Get into the season with these classic Canberra autumn experiences
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Canberra is a rare treat among Australian cities, providing a wide variety of activities and experiences based around the four distinct seasons.
Autumn is all about snapping photos against the backdrop of autumnal leaves, listening to live music under the sun, picking up seasonal produce from the markets, finding your new favourite artwork at blockbuster exhibitions, and sipping wine at pop-up bars.
Stroll through vistas of autumn leaves
Autumn is an extraordinarily beautiful time to visit Canberra when the stunning cityscape plunges into hues of red, gold, russet, ochre and crimson as the city’s exotic trees transform.
See our guide to the top spots to see autumnal foliage to take in the kaleidoscope of colours first-hand.
Attend a music festival with timeless classics and thought-provoking acts
Each autumn embark on a 10-day musical adventure with the Canberra International Music Festival (28 April – 7 May).
With intimate performances by some of Australia’s favourite musicians set in iconic Canberra locations, this festival celebrates both sights and sounds.
Over ten colourful autumn days, gather in Canberra for a musical journey around the globe. From new works to timeless classics, Canberra International Music Festival features a boundless collection of thought-provoking acts, featuring a stunning lineup of Australian and international artists.
Sip wine from a shipping container
Locals have been known to time a weekend walk around Lake Burley Griffin to ‘accidentally’ run into The Pop Inn (feature image), Canberra’s own pop-up wine bar in a shipping container.
Sometimes accompanied by a musician, the Pop Inn is the spot for people watching and chilling in the sun with a glass of vino. Locations change each week, so follow them on social or their website to see where they’ll be next.
Pick up seasonal produce at the markets
Who doesn’t love a market for tasty treats and great people watching? The monthly Hall Markets (first Sunday of each month) have returned, providing a mix of produce, arts and craft, homewares and more.
For fresh produce markets in the inner city, the new Haig Park Village Markets in Braddon on a Sunday is a must before a wander along the Lonsdale Street café and restaurant strip.
And Canberra’s biggest produce market, the Capital Region Farmers Market, is a hive of activity at EPIC each Saturday morning – grab brunch and chat to the producers.
Feature image: The Pop Inn by Collections From Him
