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Upstageing Canberra at the National Film and Sound Archive

Older woman stands posing in colourful clothing in an apartment
House and roof with various clothing laid out on the roof
Woman stands happy looking up towards people on a balcony
Older man wearing a hat and glasses looking happy with a young boy next to him with his arm around h
Older woman stands posing in colourful clothing in an apartment
House and roof with various clothing laid out on the roof
Woman stands happy looking up towards people on a balcony
Older man wearing a hat and glasses looking happy with a young boy next to him with his arm around h

Overview

Upstageing Canberra is Australia's first large-scale Creative Ageing Arts Festival celebrating the talent and diversity of older Canberrans. Arc Cinema at the National Film and Sound Archive in Acton will present a curated collection of screenings—306 Hollywood (2018), Cocoon (1985), Quartet and Winter at Westbeth (2016)—blending humor and resilience as they reflect on life, connection, and the spaces.

Dates

20–22 Mar 2026
March 2026
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Map of the venue locationMap of the venue location
National Film and Sound Archive of AustraliaMcCoy Circuit, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions
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  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
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