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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
Dennis and Elvis
14 Oct 2026 – 1 Sep 2027

Karaoke with DJ Dennis and DJ Elvis

ChiChiz Bar, Canberra
Next on today from 8:30pm to 11:30pm
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
Ravenclaw trying on the hat
5 Feb 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Sorting Hat Ceremony

Quizzic Alley, Fyshwick
Next on today from 10:00am to 5:30pm
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
Trivia
22 Jul 2026 – 25 Aug 2027

ChiChiz Trivia

ChiChiz Bar, Canberra
Next on today from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Ida Pelliccioli
11 Feb 2026 – 31 Mar 2027

Wednesday Lunchtime Concerts at Wesley Music Centre

Wesley Music Centre, Forrest
Next on today
Group of musicians playing instruments
17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra
Next on today from 8:30pm to 11:30pm
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
Black and white image of olden days group of musicians
8 Jan 2025 – 16 Dec 2026

Old Timey Wednesday

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on today from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
The Church – A Psychedelic Symphony with The George Ellis Orchestra
12 Nov 2026

The Church – A Psychedelic Symphony with The George Ellis Orchestra

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Two of the Fijian Perfomers from INISDE OUT in native attire and body markings.
12 Nov 2026

INSIDEOUT

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on tomorrow from 8:00pm to 11:30pm
A black and white photo of the Northbourne Ave Flats in brutalist style from the road
12 Nov 2026

Northbourne Precinct Heritage Tour | A Walking Tour Thursday

Craft + Design Canberra, Lyneham
Next on tomorrow from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Ladies Day Luncheon November
12 Nov 2026

Ladies Day Luncheon November

Canberra Southern Cross Club, Phillip
Next on tomorrow from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Phoebe Porter standing by white plinths and gallery wall smiling
12 Nov 2026

Celebrating Raw and Refined | Phoebe Porter in Conversation with Kevin Murray

Canberra Airport Departures Lounge, Canberra Airport
Next on tomorrow from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
event graphic
12 Nov 2026

National Circuit Makers Market

Courtyard, 4 National Circuit, Barton
Next on tomorrow from 11:00am to 2:00pm
A dancer on stage with triangles of bright green light spotlighting
12–13 Nov 2026

BOLD Dissent Symposium

Canberra Museum and Gallery, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 10:00am to 5:00pm
three teenagers running at night with pink flares
12–14 Nov 2026

Nightwalks with Teenagers

Meeting in Glebe Park and ending in Haig Park, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
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