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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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A monumental tapestry by renowned Australian artist Arthur Boyd.
20 Jun – 18 Oct 2026

Arthur Boyd: tapestries

Next on today
A painting of a man with a grey beard and a green bowtie who stands in front of a hanging portrait.
3 Apr – 19 Jul 2026

John Brack x Noel McKenna: A face in the mirror

Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Woman standing in front of the festival's entry  with Christmas lights and tree
1–5 Jul 2026

Christmas in July Canberra

Next on 1 Jul 2026 from 11:00am to 10:30pm
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
Winter in the City
8–18 Jul 2026

Winter in the City

Next on 8 Jul 2026 from 12:30am to 8:00pm
childs cup hands holding acorns and a fairy
27 Jun – 9 Aug 2026

Family Fun - Winter in the Woods - Autumn School Holidays

Next on 27 Jun 2026 from 9:00am to 5:00pm

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A man and a woman standing in front of the Parliament House in Canberra
25 Jun 2026

A Funny Thing Happened...with Robbie Swan and Fiona Patten

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 25 Jun 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
GRUB
7 May – 31 Dec 2026

Goulburn Regional Ukulele Band Sessions

The Goulburn Club, Goulburn
Next on 25 Jun 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Mooseheads Canberra
26 Jun 2026

One Direction Tribute

Mooseheads, Canberra
Next on 26 Jun 2026 from 9:00pm to 11:59pm
Truffle Smoked Mushroom Casarecce + Whipped Ricotta
26 Jun 2026

The Truffle Experience

Capitol Bar & Grill, Canberra
Next on 26 Jun 2026 from 2:30pm to 10:00pm
2 performers play music for an audience, one playing a guitar and one playing percussion instrument
26 Jun 2026

Wyniss ensemble performance

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on 26 Jun 2026 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Image of Hockey Players
26–27 Jun 2026

Canberra Brave vs Adelaide Adrenaline

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 26 Jun 2026 from 6:45pm to 8:45pm
Daphne & May
12–26 Jun 2026

Creative Origami Afternoons at Daphne and May

Daphne & May, Gundaroo
Next on 26 Jun 2026 from 3:15pm to 5:00pm
Mother and young daughter enjoying high tea at Parliament House
16 May – 16 Aug 2026

High tea at Australian Parliament House

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on 26 Jun 2026 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Photo of a group of people sitting in a gallery listening to someone talk
6 Feb – 27 Nov 2026

Friday Art Talks

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on 26 Jun 2026 from 12:00pm to 12:45pm
Drag artist man wearing a blonde wig and brown moustache
21 Nov 2025 – 11 Dec 2026

Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 26 Jun 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Celebrating 100 Years of Ford in Australia
27 Jun 2026

Ollies' Garage & The SHRF Canberra Showroom: 100 Years Ford in Australia

Ollies' Garage, Fyshwick
Next on 27 Jun 2026 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
painting
27 Jun 2026

Canberra Made Series - Paint Your Way with Jenny Adams from Popcorn Art - Workshop Two

Canberra and Region Visitors Centre, Parkes
Next on 27 Jun 2026 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
A glass of red wine is swirled
20–27 Jun 2026

Hilltops Wine Region Tasting

Canberra and Region Visitors' Centre, Parkes
Next on 27 Jun 2026 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
childs cup hands holding acorns and a fairy
27 Jun – 9 Aug 2026

Family Fun - Winter in the Woods - Autumn School Holidays

National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo Valley
Next on 27 Jun 2026 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Warm Trees 1
27 Jun – 9 Aug 2026

Warm Trees - Winter in the Woods

National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo Valley
Next on 27 Jun 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Spaceship speeding through a multicoloured universe
27 Jun – 15 Aug 2026

Movie Marathons at the NFSA

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 27 Jun 2026
Truffle Hunt
27 Jun – 30 Aug 2026

Macenmist Truffle Hunt and Lunch

Macenmist Black Truffles and Wines, Bredbo
Next on 27 Jun 2026 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Searching
13 Jun – 16 Aug 2026

Truffle hunt and tasting

L'Air du Wombat Truffles, Oallen
Next on 27 Jun 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Space Kitchen Cakes
20 Jun – 29 Aug 2026

Après QTea High Tea

QT Lounge, Canberra
Next on 27 Jun 2026 from 11:30am to 1:30pm
shoppers enjoying food and shopping at the farmers market
30 May – 19 Dec 2026

Capital Region Farmers Market

Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell
Next on 27 Jun 2026 from 7:00am to 11:30am
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 27 Jun 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
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 27 Jun 2026 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 27 Jun 2026 from 2:00pm to 2:40pm
Two glass birds in the Hotshop
28 Feb – 20 Dec 2026

Birds of a Feather: Glassblowing for Two

Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Next on 27 Jun 2026 from 3:30pm to 4:10pm
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