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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

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

Hallyu! The Korean Wave

Next on 12 Dec 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Christmas at The Little Burley Market
13 Dec 2025

Christmas at The Little Burley Market

Next on 13 Dec 2025 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
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 today 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 10 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
Renee & David, distillery founders, sitting in front of their still with their dog Parker.
5–7 Dec 2025

Everyday Legacy Craft Distillery Gin Guided Tasting and SpiritsCBR Launch

Next on today from 9:00am to 4:00pm

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Women with plant
2 Feb 2025 – 1 Feb 2026

Hartley Hall Markets

Hall Showground, Hall
Next on today
glass baubles
23 Nov 2024 – 21 Dec 2025

Holiday Special Edition: Make Your Own Bauble

Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
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
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 today from 10:00am to 3:00pm
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
Market Day
12 Jan 2025 – 31 Jan 2027

Haig Park Village Markets

Haig Park, Braddon
Next on today from 8:00am to 2:00pm
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
black cockatoo drawing with colours
8 Dec 2025

ANU Community Music Centre: Wamburang Women's Choir Concert

Big Band Room, Peter Karmel Building, ANU, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Alan Davies – Think Ahead
8–9 Dec 2025

Alan Davies – Think Ahead

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Group of people outside pub
20 Jan – 15 Dec 2025

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball while a defender closes in.
9 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Adelaide Lightning - Round 8

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 9 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
sunset Cinema, outdoor movies, Canberra, events, food, wine, cheese, bar, picnic
20 Nov 2025 – 28 Feb 2026

Sunset Cinema Canberra

The Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton
Next on 10 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 10:30pm
Artist Lindy Lee's black and white family photo with burnt holes on the print
6 Aug 2025 – 28 Jan 2026

Lindy Lee

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on 10 Dec 2025
Two first nations elders in sitting in country near Amaroona at sunset with hand carved spears
6 Aug 2025 – 29 Mar 2026

Kulata Tjuta: Tirkilpa

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on 10 Dec 2025
NAA: A1200, L26438
12 Feb 2025 – 1 Jul 2026

Murrulangalang storytime

National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Next on 10 Dec 2025 from 10:15am to 11:00am
GRUB
9 May 2024 – 23 Dec 2026

Goulburn Regional Ukulele Band Sessions

The Goulburn Club, Goulburn
Next on 10 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Yass Christmas Parade
11 Dec 2025

Christmas on Comur Street

Comur Street, Yass
Next on 11 Dec 2025 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball while a defender closes in.
12 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Southside Melbourne Flyers - Round 9

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 12 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Andy Trieu doing a live DJ set on stage doing a peace sign
12 Dec 2025

Opening party Hallyu! The Korean Wave

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on 12 Dec 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Hansel and Gretel running through a fairytale forrest, all leading to the witch
12–20 Dec 2025

Hansel & Gretel

Albert Hall, Yarralumla
Next on 12 Dec 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
South Korean girl group Aespa group photo.
12 Dec 2025 – 10 May 2026

Hallyu! The Korean Wave

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on 12 Dec 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Belly dancer performing at Bar Beirut. She is balancing a sword on a seated customer's head.
17 Jan 2025 – 28 Mar 2026

Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 12 Dec 2025
Lady modelling outfit behind pink stairs and purple background
13 Dec 2025

Curators in Conversation: Hallyu! The Korean Wave

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on 13 Dec 2025 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
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