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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

A monumental tapestry by renowned Australian artist Arthur Boyd.
20 Jun – 18 Oct 2026

Arthur Boyd: tapestries

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: A face in the mirror

Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Woman standing in front of the festival's entry  with Christmas lights and tree
1–5 Jul 2026

Christmas in July Canberra

Next on 1 Jul 2026 from 11:00am to 10:30pm
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
Winter in the City
8–18 Jul 2026

Winter in the City

Next on 8 Jul 2026 from 12:30am to 8:00pm
childs cup hands holding acorns and a fairy
27 Jun – 9 Aug 2026

Family Fun - Winter in the Woods - Winter School Holidays

Next on tomorrow from 9:00am to 5:00pm

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Binalong Markets
11 Jan – 13 Dec 2026

Binalong Community Markets

Cafe On Queen, Binalong
Next on 12 Jul 2026 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Mooseheads Canberra
26 Jun 2026

One Direction Tribute

Mooseheads, Canberra
Next on today from 9:00pm to 11:59pm
Soccer players in yellow kits celebrate a goal on a stadium pitch as teammates run in behind
26 Jun 2026

Socceroos Live 2026

Garema Place, Canberra
Next on today from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
2 performers play music for an audience, one playing a guitar and one playing percussion instrument
26 Jun 2026

Wyniss ensemble performance

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on today from 10:00am to 11:00am
Image of Hockey Players
26–27 Jun 2026

Canberra Brave vs Adelaide Adrenaline

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on today from 6:45pm to 8:45pm
Daphne & May
12–26 Jun 2026

Creative Origami Afternoons at Daphne and May

Daphne & May, Gundaroo
Next on today from 3:15pm to 5:00pm
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 today from 10:30am to 3:00pm
Image | Brenda Page What Remains 2026 | Photography by Tord Johnston Photographics
11 Jun – 18 Jul 2026

Edge of Presence | Brenda Page

Craft + Design Canberra, Canberra
Next on today
Image | Akie Haga Veins of Air (detail) 2026 | Photography by Akie Haga
11 Jun – 18 Jul 2026

Veins of Air | Akie Haga

Craft + Design Canberra, Canberra
Next on today
Truffle
11 Jun – 20 Jul 2026

Truffle Experience at Water's Edge Canberra

Water's Edge Canberra, Parkes
Next on today
A mock 2XX radio studio on display 2XX People-Powered Radio - Celebrating 50 years at CMAG
9 Jun – 6 Sep 2026

2XX People Powered Radio: Celebrating 50 Years

Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Man wearing a space suit in snow surroundings
1 Jun – 31 Aug 2026

Winter Film Series at the National Film and Sound Archive

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on today
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 today from 11:00am to 2:00pm
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
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
A monumental tapestry by renowned Australian artist Arthur Boyd.
20 Jun – 18 Oct 2026

Arthur Boyd: tapestries

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 12:00am to 11:59pm
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
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
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
Ethos
11 Dec 2025 – 31 Aug 2026

Canberra: A Monumental Vision

National Capital Exhibition, Parkes
Next on today
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
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 today from 12:00pm to 12:45pm
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 from 12:00am to 11:59pm
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