If you get hit with the lettuce leaf, it's good luck for the rest of the year. Prosperous Mountain Lion Dance Leader David Wong explains how veggie spit out from the mouth of a lion can swing the year in your favour. He also hints at doing Canberra's first ever Chinese unicorn dance ahead of this year's Chinese New Year celebrations.
Bulbul trading is one of the more surprising and bustling clothing and jewel manufacturers that has come to grace our markets with a long family lineage. We spoke with current Bulbul Trading Owner, Mr Hasan Bulbul, to learn more about his business and see a glimpse of the history behind the operations of his stall.
Drum Assault will bring their award-winning performance of infectious West African beats to the Markets on International Day, 11 February. We’re also expecting a number of talented and kinetic performers on the day including swing dancing from Jumptown Swing and a lion dance from Canberra Prosperous Mountain Lion Dance to kick off Chinese New Year. Let’s end the Summer right.
The heat is on! And so it continues with our line up for January to kick-off 2018. Listen to performances from talents like Tinker’s Cuss, Charlie’s Attic, Kim Yang, and many more.
It’s hard to believe that it’s December and we’re nearing the end of 2017. What a year it’s been for us at The Old Bus Depot. None of it would have been possible without the continuing support of our stallholders and visitors. But the fun’s not over. Christmas events and a whole host of themes are lined up every weekend until the 24th of December.
What’s a day in your local market without some uplifting music and friendly frolicking? We've secured a fantastic December lineup that's sure to start your summer on the right note.
The weather is beautiful. The skies are clear blue. And the sun is shining down, heating up your skin, and my gosh, it’s hot! But don’t worry. The stalls at the Old Bus Depot Markets can keep you cool with 5 refreshing drinks for the summer that you might not find elsewhere.
Spring is a great time to fill your life with more natural colour – both inside and out – with some fresh flowers and potted plants from Sun Horticulture.
December will be a month of Christmas celebrations set to entice everyone who loves the festive season. This year, Christmas at the Old Bus Depot Markets is on both Saturdays AND Sundays throughout December.
If you’re serious about silver, go gaga over gold, love shiny stones and showing off some serious bling, Jewel of Canberra on Sunday 12 November has plenty for you to drool over.
Sundays at the markets call for live entertainment. Introduce your eyes and ears to what’s on in October with swing, acoustic guitars, modern music, Celtic, folk and more.
Ever had that feeling that no matter how much you eat, there’s always room for dessert? That was local baker Jasmine’s inspiration for creating her own baking business. She just loves pastries, cakes, cookies and all things sweet and now brings her new range, The Dessert Jar, to the Markets each Sunday.
The countdown is on until the large man in red comes to visit those of you who have been nice. Scarily there are now only 12 weekends until Christmas 2017, so mark your diaries for our wonderful Christmas Markets, Christmas at the Old Bus Depot Markets . This year you will find us on both Saturdays AND Sundays throughout December.
