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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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Colourful flower festival with crowds and a Ferris wheel among trees under a bright sky.
12 Sep – 11 Oct 2026

Floriade 2026

Next on today
Vibrant large-scale tapestries
20 Jun – 18 Oct 2026

Arthur Boyd: tapestries

Next on tomorrow from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Two glass birds in the Hotshop
28 Feb – 20 Dec 2026

Birds of a Feather: Glassblowing for Two

Next on 19 Sep 2026 from 2:50pm to 3:30pm
A table covered in weaving equipment and yarn
21 Jun – 3 Oct 2026

The Stitch Up: Weaving Lab Workshops

Next on 3 Oct 2026 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Three people in a small inflatable boat looking at the large ice formation in front of them.
1 Jul – 11 Oct 2026

Antarctica

Next on tomorrow from 9:00am 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
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Wine Tasting Stargazing at Mount Majura

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Racing
22 Nov 2026

Canberra Community Chest

Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham
Next on 22 Nov 2026 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Jewellery & Fashion Market 2026
22 Nov 2026

Jewel of Canberra - Jewellery and Fashion Market 2026

The Old Bus Depot Markets, Kingston
Next on 22 Nov 2026 from 9:30am to 2:30pm
An Evening with Mary Beard Talking Classics
25 Nov 2026

An Evening with Mary Beard Talking Classics

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 25 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:20pm
Firefighters in the midst of burning bush with fire truck in the background
26 Nov 2026

Fire Front: An unfiltered look at Australia's firefighters

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 26 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Blume Flower School holding a wreath
27–29 Nov 2026

Handmade Market Canberra - Summer

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 27 Nov 2026 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
A black and white image of a body of water with a rocky beach
28 Nov 2026

Pinhole Photography Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 28 Nov 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Heart shaped Christmas ornaments on display at a market
28–29 Nov 2026

Canberra Christmas Market

Quokka Building, Exhibition Park In Canberra, Mitchell
Next on 28 Nov 2026 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Artist
18 Apr – 28 Nov 2026

Intro to Beadmaking class at Canberra Glassworks

Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Next on 28 Nov 2026 from 10:30am to 1:30pm
Australian Cricket Players
2 Dec 2026

Men's T20 Series vs England | 5th T20

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 2 Dec 2026 from 7:15pm to 10:00pm
A smiling woman with glasses and blonde hair stands outdoors near blooming trees.
3 Dec 2026

Rethinking realism: Dymphna Cusack and Kylie Tennant

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 3 Dec 2026 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
A Very Canberra Comedy Festival Christmas
4 Dec 2026

A Very Canberra Comedy Festival Christmas

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 4 Dec 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
black & white image of a banged-up car speeding past with passengers and one man on the car roof
5 Dec 2026 – 11 Apr 2027

Full Throttle

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on 5 Dec 2026 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Shop 623
7 Mar 2026 – 6 Mar 2027

Antique and Vintage Market Day

The Auction Barn, Fyshwick
Next on 5 Dec 2026 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Christmas Markets
6–20 Dec 2026

Old Bus Depot Christmas Markets

The Old Bus Depot Markets, Kingston
Next on 6 Dec 2026 from 9:30am to 2:30pm
An Evening with Cat Power
9 Dec 2026

An Evening with Cat Power

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 9 Dec 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Slam! Pro Wrestling League
12 Dec 2026

Slam! Pro Wrestling League

Royal Theatre, Canberra
Next on 12 Dec 2026 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Spilt Milk Festival
12 Dec 2026

Spilt Milk

EPIC Canberra, Lyneham
Next on 12 Dec 2026 from 12:00pm to 11:00pm
people sitting on a grass field watching Carols in Town Park Canberra
14 Dec 2025 – 13 Dec 2026

Carols in Town Park

Tuggeranong Town Park, Greenway
Next on 13 Dec 2026 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Sixers play Strikers in 2025.
3 Jan 2027

Sixers at Manuka | Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers

Corroboree Group Manuka, Griffith
Next on 3 Jan 2027 from 7:15pm to 11:00pm
Burnouts at Summernats
7–10 Jan 2027

Summernats 39

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Mitchell
Next on 7 Jan 2027
An Evening with David Sedaris
14 Jan 2027

An Evening with David Sedaris

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 14 Jan 2027 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Manpower: Australia’s Thunder From Down Under
7 Feb 2027

Manpower: Australia's Thunder From Down Under

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
Next on 7 Feb 2027 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Dog jumping hurdles carrying a ball
19–21 Feb 2027

Royal Canberra Show

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Mitchell
Next on 19 Feb 2027 from 8:30am to 6:00pm
Questacon illuminated with Chines dragon dancers
26 Feb – 8 Mar 2027

Enlighten Festival

Various venues, Canberra
Next on 26 Feb 2027
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