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What's on in Canberra

Not only does Canberra put on some of the nation’s biggest festivals and blockbuster exhibitions, we also have a thriving calendar of foodie events, markets, performances, family-friendly activities, sport, and live music.

Canberra's events and festivals celebrate our four distinct seasons with glorious Floriade in spring, the power of Summernats in summer, Enlighten Festival in autumn, The Truffle Festival in winter, and live music all year round. That’s just a taste – start searching our event calendar to find what’s on in Canberra.

Featured events

sunset Cinema, outdoor movies, Canberra, events,  food, wine, cheese, bar, picnic
20 Nov 2025 – 28 Feb 2026

Sunset Cinema Canberra

Next on today from 6:00pm to 10:30pm
A vibrant acrylic artwork depicting artist Kaylene Whiskey soaring surrounded by colourful elements.
15 Nov 2025 – 9 Mar 2026

Super Kaylene Whiskey

Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Drag King with tophat
1–30 Nov 2025

Canberra SpringOUT Pride Festival

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Crowd at Handmade Market Canberra
28–30 Nov 2025

Handmade Market Canberra - Summer

Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Photo of a Museum staff member and an Auslan interpreter signing a book in the Discovery Centre
27 Nov – 4 Dec 2025

International Day of People with Disability at the National Museum

Next on today from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Spirits
28–29 Nov 2025

Spirits at the Foreshore

Next on today from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Australian Cricket Player
29–30 Nov 2025

Prime Minister's XI v England - Men

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Rock'n'roll concert at Mercure Canberra
29 Nov 2025

Rockabilly Concert in the Courtyard Gardens at Mercure Canberra

The Courtyard Gardens at Mercure Canberra, Braddon
Next on today from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game against Perth Lynx.
29 Nov 2025

UC Capitals v Perth Lynx - Round 7

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on today from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Electric Fields
29 Nov 2025

Rock for Reconciliation

Stage 88 - Commonwealth Park, Parkes
Next on today from 11:00am to 7:00pm
people browsing market stalls
29 Nov 2025

Bungendore Christmas Market

Bungendore Christmas Market, Bungendore
Next on today from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Someone holding a bottle of gin in front of a plate of oysters
29 Nov 2025

From the Coast to the Capital - Spirits & Oysters

Canberra Region Visitors Centre, Parkes
Next on today from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
PM's XI Cricket at Manuka Oval
29–30 Nov 2025

Prime Minister's XI vs England

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on today from 1:30pm to 9:45pm
Spirits
28–29 Nov 2025

Spirits at the Foreshore

Old Transport Depot, Kingston
Next on today from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Australian Cricket Player
29–30 Nov 2025

Prime Minister's XI v England - Men

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on today from 12:00am to 11:59pm
Crowd at Handmade Market Canberra
28–30 Nov 2025

Handmade Market Canberra - Summer

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Photo of a Museum staff member and an Auslan interpreter signing a book in the Discovery Centre
27 Nov – 4 Dec 2025

International Day of People with Disability at the National Museum

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on today from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
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20 Nov – 6 Dec 2025

Low Pay? Don't Pay!

Canberra REP Theatre, Canberra
Next on today from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
People walking around in a gallery.
27 Nov – 13 Dec 2025

Annual Members Exhibition - Craft + Design Canberra Daily Creative Challenge Winners Exhibit

Craft + Design Canberra, Canberra
Next on today
Christmas tree display at Calthorpes House
22 Nov – 13 Dec 2025

Christmas at Calthorpes House

Calthorpes House, Red Hill
Next on today from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Drag King with tophat
1–30 Nov 2025

Canberra SpringOUT Pride Festival

Canberra SpringOUT PRIDE Festival Canberra, Braddon
Next on today from 12:00am to 11:59pm
Animation of young girl with blonder hair, blue dress and bow in her hair, surrounded by animals
5 Sep – 29 Nov 2025

Family Friendly Screenings at the NFSA

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on today from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
sunset Cinema, outdoor movies, Canberra, events,  food, wine, cheese, bar, picnic
20 Nov 2025 – 28 Feb 2026

Sunset Cinema Canberra

The Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton
Next on today from 6:00pm to 10:30pm
A vibrant acrylic artwork depicting artist Kaylene Whiskey soaring surrounded by colourful elements.
15 Nov 2025 – 9 Mar 2026

Super Kaylene Whiskey

National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Objects including gas mask, replica ambulance, documents, map and binoculars
9 Aug 2025 – 1 Feb 2026

Australia’s Home Front: 1939-1945

Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
Next on today from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Photo of Australian Parliament House in the evening.
4 Sep 2025 – 28 Feb 2026

The New Parliamentary Handbook Website - Display

Level 1, Parliament House, Capital Hill
Next on today from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
A man teaches women how to throw a boomerang in 1957.
21 Nov 2025 – 17 May 2026

In real life: inventors, innovators and opportunists

National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Two glass birds in the Hotshop
17 May – 21 Dec 2025

Glass Blowing Experience at Canberra Glassworks: Make Your Own Bird

Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Next on today from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Photo of Cockburn Ranges, Kimberley, taken at Dusk.
3 May – 29 Dec 2025

The Great Kimberley Wilderness Virtual Reality Experience

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on today from 10:15am to 3:15pm
Neon bending at Canberra Glassworks
29 Mar – 30 Nov 2025

Neon Sign Making Experience at Canberra Glassworks

Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Gears exhibit in Questacon Presents: ZAP! CLANK! POW!
31 May 2025 – 1 Feb 2026

Questacon Presents: ZAP! CLANK! POW!

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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