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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

Canberra by Bike Tours
11 Apr – 10 May 2026

Canberra and Region Heritage Festival

Next on today
twelve musicians playing instruments
29 Apr – 3 May 2026

Canberra International Music Festival

Next on 29 Apr 2026 from 2:00pm to 9:00pm
Brumbies vs Drua
18 Apr 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Fijian Drua - Super Rugby Pacific Round 10

Next on today from 7:15pm to 9:35pm
People drinking wine in vineyard
18–19 Apr 2026

Stomp Festival

Next on today
Guy Sebastian 100 Times Around The Sun Tour
18 Apr 2026

Guy Sebastian 100 Times Around The Sun Tour (Canberra)

Next on today
Richie Allen
3 May 2026

On Country Boat Tour with Richie Allan

Next on 3 May 2026 from 9:30am to 11:00am
Driftwood
8–10 May 2026

Canberra Cheese Festival

Next on 8 May 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

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Artist
18 Apr – 28 Nov 2026

Intro to Beadmaking class at Canberra Glassworks

Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Next on today from 10:30am to 1:30pm
Ethos
11 Dec 2025 – 31 Aug 2026

Canberra: A Monumental Vision

National Capital Exhibition, Parkes
Next on today
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 adults embracing on a bed of roses.
2 Jul 2025 – 19 Apr 2026

In Bloom

National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
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

Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Next on today from 3:30pm to 4:10pm
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 12:40pm to 1:00pm
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
Enrico Taglietti holding a pen at his desk in his studio, photo taken in 1985
7 Jun 2025 – 3 May 2026

Taglietti: Life in Design

Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
Next on today from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Be captivated by the grace and allure of Luna’s Cabaret Dancers while our DJs create the rhythm of t
13 Dec 2025 – 28 Nov 2026

Luna Saturdays

Luna, Canberra
Next on today from 4:00pm to 11:59pm
Join us at the Southern Harvest Farmers Market in Bungendore
2 Jan – 26 Dec 2026

Bungendore Farmers Market

Village Square - Corner of Malbon and Ellendon streets, Bungendore
Next on today
Two women view artwork in gallery.
5 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026

Behind the Lines

Museum of Australian Democracy, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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
Riverbank Park Run
18 Jan 2025 – 2 Jan 2027

Riverbank Park Run

Riverbank Park, Yass
Next on today from 8:00am to 10:00am
Goulburn Farmers Market
27 Apr 2024 – 26 Dec 2026

Goulburn Farmers Markets

Goulburn Recreation Area, Goulburn
Next on today from 8:00am to 11:00am
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19 Apr 2026

Twilight Flow and Live Music

Goolabri Estate, Sutton
Next on tomorrow from 5:00pm to 7:30pm
A close image of Autumnal leaves, glowing with vibrant red, orange and yellow tones in the sunlight
19 Apr 2026

Poetry of Autumn - Long Forest Walk

National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
Next on tomorrow from 12:30pm to 3:00pm
dancing at market day
19 Apr 2026

Blundells Cottage Heritage Market Day

Blundells Cottage, Parkes
Next on tomorrow from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Ranger and children seated on rocks with mountain range in the background.
13 Apr 2025 – 15 Nov 2026

Young Rangers Program

Jerrabomberra Wetlands Office, Fyshwick
Next on tomorrow from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Market Day
12 Jan 2025 – 31 Jan 2027

Haig Park Village Markets

Haig Park, Braddon
Next on tomorrow from 8:00am to 2:00pm
Windellama Hall Monthly Markets
18 Dec 2022 – 20 Dec 2026

Windellama Country Markets

Windellama Hall , Windellama
Next on tomorrow from 9:00am to 3:00pm
Concert in Canberra, ACT
20 Apr 2026

Richard Marx - After Hours Tour

Royal Theatre, Canberra
Next on 20 Apr 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:30pm
an artists easel with an artwork in front of a view of canberra and lake burley griffin
20–26 Apr 2026

Capital Plein Air - Outdoor Painting Festival

The Fitter's Workshop, Kingston, Kingston
Next on 20 Apr 2026 from 8:00am to 4:00pm
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