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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

National Wine Festival - EXPO Tasting
12–13 Jun 2026

National Wine Festival of Australia

Next on today
Installation view of large and colourful first nation's works
11 Apr – 23 Aug 2026

Ngura Puḻka – Epic Country

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Man wearing a space suit in snow surroundings
1 Jun – 31 Aug 2026

Winter Film Series at the National Film and Sound Archive

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A painting of a man with a grey beard and a green bowtie who stands in front of a hanging portrait.
3 Apr – 19 Jul 2026

John Brack x Noel McKenna: A face in the mirror

Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
A visitor exploring the Royal Australian Mint Floral Impressions Exhibition
14 May 2026 – 31 Mar 2027

Floral Impressions Exhibition at the Mint

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Installation view of Painting Itself / 绘画本身
22 May – 28 Jun 2026

Painting Itself

ANU School of Art & Design Gallery, Acton
Next on today from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Image | Brenda Page What Remains 2026 | Photography by Tord Johnston Photographics
11 Jun – 18 Jul 2026

Edge of Presence | Brenda Page

Craft + Design Canberra, Canberra
Next on today
Image | Akie Haga Veins of Air (detail) 2026 | Photography by Akie Haga
11 Jun – 18 Jul 2026

Veins of Air | Akie Haga

Craft + Design Canberra, Canberra
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A mock 2XX radio studio on display 2XX People-Powered Radio - Celebrating 50 years at CMAG
9 Jun – 6 Sep 2026

2XX People Powered Radio: Celebrating 50 Years

Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
Next on today from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Man wearing a space suit in snow surroundings
1 Jun – 31 Aug 2026

Winter Film Series at the National Film and Sound Archive

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on today from 12:00am to 11:59pm
A painting of a man with a grey beard and a green bowtie who stands in front of a hanging portrait.
3 Apr – 19 Jul 2026

John Brack x Noel McKenna: A face in the mirror

National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Rear vision exhibition banner
12 Jun – 11 Oct 2026

Rear vision: the Holden collection

National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Installation view of large and colourful first nation's works
11 Apr – 23 Aug 2026

Ngura Puḻka – Epic Country

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 12:00am to 11:59pm
Illustration of Australians in uniform
30 Apr – 20 Sep 2026

Remembering the War Exhibition

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Mangroves - Tales of the Tide exhbition space at Questacon
26 Dec 2025 – 21 Jun 2026

Mangroves: Tales from the Tide

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre, Parkes
Next on today
Ethos
11 Dec 2025 – 31 Aug 2026

Canberra: A Monumental Vision

National Capital Exhibition, Parkes
Next on today
Child enjoying the Illuminate exhibition
20 Feb – 22 Nov 2026

Illuminate: How Science Comes to Light

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
A visitor exploring the Royal Australian Mint Floral Impressions Exhibition
14 May 2026 – 31 Mar 2027

Floral Impressions Exhibition at the Mint

Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
Next on today from 12:00am to 11:59pm
Colourful butterflies on a black background.
25 Oct 2025 – 1 Oct 2026

Animals in the Parliament House Art Collections exhibition

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on today
Two women view artwork in gallery.
5 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026

Behind the Lines

Museum of Australian Democracy, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
A monochrome photographic portrait of four men with candid expressions wearing suits.
16 May 2026 – 23 May 2027

Power suits: The fit within the frame

National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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
One male lying on couch sleeping, another sitting in front reading a book
14 Jun – 15 Nov 2026

Book Club at NFSA

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on tomorrow
Blue glowy image with the backs of people standing in white lab coats
17 Jun – 26 Aug 2026

Film Program: Science. Art. Film.

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 17 Jun 2026
A monumental tapestry by renowned Australian artist Arthur Boyd.
20 Jun – 18 Oct 2026

Arthur Boyd: tapestries

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on 20 Jun 2026
Drag artist man wearing a blonde wig and brown moustache
21 Nov 2025 – 11 Dec 2026

Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 26 Jun 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Celebrating 100 Years of Ford in Australia
27 Jun 2026

Ollies' Garage & The SHRF Canberra Showroom: 100 Years Ford in Australia

Ollies' Garage, Fyshwick
Next on 27 Jun 2026 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Spaceship speeding through a multicoloured universe
27 Jun – 15 Aug 2026

Movie Marathons at the NFSA

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 27 Jun 2026
Three people in a small inflatable boat looking at the large ice formation in front of them.
1 Jul – 11 Oct 2026

Antarctica

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on 1 Jul 2026 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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