EVENTS
Live Music September
Spring has arrived in the Swan Valley, and there’s no better way to spend a weekend afternoon than with live music, great food, local shopping, and relaxed market vibes at Swan Settlers Market.
Join us throughout September from 12pm – 2pm and enjoy live local music while you wander the market, grab lunch from the food hall, browse our stallholders, and make the most of a beautiful day out with family and friends.
September Live Music Line-Up:
Sunday 6 September – Rob West
Sunday 13 September – Gary & Adam
Sunday 20 September – Jos Abenoj
Sunday 27 September – Line Dancing from 12pm
Monday 28 September – Oscar Gomes
With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to get out, enjoy the Swan Valley, support local, and soak up the atmosphere at Swan Settlers Market.
Free Face Painting
Saturday 12th September | 12pm - 2pm
Bring the kids along for a colourful Saturday at Swan Settlers Market!
On Saturday 12 September, we’ll have FREE face painting from 12pm to 2pm, with plenty of fun designs for the kids to choose from. Butterflies, tigers, rainbows, flowers and more... what will they pick?
And don’t just come for the face painting. Make a whole day of it!
🛝 Let the kids burn off some energy at the playground
🛍️ Browse our fantastic local shopping and unique market stalls
🍔 Grab lunch from our huge range of food options
🍕 Enjoy everything from family favourites to international flavours
🍹 Relax with a drink while the kids play
🍬 Treat everyone to something sweet
🎯 Explore the market and discover plenty to see, eat and do
Animal Farm
Sunday 13th September | 10am - 2pm
Bring the kids along to meet, cuddle, and interact with a range of friendly farm animals including sheep, goats, bunnies, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks, and more. It's the perfect opportunity for little animal lovers to get up close to their favourite furry and feathered friends in a safe, relaxed environment.
Make a day of it while you're here! Browse our unique market stalls, enjoy delicious eats from our International Food Hall, grab a coffee or sweet treat, let the kids burn off some energy in our indoor and outdoor playgrounds, or challenge the family to a game of foosball.
Whether you're visiting for the animals, the food, the shopping, or simply to spend quality time together, there's something for everyone.
Oddities & Curiosities Fair
Sat 19th & Sun 20th September | 10am - 4pm
After the super successful Swan Valley Oddities & Curiosities Fair… it’s back.
Wander through a curated collection of stalls showcasing:
Gothic & alternative art
Witchy, spiritual & metaphysical goods
Handmade oddities & curiosities
Crystals, collectibles & one-of-a-kind finds
Bookish, fantasy & fandom-inspired creations
Unique market treasures you won’t find anywhere else
This is more than a market - it’s an experience.
Expect a visually striking atmosphere, incredible creators, curious collections, and a community of makers, collectors, and shoppers who celebrate the darker, stranger, and more imaginative side of creativity.
Eat. Drink. Shop. Play…and explore the unexpected.
Line Dancing
Sunday 27th September | 12pm
Dust off your boots and join us for a fun afternoon of country line dancing in the heart of the Swan Valley.
Whether you've never line danced before or you're a seasoned boot-scooter, everyone is welcome. This relaxed, friendly session is perfect for all skill levels, so grab your friends and come along for some toe-tapping fun.
While this event is free, places are limited, so please register your interest by clicking "Going" and filling in the quick form here.
All levels welcome
Free to attend
Friendly, relaxed atmosphere
Round up your family and friends, pull on your cowboy boots, and we'll see you on the dance floor.
Eat. Drink. Shop. Play.
Family Fun Day
Sunday 27th September | 10:30am - 3:30pm
Looking for something fun to do with the kids these school holidays?
FREE ENTRY
What’s happening?
Bouncy Castle
Face Painting 11am - 2pm
Playground
Giant Games
Sandpit
Local shopping
Yummy food
…and plenty more to explore around the market!
Bring the kids, grab some lunch, browse the stalls and enjoy an easy family day out in the Swan Valley during the school holidays.
Reptiles & Snakes
Monday 28th | 12pm
From 12pm to 2pm, kids can get up close and personal with some amazing creatures, learn more about reptiles, and enjoy an interactive experience that is perfect for curious little animal lovers.
And while the kids are busy, the grown-ups can relax, grab something delicious from the International Food Hall, browse the market stalls, and enjoy the atmosphere.
🎟 FREE ENTRY
There will also be:
🦎 Interactive reptile displays and hands-on fun
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly activities
🎵 Live music from 12pm – 2pm
🍴 Great food and drinks
🛍️ Unique market stalls
🌿 Plenty to explore around the market
Live Music
12pm - 2pm
Spring weekends are made for good food, local shopping and live music in the Swan Valley!
