time to do any last minute shopping, this would be it. Like our Markets for December, we've extended Collectable Sundays for the whole weekend. Fancy yourself as a collector? On the fourth Sunday of the month, we…
Find out more »January 2019
Themed Sunday: Designer Sunday
This monthly event, held on the third Sunday of every month, showcases fresh-thinking Australian designers, makers, and artists. Designer Sunday will feature many of our stallholders who previously attended Bling on Sundays and will also bring new and innovative designers to the markets. What might you find? See dynamic groups of creatives featuring their awesome designs in jewellery, fashion, accessories, homewares, and artwork.
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