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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.

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South Korean girl group Aespa group photo.
12 Dec 2025 – 10 May 2026

Hallyu! The Korean Wave

Next on tomorrow from 9:00am to 5:00pm
A man standing in a gallery space with indigenous poles
6 Dec 2025 – 26 Apr 2026

5th National Indigenous Art Triennial

Next on today
A vibrant acrylic artwork depicting artist Kaylene Whiskey soaring surrounded by colourful elements.
15 Nov 2025 – 9 Mar 2026

Super Kaylene Whiskey

Next on tomorrow from 10:00am to 5:00pm
sunset Cinema, outdoor movies, Canberra, events, food, wine, cheese, bar, picnic
20 Nov 2025 – 28 Feb 2026

Sunset Cinema Canberra

Next on 17 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 10:30pm
Wide shot view of Manuka Oval filled with fans
22 Dec 2025

BBL: Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat

Next on 22 Dec 2025 from 7:15pm to 10:15pm
Image of Two Women Enjoying a Craft Spirit with a Christmas Tree and a Still
20 Dec 2025

Christmas Spirits with the Women Who Make Them

Next on 20 Dec 2025 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm

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The Christmas Spectacular
22–23 Dec 2025

The Christmas Spectacular

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 22 Dec 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:20pm
UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game.
27 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Sydney Flames - Round 11

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 27 Dec 2025 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
T20 superstar Marcus Stoinis in action for the Melbourne Stars
28 Dec 2025

BBL: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 28 Dec 2025 from 7:15pm to 10:15pm
NYE Canberra Fireworks
31 Dec 2025

New Year's Eve Canberra

Lake Burley Griffin, Greenway
Next on 31 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 11:59pm
Coin history displays at the Mint
3 Jan – 5 Dec 2026

Quiet Mornings at the Mint

Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
Next on 3 Jan 2026 from 9:00am to 10:00am
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball while a defender closes in.
4 Jan 2026

UC Capitals v Perth Lynx - Round 12

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 4 Jan 2026 from 11:30am to 2:30pm
Joao Fonseca celebrating Workday Canberra International 2026 win
4–10 Jan 2026

Workday Canberra International 2026

Canberra Tennis Centre, Lyneham
Next on 4 Jan 2026 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Elite Hall
8–11 Jan 2026

Street Machine Summernats 38

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Mitchell
Next on 8 Jan 2026 from 10:00am to 11:00pm
NAA: A1200, L56937
12–23 Jan 2026

Up, up and away holiday program

National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Next on 12 Jan 2026 from 10:15am to 2:30pm
Wheatus
16 Jan 2026

Wheatus - 25 Year Anniversary Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 16 Jan 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
A single player is in the foreground, he is looking back whilst water splashes around him
17–18 Jan 2026

Canoe Polo Summer Series #3

Burley Griffin Canoe Club, Campbell
Next on 17 Jan 2026 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
MMM TF Image 1
26 Oct 2025 – 18 Jan 2026

Twilight Flow and Live Music

Wildbark Wildlife Centre, Throsby
Next on 18 Jan 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Eagle on night sky
24–26 Jan 2026

FLIGHT: Drone SkyShow + Night Markets

Lake Burley Griffin, Parkes
Next on 24 Jan 2026 from 5:00pm to 10:30pm
UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game.
25 Jan 2026

UC Capitals v Bendigo Spirit - Round 15

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 25 Jan 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Yass Railway Museum
28 Sep 2025 – 31 May 2026

Yass Railway Museum Artisan Markets

Yass Railway Museum, Yass
Next on 25 Jan 2026 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
view of seats in an empty theatre
28 Jan 2026

School holiday activity: Our Treasures, your treasures

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 28 Jan 2026 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Children seated at a table doing craft activities
28 Jan 2026

School holiday activity: Our Treasures, your treasures

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 28 Jan 2026 from 10:30am to 11:30am
A photograph of collage pictures surrounded scissors and cut out images
28–29 Jan 2026

School Holidays: Summer Collage Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 28 Jan 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Walking tour observing sculptures of Curtin & Menzies in Barton
31 Jan 2026

Canberra's WWII Home Front | Walking Tour

Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
Next on 31 Jan 2026 from 10:30am to 12:00pm
Circuit
31 Jan – 1 Feb 2026

Canberra Festival of Speed

Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham
Next on 31 Jan 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Women with plant
2 Feb 2025 – 1 Feb 2026

Hartley Hall Markets

Hall Showground, Hall
Next on 1 Feb 2026
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball.
3 Feb 2026

UC Capitals v Southside Melbourne Flyers - Round 16

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 3 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
John Williamson – 55 Years – My Travellin’ Days are Done!
6 Feb 2026

John Williamson – 55 Years – My Travellin’ Days are Done!

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 6 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Three women in cultural dress clap for the festival parade performers
6–8 Feb 2026

National Multicultural Festival

Canberra CBD, Canberra
Next on 6 Feb 2026
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