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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

twelve musicians playing instruments
29 Apr – 3 May 2026

Canberra International Music Festival

Next on today from 2:00pm to 9:00pm
Driftwood
8–10 May 2026

Canberra Cheese Festival

Next on 8 May 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
The Jetty beside Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra
27 Mar – 9 May 2026

Viva Italia in Canberra Festival

Next on today
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

Next on tomorrow from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Illustration of Australians in uniform
30 Apr – 20 Sep 2026

Remembering the War Exhibition

Next on tomorrow from 9:00am to 5:00pm

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The Jetty beside Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra
27 Mar – 9 May 2026

Viva Italia in Canberra Festival

Various venues, Parkes
Next on today from 12:00am to 11:59pm
1862 Stone building with nurse on a verandan and horse and cart in front
7 Mar – 2 May 2026

Exhibition - History of Rusten House

Rusten House Art Centre, Queanbeyan
Next on tomorrow from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Install shot, Stitching Stories
5 Mar – 24 May 2026

Stitching Stories: 50 Years of Canberra Quilters

Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 10:00am to 4:00pm
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

National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Next on tomorrow from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Mangroves - Tales of the Tide exhbition space at Questacon
26 Dec 2025 – 1 May 2026

Mangroves: Tales from the Tide

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre, Parkes
Next on tomorrow 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
Illustration of Australians in uniform
30 Apr – 20 Sep 2026

Remembering the War Exhibition

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on tomorrow from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit with mannequins in red jumpsuits, surrounded by neon lights and displays.
12 Dec 2025 – 10 May 2026

Hallyu! The Korean Wave

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on tomorrow from 9:00am 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 tomorrow from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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 tomorrow from 9:00am 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 tomorrow from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Two women view artwork in gallery.
5 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026

Behind the Lines

Museum of Australian Democracy, Parkes
Next on tomorrow from 9:00am 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 tomorrow from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Coin history displays at the Mint
3 Jan – 5 Dec 2026

Quiet Mornings at the Mint

Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
Next on 2 May 2026 from 9:00am to 10:00am
Couples talking with exhibitors at Your Local Wedding Guide Canberra Expo.
17 May 2026

Your Local Wedding Guide Canberra Expo

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 17 May 2026 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
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21–24 May 2026

CraftAlive Canberra

EPIC - Budawang Pavilion, Mitchell
Next on 21 May 2026 from 9:30am to 4:00pm
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 22 May 2026 from 10:30am to 3:00pm
Celebrating 100 Years of Ford in Australia
23 May 2026

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

Ollies' Garage, Fyshwick
Next on 23 May 2026 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Close up of woman looking intently at an artwork
28–31 May 2026

Reconciliation week at the National Film and Sound Archive in Acton

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 28 May 2026
Winners of the Royal Canberra Poultry Show
6–7 Jun 2026

Royal Canberra Poultry Show

Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell
Next on 6 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
Photographer: Elli Webb
4 Sep – 7 Nov 2026

Canberra Art Biennial

The festival is multi site, across central Canberra, with a central hub at Lake Burely Griffin., Parkes
Next on 4 Sep 2026
Crowd shot of the Canberra Disability Expo 2023
25–26 Sep 2026

Canberra Disability Expo

Exhibition Park In Canberra, Mitchell
Next on 25 Sep 2026 from 9:00am to 3:00pm
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