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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 29 Apr 2026 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 today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Illustration of Australians in uniform
27 Feb – 3 May 2026

Remembering the War Exhibition

Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
GIANTS Players Celebrating
26 Apr 2026

GIANTS v North Melbourne Kangaroos - Toyota AFL Premiership

Next on today from 4:40pm to 7:40pm

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Photo depicts a family of lions
25–27 Apr 2026

The National Zoo and Aquarium Celebrates the Lion Pride

The National Zoo and Aquarium, Weston
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
an artists easel with an artwork in front of a view of canberra and lake burley griffin
20–26 Apr 2026

Capital Plein Air - Outdoor Painting Festival

The Fitter's Workshop, Kingston, Kingston
Next on today from 8:00am to 4:00pm
Photograph of historic East Block building, home to National Archives of Australa in Canberra.
11 Apr – 10 May 2026

100 years of historic East Block building

National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Canberra by Bike Tours
11 Apr – 10 May 2026

Canberra and Region Heritage Festival

Various venues, Canberra
Next on today
QTea High Tea
18 Apr – 30 May 2026

QTea High Tea x Space Kitchen

QT Lounge, Canberra City
Next on 2 May 2026 from 11:30am to 1:30pm
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 today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Illustration of Australians in uniform
27 Feb – 3 May 2026

Remembering the War Exhibition

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Install shot, Stitching Stories
5 Mar – 24 May 2026

Stitching Stories: 50 Years of Canberra Quilters

Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
Next on today from 12:00pm 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 today 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 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
5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain, installation view, National Gallery
6 Dec 2025 – 26 Apr 2026

5th National Indigenous Art Triennial:  After the Rain

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on today
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 today 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 today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Ethos
11 Dec 2025 – 31 Aug 2026

Canberra: A Monumental Vision

National Capital Exhibition, Parkes
Next on today
Belly dancer performing at Bar Beirut. She is balancing a sword on a seated customer's head.
28 Mar – 19 Dec 2026

Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 2 May 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
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
Two glass birds in the Hotshop
28 Feb – 20 Dec 2026

Birds of a Feather: Glassblowing for Two

Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Next on today from 3:30pm to 4:10pm
teacher and participant blowing glass in the Hotshop
28 Feb – 20 Dec 2026

Glass Blowing Experience: Make Your Own Bird

Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Next on today from 12:40pm to 1:00pm
Glass blowing experience at Canberra Glassworks
28 Feb – 20 Dec 2026

Glass Blowing Experience: Make Your Own Vase or Tumbler

Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Next on today from 2:00pm to 2:40pm
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 today from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Be captivated by the grace and allure of Luna’s Cabaret Dancers while our DJs create the rhythm of t
13 Dec 2025 – 28 Nov 2026

Luna Saturdays

Luna, Canberra
Next on 2 May 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm
Join us at the Southern Harvest Farmers Market in Bungendore
2 Jan – 26 Dec 2026

Bungendore Farmers Market

Village Square - Corner of Malbon and Ellendon streets, Bungendore
Next on 2 May 2026
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