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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
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 3 Oct 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
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 13 Sep 2026 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
Helm Wines
5–6 Sep 2026

Rare Cabernet Sauvignon Weekend

Helm Wines, Murrumbateman
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Curiosity & Oddities Stall
5–6 Sep 2026

Canberra Atticurio Bizarre Market

Canberra Epic Showgrounds, Lyneham
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Night View of Lantern Street
4–6 Sep 2026

Canberra Moon Festival

City Walk & Petire Plaza, Canberra
Next on today from 11:00am to 9:00pm
Lion Pride
29 Aug – 6 Sep 2026

Wild Festivals of Fun - Father's Day

The National Zoo and Aquarium, Weston
Next on today from 9:00am to 4:30pm
A child explores flowers at Science Time: Spring
1–12 Sep 2026

Questacon Science Time: Spring

Questacon, Parkes
Next on today from 10:00am to 10:45am
Lynda Draper artwork, made of glazed ceramic and studio blown glass, on white background
2 Sep – 25 Oct 2026

GR’AFT: Solo Exhibition by Lynda Draper

Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
QTea High Tea
5 Sep – 31 Oct 2026

Pride and Prejudice x QTea High Tea

QT Lounge | Level 15, Canberra
Next on today
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 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 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Group photo under the stars
11 Jul – 10 Oct 2026

Photograph the Milky Way near Canberra ​with Ari Rex

Old Saint Luke's Studio, Gundaroo
Next on today from 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Three people in a small inflatable boat looking at the large ice formation in front of them.
1 Jul – 11 Oct 2026

Antarctica

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on today from 9:00am 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
Vibrant large-scale tapestries
20 Jun – 18 Oct 2026

Arthur Boyd: tapestries

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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
shoppers enjoying food and shopping at the farmers market
30 May – 19 Dec 2026

Capital Region Farmers Market

Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell
Next on today from 7:00am to 11:30am
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
Rear vision exhibition banner
12 Jun 2026 – 31 Jan 2027

Rear vision: the Holden collection

National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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 today 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 2:50pm to 3:30pm
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 11:40am to 12:00pm
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
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