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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.

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Floriade - Australia's Biggest Celebration of Spring
14 Sep – 13 Oct 2024

Floriade 2024

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NightFest image
3–6 Oct 2024

NightFest 2024

Next on 3 Oct 2024
Vibrant painting of mountain view in the pacific
29 Jun – 7 Oct 2024

Gauguin’s World: Tōna Iho, Tōna Ao

Next on today
Elvis Richardson Estanlishment / Treaty, 2022
27 Sep – 26 Oct 2024

Canberra Art Biennial

Next on 27 Sep 2024
Beeswax Wraps Australia at the Handmade Market Canberra
21–22 Sep 2024

Handmade Market Canberra - Spring

Next on 21 Sep 2024
Chicago The Musical
7–29 Sep 2024

Chicago The Musical

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Chicago The Musical
7–29 Sep 2024

Chicago The Musical

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on today
A Walk in the Bush
7–29 Sep 2024

A Walk in the Bush

Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton
Next on today from 9:30am to 4:30pm
Promotional image for Canberra REP's Away by Michael Gow
5–29 Sep 2024

Away by Michael Gow

Canberra REP Theatre, Acton
Next on today from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Drawn figure "Rosie" by Michael Armstrong Art
30 Aug – 25 Sep 2024

Making Observations - Exhibition By Michael Armstrong Art

The Front Gallery & Cafe, Lyneham
Next on today
The setting captures the essence of a refined garden party, where every detail is beautiful
14 Sep – 13 Oct 2024

Underground Spirits Gin Garden at Floriade

Commonwealth Park, Parkes
Next on today from 9:30am to 5:00pm
Oil on canvas
14 Sep – 13 Oct 2024

Prima Vera - A Spring Group Show

Grainger Gallery, Canberra
Next on today from 9:30am to 5:30pm
Floriade - Australia's Biggest Celebration of Spring
14 Sep – 13 Oct 2024

Floriade 2024

Commonwealth Park, Parkes
Next on today from 9:30am to 5:30pm
Tulip Top Gardens
11 Sep – 13 Oct 2024

Tulip Top Gardens

Tulip Top Gardens, Sutton
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Golden coloured artwork
10 Sep – 12 Oct 2024

Longing and Belonging Exhibition

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway
Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Chef's hands preparing sushi as part of omakase dining experience
29 Jul – 30 Sep 2024

Omakase Experience at Koto Dining

Koto, Parkes
Next on today
Vibrant painting of mountain view in the pacific
29 Jun – 7 Oct 2024

Gauguin’s World: Tōna Iho, Tōna Ao

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
A picture of a highly colourful room
29 Jun – 7 Oct 2024

SaVĀge K’lub

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tony Armstrong smiling while riding a bike
25 Jun – 13 Oct 2024

Tony Armstrong's Extra-Ordinary Things

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
A painted portrait of a man wearing blue and yellow attire. He has a large, triangular moustache.
22 Jun – 13 Oct 2024

Darling Portrait Prize 2024

National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Next on today
A photographic portrait of a First Nations man siting amongst foliage with a beetle on his forehead.
22 Jun – 13 Oct 2024

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2024

National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Next on today
A photograph of people at a parade float.
27 Jul – 1 Dec 2024

William Yang's Mardi Gras

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
The Australian flag and top of the mast with blue sky and clouds in the background
20 Jun – 31 Oct 2024

Display to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Flags Act

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on today
David Braun: The Brolgas Return (detail), ink drawing
28 Jun – 10 Nov 2024

Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize

National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
A man looking at a showcase inside the Joan Ross exhibition
3 Sep 2024 – 2 Feb 2025

Joan Ross: Those trees came back to me in my dreams

National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
A blue cover of the 'Hopes and Fears: Australian Migration Stories' exhibition with family photos.
26 Jul 2024 – 2 Feb 2025

Hopes and Fears: Australian Migration Stories

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
copper cylindrical forms with blue tarnish and growths
2 Mar – 20 Oct 2024

Materiality...but not as we know it

Canberra Museum + Gallery, Civic Square
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
A group of people, some in wheelchairs, sit around a sculpture listening to a guide
20 Feb – 17 Dec 2024

Art for Carers: At the Gallery

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 10:30am to 11:30am
Indigenous painting with large brushtrokes and shapes of colour
14 Sep 2024 – 6 Aug 2025

Ever Present: First Peoples Art of Australia

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on today
Protecting Our Ocean II, Elliott Koonutta, Christine Holroyd, Syd Bruce Shortjoe and Romena Edwards
9 Apr 2024 – 10 Mar 2025

Belonging: Stories from Far North Queensland

National Museum of Australia, Acton
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