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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

Vibrant large-scale tapestries
20 Jun – 18 Oct 2026

Arthur Boyd: tapestries

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

Next on today from 2:50pm to 3:30pm
A table covered in weaving equipment and yarn
21 Jun – 3 Oct 2026

The Stitch Up: Weaving Lab Workshops

Next on 3 Oct 2026 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Three people in a small inflatable boat looking at the large ice formation in front of them.
1 Jul – 11 Oct 2026

Antarctica

Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
A visitor exploring the Royal Australian Mint Floral Impressions Exhibition
14 May 2026 – 31 Mar 2027

Floral Impressions Exhibition at the Mint

Next on today

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A visitor exploring the Royal Australian Mint Floral Impressions Exhibition
14 May 2026 – 31 Mar 2027

Floral Impressions Exhibition at the Mint

Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
Next on today from 12:00am to 11:59pm
Colourful butterflies on a black background.
25 Oct 2025 – 1 Oct 2026

Animals in the Parliament House Art Collections exhibition

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on today
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
SHC market2
2 Jan – 26 Dec 2026

Bungendore Farmers Market

Village Square - Corner of Malbon and Ellendon streets, Bungendore
Next on today
Three inflatable sculptures that represent quantum technology
7 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027

Quantum Tomorrow: Imagined Futures

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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
Shop 623
7 Mar 2026 – 6 Mar 2027

Antique and Vintage Market Day

The Auction Barn, Fyshwick
Next on today from 10:00am to 1:00pm
A monochrome photographic portrait of four men with candid expressions wearing suits.
16 May 2026 – 23 May 2027

Power suits: The fit within the frame

National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Coin history displays at the Mint
3 Jan 2026 – 6 Feb 2027

Quiet Mornings at the Mint

Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
Next on today from 9:00am to 10:00am
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
Canberra Raiders NRLW player Madison Bartlett celebrating a try.
6 Sep 2026

Raiders v Eels - NRLW Round 10

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on tomorrow from 6:15pm to 9:15pm
Woman sitting in grasslands looking out at trees
14 Jun – 8 Nov 2026

Relax in nature

WildBark at Mulligans Flat, Throsby
Next on tomorrow from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Photograph of historic East Block building, home to National Archives of Australa in Canberra.
20 Jun – 5 Dec 2026

100 years of historic East Block building

National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Next on tomorrow from 11:00am 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
Women with plant
2 Feb 2025 – 7 Mar 2027

Hartley Hall Markets

Hall Showground, Hall
Next on tomorrow from 9:00am to 2:00pm
A young child wearing a sunhat, mixing dirt and water in an old frying pan
7–11 Sep 2026

Nature Play at the Arboretum

National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
Next on 7 Sep 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Group of people outside pub
20 Jan 2025 – 14 Dec 2026

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on 7 Sep 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
NAA: A1200, L26438
10 Jun – 16 Dec 2026

Murrulangalang storytime

National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Next on 9 Sep 2026 from 10:15am to 11:00am
Satellite image of Earth from space showing Antarctica (detail) with elements furnished by NASA.
10 Sep 2026

The Future of Antarctica - Spotlight Conversation

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on 10 Sep 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Black and white photographs of demonstrations and protest
21 Apr – 10 Sep 2026

Skirt-suits and suffragists

National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Next on 10 Sep 2026 from 10:00am to 11:00am
GRUB
7 May – 31 Dec 2026

Goulburn Regional Ukulele Band Sessions

The Goulburn Club, Goulburn
Next on 10 Sep 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Photographer: Elli Webb
11 Sep – 31 Oct 2026

Canberra Art Biennial

Various venues, Canberra
Next on 11 Sep 2026 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Three plates on high tea stand with two smaller dishes next to the stand.
11 Sep – 29 Nov 2026

Spring high tea at Australian Parliament House

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on 11 Sep 2026 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
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