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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

Floriade
13 Sep – 12 Oct 2025

Floriade 2025

Next on 13 Sep 2025
Floriade NightFest
2–5 Oct 2025

NightFest 2025

Next on 2 Oct 2025 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm
NBL Blitz 2024
27–31 Aug 2025

NBL Blitz Canberra

Next on today from 5:30pm to 10:00pm
Xavier Savage Line Break
30 Aug 2025

Raiders v Tigers - NRL Round 26

Next on today from 12:45pm to 4:30pm
Two adults embracing on a bed of roses.
2 Jul 2025 – 19 Apr 2026

In Bloom

Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Socceroos
5 Sep 2025

Socceroos vs New Zealand

Next on 5 Sep 2025 from 7:45pm to 10:00pm
A puppet of a rocket ship and Mr Squiggle
4 Jul – 13 Oct 2025

Mr Squiggle and Friends

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

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A group of people learning about the history of Mount Stromlo Observ
22 Nov 2024 – 16 Nov 2025

Outer Space: Stromlo to the Stars

Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
Next on today from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Belly dancer performing at Bar Beirut. She is balancing a sword on a seated customer's head.
17 Jan 2025 – 28 Mar 2026

Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on today
BACKBAR
6 Feb 2025 – 6 Jun 2026

Blackbird Live Music

Blackbird Bar - Live Music - Cocktails - Nightclub - Underground Speakeasy, Canberra
Next on today from 7:30pm to 11:59pm
The Gurindji Freedom banners hung up in a gallery.
19 Aug 2025 – 31 Dec 2026

Gurindji Freedom Banners Exhibition

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Workshop
22 Jun 2024 – 28 Dec 2025

DIY Decoden Cream Workshop

Teacher's studio, Forde
Next on today from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Workshop
17 Jun 2024 – 28 Dec 2025

Paint Your Fluid Bear Workshop

Teacher's studio, Forde
Next on today from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Workshop
12 Jun 2024 – 31 Dec 2025

Candle Making Class.

Teacher's studio, Braddon
Next on today from 7:00pm to 8:45pm
Workshop
6 Jun 2024 – 31 Dec 2025

Perfume Making Class for Beginners

Teacher's studio, Braddon
Next on today from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Workshop
1 Jun 2024 – 28 Dec 2025

Tufting Class for Beginners

Teacher's studio, Forde
Next on today from 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Be captivated by the grace and allure of Luna’s Cabaret Dancers while our DJs create the rhythm of t
20 Jan 2024 – 20 Dec 2025

Luna Saturdays

Luna, Canberra
Next on today from 12:00pm to 11:00pm
Glass blowing experience at Canberra Glassworks
13 Jan 2024 – 21 Dec 2025

Glass Blowing Experience at Canberra Glassworks: Make Your Own Vase or Tumbler

Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
painting of a ploiceman upsidedown with his head in the ground and a magpie sitting on his rifle
25 Mar 2024 – 26 Mar 2026

The Nolan Collection

Canberra Museum and Gallery, Canberra City
Next on today
shoppers enjoying food and shopping at the farmers market
18 Nov 2023 – 20 Dec 2025

Capital Region Farmers Market

Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell
Next on today from 7:00am to 11:30am
Photograph showing south view of Garden of Australian Dreams, National Museum of Australia
4 Apr 2023 – 3 Apr 2026

Breathing Space

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on today
Gilbert & Sullivan Opera in Concert
31 Aug 2025

Gilbert & Sullivan Opera in Concert

Yass High School Auditorium, Yass
Next on tomorrow from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Paws Party Canberra
31 Aug 2025

Book Week | Paws Party

Haig Park, top of Mort Street, Braddon, Braddon
Next on tomorrow from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Hi Tea Buffet
31 Aug 2025

Auxiliary High Tea Buffet

Mercure Hotel Canberra, Braddon
Next on tomorrow from 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Colourful Musical plant growing
31 Aug 2025

Children's Concert: Sounds of the East

Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest
Next on tomorrow from 3:00pm to 3:30pm
Tallagandra Hill
31 Aug 2025

Taylor Sheridan & Kathleen Halloran

Tallagandra Hill Winery, Gundaroo
Next on tomorrow from 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Splash of Paint exploding from a Bag
31 Aug 2025

The Complete Roll-Bag

Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest
Next on tomorrow from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
A headshot of Professor Helen Ennis
31 Aug 2025

Winter Tales presents Professor Helen Ennis at the National Library

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on tomorrow from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Close up high definition photo of Golden Wattle in bloom
31 Aug 2025

National Wattle Day at the Arboretum

National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo Valley
Next on tomorrow from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Kathleen Halloran and Taylor Sheridan
31 Aug 2025

Kathleen Halloran and Taylor Sheridan

Tallagandra Hill Winery, Gundaroo
Next on tomorrow from 6:00pm to 9:30pm
One of our truffle dogs helping unearth the wonderful black truffle
7 Jun – 31 Aug 2025

Macenmist Family Friendly Truffle Tasting and Hunt

Macenmist Black Truffles and Wines, Bredbo
Next on tomorrow
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