Sunday 4 October – Rob West
Sunday 11 October – Brandon Gray
Saturday 17 October – 2 Up
Sunday 18 October – Ivan John
Sunday 25 October – Stewart Herbertson
Grab some lunch from the International Food Hall, enjoy a drink, browse the market stalls and settle in for an afternoon of live music.
FREE ENTRY
Bring the family, bring your friends and enjoy a relaxed spring day in the Swan Valley.
Eat. Drink. Shop. Play.
Pawsome in the Valley
Sat 3rd & Sun 4th October | 10am - 4pm
Step into a weekend of wagging tails, cute faces, and market fun at Swan Settlers Market for Pawsome in the Valley!
Join us for a weekend celebrating all things pets, pet products, and furry friends.
Bring the whole family, including your pets, and enjoy a relaxed day out in the Swan Valley with local pet businesses, pet product stalls, treats and goodies, free face painting (Sat only), shopping, food, and plenty of cute and cuddly moments.
Whether you are shopping for your dog, spoiling your cat, looking for something special for your small pets, or you love animals, this is the perfect weekend to visit.
Eat. Drink. Shop. Play… and bring the pets!
Face Painting
Sun 4th October | 11am - 2pm
FREE FACE PAINTING AT SWAN SETTLERS MARKET!
Bring the kids down for a colourful Sunday at Swan Settlers Market on Saturday 4 October with FREE face painting from 11am to 2pm.
Let them choose their favourite design, then make a whole day of it at the market.
🛝 Play in the playground
🛍️ Browse unique local stalls and market finds
🍔 Grab lunch from our great food vendors
☕ Enjoy coffee, drinks, and something sweet
🎯 Check out all the fun happening around the market
👨👩👧👦 Relax and enjoy an easy family day out in the Swan Valley
Come for the face painting, stay for the food, shopping, drinks, and play.
Eat. Drink. Play. Shop.
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Anime in the Valley
Sat 10th & Sun 11th October | 10am - 4pm
Anime in the Valley is returning to the Swan Valley for two full days, bringing together anime fans, cosplayers, artists, collectors, gamers and families for one colourful weekend.
Expect:
Local artists and creators
Anime, manga, collectibles and handmade goodies
Gaming and fandom fun
Incredible cosplay
Plenty of food and drinks throughout the market
More than just anime, with all your favourite Swan Settlers Market stalls open too
Whether you arrive in full cosplay, come hunting for your next collectible, want to support local artists, or simply love everything anime, this weekend is for you.
Don't forget Cosplay at 1:30pm on Sunday!
Massive thank you to Deimellowed for our Anime art.
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Cosplay in the Valley
Sun 11th October | 1:30 pm
Cosplayers, your next chance to take the stage is here!
Join us at Anime in the Valley on Sunday 11 October for another EPIC Cosplay Showdown at Swan Settlers Market.
Whether your cosplay is from anime, manga, gaming, movies, TV or your own fan-art inspiration, we want to see it!
FREE to enter
All ages welcome
No pre-registration needed. Simply sign up on the day at the Play by Proxy stall, then grab your wigs, props, and best power pose, and get ready to own the stage!
Come to compete, come to cheer, or just come to see some incredible cosplay in the Swan Valley.
Home & Garden Fair
17 & 18 October | 10am - 4pm
Join us for the Home & Garden Fair, proudly brought to you in collaboration with Luna May Designs and Pun-Ny Pots.
A vibrant weekend filled with plants, homewares, garden inspiration, handmade creations, outdoor living ideas, and beautiful local finds.
🪴 Discover unique plants, pots, décor, artisan goods, sustainable living ideas, and creative small businesses.
🌸 Explore a carefully curated mix of exhibitors and boutique stalls.
🍔 Enjoy delicious food, coffee, sweet treats, live entertainment, and the relaxed Swan Valley atmosphere.
🛍️ Find beautiful pieces for your home, garden, patio, or next creative project.
🌿 Support local makers, growers, artists, and small businesses.
Spooktober
24 & 25th October | 10am - 4pm
Get the costumes ready because Halloween is taking over Swan Settlers Market for a full weekend of spooky family fun!
TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL - 10am - 4pm Saturday & Sunday
Pick up your Trick or Treat Trail flyer from our entrance booth, follow the clues throughout the market.
FACE PAINTING - Saturday | 11am - 2pm
Transform into something spooky, sparkly, creepy or cute with face painting on Saturday.
LIVE MUSIC - Sunday | 12pm - 2pm
Grab some lunch, settle in and enjoy live music while you spend the day exploring the market.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME COMPETITION -Sunday | 3pm
It is time to show us your best Halloween look!
