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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

Floriade
13 Sep – 12 Oct 2025

Floriade 2025

Next on today
Floriade NightFest
2–5 Oct 2025

NightFest 2025

Next on 2 Oct 2025 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Two adults embracing on a bed of roses.
2 Jul 2025 – 19 Apr 2026

In Bloom

Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
A puppet of a rocket ship and Mr Squiggle
4 Jul – 13 Oct 2025

Mr Squiggle and Friends

Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Promotional image featuring Lanyon Homestead with Floyd the gnome and tulips in bloom
3 Sep – 31 Oct 2025

Floriade at Lanyon Homestead | Floriade Satellite Site

Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
GIANTS AFLW Players Celebrating
13 Sep 2025

AFLW - GIANTS v Western Bulldogs

Next on today from 4:35pm to 7:35pm

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Participants Running
2 Nov 2025

The Canberra Times Fun Run

Rond Terrace, Parkes, Acton
Next on 2 Nov 2025 from 5:30am to 11:30am
As world No. 1 in the BC3 pairs, they were a formidable duo, aiming for gold in the mixed pairs even
3–11 Nov 2025

Canberra 2025 World Boccia Challenger

AIS Arena (Australian Institute of Sport), Bruce
Next on 3 Nov 2025
Shallow Crossing
7–9 Nov 2025

Clarkes Gambit

Steampacket Hotel, Nelligen
Next on 7 Nov 2025 from 12:00pm to 12:01pm
One
14 Nov 2025

New South Wales Pride vs Adelaide Fire - Hockey One League Goulburn

Goulburn Regional Hockey Centre, Goulburn
Next on 14 Nov 2025 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Challenge Canberra triathlete competing in Challenge Canberra 2023
14–16 Nov 2025

Challenge Canberra Triathlon Festival

Rond Terrace, Acton, Acton
Next on 14 Nov 2025 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game against Sydney Flames.
15 Nov 2025

UC Capitals v Sydney Flames

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 15 Nov 2025 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Stromlo Running Festival
15–16 Nov 2025

16th Stromlo Running Festival

Stromlo Forest Park, Wright
Next on 15 Nov 2025 from 5:50am to 10:30am
Canberra Chill Women's Player in Tasmania
21 Nov 2025

Canberra Chill vs Tassie Tigers

National Hockey Centre, Lyneham
Next on 21 Nov 2025 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Sheep Dog Trials
21–23 Nov 2025

Annual Bredbo Sheep Dog Trials

Bredbo Recreational Ground, Bredbo
Next on 21 Nov 2025
U18s Girls
21–23 Nov 2025

Hockey NSW Indoor State Championship – Under 18 Girls

Veolia Arena, Goulburn
Next on 21 Nov 2025 from 8:00am to 7:00pm
Adaminaby Races
22 Nov 2025

Adaminaby Cup Race Day

Adaminaby Racecourse, Adaminaby
Next on 22 Nov 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game against Perth Lynx.
29 Nov 2025

UC Capitals v Perth Lynx

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 29 Nov 2025 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
U18B
5–7 Dec 2025

Hockey NSW Indoor State Championship – Under 18 Boys

Veolia Arena, Goulburn
Next on 5 Dec 2025 from 8:00am to 7:00pm
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball while a defender closes in.
9 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Adelaide Lightning

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 9 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Masters Hockey
10–17 Dec 2025

Hockey Australia Masters Indoor Invitational

Goulburn Recreation Area, Goulburn
Next on 10 Dec 2025 from 8:00am to 9:00pm
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball while a defender closes in.
12 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Southside Melbourne Flyers

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 12 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball.
20 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Geelong Venom

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 20 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game.
27 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Sydney Flames

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 27 Dec 2025 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball while a defender closes in.
4 Jan 2026

UC Capitals v Perth Lynx

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 4 Jan 2026 from 11:30am to 2:30pm
UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game.
25 Jan 2026

UC Capitals v Bendigo Spirit

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 25 Jan 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
WM
30 Jan – 1 Feb 2026

Hockey NSW Indoor State Championship – Masters Women

Veolia Arena, Goulburn
Next on 30 Jan 2026 from 8:00am to 7:00pm
Circuit
31 Jan – 1 Feb 2026

Canberra Festival of Speed

Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham
Next on 31 Jan 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball.
3 Feb 2026

UC Capitals v Southside Melbourne Flyers

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 3 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game.
7 Feb 2026

UC Capitals v Geelong Venom

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 7 Feb 2026 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
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