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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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Canberra Nara Candle Festival 2024 

Join us on Saturday 26 October from 4-9pm  in the Canberra Nara Peace Park, Lennox Gardens, Flynn Dr Yarralumla, to celebrate our sister city relationship with Nara, Japan.

Enjoy Japanese and Australian music, entertainment, and food, and join in the cultural and craft activities. Watch (or enter) the Cosplay compeition and see the park lit up with 2000 shimmering candles.

Entry is free and a free shuttle bus will be provided. 

Click here for all the details on the Canberra Nara Candle Festival.

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Elvis Richardson Estanlishment / Treaty, 2022
27 Sep – 26 Oct 2024

Canberra Art Biennial

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Gravel Riders on course.
13 Oct 2024

Effervelo Brindabella Champagne Gravel Quest | Canberra ACT

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Capital Duathlon
13 Oct 2024

Capital Duathlon

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books
23–27 Oct 2024

Canberra Writers Festival 2024

Next on 23 Oct 2024
Canberra Nara Candle Festival
26 Oct 2024

Canberra Nara Candle Festival 2024

Next on 26 Oct 2024
President With Overall Champion
2–3 Nov 2024

ICN World Natural Games

Next on 2 Nov 2024
Community hubwith festival hosts
16 Nov 2024 – 15 Nov 2025

SouthFest

Next on 16 Nov 2024
Canberra Fun Run
3 Nov 2024

The Canberra Times Fun Run

Next on 3 Nov 2024
The Forage
9 Nov 2024

The Forage

Next on 9 Nov 2024

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