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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 small sign stands in front of a wild garden, illustrated in burgundy/sepia tones
4–28 Sep 2025

Rendezvous: Notes from the Botanic Gardens

M16 Artspace, Griffith
Next on 4 Sep 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Bontancial study of delicate yellow flowers on a pristine white background
4–28 Sep 2025

See What I See | NatureArt Lab

M16 Artspace, Griffith
Next on 4 Sep 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Photograph of the UFO on the campus of University of Canberra
31 Jul – 23 Oct 2025

Culture and Creativity Seminar Series

Theatrette 1A21, Bruce
Next on 4 Sep 2025 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Woman with dark hair and green top looks up at the camera
4 Sep – 30 Nov 2025

Spring into Cinema at the NFSA: A Season of Stars, Stories and Spectacle

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 4 Sep 2025
The perfect spot for locals and travellers to savour gold medal winning spirits made right here
1 May – 6 Nov 2025

Ginsights at Big River Distilling Co.

Big River Distilling Co, Fyshwick
Next on 4 Sep 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
The Stage where the screen is located
3 Apr – 6 Nov 2025

Cinema & Sips at Verity Lane Market

Verity Lane Market, Canberra
Next on 4 Sep 2025 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Trivia Host Larry, asking questions
2 May 2024 – 25 Dec 2025

Trivia at Mooseheads

Mooseheads Canberra, Canberra
Next on 4 Sep 2025
Socceroos
5 Sep 2025

Socceroos vs New Zealand

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 5 Sep 2025 from 7:45pm to 10:00pm
Sailor Jerry
5 Sep 2025

Jerry Can and A Van

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 5 Sep 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:59pm
Mixed Signals Quartet - 2024 Mixed Quartet Champions
5 Sep 2025

National Quartet Finals - Barbershop Harmony Australia

Llwellyn Hall, Canberra
Next on 5 Sep 2025 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Kirsty Webeck
5 Sep 2025

Kirsty Webeck - Everything I Need To Say About Sea Creatures

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 5 Sep 2025 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Night View of Lantern Street
5–7 Sep 2025

Canberra Moon Festival

City Walk & Petire Plaza, Canberra
Next on 5 Sep 2025 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Whistle and Page, Pottery in Yass Valley, Pottery Workshop
5 Sep – 28 Nov 2025

Pottery Workshop: Fire Up Friday - Locals Edition

Whistle & Page, Murrumbateman
Next on 5 Sep 2025 from 10:30am to 12:30pm
Animation of young girl with blonder hair, blue dress and bow in her hair, surrounded by animals
5 Sep – 29 Nov 2025

Family Friendly Screenings this Spring at the NFSA

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 5 Sep 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Visitor with artwork
2 May – 21 Nov 2025

Art with Friends

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on 5 Sep 2025 from 10:30am to 12:00pm
Photo of a group of people sitting in a gallery listening to someone talk
21 Mar – 28 Nov 2025

Friday Art Talks

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on 5 Sep 2025 from 12:00pm to 12:45pm
a collage of vinyl album covers
7 Feb – 5 Dec 2025

Vinyl Lounge

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 5 Sep 2025 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Group of friends playing bingo
9 Feb 2024 – 19 Dec 2025

Mooseheads Musical Bingo

Mooseheads Canberra, Canberra
Next on 5 Sep 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Man playing acoustic guitar
1 Jul 2022 – 5 Dec 2025

Bush Traditions - OZ Music Sessions

The Goulburn Club, Goulburn
Next on 5 Sep 2025 from 7:30pm to 11:00pm
A juvenile cassowary facing  the camera with curiousity and an adult cassowary tailing behind.
6 Sep 2025

Threatened Species Family Day at Wildbark

Wildbark at Mulligans Flat, Throsby
Next on 6 Sep 2025 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
tipi
6 Sep 2025

Inspire Festival

Strathnairn Arts Association, Holt
Next on 6 Sep 2025 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
European Festival 2023 #3
6 Sep 2025

European Festival

The event will take place simultaneously at the AF de Canberra, the Polish and the Croatian clubs, Turner
Next on 6 Sep 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Shop 623
6 Sep 2025

The Canberra Antiques Spring Market Day

The Auction Barn, Fyshwick
Next on 6 Sep 2025 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Wine N Dine
6 Sep 2025

Wine N' Dine Canberra

Multiple Venues, Canberra
Next on 6 Sep 2025 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
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