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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

Vibrant large-scale tapestries
20 Jun – 18 Oct 2026

Arthur Boyd: tapestries

Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Fired UP
15 Aug 2026

Fired Up Winter Festival

Next on 15 Aug 2026 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Image of Hockey Players
16 Aug 2026

Canberra Brave vs Brisbane Lightning

Next on 16 Aug 2026 from 1:45pm to 3:45pm
Two glass birds in the Hotshop
28 Feb – 20 Dec 2026

Birds of a Feather: Glassblowing for Two

Next on today from 2:50pm to 3:30pm
A table covered in weaving equipment and yarn
21 Jun – 3 Oct 2026

The Stitch Up: Weaving Lab Workshops

Next on 29 Aug 2026 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Three people in a small inflatable boat looking at the large ice formation in front of them.
1 Jul – 11 Oct 2026

Antarctica

Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
person making matcha
29 Aug 2026

Canberra Made Series: Matcha Masterclass with Teddy's Matcha

Next on 29 Aug 2026 from 10:00am to 11:30am
A visitor exploring the Royal Australian Mint Floral Impressions Exhibition
14 May 2026 – 31 Mar 2027

Floral Impressions Exhibition at the Mint

Next on today

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Binalong Markets
11 Jan – 13 Dec 2026

Binalong Community Markets

Cafe On Queen, Binalong
Next on today from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Artists standing together holding their instruments
28 Jun 2026

The Iliad Out Loud | Four Winds

Four Winds, Barragga Bay
Next on
Truffle Smoked Mushroom Casarecce + Whipped Ricotta
8 Aug 2026

The Truffle Experience

Capitol Bar & Grill, Canberra
Next on
A man and a young boy exploring light in Science Time
3–15 Aug 2026

Questacon Science Time: Light

Questacon, Parkes
Next on tomorrow from 11:00am to 11:40am
Four Winds Vineyard
24 Jul – 9 Aug 2026

Fireside Festival - Mulled Wine at Four Winds

Four Winds Vineyard, Murrumbateman
Next on today from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Gundog Estate
24 Jul – 9 Aug 2026

Fireside at Gundog Estate

Gundog Estate, Gundaroo
Next on today from 11:00am to 5:00pm
A platypus floating in the water
25 Jul – 31 Aug 2026

Platypus Month

Various venues and locations in Canberra and the Capital Region, Canberra
Next on today from 9:00am to 10:00am
A leather case displaying Grey Kangaroo fur beside a greyscale photograph of a family.
4 Jul – 13 Sep 2026

Thread: Connecting Stories and Community

National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
A close-up image of red and blue yarn on weaving bobbins
20 Jun – 18 Oct 2026

The Weavers’ Studio

National Gallery of Australia, 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
Yellow and black illustrations of families in the remote Aboriginal community of Papunya
15 Jun 2026 – 31 Jan 2027

Wangka Wakaṉutja: The Story of the Papunya Literature Production Centre Exhibition

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on today
SHC market2
2 Jan – 26 Dec 2026

Bungendore Farmers Market

Village Square - Corner of Malbon and Ellendon streets, Bungendore
Next on 15 Aug 2026
Three inflatable sculptures that represent quantum technology
7 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027

Quantum Tomorrow: Imagined Futures

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre, 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
Canberra Medieval Market
9 Aug 2026

Canberra Medieval Market

The Old Bus Depot Markets, Kingston
Next on today from 9:30am to 2:30pm
Canberra Raiders players Simi Sasagi and Jed Stuart celebrating a try.
9 Aug 2026

Double Header | NRL Raiders v Knights - NRLW Raiders v Broncos

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on today from 11:35am to 5:00pm
Image of Hockey Players
8–9 Aug 2026

Canberra Brave vs Melbourne Ice

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on today from 12:45pm to 2:45pm
Antique, vintage and collectable bespoke jewellery for the discerning buyer
8–9 Aug 2026

ACT Seasonal Antique and Collectable Fair

Quokka Pavilion, EPIC Park, Mitchell
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Fireside tastings
25 Jul – 9 Aug 2026

Fireside Festival at Pankhurst Wines

Pankhurst Wines, Wallaroo
Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Fireside Festival
24 Jul – 9 Aug 2026

Fireside Festival 2026

Various venues across the Canberra Region, Canberra
Next on today
Warm Trees 1
27 Jun – 9 Aug 2026

Warm Trees - Winter in the Woods

National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo Valley
Next on today from 7:00am to 5:30pm
A forest of tree trunks, each wrapped with several brightly coloured scarves
26 Jun – 9 Aug 2026

Winter in the Woods

National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
Next on today from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Large truffle dog
20 Jun – 15 Aug 2026

Truffle Hunt and French Brunch with Chef Christophe and Josephine

Bungendore NSW, Bungendore
Next on today from 10:30am to 1:00pm
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