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Two people on a darkened stage, one seated beside an easel while the other paints a portrait.
12 Oct 2026 – 11 Jul 2027

People, Place, Portraits

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on today
Child enjoying the Illuminate exhibition
20 Feb – 22 Nov 2026

Illuminate: How Science Comes to Light

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre, Parkes
Next on today 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

Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
Next on today
Soldier with operation Kudu patch and blue and yellow friendship braclelet
13 Oct 2026 – 31 Aug 2027

Operation Kudu: Supporting Ukraine

Australian War Memorial, Campbell
Next on today
European flag on sky background
29 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2026

Canberra Eurosessions

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on today from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Three inflatable sculptures that represent quantum technology
7 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027

Quantum Tomorrow: Imagined Futures

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Two women view artwork in gallery.
5 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026

Behind the Lines

Museum of Australian Democracy, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Competitors race with lawnmowers on a grass track with a fire truck and spectators visible.
22 Sep 2026 – 19 Sep 2027

Regional Rivalries: Sport, spectacle and community in regional Australia Exhibition

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
A monochrome photographic portrait of four men with candid expressions wearing suits.
16 May 2026 – 23 May 2027

Power suits: The fit within the frame

National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Next on today from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Photo of a building, pavement and gardens with ukeleles
27 Oct 2025 – 14 Dec 2026

Lunchulele

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on today from 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Pinsa Pocket
22 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2027

Piccolo by Amici

Piccolo by Amici, Canberra
Next on today
Trivia at PJs in the City
16 Mar 2026 – 14 Jun 2027

PJs Monday Night Trivia

PJs in the City, Canberra
Next on today from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
The Gurindji Freedom banners hung up in a gallery.
19 Aug 2025 – 31 Dec 2026

Gurindji Freedom Banners Exhibition

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Parkes
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
horses pulling guns to transport, soldiers on their backs
13 Oct 2026 – 30 Jun 2028

Treasures from the National Collection

Australian War Memorial, Campbell
Next on today
A group of people in the middle of a movement, lunging with their arm up and looking down.
3 Feb 2025 – 14 Dec 2026

Professional Dance Classes at Australian Dance Party

QL2 Dance Studio, Braddon
Next on today from 10:00am to 11:30am
Group of people outside pub
20 Jan 2025 – 14 Dec 2026

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on today from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Fashion on the Field
3 Nov 2026

TAB Melbourne Cup & Big Dance Race Day

Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham
Next on tomorrow from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Melbourne Cup
3 Nov 2026

Melbourne Cup Garden Party

Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Yarralumla
Next on tomorrow from 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Melbourne Cup at Tuggeranong
3 Nov 2026

Melbourne Cup at Tuggeranong

Canberra Southern Cross Club Tuggeranong, Greenway
Next on tomorrow from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Melbourne Cup at Woden
3 Nov 2026

Melbourne Cup at Woden

Canberra Southern Cross Club, Phillip
Next on tomorrow from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Melbourne Cup in The Yard at Jamison
3 Nov 2026

Melbourne Cup in The Yard at Jamison

Canberra Southern Cross Club, Macquarie
Next on tomorrow from 11:00am to 5:00pm
A tray of Champagne
3 Nov 2026

Melbourne Cup at QT Canberra

QT Canberra, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 12:00pm to 3:30pm
Melbourne Cup Long Lunch at the Yacht Club
3 Nov 2026

Melbourne Cup Long Lunch at the Yacht Club

Canberra Southern Cross Club Yacht Club, Yarralumla
Next on tomorrow from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Pink roses in a garden
1–29 Nov 2026

Rose Gardens Guided Tours at Old Parliament House

Statue of Dame Dorothy Tangney & Enid Lyons | Old Parliament House Rose Gardens, Parkes
Next on tomorrow from 9:30am to 10:30am
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