Events Canberra

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

A gallery entryway with a wall of paintings and signage that reads 'Emily Kam Kngwarray'
2 Dec 2023 – 28 Apr 2024

Emily Kam Kngwarray

Next on 29 Mar 2024
Detail of scroll depicting four Egyptian  figures with hieroglyphics running along the top section
15 Dec 2023 – 8 Sep 2024

Discovering Ancient Egypt

Next on 29 Mar 2024
A street performer performs for a crowd at the Festival
28 Mar – 1 Apr 2024

National Folk Festival

Next on 29 Mar 2024
Group photo of Team ACT at the 2023 PA National Championships
29–31 Mar 2024

2024 Paddle Australia Canoe Polo National Championships

Next on 29 Mar 2024
Car
5–7 Apr 2024

Techworkz Automotive Rally of Canberra

Next on 5 Apr 2024
Two men running with parliament house visible in the distance in front of a mountain
5–7 Apr 2024

Canberra Times Marathon Festival 2024

Next on 5 Apr 2024
The Raiders celebrate against the Eels
7 Apr 2024

Raiders v Eels - NRL Round 5

Next on 7 Apr 2024
Digital image of large & small bonsai trees with foggy mountains & 3 coloured circles in background
11–14 Apr 2024

Bonsai Reshaped 2024

Next on 11 Apr 2024
Canberra and Region Heritage Festival 2023
13–28 Apr 2024

Canberra and Region Heritage Festival 2024

Next on 13 Apr 2024
Harry Himmelberg of the GIANTS celebrates a goal
13 Apr 2024

GIANTS v St Kilda Saints - Toyota AFL Premiership

Next on 13 Apr 2024
The Raiders celebrate against the Titans.
14 Apr 2024

Raiders v Titans - NRL Round 6

Next on 14 Apr 2024
FOOD, FASHION, MUSIC AND DANCE
20 Apr 2024

African Festival in the Park 24

Next on 20 Apr 2024
Anzac Day Commemoration
25 Apr 2024

GIANTS v Brisbane Lions - Toyota AFL Premiership

Next on 25 Apr 2024
Corey Horsburgh scores a try against the Sharks.
28 Apr 2024

Raiders v Sharks - NRL Round 8

Next on 28 Apr 2024

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