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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

A puppet of a rocket ship and Mr Squiggle
4 Jul – 13 Oct 2025

Mr Squiggle and Friends

Next on tomorrow from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Gears exhibit in Questacon Presents: ZAP! CLANK! POW!
31 May 2025 – 1 Feb 2026

Questacon Presents: ZAP! CLANK! POW!

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

Next on tomorrow from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Seb Kris Try
8 Aug 2025

Raiders v Sea Eagles - NRL Round 23

Next on 8 Aug 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Oz Comic-Con
9–10 Aug 2025

Oz Comic-Con Canberra

Next on 9 Aug 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Manuka Oval
10 Aug 2025

AFL Round 22 - GIANTS v North Melbourne

Next on 10 Aug 2025 from 1:40pm to 4:00pm
An image of a black plate with antipasto roulade on a white background.
15 Aug 2025

Truffle Degustation

Next on 15 Aug 2025 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Socceroos
5 Sep 2025

Socceroos vs New Zealand

Next on 5 Sep 2025 from 7:45pm to 10:00pm

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Workshop
1 Jun 2024 – 28 Dec 2025

Tufting Class for Beginners

Teacher's studio, Forde
Next on tomorrow 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 tomorrow 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 9 Aug 2025 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
St Saviour's Cathedral Hall
4 Jun 2022 – 6 Dec 2025

St Saviour's Community Markets

St Saviour's Cathedral Hall, Goulburn
Next on 6 Sep 2025 from 9:00am to 1:00pm
Truffled Tasting Plate
8 Jun – 10 Aug 2025

Macenmist Family Hunt and Lite Truffled Lunch

Macenmist Black Truffles and Wines, Bredbo
Next on tomorrow
A photograph of 2 participants of Art by Description and a staff member using tactile resources
4 May – 2 Nov 2025

Art by Description: At the Gallery

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on tomorrow from 11:00am to 12:00pm
A photograph of 5 people in a gallery space pointing and looking forward
4 May – 2 Nov 2025

Art with Auslan

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on tomorrow from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
A person in a mask making art
4 May – 2 Nov 2025

Sensory Sunday

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on tomorrow from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Haig on Sundays
12 Jan – 21 Dec 2025

Haig Park Village Markets

Haig Park, Braddon
Next on tomorrow from 8:00am to 2:00pm
Women with plant
2 Feb 2025 – 1 Feb 2026

Hartley Hall Markets

Hall Showground, Hall
Next on tomorrow from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Performers on stage
6 Aug 2023 – 7 Dec 2025

Live Music with Goulburn Country Music Association

Goulburn Workers - McKell Sports Lounge, Goulburn
Next on tomorrow from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Instruments lined up
17 Oct 2021 – 21 Dec 2025

Sunday Sessions

The Goulburn Club, Goulburn
Next on tomorrow from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Image: Jazmourian in clover. Photo by Andrew Sikorski.
4 Aug 2025

The Subject Tonight is Love

Larry Sitsky Recital Room, ANU School of Music, Canberra
Next on 4 Aug 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Wakakirri Performance Shows 2025
4–6 Aug 2025

Wakakirri Performance Shows

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 4 Aug 2025 from 7:15pm to 8:45pm
People sitting at tables drawing
7 Jul – 8 Sep 2025

Monday Magic | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie
Next on 4 Aug 2025 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
A group of people in the middle of a movement, lunging with their arm up and looking down.
3 Feb – 15 Dec 2025

Professional Dance Classes at Australian Dance Party

QL2 Dance Studio, Braddon
Next on 4 Aug 2025 from 10:00am to 11:30am
Group of people outside pub
20 Jan – 15 Dec 2025

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on 4 Aug 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Dr Sol H Jacobsen illustrates physics using diagrams on a blackboard
5 Aug 2025

Your Quantum Future – free public lecture with Dr Sol H. Jacobsen

Australian National University, Canberra
Next on 5 Aug 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Screen grab from the courtroom scene in the 1997 movie 'The Castle'.
12 Jul – 5 Aug 2025

It’s the Vibe! The Castle film screening

National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Next on 5 Aug 2025
Man using charcoal to sketch a person
1 Jul – 2 Sep 2025

Life Drawing at The Royal Hotel QBN

The Royal Hotel Queanbeyan, Queanbeyan
Next on 5 Aug 2025 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Hamilton Hume
9 Jan – 18 Sep 2025

Hamilton Hume: Going Places

Yass Valley History Centre, Yass
Next on 5 Aug 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
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