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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

Canberra by Bike Tours
11 Apr – 10 May 2026

Canberra and Region Heritage Festival

Next on today
twelve musicians playing instruments
29 Apr – 3 May 2026

Canberra International Music Festival

Next on 29 Apr 2026 from 2:00pm to 9:00pm
Brumbies vs Drua
18 Apr 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Fijian Drua - Super Rugby Pacific Round 10

Next on 18 Apr 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm
People drinking wine in vineyard
18–19 Apr 2026

Stomp Festival

Next on 18 Apr 2026
Guy Sebastian 100 Times Around The Sun Tour
18 Apr 2026

Guy Sebastian 100 Times Around The Sun Tour (Canberra)

Next on 18 Apr 2026
Richie Allen
3 May 2026

On Country Boat Tour with Richie Allan

Next on 3 May 2026 from 9:30am to 11:00am
Driftwood
8–10 May 2026

Canberra Cheese Festival

Next on 8 May 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

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14 Apr 2026

Bright Minds, Bold Voices: Reimagining how we fly

Shine Dome, Canberra
Next on
Pink cartoon character with large eyes and extended ears sits on fluffy white clouds
14–15 Apr 2026

Tiny toons workshop

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on tomorrow from 10:00am to 11:00am
A video still image of a pink clay character sitting in a pool float surrounded by green lily-ads
14–15 Apr 2026

School Holidays: Claymation Creations Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on tomorrow from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Kids enjoying Mini-Minties activities at the Mint
9–14 Apr 2026

Mini-Minties - Animals on Australian coins

Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
Next on
Three children with a guide and titan the robot pouring coins
9–14 Apr 2026

Mintventures - Spies, codes and coins!

Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
Next on
Free Craft
11–19 Apr 2026

Free Craft Activities at the Museum of Australian Democracy

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House - Rose Gardens, Parkes
Next on tomorrow from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Playing cards pictured alongside their packaging
14–28 Apr 2026

Curator tours: National Library Treasures Gallery

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 28 Apr 2026 from 10:00am to 10:45am
A mother and two children smile in awe at the size of the animatronic T-Rex  in lush fern gardens.
3–19 Apr 2026

Zoorassic Park returns to the National Zoo and Aquarium

The National Zoo and Aquarium, Weston
Next on tomorrow from 9:00am to 4:30pm
Orienteering
3–20 Apr 2026

Holiday Program - Family Orienteering

National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
Next on tomorrow from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Canberra by Bike Tours
11 Apr – 10 May 2026

Canberra and Region Heritage Festival

Various venues, Canberra
Next on today from 12:00am to 11:59pm
The Jetty beside Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra
27 Mar – 9 May 2026

Viva Italia in Canberra Festival

Various venues, Parkes
Next on today
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 tomorrow 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 tomorrow 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 tomorrow from 10:00am to 4:00pm
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 tomorrow 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 tomorrow 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 tomorrow from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Ethos
11 Dec 2025 – 31 Aug 2026

Canberra: A Monumental Vision

National Capital Exhibition, Parkes
Next on today
Leafy Light Catchers WIP
7 Jan – 9 Oct 2026

Canberra Glassworks School Holiday Program

Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Next on tomorrow from 10:00am to 4:00pm
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 tomorrow from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Two adults embracing on a bed of roses.
2 Jul 2025 – 19 Apr 2026

In Bloom

National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Next on tomorrow from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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 tomorrow from 10:00am to 4:00pm
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