Events Canberra

Your guide to what’s on in Canberra each week.
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.

Explore Canberra after dark

Featured events

Winter in the City
5–19 Jul 2025

Winter in the City

Next on today from 2:00pm to 7:45pm
Australia Lineout
9 Jul 2025

The British and Irish Lions vs ACT Brumbies - Canberra

Next on 9 Jul 2025
A man sitting on  grey couch holding a colourful cushion.
12 Apr – 20 Jul 2025

The Immersive World of Thom Roberts

Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
The Forage
19 Jul 2025

The Forage

Next on 19 Jul 2025 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm
NRLW Run Out
10 Aug 2025

Raiders v Broncos - NRLW Round 6

Next on 10 Aug 2025 from 1:45pm to 3:15pm
Hands hold pumpkins, jars of olives and more.
25–27 Jul 2025

Winter Festival - Capital Region

Next on 25 Jul 2025
Hudson Young Running the Ball
19 Jul 2025

Raiders v Eels - NRL Round 20

Next on 19 Jul 2025 from 12:45pm to 4:30pm
illuminated bug
2 Aug 2025

Light Up Lyneham

Next on 2 Aug 2025 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Floriade
13 Sep – 12 Oct 2025

Floriade 2025

Next on 13 Sep 2025
Floriade NightFest
2–5 Oct 2025

NightFest 2025

Next on 2 Oct 2025 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm

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