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Enlighten Festival

New Year's Eve

Canberra hosts some of the nation’s biggest festivals, international sporting matches, and blockbuster exhibitions.

Discover a thriving calendar of colour, entertainment and family-friendly activities. Canberra's events offer something for all interests, including art, food and wine, performance, music, markets and sport.

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As the sun sets and the stars illuminate the sky, Canberra's vibrant atmosphere and endless after-dark possibilities come to life.

Explore this selection of Canberra's best night-time events to elevate your after-dark plans and ensure a fun-filled evening.

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A man standing in a gallery space with indigenous poles

6 Dec 2025 – 26 Apr 2026

5th National Indigenous Art Triennial

Next on today

Three women in cultural dress clap for the festival parade performers

6–8 Feb 2026

National Multicultural Festival

Next on today

SBTLVI performance (2025)

17 Feb – 1 Mar 2026

Shakespeare by the Lake - Season VII - The Taming of the Shrew

Next on 17 Feb 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Skateboarder peforming backside air in Belconnen Bowl

20–22 Feb 2026

Belco Bowl Jam

Next on 20 Feb 2026

Canberra Lunar New Year

21 Feb 2026

Canberra Lunar New Year Festival

Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 10:00am to 10:00pm

Questacon illuminated with Chines dragon dancers

27 Feb – 9 Mar 2026

Enlighten Festival

Next on 27 Feb 2026

A vibrant acrylic artwork depicting artist Kaylene Whiskey soaring surrounded by colourful elements.

15 Nov 2025 – 9 Mar 2026

Super Kaylene Whiskey

Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm

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 28 Feb 2026 from 11:00am to 8:00pm

Crowd sitting in front of screen for Lights! Canberra! Action!

6 Mar 2026

Lights! Canberra! Action! 2026

Next on 6 Mar 2026

Hoodoo Gurus at Stage 88 Canberra for Symphony in the Park

8 Mar 2026

Symphony in the Park

Next on 8 Mar 2026

Balloons over lake

14–22 Mar 2026

Canberra Balloon Spectacular 2026

Next on 14 Mar 2026

UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game.

7 Feb 2026

UC Capitals v Geelong Venom

Next on tomorrow from 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Australian Cricketer

19 Feb 2026

Women’s T20I Series vs India | 2nd T20I

Next on 19 Feb 2026

Dog jumping hurdles carrying a ball

20–22 Feb 2026

Royal Canberra Show

Next on 20 Feb 2026

Fine dining Korean dish displayed on a white plate with a bowl on top.

20 Feb 2026

The Korean Feast with Chef Jung-Su Chang

Next on 20 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm

Skateboarder performs nose manual in front of crowd in Canberra city

20 Feb 2026

Belco Bowl Jam Street Party

Next on 20 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm

FSK Rider

21 Feb 2026

Freestyle Kings Live World Tour in Canberra

Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

A composite image of Canberra cyclists

27 Feb – 1 Mar 2026

Cyclonats Festival of Cycling Culture

Next on 27 Feb 2026

Brumbies vs Blues

28 Feb 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Blues - Super Rugby Pacific Round 3

Next on 28 Feb 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm

Brumbies vs Reds

7 Mar 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Queensland Reds - Super Rugby Pacific Round 4

Next on 7 Mar 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm

Black Opal 2024

8 Mar 2026

John McGrath Auto Group Black Opal Stakes & Centenary Cup Race Day

Next on 8 Mar 2026 from 11:00am to 5:00pm

Canberra Comedy Festival Gala

11–22 Mar 2026

Canberra Comedy Festival

Next on 11 Mar 2026

Riteway Blinds - outdoor living

14–15 Mar 2026

The ShowRoom Canberra Home and Lifestyle Show

Next on 14 Mar 2026 from 9:00am to 3:00pm

The Event Crew

15 Mar 2026

Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink - Canberra

Next on 15 Mar 2026 from 5:00am to 12:00pm

Brumbies vs Chiefs

20 Mar 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Chiefs - Super Rugby Pacific Round 6

Next on 20 Mar 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm

UPSTAGEING1

20–29 Mar 2026

Upstageing Canberra

Next on 20 Mar 2026 from 9:00am to 10:30pm

Best Beer Festival

21 Mar 2026

Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival

Next on 21 Mar 2026 from 11:00am to 6:00pm

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

Taiwanese man waving at the start

28–29 Mar 2026

Aussie Peace Walk

Next on 28 Mar 2026 from 7:00am to 9:00pm

Canberra Raiders player Hudson Young running the ball.

