
72 Hours in Canberra: An Enlighten Festival Weekend
Published 4 Feb 2026Every year, as summer slips into autumn, Canberra transforms into a glowing playground of light, art, ideas and entertainment. Enlighten Festival (27 February–9 March) is one of the city’s most spectacular moments. See iconic national buildings become canvases of colour, nights come alive with food and music, and special events pop up across the ci











