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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

Jason Watts riding Belconnen skatepark at ACT JAM 2023 with crowd in background
7–9 Nov 2025

ACT JAM 2025

Next on today from 4:00pm to 8:00pm
A vibrant acrylic artwork depicting artist Kaylene Whiskey soaring surrounded by colourful elements.
15 Nov 2025 – 9 Mar 2026

Super Kaylene Whiskey

Next on 15 Nov 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
The Nutcracker Snow
6–7 Nov 2025

The Nutcracker Canberra

Next on today from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
people talking and tasting wine
14–15 Nov 2025

The Canberra & Region Wine Show - Tasting Experience

Next on 14 Nov 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ricky Martin Live
8 Nov 2025

Ricky Martin Live at GIO Stadium

Next on tomorrow from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
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 - Round 5

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

16th Stromlo Running Festival

Next on 15 Nov 2025 from 5:50am to 10:30am

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Sheep Dog Trials
21–23 Nov 2025

Annual Bredbo Sheep Dog Trials

Bredbo Recreational Ground, Bredbo
Next on 21 Nov 2025
Professional photoshot of Damien Leith.
22 Nov 2025

Smiths@Belco: Damien Leith

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 22 Nov 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:50pm
Goulburn Farmers Market
27 Apr 2024 – 20 Dec 2025

Goulburn Farmers Markets

Goulburn Recreation Area, Goulburn
Next on 22 Nov 2025 from 8:00am to 11:00am
Markets on Bourke
26 Feb 2022 – 20 Dec 2025

Markets on Bourke

Goulburn Scout Hall, Goulburn
Next on 22 Nov 2025 from 9:00am to 1:00pm
street performer entertaining children
23 Nov 2025

Dandy Man at Play Day!

Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Next on 23 Nov 2025 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
A woman holds a glass of wine and is gesturing with her other hand
23 Nov 2025

Discover Canberra, wine appreciation class

Canberra and Region Visitors' Centre, Parkes
Next on 23 Nov 2025 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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26 Oct 2025 – 18 Jan 2026

Twilight Flow and Live Music

Wildbark Wildlife Centre, Throsby
Next on 23 Nov 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Photograph of Troy Bramston
26 Nov 2025

In conversation with Troy Bramston – Gough Whitlam: The Vista of the New

National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Next on 26 Nov 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
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

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on 27 Nov 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
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 27 Nov 2025
Coloured photograph of the High Court of Australia building
29 Aug – 27 Nov 2025

National Triangle gems – Walking tour from National Archives to High Court

National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Next on 27 Nov 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Spirits
28–29 Nov 2025

Spirits at the Foreshore

Old Transport Depot, Kingston
Next on 28 Nov 2025 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
A young girl building a tower with large blocks.
28–29 Nov 2025

Open Air PlayUP

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Parkes
Next on 28 Nov 2025 from 9:00am to 4:30pm
Crowd at Handmade Market Canberra
28–30 Nov 2025

Handmade Market Canberra - Summer

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 28 Nov 2025 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Rock'n'roll concert at Mercure Canberra
29 Nov 2025

Rockabilly Concert in the Courtyard Gardens at Mercure Canberra

The Courtyard Gardens at Mercure Canberra, Braddon
Next on 29 Nov 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
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 - Round 7

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 29 Nov 2025 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Australian Cricket Player
29–30 Nov 2025

Prime Minister's XI v England - Men

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 29 Nov 2025
Neon bending at Canberra Glassworks
29 Mar – 30 Nov 2025

Neon Sign Making Experience at Canberra Glassworks

Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Next on 29 Nov 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Yass Railway Museum
28 Sep 2025 – 31 May 2026

Yass Railway Museum Artisan Markets

Yass Railway Museum, Yass
Next on 30 Nov 2025 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Photo: The ACT Bushfire Memorial designed by Tess Horwitz, Tony Steel and Martyn Jolly, 2006.
2 Dec 2025

Speakers’ Corner – Community archives and the arts

National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Next on 2 Dec 2025 from 5:30pm to 6:45pm
Group of people standing alongside Love Boat having a party
4 Dec 2025

Laughs on the Lake - Comedy Cruise

Love Boats Canberra, Kingston
Next on 4 Dec 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Shop 623
6 Dec 2025

The Canberra Antiques Summer Market Day

The Auction Barn, Fyshwick
Next on 6 Dec 2025 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Christmas at The Little Burley Market
6 Dec 2025

Christmas at The Little Burley Market

Queen Elizabeth TCE, Commonwealth Place (in between the International Flag display)., Parkes
Next on 6 Dec 2025 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
A black background with drawn white silhouettes of 2 people, instruments, food and stars.
6 Dec 2025

Opening Weekend: 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on 6 Dec 2025 from 10:30am to 5:00pm
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