29 Mar 2026

Raiders v Sharks - NRL Round 4

Next on 29 Mar 2026 from 4:05pm to 7:05pm

A street performer performs for a crowd at the Festival

2–6 Apr 2026

National Folk Festival

Next on 2 Apr 2026

Canberra and Region Heritage Festival 2023

11 Apr – 10 May 2026

Canberra and Region Heritage Festival

Next on 11 Apr 2026

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

Canberra Raiders Xavier Savage celebration.

17 Apr 2026

Raiders v Storm - NRL Round 7

Next on 17 Apr 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Guy Sebastian 100 Times Around The Sun Tour

18 Apr 2026

Guy Sebastian 100 Times Around The Sun Tour (Canberra)

Next on 18 Apr 2026

Brumbies vs Drua

18 Apr 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Fijian Drua - Super Rugby Pacific Round 10

Next on 18 Apr 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm

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

Next on 20 Apr 2026 from 8:00am to 4:00pm

GIANTS Players Celebrating

26 Apr 2026

GIANTS v North Melbourne Kangaroos - Toyota AFL Premiership

Next on 26 Apr 2026 from 4:40pm to 7:40pm

Brumbies vs Force

9 May 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Western Force - Super Rugby Pacific Round 13

Next on 9 May 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm

Canberra Raiders player Joseph Tapine running the ball.

10 May 2026

Raiders v Panthers - NRL Round 10

Next on 10 May 2026 from 4:05pm to 7:05pm

Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling passing the ball.

21 May 2026

Raiders v Dolphins - NRL Round 12

Next on 21 May 2026 from 7:50pm to 10:50pm

Brumbies vs Moana

30 May 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Moana Pasifika - Super Rugby Pacific Round 16

Next on 30 May 2026 from 2:15pm to 4:35pm

Canberra Raiders player Joseph Tapine running the ball.

31 May 2026

Raiders v Cowboys - NRL Round 13

Next on 31 May 2026 from 4:05pm to 7:05pm

Canberra Raiders player Ethan Sanders kicking a conversion.

5 Jun 2026

Raiders v Roosters - NRL Round 14

Next on 5 Jun 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm

Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling.

28 Jun 2026

Raiders v Dragons - NRL Round 17

Next on 28 Jun 2026 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Canberra Raiders player Jed Stuart celebrating a try.

25 Jul 2026

Double Header | NRL Raiders v Tigers - NRLW Raiders v Sharks

Next on 25 Jul 2026 from 12:45pm to 6:00pm

Canberra Raiders players Simi Sasagi and Jed Stuart celebrating a try.

9 Aug 2026

Double Header | NRL Raiders v Knights - NRLW Raiders v Broncos

Next on 9 Aug 2026 from 11:35am to 5:00pm

Canberra Raiders player Sebastian Kris celebrating a try.

21 Aug 2026

Raiders v Broncos - NRL Round 25

Next on 21 Aug 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Photographer: Elli Webb

4 Sep – 7 Nov 2026

Canberra Art Biennial

Next on 4 Sep 2026

Crowd shot of the Canberra Disability Expo 2023

25–26 Sep 2026

Canberra Disability and WorkAbility Expo

Next on 25 Sep 2026 from 9:00am to 3:00pm

Drag King with tophat

31 Oct – 30 Nov 2026

Canberra SpringOUT Pride Festival

Next on 31 Oct 2026

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