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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

Colorful hand-shaped cutouts decorated with various patterns, mounted on sticks on grass area
1 Jun 2026

Reconciliation Day

Next on 1 Jun 2026 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Landscape image of The Little Burley Market
6 Jun 2026

The Little Burley Market Winter Wonderland

Next on 6 Jun 2026 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Brumbies vs Moana
30 May 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Moana Pasifika - Super Rugby Pacific Round 16

Next on 30 May 2026 from 2:15pm to 4:35pm
Yass Railway Museum
28 Sep 2025 – 31 May 2026

Yass Railway Museum Artisan Markets

Next on 31 May 2026 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Installation view of large and colourful first nation's works
11 Apr – 23 Aug 2026

Ngura Puḻka – Epic Country

Next on today
Vibrant red maple tree in a Parliament House courtyard
1–23 May 2026

Autumn Courtyards Tour

Next on 22 May 2026 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Wool Wool
23–24 May 2026

Canberra Wool Expo

Next on 23 May 2026 from 9:30am to 2:30pm

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Install shot, Stitching Stories
5 Mar – 24 May 2026

Stitching Stories: 50 Years of Canberra Quilters

Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
Next on today 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: A face in the mirror

National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Next on today from 10:00am 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
A group of people, some in wheelchairs, sit around a sculpture listening to a guide
17 Feb – 17 Nov 2026

Art for Carers: At the Gallery

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 10:30am to 11:30am
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
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
BACKBAR
6 Feb 2025 – 6 Jun 2026

Blackbird Live Music

Blackbird Bar - Live Music - Cocktails - Nightclub - Underground Speakeasy, Canberra
Next on today from 7:30pm to 11:59pm
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
Shelves of books in a library
20 May 2026

12 years in: Writing for the Future Library

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on tomorrow from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
NAA: A1200, L26438
12 Feb 2025 – 1 Jul 2026

Murrulangalang storytime

National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Next on tomorrow from 10:15am to 11:00am
Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling passing the ball.
21 May 2026

Raiders v Dolphins - NRL Round 12

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 21 May 2026 from 7:50pm to 10:50pm
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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
GRUB
7 May – 31 Dec 2026

Goulburn Regional Ukulele Band Sessions

The Goulburn Club, Goulburn
Next on 21 May 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Blurred body in motion with black background
22–24 May 2026

Sign on Screen Festival at the NFSA

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 22 May 2026
2 vibrant orange and red autumn trees in a courtyard of Parliament House
8–22 May 2026

Autumn Courtyards Accessible Tour

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on 22 May 2026 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Vibrant red maple tree in a Parliament House courtyard
1–23 May 2026

Autumn Courtyards Tour

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on 22 May 2026 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
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
Mother and young daughter enjoying high tea at Parliament House
16 May – 16 Aug 2026

High tea at Australian Parliament House

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on 22 May 2026 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Photo of a group of people sitting in a gallery listening to someone talk
6 Feb – 27 Nov 2026

Friday Art Talks

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on 22 May 2026 from 12:00pm to 12:45pm
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