Bring the whole family, dress up if you dare, enjoy great food, browse the market stalls, and celebrate Halloween in the Swan Valley.
Swan Valley Cuddly Farm
Sat 31st October | 12pm - 2pm
Join us for a FREE Cuddly Farm experience packed with adorable farm animals, little noses, fluffy faces, and plenty of memorable moments.
Bring the kids down to meet the animals, have a cuddle, snap some cute photos, and enjoy a fun family day out in the Swan Valley.
And don’t rush off afterwards. Stay for lunch, grab something sweet, explore the market, let the kids hit the playground and sandpit, and make a whole afternoon of it.
🐑 Cute animals
🐷 FREE family fun
🍕 Loads of food options
🛍️ Market shopping
🛝 Playground and sandpit
🥤 Drinks and sweet treats
Smokin' in the Valley
Sat 31st October & Sun 1st November | 10am - 4pm
Get ready for a huge weekend of low and slow American BBQ, live entertainment, family fun, and serious competition at Swan Settlers Market!
Join us Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st November as BBQ teams fire up their smokers and battle it out for the win. Come down, watch the action, soak up the atmosphere, and don’t forget to cheer on your favourites!
Plenty is happening across the weekend:
• Slow American BBQ competition action
• Saturday 12pm - 2pm: Cuddly Farm
• Sunday 12pm - 2pm: Snakes & Reptiles
• Live music Sunday
• Axe throwing
• Food and drinks
Bring the family, bring your appetite, and make a day of it in the Swan Valley.
Live Music November
12 pm - 2 pm
Your Sunday soundtrack is sorted.
1 November — Oscar Gomes
8 November — Ivan John
15 November — Gary & Adam
22 November — Ivan John
28 November — 2 Up with Niki & Ray
Plus, on 29 November, join us for Line Dancing from 12pm.
Grab some lunch, enjoy a drink, browse the market stalls, and settle in for an easy afternoon of live entertainment.
📍 Swan Settlers Market
124 Lennard Street, Herne Hill
🕛 12pm - 2pm
🎟️ FREE
Bring your family, bring your friends, and make a day of it in the Swan Valley.
Eat. Drink. Shop. Play.
Snakes & Reptiles
Sunday 1st November | 12 pm - 2 pm
Get ready for a wild Sunday at Swan Settlers Market with snakes, reptiles, and plenty of amazing creatures to see up close.
Come along to see, learn, handle, and discover some incredible reptiles in a fun, family-friendly experience.
Make a day of it while you’re here with food, drinks, shopping, playgrounds, and plenty more to enjoy around the market.
Bring the kids, bring the family, and come meet some seriously cool creatures.
🐍 FREE event
🦎 All ages welcome
🌿 Plenty to see and do
🍴 Food, drinks, shopping, and family fun all in one place
Click “Going”, tag a friend who would love this, and we’ll see you at Swan Settlers Market!
Psychic & Healing Fair
7 & 8 November | 10 am - 4 pm
Psychic & Healing Fair is back at Swan Settlers Market
Join us Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 November for a beautiful weekend of connection, discovery, and all things mind, body, and spirit.
Explore a wonderful mix of:
Psychic readings
Healers
Crystals
Spiritual stalls
Unique gifts and treasures
Wellness and intuitive products
Plenty more to discover across the weekend
Gold Coin Donation
And while you’re here, make a day of it with food, drinks, shopping, axe throwing, and plenty to explore around the market.
Animal Farm - FREE family fun
21 November | 10 am - 2 pm
Bring the kids down for a fun-filled day at Swan Settlers Market and get up close with some seriously adorable farm animals!
Kids can meet, pat, and learn about a range of friendly farm animals while enjoying a great family day out in the Swan Valley.
And while you’re here, make a day of it!
Grab breakfast or lunch from the food hall
Enjoy drinks from our onsite venues
Browse our market stalls and local makers
Let the kids burn off some energy in the playground
Have a go at axe throwing
Soak up the relaxed market atmosphere
Animal Farm is completely FREE, so round up the family and come spend the day with us.
Line Dancing
28 November | 12 pm
Dust off your boots and get ready to line dance your way into a fun Sunday at Swan Settlers Market!
Join us on Sunday 28 November from 12 pm for a FREE line dancing session that’s open to everyone. Whether you already know the steps or you just want to give it a go, come along, have some fun, and enjoy the atmosphere.
All ages welcome
FREE - but please register for numbers.
Bring your friends, bring the family, and join the fun. No experience needed, turn up and have a go!
Tag someone who should be on the dance floor with you!