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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 – 12 Apr 2026

Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius

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

National Folk Festival

Next on today
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
Canberra by Bike Tours
11 Apr – 10 May 2026

Canberra and Region Heritage Festival

Next on 11 Apr 2026

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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
'Ablaze' movie poster
28 Apr 2026

Ablaze: film screening and introduction by Tiriki Onus

National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Next on 28 Apr 2026 from 5:15pm to 7:15pm
A woman holding a book with a yellow cover, standing in front of some wall tapestries
29 Apr 2026

Learn with the curators of Wangka Wakanutja

Online, Parkes
Next on 29 Apr 2026 from 12:30pm to 1:15pm
John Howard with Dr Peter Shergold at the 2005 COAG meeting, 2005
29 Apr 2026

Inside the Archives: 2005 Cabinet release insights with Dr David Lee

National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Next on 29 Apr 2026 from 5:30pm to 6:45pm
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 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
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
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 Courtyards 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
Audience in a theatre and a man at the front preparing to play a vinyl
7 Feb 2025 – 4 Dec 2026

Vinyl Lounge at the NFSA

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 1 May 2026
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
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
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
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
Market sign at the lake
7 Mar – 5 Dec 2026

The Little Burley Market

By the lake on Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes
Next on 2 May 2026 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Coin history displays at the Mint
3 Jan – 5 Dec 2026

Quiet Mornings at the Mint

Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
Next on 2 May 2026 from 9:00am to 10:00am
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
Driftwood
8–10 May 2026

Canberra Cheese Festival

Grainger Gallery, Fyshwick
Next on 8 May 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
2 vibrant orange and red autumn trees in a courtyard of Parliament House
8–22 May 2026

Autumn Courtyards Accessible Tour

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on 8 May 2026 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Brumbies vs Force
9 May 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Western Force - Super Rugby Pacific Round 13

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 9 May 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm
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