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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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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

Next on today
Crowd at Handmade Market Canberra
28–30 Nov 2025

Handmade Market Canberra - Summer

Next on tomorrow from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
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 tomorrow from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Australian Cricket Player
29–30 Nov 2025

Prime Minister's XI v England - Men

Next on 29 Nov 2025

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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
Artist Lindy Lee's black and white family photo with burnt holes on the print
6 Aug 2025 – 28 Jan 2026

Lindy Lee

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on 3 Dec 2025
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 first nations elders in sitting in country near Amaroona at sunset with hand carved spears
6 Aug 2025 – 29 Mar 2026

Kulata Tjuta: Tirkilpa

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on 3 Dec 2025
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
Australian honours and awards medals on display at the exhibition
26 May 2025 – 15 Feb 2026

Australian Honours System Exhibition at the Mint

Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
Next on today from 8:30am to 5:00pm
Pandanus mat
17 Apr 2025 – 27 Jan 2026

Our Story: Aboriginal–Chinese People in Australia

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Two adults embracing on a bed of roses.
2 Jul 2025 – 19 Apr 2026

In Bloom

National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Enrico Taglietti holding a pen at his desk in his studio, photo taken in 1985
7 Jun 2025 – 3 May 2026

Taglietti: Life in Design

Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
‘The Male’ (Lyrebird) costume from The Display 1964 designed by Sidney Nolan
18 Mar 2025 – 6 Mar 2026

A Total Work of Art: Sidney Nolan & the Stage

Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Gurindji Freedom banners hung up in a gallery.
19 Aug 2025 – 31 Dec 2026

Gurindji Freedom Banners Exhibition

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
painting of a ploiceman upsidedown with his head in the ground and a magpie sitting on his rifle
25 Mar 2024 – 26 Mar 2026

The Nolan Collection

Canberra Museum and Gallery, Canberra City
Next on today
Photograph showing south view of Garden of Australian Dreams, National Museum of Australia
4 Apr 2023 – 3 Apr 2026

Breathing Space

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on today
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
Spirits
28–29 Nov 2025

Spirits at the Foreshore

Old Transport Depot, Kingston
Next on tomorrow from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Christmas tree display at Calthorpes House
22 Nov – 13 Dec 2025

Christmas at Calthorpes House

Calthorpes House, Red Hill
Next on 29 Nov 2025 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
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 29 Nov 2025 from 10:15am to 3:15pm
A man standing in a gallery space with indigenous poles
6 Dec 2025 – 26 Apr 2026

5th National Indigenous Art Triennial

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on 6 Dec 2025
Coin history displays at the Mint
7 Jun – 6 Dec 2025

Quiet Mornings at the Mint

Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
Next on 6 Dec 2025 from 9:00am to 10:00am
Andy Trieu doing a live DJ set  on stage doing a peace sign
12 Dec 2025

Opening party Hallyu! The Korean Wave

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on 12 Dec 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
South Korean girl group Aespa group photo.
12 Dec 2025 – 10 May 2026

Hallyu! The Korean Wave

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on 12 Dec 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Elite Hall
8–11 Jan 2026

Street Machine Summernats 38

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Mitchell
Next on 8 Jan 2026 from 10:00am to 11:00pm
Showtime FMX bike and rider in mid air
20–22 Feb 2026

Royal Canberra Show

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Mitchell
Next on 20 Feb 2026
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