Old Bus Depot Market

Super Sunday Markets at the Old Bus Depot
2021-08-29 09:30 - 14:30, 2021-05-30 09:30 - 14:30, 2021-01-31 09:30 - 14:30, 2020-11-29 09:30 - 14:30, 2020-08-30 09:30 - 14:30, 2020-05-31 09:30 - 14:30, 2020-03-29 09:30 - 14:30, 2019-09-29 09:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Sydney) and 2 more dates | Old Bus Depot Markets, 21 Wentworth Ave, Kingston, ACT, 2604, Australia
Lovers of fine hand crafted wares, clothing collectors, food fanatics and jewellery junkies are just a few of the people who make their way to Canberra’s famous Old Bus Depot Markets every Sunday. In a fabulous old industrial building you will experience the endless colour, tastes, sounds and atmosphere that is “Canberra’s Sunday Best”. Find your favourite stall holder and visit the Markets this Sunday from 9:30am to 2:30 pm.

Portobello Road in August
2021-08-08 09:30 - 14:30, 2020-08-09 09:30 - 14:30, 2020-08-09 08:00 - 17:00
Say goodbye to winter with a day out browsing through an eclectic mix of quirky and interesting treasures on our last Portobello Road event for the year.
When it comes to Portobello Road, the question is more what CAN’T you find? Stallholders are constantly updating their items to make sure they always have something valuable and exciting to share. To start, see a great range of antique jewelry, china, glass art, silver, linens, restored pieces, cutlery and crockery. Count on nostalgic home-ware items to also be available such as lamps, clocks, and even typewriters, all on Portobello Road. Have fun treasure hunting and tell us what you find!

Retro Depot
2021-03-14 09:30 - 14:30, 2020-10-11 09:30 - 14:30, 2020-03-08 09:30 - 14:30, 2019-10-13 09:30 - 14:30, 2019-03-10 09:30 - 14:30, 2018-10-14 09:30 - 14:30
If you love the brights of the 60s and 70s all the to the 90s, mid-century furniture, funky retro clothing and macramé then we know where you need to be. Come in on our retro themed day and explore the styles and fashions from the recent past.
What might you find? Being old fashioned is fun again, particularly when it comes to clothes – so browse the fashions, jewellery and accessories of times gone by to deck out your retro wardrobe. And make your home fashionably nostalgic with retro homewares and furniture.

Jewel of Canberra
2020-11-08 09:30 - 14:30, 2019-11-10 09:30 - 14:30, 2018-11-11 09:30 - 14:30
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. If you’re serious about silver, go gaga over gold, or just love your shiny stones or showing off costume jewellery, then there will be plenty for you to check out. Browse the many jewellery stalls and find a unique handcrafted piece that you won’t find in the major stores. There’s also a good range of styles, price points and individual pieces from independent jewellery designers and craftspeople.
What might you find? Lots of jewellery! Pieces made from silver, gold, pearls, recycled metal art, precious and semi-precious stones, glass, resin, ceramics and more. You’ll find earrings, bracelets, bangles, necklaces, pendants, cufflinks, brooches, rings and more.
To stay up to date with the latest events and attractions at the Old Bus Depot Markets, make sure to follow us on Facebook @OldBusDepotMarkets.

Makers-Con
2020-09-13 09:30 - 14:30
Hobbyists convene! The Makers Convention Uniting stalls and attractions that showcase a range of hobbies with the high-quality handcrafts that visitors have come to expect. Attractions, demonstrations, the ability is within each maker.
What might you find? This is an exciting event for pop culture fans and enthusiasts. The event seeks to spotlight a colorful mix of interests: live action role-play, cosplay competition, steampunk, leather makers, corset designers, millinery, and medieval recreation*. Of course, all with high-quality handcrafts abound throughout the markets. The ability is within each maker.
For those looking for a show, we will have AFK Choir grace the markets stage. They’re a Canberra choir that sing about all things pop culture. A bat’leth duel is also in the works. If you don’t even have to Google that, then you know exactly where to be.
We would love to hear from YOU. Whether as a stallholder, attraction, or demonstration, we want to spotlight your passion. Please send expressions of interest to info@obdm.com.au or call us on (02) 6295-3331from 9am-5pm, Tuesdays-Thursdays.
You can apply directly as a stallholder through our online Stallholder Application.
*Attractions are subject to change.

Super Sunday for Mother's Day
2020-05-10 10:00 - 16:00
It’s a Super Sunday for Mother’s Day. Take mum out for a day at the Markets. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and see some of the best handcrafts and high-quality items on offer. Since it’s a special day, we wanted to make sure that you can find stalls from all of our monthly theme days.
So come along this Sunday to see some of the best stalls from our Multicultural, Designer and Collectable markets. Taste a wide selection of delicious food, see an array of fine jewellery, try on the latest styles from your local designers and much more. It’s a celebration of the best the markets have to offer – You don’t wanna’ miss it.
It’s one of the most bustling events at the Old Bus Depot. Take a bite of some freshly baked bread, eye artful accessories from long-time jewellers, and listen to our many talented performers. You never know which mix of stalls you’ll see for this Sunday.
