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Canberra events: what's on today, this weekend and beyond

Canberra does not have an events problem. It has a finding-out problem. Search one current calendar for markets, live music, exhibitions, workshops, sport, family activities and free things to do across the city.

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Upcoming events in Canberra

The next 18 events in the calendar, ordered by date.

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Smith's Jazz Jam

Join us at Smith’s, upstairs or down, every Tuesday night for a jazz jam lead by a variety…

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Smith's Alternative
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Food & drinkFree

Jazz on the Rocks

Escape with Molly every Tuesday night for an evening of live jazz with your favourite tipple on the…

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Molly
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Food & drinkSee website

Bottomless Pasta

Mangia mangia! Did someone say bottomless pasta? Pull up a seat to Nonna’s table every Tuesday and enjoy…

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Amici
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Music & nightlifeSee website

Dita Von Teese – Nocturnelle

With her signature mystery and old-Hollywood glamour, burlesque queen Dita Von Teese announces her highly anticipated return to…

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Canberra Theatre Centre
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Arts & cultureSee website

Elisa Crossing: Move me!

Move me! is Elisa Crossing’s instinctive response to the question: ‘What do I want paintings to do?’ Move…

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Civic Art Bureau
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Arts & cultureSee website

Club Art

Club Art is a winter-long visual arts activation at ONE22 — a rotating installation of new work by…

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ONE22
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Family & kidsSee website

Warehouse Circus Adult Circus Classes

Warehouse Circus is Canberra's community circus, where they believe circus is for everybody and every body. And that means they run classes for all...

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Warehouse Circus, Chifley & Kaleen
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Arts & cultureSee website

Gurindji Freedom Banners Exhibition

Mumkurla-nginyi-ma parrngalinyparla – from the darkness into the light. The Gurindji freedom banners are a collection of 10 hand-painted banners...

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Location
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
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Arts & cultureSee website

Behind the Lines

Behind the Lines 2025: 'Are We Rolling?' celebrates the year's best political cartoons. Featuring established and emerging cartoonists from across...

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Museum of Australian Democracy
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Arts & cultureSee website

Canberra: A Monumental Vision

Canberra has evolved from the iconic Griffin design that responded directly to the topography of the local landscape. The new exhibition at Regatta...

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National Capital Exhibition
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Music & nightlifeFree

Old Timey Wednesday

The open jam where you can party like it’s 1899. Luminaries from the local old timey/folk/acoustic scene will…

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Smith's Alternative
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Live musicGigs, concerts and nightlifeMarketsFood, makers and local produceFamily and kidsActivities for families and childrenArts and cultureExhibitions, theatre and museumsWorkshopsClasses, talks and practical learningOutdoorNature, parks and active plansSport and fitnessGames, runs and movementFestivalsSeasonal and community celebrationsNetworkingBusiness events and professional meetups

A practical local guide

One place to answer “what's on in Canberra?”

Event information is fragmented across organiser websites, social posts and booking platforms. Canberra Events brings current listings together so you can compare dates, places and prices before deciding where to go.

The calendar combines events submitted directly by organisers with public listings from Events Canberra and In The City. Source links stay on each external listing so you can confirm the latest details with the original publisher.

Use the date guides for quick decisions, or open Explore when you need finer controls such as category, district, distance, cost and accessibility.

About Canberra Events

Common questions

Canberra events FAQ

Where can I find Canberra events happening today?

Use the Canberra events today page for a date-specific list, or open Explore to filter by category, location, price and accessibility.

What is on in Canberra this weekend?

The this-weekend guide updates with events scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, including markets, live music, family activities, exhibitions and community events.

Does Canberra Events include free things to do?

Yes. Free events have their own guide, and Explore can filter the wider calendar to free listings only.

How current are the event details?

The calendar refreshes every day from organiser listings and public local event feeds. Event times, availability and ticket details can change, so check the event page and original organiser link before travelling.

How do I list an event in Canberra?

Request organiser access to create a listing, manage registrations and tickets, share accessibility information and update attendees from one dashboard.