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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

Visitors stand inside an immersive gallery as Mona Lisa projections glow across towering walls.
28 Feb – 29 Mar 2026

Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius

Next on today from 11:00am to 8:00pm
Participants crossing the start line
10–12 Apr 2026

The Canberra Times Marathon Festival

Next on 10 Apr 2026 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Brumbies vs Waratahs
27 Mar 2026

ACT Brumbies vs NSW Waratahs - Super Rugby Pacific Round 7

Next on 27 Mar 2026 from 5:00pm to 9:30pm
Kids will thoroughly enjoy playing with plant based colours in a safe, family friendly environment
11 Apr 2026

Holi Festival Canberra

Next on 11 Apr 2026
A street performer performs for a crowd at the Festival
2–6 Apr 2026

National Folk Festival

Next on 2 Apr 2026
A bustling crowd outdoors at sunset. Tents and trees are visible,
11 Apr 2026

K-fest: Korean Cultural Festival

Next on 11 Apr 2026 from 4:00pm to 8:30pm
Wonderful World Canberra
7–12 Apr 2026

Wonderful World Festival

Next on 7 Apr 2026

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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 19 Apr 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Windellama Hall Monthly Markets
18 Dec 2022 – 20 Dec 2026

Windellama Country Markets

Windellama Hall , Windellama
Next on 19 Apr 2026 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
Black and white photographs of demonstrations and protest
21 Apr – 10 Sep 2026

Skirt-suits and suffragists

National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Next on 21 Apr 2026 from 10:00am to 11:00am
A group of people, some in wheelchairs, sit around a sculpture listening to a guide
17 Feb – 17 Nov 2026

Art for Carers: At the Gallery

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on 21 Apr 2026 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Folded paper material with writing and floral illustrations
22 Apr 2026

Concertina Book Workshop with Sharon Peoples

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 22 Apr 2026 from 10:00am to 12:30pm
A young child wearing a sunhat, mixing dirt and water in an old frying pan
23 Feb – 24 Apr 2026

Nature Play at the Arboretum

National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
Next on 24 Apr 2026 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
GIANTS Players Celebrating
26 Apr 2026

GIANTS v North Melbourne Kangaroos - Toyota AFL Premiership

Corroboree Group Oval, Manuka, Griffith
Next on 26 Apr 2026 from 4:40pm to 7:40pm
Drum Tao
28 Apr 2026

Drum Tao “Samurai of the Drum”

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 28 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:20pm
twelve musicians playing instruments
29 Apr – 3 May 2026

Canberra International Music Festival

Various venues, Canberra
Next on 29 Apr 2026 from 2:00pm to 9:00pm
A woman in a green jacket stands leaning on a table covered with papers
30 Apr 2026

Fellowship presentation: Early Philippine Palaeontology

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 30 Apr 2026 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
A woman sitting on a stool with a bookcase behind her
30 Apr 2026

Author talk: The Titanic Story of Evelyn by Lisa Wilkinson AM

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 30 Apr 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
The Disappearing Diplomat edit
1 May 2026

The Disappearing Diplomat

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel, Canberra
Next on 1 May 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
A close up image of a woman with long dark hair and a fringe
1 May 2026

Author talk: Look After Your Feet by Rosalie Ham

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 1 May 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Vibrant red maple tree in a Parliament House courtyard
1–23 May 2026

Autumn Courtyard Tour

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on 1 May 2026 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Bush tucker
1 Aug 2025 – 2 May 2026

Tasting Australia with Adam Shipp

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on 1 May 2026 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Dr. Satinder Sartaaj | Heritage Tour | Canberra
2 May 2026

Dr. Satinder Sartaaj's Heritage Tour

Royal Theatre, Canberra
Next on 2 May 2026 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm
The Little Burley Market
2 May 2026

The Autumn Art Fair at The Little Burley Markets

The Little Burley Market, Parkes
Next on 2 May 2026
High tea
2 May 2026

The Dressmaker High Tea at The Tea Lounge

The Tea Lounge at Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Canberra
Next on 2 May 2026 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Close up Strawberries
14 Mar – 5 Dec 2026

Harvest Stall

National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
Next on 2 May 2026 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Richie Allen
3 May 2026

On Country Boat Tour with Richie Allan

National Capital Exhibition, Parkes
Next on 3 May 2026 from 9:30am to 11:00am
Image of Aura Go
7 May 2026

Beethoven's Ghost | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra
Next on 7 May 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Whitlams with Canberra Symphony Orchestra
8–9 May 2026

The Whitlams with Canberra Symphony Orchestra

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 8 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
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