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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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Installation view of large and colourful first nation's works
11 Apr – 23 Aug 2026

Ngura Puḻka – Epic Country

Next on today
Man wearing a space suit in snow surroundings
1 Jun – 31 Aug 2026

Winter Film Series at the National Film and Sound Archive

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
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
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
Winter in the City
8–18 Jul 2026

Winter in the City

Next on 8 Jul 2026 from 12:30am to 8:00pm

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A smiling, mature woman with short, gray hair, looking directly at the camera in front of a blurred
13 Aug 2026

Author talk: Beyond Timbuktu with Catherine DeVrye

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 13 Aug 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Image of Hockey Players
16 Aug 2026

Canberra Brave vs Brisbane Lightning

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 16 Aug 2026 from 1:45pm to 3:45pm
Windellama Hall Monthly Markets
18 Dec 2022 – 20 Dec 2026

Windellama Country Markets

Windellama Hall , Windellama
Next on 16 Aug 2026 from 9:00am to 3:00pm
A woman with brown hair is seated at a table, looking directly at the camera.
20 Aug 2026

Dr Isobel Bennett and the secrets of Australia's seashores

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 20 Aug 2026 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Canberra Raiders player Sebastian Kris celebrating a try.
21 Aug 2026

Raiders v Broncos - NRL Round 25

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 21 Aug 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Man coming out from a satellite trap door
23 Aug 2026

National Science Week at the National Film and Sound Archive

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 23 Aug 2026
Blue glowy image with the backs of people standing in white lab coats
17 Jun – 26 Aug 2026

Film Program: Science. Art. Film.

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 26 Aug 2026
Runners running through the bush
28–30 Aug 2026

Capital to Coast 100km Multistage Trail Running Event

Various, Canberra
Next on 28 Aug 2026 from 4:00pm to 4:30pm
person making matcha
29 Aug 2026

Canberra Made Series: Matcha Masterclass with Teddy's Matcha

Canberra and Region Visitors Centre, Parkes
Next on 29 Aug 2026 from 10:00am to 11:30am
A table covered in weaving equipment and yarn
21 Jun – 3 Oct 2026

The Stitch Up: Weaving Lab Workshops

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on 29 Aug 2026 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Artist
18 Apr – 28 Nov 2026

Intro to Beadmaking class at Canberra Glassworks

Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Next on 29 Aug 2026 from 10:30am to 1:30pm
Learn how to photograph the Milky Way on the 2023 Armidale Masterclass
30 Aug 2026

Canberra Milky Way Editing Masterclass

Gungahlin East Lakes, Gungahlin
Next on 30 Aug 2026 from 9:00am to 4:30pm
Canberra Milky Way Masterclass - how to photograph the Milky Way
31 Aug 2026

Canberra Milky Way Masterclass

Eastlake Cadwell, Calwell
Next on 31 Aug 2026 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Photographer: Elli Webb
4 Sep – 7 Nov 2026

Canberra Art Biennial

The festival is multi site, across central Canberra, with a central hub at Lake Burely Griffin., Parkes
Next on 4 Sep 2026
Shop 623
7 Mar 2026 – 6 Mar 2027

Antique and Vintage Market Day

The Auction Barn, Fyshwick
Next on 5 Sep 2026 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Canberra Raiders NRLW player Madison Bartlett celebrating a try.
6 Sep 2026

Raiders v Eels - NRLW Round 10

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 6 Sep 2026 from 6:15pm to 9:15pm
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
Colourful flower festival with crowds and a Ferris wheel among trees under a bright sky.
12 Sep – 11 Oct 2026

Floriade 2026

Commonwealth Park, Canberra
Next on 12 Sep 2026
two women smiling peeking through a rack of clothes at an outdoor market
13 Sep 2026

Three Sixty Fashion Market

Fitters Workshop, Kingston
Next on 13 Sep 2026 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Couples talking with exhibitors at Your Local Wedding Guide Canberra Expo.
13 Sep 2026

Your Local Wedding Guide Canberra Expo

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 13 Sep 2026 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Irish & Celtic Music Festival
18–20 Sep 2026

Irish and Celtic Music Festival

Comur Street, Yass
Next on 18 Sep 2026 from 5:00pm to 11:00pm
The Lampshade Workroom
19–20 Sep 2026

Handmade Market Canberra - Spring

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 19 Sep 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
RELICS hero image featuring two miniature lego figures interacting with vintage stopwatch
19 Sep 2026 – 31 Jan 2027

RELICS: A New World Rises

Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
Next on 19 Sep 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Teams at the kayaking stage of the Women Only adventure race
20 Sep 2026

Women Only Adventure Race Canberra

Canberra, Molonglo Valley
Next on 20 Sep 2026 from 7:00am to 2:00pm
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